Speedlite EL-10
- Portable & Indispensable
- Control up to 15 additional EL or EX Speedlite flashes
- Simple Advancements for Enhanced Results
- More Flexibility for Increased Bounce Options
- Dynamic, Flexible Wireless Functions
- Always Ready for Action with easily replaceable AA batteries
Returns Policy
The Canon store will accept, for return of exchange, defective or unopened merchandise purchased at the Canon Online Store within 30 days of the ship date.
See Return Policy for completed information.
Overview
The Speedlite EL-10 joins the Canon Speedlite family as a mid-range portable flash unit, replacing the Speedlite 430EX-III RT. This flash is for those that want to step up from more basic flash units, expand their capabilities and really get into flash photography. Like the previous Speedlite 430EX-III RT, this Speedlite packs about 1 stop less total flash power than the high-end Speedlites EL-5 and EL-1. What it lacks in power is offset by its communication abilities being able to control up to 15 additional compatible Speedlite units. Additionally, the new Multi-function connector at the EL-10’s “foot” enables advanced communication on multi-function shoe equipped cameras1 providing more customization and control to be shared between the flash and camera.
Important: because of the transition to Canon’s Multi-function accessory shoe, please be aware that Speedlite EL-10 cannot be mounted or used on Canon cameras with other accessory shoe designs.
Technical Specifications
Flash
Wide Panel: Manual
*Not compatible with EF15mm f/2.8 Fisheye or EF8-15mm f/4L Fisheye USM shooting angles of view
24mm, 28mm, 35mm, 50mm, 70mm, 80mm, 105mm, 135mm, 200mm:
Zoom
- A: Auto
Flash coverage is set automatically, accounting for [Auto zoom for sensor size] and [Light distribution] settings at the lens focal length.
- M: Manual
Flash coverage is set manually
[Auto zoom for sensor size] and [Light distribution] settings are not taken into account.
- Minimum flash output is 1/128 when set to high-speed sync.
- Flash output 1/64 or less via expanded setting.
To level 2: 65 times or more
LCD Panel illumination: Lit in green
Firing interval (approx.):10 sec.
Level 2:
LCD Panel illumination: Blinking Green
Firing interval (approx.): 45 sec.
* The Speedlite's flash exposure compensation takes precedence if flash exposure compensation is performed by both the Speedlite and the camera. Users who prefer to enable flash exposure compensation by the camera should set flash exposure compensation by the Speedlite to 0.
** Corresponds to exposure level increments on the camera.
* FEB is automatically deactivated after three shots.
* Can be used with flash exposure compensation and FE lock.
** Corresponds to exposure level increments on the camera.
- Stores the flash output of E-TTL II / E-TTL autoflash and automatically sets the stored output level if users switch the flash mode to manual flash. * Flash output may vary slightly between E-TTL autoflash and manual flash.
- Colors may vary between E-TTL autoflash and manual flash under the following conditions:
- When the color temperature of the Speedlite light differs greatly from that of ambient lighting and flash exposure compensation is set toward the negative end.
- When E-TTL balance is set to [Ambience priority].
- Differences in colors between E-TTL autoflash and manual flash may be reduced by taking one of the follow steps:
- Using the provided color filter.
- Setting white balance to an option other than AWB.
- When combined with specific cameras, FE Memory is possible by operating the camera buttons (by using the camera’s C.Fn of by custom buttons).
- Accessing the FE memory function using camera buttons requires a camera with updated firmware.
- AA/Alkaline: 0.1 - 2.2 sec.
- AA/Ni-MH: 01 - 1.3 sec.
Normal Flash
- AA/Alkaline: 0.1 - 2.5 sec.
- AA/Ni-MH: 01 - 1.5 sec.
*Using new batteries, based on Canon testing standards
State when fully charged and the Speedlite can be used without restriction
Quick Flash:
Can fire, but some restrictions apply:
- Max. intensity is in a range of approx. 1/2 to 1/3 of the fully charged intensity.
- No Quick flash firing under the following conditions:
- When P.Fn-01: Quick flash is set to OFF.
- When using a camera that does not support E-TTL II/E-TTL autoflash.
- When used wirelessly via radio transmission.
