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Canon announces EL-5 flash: A compact and affordable alternative to the pro-level EL-1 Speedlite

Canon announces EL-5 flash: A compact and affordable alternative to the pro-level EL-1 Speedlite

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Alongside the R6 Mark II camera and RF 135mm F1.8 L IS USM lens, Canon announced a new flash, the Speedlite EL-5. We weren't able to test the new flash last week in San Diego at the Canon press event, but we were briefed about the product. The EL-5 is best described as an EL-1 "junior." The two flashes share some key features, including the same high-speed charging circuits and overall flash power. The two flashes are both 76Ws and have the same guide number of 60m/197 ft. at 200mm (ISO 100). However, where the two flashes...
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