Speedlite EL-5 Availability

[JeroneKingsby]

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 ...

[JeroneKingsby]

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 ))

[atlynch]

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

[atlynch]

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

[JoeySnaps]

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.