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Canon Speedlite EL-5 Camera Flash (Refurbished)

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$129

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Canon has Canon Speedlite EL-5 Camera Flash (Refurbished) for $129. Shipping is free.

Thanks to community member qpjj for finding this deal.

Features:
  • Advanced Amateur flash with a new multi-function shoe connector for enhanced camera communication and functionality.
  • The Speedlite EL-5 borrows some of the best features of the flagship EL-1 flash, such as a lithium-ion rechargable battery and a modeling lamp.
  • Utilizing the same high-speed charging circuits as the EL-1 and a lithium-ion battery, the EL-5 acheives a recharge time of 0.1 to 1.2 sec.
  • Even though the EL-5 does not have a fan it is still has a continuous flash count of approx. 95 or more at full output. Great for situations where you always need to be ready.
  • Since the EL-5 does not need to use any power for a fan, all of that power can be used exclusively to charge and fire the flash. This increases the number of continuous flashes that the unit can emit to 350.
  • Features the same joystick control and high-definition LCD as the EL-1.
  • This flash gets even more powerful when used with an EOS R-series camera. Assign flash functions to the control ring, utilize quick flash group control, and set up multi-flash shooting.
  • Utilize the free Canon Connect smartphone app to change settings like flash intensity, flash compensation, sync settings, multi-flash control, and FEB remotely.
  • Dust and moisture resistance equivalent to the EOS R5.
Includes:
  • Refurbished Speedlite EL-5 Flash
  • Soft Case
  • Stand
  • LP-EL Battery Pack
  • 1-year warranty

Editor's Notes

Written by SubZero5 | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.
  • About this store:
    • Details of Canon's return policy (here)

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Written by qpjj
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Canon has Canon Speedlite EL-5 Camera Flash (Refurbished) for $129. Shipping is free.

Thanks to community member qpjj for finding this deal.

Features:
  • Advanced Amateur flash with a new multi-function shoe connector for enhanced camera communication and functionality.
  • The Speedlite EL-5 borrows some of the best features of the flagship EL-1 flash, such as a lithium-ion rechargable battery and a modeling lamp.
  • Utilizing the same high-speed charging circuits as the EL-1 and a lithium-ion battery, the EL-5 acheives a recharge time of 0.1 to 1.2 sec.
  • Even though the EL-5 does not have a fan it is still has a continuous flash count of approx. 95 or more at full output. Great for situations where you always need to be ready.
  • Since the EL-5 does not need to use any power for a fan, all of that power can be used exclusively to charge and fire the flash. This increases the number of continuous flashes that the unit can emit to 350.
  • Features the same joystick control and high-definition LCD as the EL-1.
  • This flash gets even more powerful when used with an EOS R-series camera. Assign flash functions to the control ring, utilize quick flash group control, and set up multi-flash shooting.
  • Utilize the free Canon Connect smartphone app to change settings like flash intensity, flash compensation, sync settings, multi-flash control, and FEB remotely.
  • Dust and moisture resistance equivalent to the EOS R5.
Includes:
  • Refurbished Speedlite EL-5 Flash
  • Soft Case
  • Stand
  • LP-EL Battery Pack
  • 1-year warranty

Editor's Notes

Written by SubZero5 | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.
  • About this store:
    • Details of Canon's return policy (here)

