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Recycles to full power in just 1.2 seconds

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350 full-power flashes on a single charge

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Built-in modeling lamp previews shadow placement

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Advanced Amateur flash with a new multi-function shoe connector for enhanced camera communication and functionality

The Speedlite EL-5 borrows some of the best features of the flagship EL-1 flash, such as a lithium-ion rechargable battery and a modeling lamp

Even though the EL-5 does not have a fan it is still has a continuous flash count of approx. 95 or more at full output

Since the EL-5 does not need to use any power for a fan, all of that power can be used exclusively to charge and fire the flash - increaseing the number of continuous flashes to 350

Features the same joystick control and high-definition LCD as the EL-1

Battery Pack LP-EL is charged with the Canon LC-E6 charger (not included)

Utilize the free Canon Connect smartphone app to change settings like flash intensity, flash compensation, sync settings, multi-flash control, and FEB remotely