Canon new Speedlite EL-1

GaryPageau
Canon Speedlite EL-1

Canon U.S.A., Inc. announced the Speedlite EL-1 with a new rechargeable Li-ion battery and redesigned user-friendly interface. The Canon Speedlite EL-1, including two-color filters and a bounce adapter, is scheduled to be available for in-store purchase in February 2021 at an estimated retail price of $1,099.00.

The Canon Speedlite EL-1’s newest features include:

  • A rechargeable Li-ion Battery Pack providing high speed recycle and increase in the number of flashes while utilizing the Canon LC-E6 battery charger
  • An increased continuous firing number of approximately 170, due to a new active cooling system
  • Wireless second-curtain sync
  • New joystick, FE one-touch memory, LED modeling lamp and user interface display design
  • A high-durability Xenon glass flash tube to provide higher accuracy and durability of the flash head

Additionally, the Speedlite EL-1 provides an expanded power range for the versatility of exposure with “micro flash” minimum flash output as low as 1/8192 power, a zoom flash head that covers a wide focal length range of 24-200mm, bounce angle expanded to 120°, and weather-sealing comparable with the EOS-1D camera series.

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Gary Pageau is principal of InfoCircle LLC, continuing his marketing communications career. InfoCircle LLC is a marketing and communications consulting firm, specializing in business-to-business markets. For nearly 25 years, he was with PMA International, serving most recently as Publisher, Content Development and Strategic Initiatives. His primary responsibilities included overseeing the Association’s editorial department, marketing research unit, education and corporate relations department.