topic Speedlite EL-5 Availability in Speedlite Flashes

Speedlite EL-5 Availability

JeroneKingsby — Wed, 22 Mar 2023 16:05:07 GMT

Speedlite EL-5, Marketing started NOVEMBER 2022 ...
It's, Now, almost APRIL 2023 ...
Is anyone else disappointed that the EL-5 isn't available, as of yet?
I have the R6 Mark II and do not want to WASTE Money on another Speedlite, while Waiting for the EL-5.
Management and Production, get it together ...

Re: Speedlite EL-5 Availability

JoeySnaps — Wed, 22 Mar 2023 16:18:30 GMT

Sounds like you're really cross about this!

I'm in almost the identical situation as you - R6 mk II, EL-5 on order. But I bought a 430EXIIIRT to use in the meantime, and an ST-E10. The 430 will come in useful as a second flash head once the EL-5 arrives. The 430 is a great little unit, surprisingly good value too.

Re: Speedlite EL-5 Availability

JeroneKingsby — Wed, 22 Mar 2023 16:42:26 GMT

I am ...
I'm just now taking Photography to the next level, watching my dollars closely, using Canon products, and Now this ... I am NOT trying to purchase a temporary Speedlite, while waiting on a PROMISED, PRE-PAID Speedlite

Re: Speedlite EL-5 Availability

atlynch — Thu, 20 Apr 2023 15:53:51 GMT

I was considering doing exactly this, but I have read bad reviews of the ST-E10. How has it been working for you?

-Drew

Re: Speedlite EL-5 Availability

JoeySnaps — Thu, 20 Apr 2023 21:11:14 GMT

I haven't used my ST-E10 a lot yet, but it has behaved faultlessly so far. I really like it. Previously I used an ST-E2 and I like that the ST-E10 doesn't require a battery, being powered from the camera, and also that it is controlled from the camera's screen so its user interface can be informative and intuitive. And of course it uses RF communication rather than IR so is not dependent on line-of-sight even in an outdoor setting. I found the supposedly line-of-sight IR transmitter worked fairly well out of the line of sight in an indoor environment so long as there were reasonably close light coloured walls and/or ceiling for the signal to bounce off. Now I don't have to worry about such things.

If there is a problem with the RF link dropping out, I haven't experienced it, and I don't think the ST-E10 would suffer from it any worse than, say, two EL-5 or EL-1 flashes.

I hope this helps!

Re: Speedlite EL-5 Availability

atlynch — Thu, 20 Apr 2023 21:35:03 GMT

Thanks much! Just placed my order for 2 refurbed 430exiiirt and 1 El-5

Drew

Re: Speedlite EL-5 Availability

shadowsports — Thu, 20 Apr 2023 22:54:02 GMT

Greetings,

I believe all bodys which have the MF Shoe have now received firmware support for the ST-E10 and EL-5 with the exception of the R5 C. I don't expect to see support for this on my device until June or July. I also do not know if this will coincide with the EL-5's new release date. I know that everybody's ready for it. 👍

I have a brand new 430 EXII non RT I've never used.

Re: Speedlite EL-5 Availability

JeroneKingsby — Mon, 12 Jun 2023 01:13:30 GMT

Which Soft-box is recommended for the EL-5; ( as an off camera Speedlite )

Re: Speedlite EL-5 Availability

shadowsports — Mon, 12 Jun 2023 05:38:03 GMT

Greetings ,

I take it you got your flash? I've heard from two others that received theirs. I believe B&H has stock now.

I don't know which flash diffuser fits best so we'll have to wait and see what others recommend.

Re: Speedlite EL-5 Availability

JoeySnaps — Mon, 12 Jun 2023 06:39:17 GMT

There's no sign of the EL-5 becoming available in the UK yet - the major retailers are still listing it as 'pre-order'. Considering that Canon products are priced higher here than in the USA, it's a bit galling that we're given second-tier service...

Re: Speedlite EL-5 Availability

JeroneKingsby — Sat, 01 Jul 2023 02:56:03 GMT

Drew,
How are you liking the EL-5?
Did you purchase the ST-E10 also?
Which Softbox and S-Clap are you using?
(( I have questions, *smile ))

Re: Speedlite EL-5 Availability

atlynch — Sat, 01 Jul 2023 07:02:09 GMT

Hi Jerone,

I have not had a chance to get all set up and shoot with my new setup, but I have been able to test the connectivity and that all seems to work. The first time I played with it the ST-E10 lost connection a couple of times, but that has not happened since. All three flashes work in concert, which is cool. The access to the camera menu system for the EL5 and ST-10 is nice. I’m not sure I was thrilled to pay the price for a backup battery for the EL-5, but that’s how it goes.

Regards,

Drew

Re: Speedlite EL-5 Availability

atlynch — Sat, 01 Jul 2023 07:03:12 GMT

I have a couple of my father’s old soft boxes, but have not used them with the new flash. What is an S-Clap?

-Drew

Re: Speedlite EL-5 Availability

JoeySnaps — Sat, 01 Jul 2023 13:39:45 GMT

Update: I received my EL-5 flash yesterday. My local dealer contacted me a week ago, saying the unit I had ordered (and paid for) a full five months ago had now come into stock, and asking did I still want it? So of course I said Yes and yesterday it arrived.

Very satisfied with the unit so far. Powerful battery which needs to be charged before use. The flash seems very well-built. I've tested that it works, but haven't used it on a shoot yet.