Canon Speedlite EL-1

Canon Speedlite EL-1
Fast, precise and completely reliable, the EL-1 delivers the performance professional photographers need in the heat of the moment. Thanks to advanced technologies, you can express more creativity when using the flash.

When the perfect moment only comes once
The EL-1 flash helps you capture fleeting moments where you only get one take. With optimum reliability, incredible performance, advanced wireless communication and a high performance rechargeable battery, this is the ideal Speedlite.

You are ready to capture every moment
Be prepared for anything. With an ultra-fast recharge time ranging from 0.1 to 0.9 s, it can produce up to 170 flashes at full power. High speed bursts with lower power levels are also possible.

Get the power when you need it most
The EL-1's high-performance LP-EL battery boosts its blazingly fast shooting speeds and reliability, shot after shot. A single charge allows you to trigger up to 2345 flashes. With an accurate battery level indicator, you know when to recharge or replace your power supply.

Work with Confidence
In the heat of the moment, you can rely on the EL-1 flash for the best results. Its 60m3 guide number is based on the same level of dust resistance and waterproofing as our L-series lenses. An active cooling system prevents overheating so you can take pictures for longer.

Flexibility and control
Light up your subject from anywhere in the scene, controlling the EL-1 wireless flash using a radio or optical trigger. Use multiple Speedlites together (individually or in groups) to produce highly creative lighting.

Express your creativity with your lighting
A built-in two-color LED modeling light allows you to check the illumination of the EL-1 flash and get an overview of dark areas. Manual flash output can be set between full power and 1/8192 power.

Main Features

Fast recharge time from 0.1 to 0.9 s
Always ready: up to 170 full power2 flashes in a single burst

60 m3 guide number
Enlighten distant topics and large groups

Active cooling system
Take longer shots without overheating

Accurate battery level indicator
You know exactly when to replace or recharge a battery

Rechargeable lithium-ion battery
Reliable and consistent performance: up to 335 lights at full power

Weather resistant structure
Work in tough conditions with confidence

Multiple power levels
From full power to 1/8192 power, for maximum flexibility

Integrated LED modeling light
You can control the brightness and color temperature

Detailed specifications
Alim.
No. of guide (100 ISO). Meters
60 (200 mm) 1

Zoom
Zoom head
Auto / manual

Focal length coverage
24 to 200 mm

Coverage with wide-angle diffuser
14 mm

Auto zoom sensor size
Yes

Flash modes
Automatic exposure control
E-TTL II / E-TTL

High speed synchronization (FP)
Yes

Manual power settings
Yes - 1/1 to 1/81922

Manual settings
1/3 steps

Continuous Shooting Priority (CP) mode
Yes

Continuous burst flashes
Maximum at full power: approximately 1703

Strobe output settings
Yes, from 1/4 to 1/8192 (1/128 for optical transmission)

Strobe frequency
1 to 500 Hz (199 Hz with optical receiver function)

Flash related function
EF memorization
Yes

FE memory
Yes

Flash exposure compensation
± 3 EV

Flash exposure bracketing
± 3 EV

Second curtain flash sync
Yes4

Flash studio
Yes

Pilot lamp
2 LED
(user definable duration, brightness and color temperature)

Communication of color temperature info
Yes

Wireless flash
Transmitter
Yes

Transmission type
Optical / Radio

Transmitter range (optical / radio)
Indoors: 0.7-15m / 30m (approx.) 5
Outdoors: 0.7-10m / 30m (approx.) 6

Receiver
Yes

Max number transmitters / receivers
Optics: unlimited / unlimited
Radio: 15/15 (for a total of 16 per combination)

Number of groups (optical / radio)
3 (A / B / C) / 5 (A / B / C / D / E)

Number of channels (optical / radio)
4 / Auto, 15

Remote shutter release
Yes

Flash head movement
To the top
45, 60, 75, 90, 120 °

Down
7 °

Towards the left
60, 75, 90, 120, 150 and 180 °

To the right
60, 75, 90, 120, 150 and 180 °

Focus assist
AF assist beam
Yes

Number of focus assist areas supported
1 to 191

Focus assist beam type
Infra-red / emission of flashes in small series

Food
Drums
1 rechargeable Li-ion battery

Battery level indicator
Yes7.5 levels / percentage

Minimum recharge time
Approx.0.1 to 0.9 sec8, 9

Number of flashes (battery fully charged)
Approx. 335 (at full power) at 234510

External power supply
Yes, optional CP-E4N compact battery11

Construction
Sealing and dust resistance
Yes

Active cooling
Yes, integrated fan

Fixing shoe material
Metal

Div.
Custom functions
14 (9 personal functions)

Flash settings from camera menus
Yes12

External flash exposure sensor
Yes

Synchro socket
Yes

Accessories
Included
LP-EL Battery
LC-E6E Battery Charger
Speedlite case
Miniature plinth
SBA-EL bounce adapter
Color filter SCF-ELOR1
SCF-ELOR2 color filter

Optional
Speedlite ST-E3-RT Transmitter (radio)
Speedlite ST-E2 Transmitter (Optical)
Speedlite EX series flashes with receiver function
Compact power supply CP-E4N
Battery magazine CPM-E4 (for use with battery CP-E4N)
OC-E3 external TTL shoe adapter

SUN. AND WEIGHT
Dimensions (W × H × D), mm
84.4 x 149.0 x 136.4 mm

Weight in grams
572 g (body only)
687 g (case + battery)