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product_id: 487139101
title: "Speedlite EL-5, Portable Camera Flash, Compatible with Select EOS R Series Mirrorless Cameras"
brand: "canon"
price: "AR$1246662"
currency: ARS
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
category: "Canon"
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region: Argentina
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# Up to 350 continuous flashes per charge Intuitive joystick control & high-def LCD High-capacity lithium-ion rechargeable battery Speedlite EL-5, Portable Camera Flash, Compatible with Select EOS R Series Mirrorless Cameras

**Brand:** canon
**Price:** AR$1246662
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> ⚡ Illuminate your vision with pro-level speed and control

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Speedlite EL-5, Portable Camera Flash, Compatible with Select EOS R Series Mirrorless Cameras by canon
- **How much does it cost?** AR$1246662 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.ar](https://www.desertcart.com.ar/products/487139101-speedlite-el-5-portable-camera-flash-compatible-with-select-eos)

## Best For

- canon enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted canon brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Endless Flash Energy:** 350 flashes on a single charge means less downtime, more creativity
- • **Remote Flash Mastery:** Canon Connect app lets you tweak flash settings wirelessly for perfect lighting
- • **Seamless Camera Sync:** Multi-function shoe connector enables advanced communication with EOS R series
- • **Power Through Your Shoot:** Lightning-fast 1.2s recycle time keeps you ready for every moment
- • **Control at Your Fingertips:** Joystick and dial let you adjust settings swiftly without missing a shot

## Overview

The Canon Speedlite EL-5 is a cutting-edge portable flash designed for EOS R series mirrorless cameras, featuring a powerful lithium-ion battery that delivers up to 350 continuous flashes with a rapid 1.2-second recycle time. It boasts advanced camera communication via a new multi-function shoe connector, intuitive joystick controls, and remote settings adjustment through the Canon Connect app, making it a must-have for professionals seeking reliable, high-performance lighting on the go.

## Description

The Speedlite EL-5 is a newly designed flash that carries over many features from the flagship Speedlite EL-1 with some modern features all its own. For example, the EL-5 uses the same high-capacity LP-EL rechargeable battery. This upgrade alone gives the EL-5 the ability to perform better than any Canon AA-battery powered flash. With this new power, at full manual flash power, you get a recycle time of 1.2 seconds, and up to 350 flashes on a single battery charge. Since the EL-5 does not have an internal fan, all of that power is being used to recycle and fire the flash. Another feature brought over from the EL-1 is the joystick and selection dial so you can effortlessly operate this flash quickly, even while shooting. Additionally, the new Multi-function connector at the EL-5’s “foot” enables advanced communications on cameras equipped with a multi-function shoe.* You can adjust settings for your flash right on your camera touch LCD. Important: because of the transition to Canon’s Multi-function accessory shoe, please be aware that Speedlite EL-5 cannot be mounted or used on Canon cameras with other accessory shoe designs.

Review: El5 - Outstanding flash
Review: Good Flash but Possible Battery Drain - Update: Canon had a recall (called service advisory or something like that) which fixed the issue. I sent my flash and canon replaced the battery box and now the flash keeps charge as you’d expect. So, get your flash fixed too. Worth it! Excellent flash if the battery retains charge. Bought one but the battery in that flash drained to unusable level in a day. Returned that and reordered. The new one is fine. Even after taking about 50 pics in darkness and leaving the battery in the flash, it still shows 85% after 5 days. So, if you experience battery issues, get a different piece. Will only work with the newest cameras due to the new interface. Also, need a good diffuser, none available now.

## Features

- 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

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0BL876KV7 |
| Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. (included) |
| Best Sellers Rank | #39 in Shoe-Mount Flashes |
| Customer Reviews | 4.0 4.0 out of 5 stars (126) |
| Date First Available | November 2, 2022 |
| Item Weight | 1.08 pounds |
| Item model number | 5654C002 |
| Manufacturer | Canon USA |
| Product Dimensions | 4.9 x 3.2 x 5.5 inches |

## Product Details

- **Battery Life:** 7 days
- **Brand:** Canon
- **Camera Flash:** external
- **Compatible Mountings:** Canon
- **Flash Sync Speed:** 1/200s or 1/250s

## Images

![Speedlite EL-5, Portable Camera Flash, Compatible with Select EOS R Series Mirrorless Cameras - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51Ff8aXACNL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: will this work for  a canon eos r ?**
A: No it won’t work with an EOS R.  It only works with new Canon cameras with the multi-function shoe.  You can find a list of compatible cameras on the Canon specs page for the EL-5.

**Q: Hi. does this flash work on the canon eos r camera? not the canon eos r line, the actual canon eos r model camera.**
A: It's only compatible with newer cameras (R7,R10,R3,R6II) with the multi-function hotshoe.

**Q: The EL-5 doesn't come with a charger? Can it be charged installed using USB?**
A: EL-5 doesn't come with a charger and has no USB port. You can use LC-E6 or LC-E6E to charge the battery. My R6 mark II comes with LC-E6E so I don't have to buy another one.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ El5
*by T***S on February 1, 2026*

Outstanding flash

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good Flash but Possible Battery Drain
*by P***I on December 21, 2023*

Update: Canon had a recall (called service advisory or something like that) which fixed the issue. I sent my flash and canon replaced the battery box and now the flash keeps charge as you’d expect. So, get your flash fixed too. Worth it! Excellent flash if the battery retains charge. Bought one but the battery in that flash drained to unusable level in a day. Returned that and reordered. The new one is fine. Even after taking about 50 pics in darkness and leaving the battery in the flash, it still shows 85% after 5 days. So, if you experience battery issues, get a different piece. Will only work with the newest cameras due to the new interface. Also, need a good diffuser, none available now.

### ⭐ Does not work with the Canon Eos R5
*by E***E on January 15, 2026*

Now I originally purchased this flash because the name of this product says: "Compatible with Select EOS R Series Mirrorless Cameras" and after researching, the claims online were that this was a good flash choice for the Canon EOS R5. If you use the "check compatibility" before purchasing this flash, it says, "Cannot confirm compatibility for Canon EOS R5" I'm here to tell all of you that have a Canon EOS R5 that this does *NOT* work. Yes, it can be seated to your camera, yes it turns on. But no, it does not actually flash when trying to take photos. If you go into your Canon settings and try to enable the flash, it is possible. But the effort is futile, it doesn't work even though you switched it to "enable." If another menu, you get met with "flash function settings not available." The other thing to be aware of is that this flash does not come with a charger. Please be aware of this because if you're expecting to unbox this flash and immediately start using it, your chances are slim. It comes with a battery but has no way to charge the battery for usage. You will need to grab one separately.

## Frequently Bought Together

- Canon Speedlite EL-5, Portable Camera Flash, Compatible with Select EOS R Series Mirrorless Cameras
- Canon LC-E6 Battery Charger for Canon EOS 5D Mark II, 7D & 60D Digital SLR
- Canon Battery Pack LP-E6P

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*Last updated: 2026-03-03*