A common problem with some EL-5 is battery draining on its own while in storage. My battery level went from nearly 100% to totally dead overnight. Flash was off but battery drained. Some users got it fixed by Canon replacing the battery box. Will there be a recall to fix this issue? It's very annoying to lose battery power for no reason. Only workaround is to remove battery when not in use. Canon, please do something about this.
And for further insult, I have an R5C, which DOES have the new multifunction shoe, however none of the multifunction accessories actually work in stills-mode. So neither this flash nor the ST-E10 whatever new transmitter, work with the R5C
Does the EL-5 (or EL-1) work in Auto Focus Bracketing mode on newer R cameras (R3, R7, R8, R10, R6ii, R50)? I want to use this function with flash for macro. Is anyone with the appropriate R Camera/Flash combination able to check for me? Thanks in advance!
@@Arungopangopakumar Any other flash Canon has made in the past 35 years including the current flagship EL-1 will work with a Mark 1 R6. The 420 EX I, II, or III is a great choice. I use a 320EX on my R3 because I like the smaller size.
I have this Speedlite and it just eats batteries, I got 35 shots out of a full charge...same with my 2nd battery ...Am I doing something wrong...would not do a wedding with this speedllite
@@johnkelliher4292 buy an older one 580EX II. It’s less money, it uses AA batteries and it works just as well as it’s super expensive big brother model. I use it with all the latest class and RF cameras.
The new Canon flashes (EL-1 and EL-5) use the LP-EL battery. The cameras (like the R6 and R5) use the LP-E6. These are different batteries, but you can charge them with the same charger (Canon LC-E6).
Including the battery with no charger seems bizarre to me. It would make more sense if the flash had a USB C port and could charge from a USB cord like the newer cameras can. Or just charge from the camera while the camera charges from USB C. But it can't...
can I use this speedlite el-5 as a external flash for my Canon R5?
A common problem with some EL-5 is battery draining on its own while in storage. My battery level went from nearly 100% to totally dead overnight. Flash was off but battery drained. Some users got it fixed by Canon replacing the battery box. Will there be a recall to fix this issue? It's very annoying to lose battery power for no reason. Only workaround is to remove battery when not in use. Canon, please do something about this.
OTHER FEATURES: Breaks compatibility with all previous cameras.
LOL so true
can you use the flash with TTL and HSS together?
So with the new hot shoe, does this mean the EL-5 can’t be used with EOS R5 camera?
Yes it does mean that
And for further insult, I have an R5C, which DOES have the new multifunction shoe, however none of the multifunction accessories actually work in stills-mode. So neither this flash nor the ST-E10 whatever new transmitter, work with the R5C
does this flash work with my R5 as a off flash?
She's absolutely fabulous 🤩
Will there be an Off-Camera TTL Flash Cord for this new flash ?
did you ever find out???
does it work on other canon dslrs or mirorless ? even with less functions ?
No. This flash works zero DSLRs and only the most recent mirrorless cameras. R3, R7, R10 and R6 II. Those cameras can use the older flashes though.
Will the EL-5 work with existing Canon CP-E4N external battery pack?
No as the EL 5 does not take external sources of power.
@@kidinmee Thanks for the reply.
What happened to the focus beam??
No focus beam, only a modeling lamp.
Does the EL-5 (or EL-1) work in Auto Focus Bracketing mode on newer R cameras (R3, R7, R8, R10, R6ii, R50)? I want to use this function with flash for macro. Is anyone with the appropriate R Camera/Flash combination able to check for me? Thanks in advance!
Did you find this out by any chance?
Very puzzling, at the end she mentions when using it on the R6II, R5 or R3. I would have thought a mistake like that would be corrected.
Can EL-5 be mounted on canon r6?
Only the new r6 mark II, not the original r6.
@@bighugenews thank you. What would be the one for original canon r6 then?
@@Arungopangopakumar none. Canon has become the new Apple walled garden.
@@Arungopangopakumar Any other flash Canon has made in the past 35 years including the current flagship EL-1 will work with a Mark 1 R6. The 420 EX I, II, or III is a great choice. I use a 320EX on my R3 because I like the smaller size.
I have this Speedlite and it just eats batteries, I got 35 shots out of a full charge...same with my 2nd battery ...Am I doing something wrong...would not do a wedding with this speedllite
Correct. Buy an additional 5 batteries so you don’t run out of power. But be careful of overheating issues.
Godox is much better and cheaper!
did you ever get this issue resolved as I was going to buy one also !!, Thanks
@@johnkelliher4292 buy an older one 580EX II. It’s less money, it uses AA batteries and it works just as well as it’s super expensive big brother model. I use it with all the latest class and RF cameras.
Yes...a fault was corrected
Canon have realised that customers have a hand full of LP E6 batteries, therefore we do not need to take lots of different batteries and chargers !
The new Canon flashes (EL-1 and EL-5) use the LP-EL battery. The cameras (like the R6 and R5) use the LP-E6. These are different batteries, but you can charge them with the same charger (Canon LC-E6).
Including the battery with no charger seems bizarre to me. It would make more sense if the flash had a USB C port and could charge from a USB cord like the newer cameras can. Or just charge from the camera while the camera charges from USB C. But it can't...
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