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07-31-2024 07:57 AM
I have been reading the community input on flash units as well as researching what is out there about current solutions for flash photo situations. I enjoy macro (bugs, flowers, interesting patterns made by Nature in and on anything), people and pet, and wildlife photography and have never been a big flash user (even during my Kodachrome days....). Internet research points to the Canon EL10 (has its own rechargeable batteries) and is directional and can be mounted and used wirelessly. I am not sure I understand the impact of the footnote in the Users Manual for the EOS 7 about this unit, and I am also a bit concerned about weight when mounted on the camera. Advice?
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07-31-2024 09:48 AM
That speedlites should work fine unless you're looking for a Macro Ring Lite. To use the speedlite off camera you'll need the ST-E10 wireless transmitter.
Bodies: EOS 5D Mark IV
Lenses: EF Trinity, EF 85mm F/1.8 USM
Retired Gear: EOS 40D, EF 50mm F/1.8 STM & EF 70-210mm F/4
Speedlites: 420EX, 470EX-AI, 550EX & 600EX II-RT
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07-31-2024 09:05 AM
The EL-1 has a rechargeable battery. The EL-10 DOES NOT have a rechargeable battery.
Bodies: EOS 5D Mark IV
Lenses: EF Trinity, EF 85mm F/1.8 USM
Retired Gear: EOS 40D, EF 50mm F/1.8 STM & EF 70-210mm F/4
Speedlites: 420EX, 470EX-AI, 550EX & 600EX II-RT
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07-31-2024 09:29 AM
Ah! So i thought the four lithium ion batteries with the EL 10 were rechargeable
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07-31-2024 09:31 AM
No it uses 4 AA batteries.
Bodies: EOS 5D Mark IV
Lenses: EF Trinity, EF 85mm F/1.8 USM
Retired Gear: EOS 40D, EF 50mm F/1.8 STM & EF 70-210mm F/4
Speedlites: 420EX, 470EX-AI, 550EX & 600EX II-RT
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07-31-2024 09:34 AM
Yep. Just checked that. Mixed it up with another unit i looked at. Now…about the other questions…
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07-31-2024 09:48 AM
That speedlites should work fine unless you're looking for a Macro Ring Lite. To use the speedlite off camera you'll need the ST-E10 wireless transmitter.
Bodies: EOS 5D Mark IV
Lenses: EF Trinity, EF 85mm F/1.8 USM
Retired Gear: EOS 40D, EF 50mm F/1.8 STM & EF 70-210mm F/4
Speedlites: 420EX, 470EX-AI, 550EX & 600EX II-RT