Original Post

Written by qpjj

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Sep 29, 2024
26 Posts
Joined Sep 2013
Sep 29, 2024
m.kevintran
Sep 29, 2024
26 Posts
I have a R50, anyone knows if the EL-5 speedlite is better or the 470EX-AI?
Sep 29, 2024
2 Posts
Joined Oct 2023
Sep 29, 2024
PurpleFuel8056
Sep 29, 2024
2 Posts
Quote from dougish11 :
ah thank you for pointing that out... i did quick google search and AI answer generated simply said "Yes" compatible. I found canon 430 Speedlight EXII as option.... I imagine this is to help extend the reach of flash in poorly lit areas?
It's more powrful than the internal flash and recycles faster. I have a 430 EX II for my older cameras and am happy with it. You should be able to get a used EX flash cheap at any time, so I'd experiment with the internal flash before spending any money or look for an inexpensive, fast prime like the EF 50mm f/1.8 STM or EF-S 24mm f/2.8 STM.
Pro
Sep 29, 2024
9,655 Posts
Joined Nov 2011
Sep 29, 2024
deelseaker
Pro
Sep 29, 2024
9,655 Posts
Quote from qpjj :
It does not work with R, RP, R5 and R6. It's fully compatible with R6 Mark II, R8, R50, R100 and R5 Mark II. Autoflash using the AF-assist beam is not supported with R3, R7 and R10.
Bummer. I was going to jump on this, but I needed it for an RP.
Sep 29, 2024
2,858 Posts
Joined Jan 2008
Sep 29, 2024
batotman
Sep 29, 2024
2,858 Posts
Quote from bayblues :
why is that?
R6 only compatible with older hot shoe.
Sep 30, 2024
135 Posts
Joined Feb 2009
Sep 30, 2024
deanosaur
Sep 30, 2024
135 Posts
Ordered 2, thanks
Sep 30, 2024
66 Posts
Joined Jun 2016
Sep 30, 2024
waynebkk
Sep 30, 2024
66 Posts
showing 49 but out of stock.
Sep 30, 2024
954 Posts
Joined Feb 2008
Sep 30, 2024
Eyetron
Sep 30, 2024
954 Posts
Quote from waynebkk :
showing 49 but out of stock.
Anybody wanna try price match? Highly doubtful though lol. Guessing the "$190.99 instant savings" was supposed to be taken off but stuck when it went out of stock and the regular "$80 instant savings" kicked back in.

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Sep 30, 2024
256 Posts
Joined Nov 2013
Sep 30, 2024
crudo20
Sep 30, 2024
256 Posts
Dang already OOS
Sep 30, 2024
67 Posts
Joined Apr 2015
Sep 30, 2024
mkzmkz
Sep 30, 2024
67 Posts
Took much longer than the usual compared to other Canon refurb products to go out of stock.
Sep 30, 2024
67 Posts
Joined Apr 2015
Sep 30, 2024
mkzmkz
Sep 30, 2024
67 Posts
Mine arrived, and I tested it on my R7 indoors, and omg the way this brings out colors in low light is unbelievable. You wouldn't know flash was used. I know nothing about how to use it yet, just pointed it straight towards the ceiling.

Also, didn't come with a battery charger, but the R7 charger worked on the larger battery.
Oct 1, 2024
2,488 Posts
Joined Aug 2006
Oct 1, 2024
truelies
Oct 1, 2024
2,488 Posts
Quote from lesterhung :
Since when flash lights not compatible with most cameras? Does this use some special hotshoe connection?
This one is weired, not work on R5
Oct 2, 2024
63 Posts
Joined Nov 2018
Oct 2, 2024
mikeg2018
Oct 2, 2024
63 Posts
Back in stock but it's back up to $240 today Frown
Oct 2, 2024
1,533 Posts
Joined Aug 2009
Oct 2, 2024
EK100
Oct 2, 2024
1,533 Posts
Arrived and can't tell if the battery is dead or the Flash is dead. Need to order a charger. Anyone have a way to check battery voltage so I can figure out if the battery is dead or not?
Oct 2, 2024
144 Posts
Joined Dec 2016
Oct 2, 2024
golmolbandar
Oct 2, 2024
144 Posts
Quote from EK100 :
Arrived and can't tell if the battery is dead or the Flash is dead. Need to order a charger. Anyone have a way to check battery voltage so I can figure out if the battery is dead or not?
same here, battery seems dead, I ordered a cheap charger from walmart just to check if it works on my r8. Not sure if I will be able to test within return window

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Oct 7, 2024
10 Posts
Joined Aug 2012
Oct 7, 2024
pradeepgj
Oct 7, 2024
10 Posts
Quote from EK100 :
Arrived and can't tell if the battery is dead or the Flash is dead. Need to order a charger. Anyone have a way to check battery voltage so I can figure out if the battery is dead or not?
Had the same issue and used a friend's LP-E6 to charge the battery. Tested the recall issue and as suspected, the battery lost 15% charge within less than 12 hrs. Returned my order right away. No wonder they were giving these away for $49 (After $129). They were sending faulty pieces out even though they knew there was a recall out there.

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