- When the manual flash output is set in the range of 1/1 to 1/3.2
Charging in progress:
Does not fire in this state.
Second-curtain sync:
The Speedlite EL-10 supports second-curtain synchronization in radio transmission wireless shooting.
- EL-5: Sender, Receiver
- EL-10: Sender, Receiver
- ST-E10: Sender
Compatible with conventional accesory shoe:
- EL-1: Receiver
- 600EX II-RT: Receiver
- 600EX-RT: Receiver
- 430EX III-RT: Receiver
- MT-26EX-RT: N/A
- ST-E3-RT (Ver. 3): Sender
- ST-E3-RT (Ver.2): Sender
- ST-E3-RT: N/A
IEEE 802.15.4, ARIB STD-T66
Communication method:
Primary modulation: OQPAK
Secondary modulation: DS-SS
Transmission frequency:
2405-2475 MHz
Channel:
Channel 1-15
Setting: Auto / Manual
Wireless radio ID:
0000 to 9999
Setting: Manual
Transmission range*/**:
Approx. 98.4 ft. / 30 m
Groups:
Up to 5 groups (A-E)
* Sender units are set to Group A
Number of possible units for communication:
Up to 16 units of senders and receivers in total
Max. sender units:
Up to 15
* Secondary and additional units serve as sub-senders
Max. receiver units:
Up to 15
* Without any obstructions between senders and receivers, and without radio interference from other devices.
** Transmission range may be shorter depending on factors such as how units are arranged, the surrounding environment, and weather conditions.
Display: Sender, Receiver
LINK
lamp: On (in green)
LCD Panel: Sender, Receiver
Not Connected
Display: Sender, Receiver
LINK
lamp: Off
LCD Panel: Sender, Receiver
Too many units/error
Display: Sender
LINK
lamp: Off
LCD Panel: Sender, Receiver
Sub-sender
Display: Sender
LINK
lamp: On(in green)
LCD Panel: Sub Sender
Flash Mode
- E-TTL II / E-TTL autoflash
- Manual flash
- Stroboscopic flash
- Group firing
- E-TTL II / E-TTL autoflash
- Manual flash
- Auto external flash metering
Flash metering control of all groups (A/B/C) as if they were a single flash unit
A:B
Flash metering control providing the flash ratio set for groups A and B
- Flash ratio setting: 8:1 to 1:8
- Flash exposure compensation: +/-3 stops
A:B:C
1. Flash metering control providing the flash ratio set for groups
- Flash ratio setting: 8:1 to 1:8
2. Flash metering control of group C as if it were a single flash unit
- Flash Exposure compensation +/- 3 stops
Flash exposure compensation can be set for the flash output of (1) and (2) above
- Flash Exposure compensation +/- 3 stops
Flash output setting: 1/10241,2 to 1/1
A+B
Flash output setting: 1/10241,2 to 1/1
A+B+C
Flash output setting: 1/10241,2 to 1/1
1 Minimum of 1/128 for high-speed sync
2 Speedlites not supporting minimum flash output of 1/1024 fire at a level close to 1/1024
3 When [Sender flash firing] is diabled, a flash output of up to 1/8192 is possible
- E-TTL II / E-TTL autoflash
- Manual flash
- Auto external flash metering For all flash output set for groups A-E above, the same flash exposure compensation can be set.
* Flash exposure compensation ±3 stops
- Remote release
- Test flash
- Modeling flash1
* Sub-senders cannot be controlled remotely
1 Modeling flash is only available by using the combination of a camera, not from ther EOS R series or the EOS M series, with a compatible Speedlite as a sender, and using EL-10 as a receiver.
Information display
General
* AA/HR6 Ni-MH batteries can be used, AA/FR6 lithium batteries cannot be used.
* Time until the Speedlite turns off with sender flash firing disabled, when using radio transmission wireless
* Using new AA/LR6 Alkaline batteries, based on Canon testing standards.
Size AA Ni-MH batteries: Approx. 260-1700 times
Mini stand: 2.6x0.4x3.0 in. (66.8x10.3x75.9mm)
Mini stand: Approx. 22g, 0.8 oz
Speedlite Case: Approx. 41 g, 1.4 oz