Speedlite-EL-1

For when you only get one chance
For those unrepeatable moments, when you can’t ask your subject to simply ‘do it one more time’, there is the Speedlite EL-1. Absolute reliability and blistering performance, plus advanced wireless communication and a high performance re-chargeable battery, make this the ultimate Speedlite.

Fast 0.1-0.9 sec recycle times
Up to 170 full power flashes2 in a burst

Rechargeable Li-ion battery
Up to 335 shots at full power

Guide number 60m
Light up distant subjects and large groups

Weather-resistant construction
Work confidently in poor conditions

Wide range of power levels
From full to 1/8192 power5, for maximum flexibility

Built-in LED modelling light
With colour temperature and brightness controls

Active cooling system
Shoot for longer without overheating

Accurate battery level indicator
So you’ll know when to replace or recharge a battery

Prepared for every moment
Be ready for anything. Super-fast 0.1-0.9 sec1 recycle times mean bursts of up to 170 full-power flashes2, plus high speed bursts at lower power levels are also possible.

Power when you need it most
A high-performance LP-EL battery powers the EL-1’s blisteringly fast shooting speeds and shot-to-shot reliability. Expect up to 2345 flashes from a single charge. An accurate battery level indicator 3 lets you know when it’s time to recharge or replace your power source.

Shoot with confidence
When the pressure’s on, you can count on the EL-1 to deliver. It’s guide number of 60m is backed up by the same degree of dust and water resistance as our L-Series lenses. An active cooling system prevents overheating, so you can shoot for longer.

Flexibility and control
Light your subject from anywhere in the scene, controlling the EL-1 wirelessly with a radio or optical trigger. Use multiple Speedlites together (as individual units or groups) for highly creative lighting.

Be more creative with your lighting
A built-in bi-colour LED modelling light lets you see where and how the EL-1’s flash output will look, and preview where shadows will fall. Manual flash output can be varied between full and 1/8192 power