Canon new 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.