Power connectivity and reliability the Canon Speedlite EL-1 is an on-camera E-TTL / E-TTL II-compatible flash characterized by its flexibility to suit a variety of lighting needs. Featuring a xenon flashtube greater exposure stability is possible along with a powerful guide number of 197′ at ISO 100 and versatile exposure control from full 1/1 power down to 1/8192 power. Also distinct the EL-1 utilises the LP-EL rechargeable lithium-ion battery pack to promote shorter recycle times of around 0.9 sec approximately 335 flashes per charge and it contributes to improved thermal management and the flash’s active cooling system. Capable of handling professional applications the EL-1 fully supports RT-series flash products for radio-based wireless control and triggering including wireless second-curtain sync and the flash has a rugged physical design equivalent to the dust and water-resistance of the EOS-1D-series camera bodies. Its improved user interface incorporates an updated joystick design display and control layout and it features a tunable LED modeling lamp to help previsualize the lighting. Additionally the flash head can fully swivel 180 left and right bounce upward 120 and it includes a built-in wide panel.
- Updated to include Wireless Rear Curtain Synchronization a minimum output range of 1/8192 and FE Memory
- Up to five groups or 15 individual flashes can be controlled via one transmitter
- Supports E-TTL II Flash Manual Flash Stroboscopic and Auto External Flash Metering
- Dot Matrix LCD Panel displays all pertinent information simultaneously and backlit control panel means easy operation
- Eight types of custom functions three types of personal functions
- High-performance hot shoe contacts for reliable information transmission and operation