Speedlite EL-10
SKU
6579C001
$299.99
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- 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.
Speedlite EL-10 is available to buy in increments of 1
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.
Product Disclaimer
1. Currently supported cameras include the EOS R3, R6 MKII, R7, R8, R10 and R50 running the latest firmware.
Technical Specifications
Flash
Compatible Cameras
EOS cameras equipped with a Multi-function Shoe
Flash Coverage (Focal length; for 35mm full-frame)
14mm:
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
Flash coverage is set automatically, accounting for [Auto zoom for sensor size] and [Light distribution] settings at the lens focal length.
Flash coverage is set manually
[Auto zoom for sensor size] and [Light distribution] settings are not taken into account.
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.
Guide Number
The maximum Guide No. is approximately 131.2 ft./40m at ISO 100 and 200mm flash coverage. -When the extendable wide panel is pulled out, the flash coverage is 14mm.
Minimum Flash Output
1/1024
- Minimum flash output is 1/128 when set to high-speed sync.
- Flash output 1/64 or less via expanded setting.
Continuous Flash count at full output
To level 1: 55 times or more
To level 2: 65 times or more
To level 2: 65 times or more
Flash firing restriction due to temperature increase
Level 1:
LCD Panel illumination: Lit in green
Firing interval (approx.):10 sec.
Level 2:
LCD Panel illumination: Blinking Green
Firing interval (approx.): 45 sec.
LCD Panel illumination: Lit in green
Firing interval (approx.):10 sec.
Level 2:
LCD Panel illumination: Blinking Green
Firing interval (approx.): 45 sec.
Flash Exposure Compensation
±3 stops, in 1/3-stop or 1/2-stop** increments.
* 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.
* 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
±3 stops, in 1/3-stop or 1/2-stop** increments.
* 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.
* 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.
FE Lock
Supported
FE Memory
Supported
- 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.
Recharge Time
Quick Flash
Normal Flash
*Using new batteries, based on Canon testing standards
- 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
Recharge Level
Normal Flash:
State when fully charged and the Speedlite can be used without restriction
Quick Flash:
Can fire, but some restrictions apply:
Charging in progress:
Does not fire in this state.
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.
Wireless Functions via radio transmission
The Speedlite EL-10 can be set to function as a sender or receiver in wireless flash photography using radio transmission.
Second-curtain sync:
The Speedlite EL-10 supports second-curtain synchronization in radio transmission wireless shooting.
Second-curtain sync:
The Speedlite EL-10 supports second-curtain synchronization in radio transmission wireless shooting.
Products supporting "Wireless second-curtain sync via radio transmission"
Compatible with multi-function shoe:
Compatible with conventional accesory shoe:
- 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
Wireless Functions via optical transmission
Not supported
Communication Functions
Compliance standards:
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.
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.
Transmission Status Display
Connected
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
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
Wireless Firing Control
Wireless firing control via radio transmission
Flash Mode
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
E-TTL II / ETTL Autoflash details
ALL
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
A:B:C
1. Flash metering control providing the flash ratio set for groups
2. Flash metering control of group C as if it were a single flash unit
Flash exposure compensation can be set for the flash output of (1) and (2) above
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
Manual flash details
ALL
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
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
Stroboscopic flash
Not supported
Group firing details
Enables separate configuration of flash firing control conditions 1-3 below for each groups (A, B, C, D, E), to combine multiple methods of flash firing control.
* Flash exposure compensation ±3 stops
- 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
Test flash
Available (Sender/Receiver)
Modeling flash
Not available
Modeling lamp
Not available
Receiver Functionality
Sender unit functions that receivers can control remotely
* 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.
- 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
Type
FSTN LCD
Size
Approx. 1.89(H) x 1.04(V) in.
Display Format
Dot-matrix display
Dot Count
Approx 12,000 dots (172 x 72)
General
Power source
Battery Pack - 4X AA/LR6 alkaline batteries
* AA/HR6 Ni-MH batteries can be used, AA/FR6 lithium batteries cannot be used.
* AA/HR6 Ni-MH batteries can be used, AA/FR6 lithium batteries cannot be used.
Battery level indicator
Not Supported
External power source
Not Supported
Radio Transmission wireless shooting time
Approx 9 hrs. continuously
* 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.
* 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.
Maximum flash count
AA/LR6 Alkaline batteries: Approx 210-1400 times
Size AA Ni-MH batteries: Approx. 260-1700 times
Size AA Ni-MH batteries: Approx. 260-1700 times
Dimensions
Speedlite EL-10: 2.8x4.6x3.9 in. (70.6x116.3x98.3mm)
Mini stand: 2.6x0.4x3.0 in. (66.8x10.3x75.9mm)
Mini stand: 2.6x0.4x3.0 in. (66.8x10.3x75.9mm)
Weight
Speedlite EL-10: Approx. 287 g, 10.1 oz
Mini stand: Approx. 22g, 0.8 oz
Speedlite Case: Approx. 41 g, 1.4 oz
Mini stand: Approx. 22g, 0.8 oz
Speedlite Case: Approx. 41 g, 1.4 oz
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