For anyone wanting to explore fun, creative opportunities with flash photography, the Speedlite EL-100 is a great option to add a compact and versatile flash to your photographic set-up. From brightening darkened rooms to filling in and preventing an under-exposed or noisy image, the Speedlite EL-100 offers the performance and features to capture beautiful photos in a variety of scenarios. With the ability to pivot and swivel, you can bounce light off ceilings or walls, depending on the situation. If that situation requires a wide coverage area, the Speedlite EL-100 has a spread similar to the field of view of a 24mm lens. Add the light you need and find new shooting possibilities with the highly portable Speedlite EL-100.
Compatible Cameras
Type-A EOS cameras (E-TTL II/E-TTL autoflash)
Guide Number
The Guide No. is approximately 68.9 ft./21.0m at ISO 100 and 24mm flash coverage.
The maximum Guide No. is approximately 85.3 ft./26.0m at ISO 100 and 50mm flash coverage.
The maximum Guide No. is approximately 85.3 ft./26.0m at ISO 100 and 50mm flash coverage.
Number of Flashes
When using AA/LR6 alkaline batteries
Approx. 58–400 times
When using AA/HR6 Ni-MH batteries
Approx. 69–480 times
Nominal min. time when using 1900mAh type AA/HR6 Ni-MH batteries.
Based on Canon Testing Standards.
Approx. 58–400 times
When using AA/HR6 Ni-MH batteries
Approx. 69–480 times
Nominal min. time when using 1900mAh type AA/HR6 Ni-MH batteries.
Based on Canon Testing Standards.
Recycling Time
When using AA/LR6 alkaline batteries
Normal flash: Approx. 0.1–5.8 sec.
Quick flash: Approx. 0.1–5.3 sec.
When using AA/HR6 Ni-MH batteries
Normal flash: Approx. 0.1–3.1 sec.
Quick flash: Approx. 0.1–2.7 sec.
Nominal min. time when using 1900mAh type AA/HR6 Ni-MH batteries.
Based on Canon Testing Standards.
Normal flash: Approx. 0.1–5.8 sec.
Quick flash: Approx. 0.1–5.3 sec.
When using AA/HR6 Ni-MH batteries
Normal flash: Approx. 0.1–3.1 sec.
Quick flash: Approx. 0.1–2.7 sec.
Nominal min. time when using 1900mAh type AA/HR6 Ni-MH batteries.
Based on Canon Testing Standards.
Flash Range
Examples of effective flash range (50mm flash coverage, f/1.4 aperture, ISO 100)
- Normal Flash:
Approx. 2.3–61.0 ft./0.7–18.6m - Quick Flash (at Guide No. **.* ft./**.*m):
Approx. **.*–**.* ft./**.*–**.*m - High-speed Sync (at 1/250 sec. shutter speed):
Approx. 2.3–29.9 ft./0.7–9.1m
AF Assist Beam
Compatible AF System:
Phase-difference AF in viewfinder shooting, Quick mode in Live View shooting and movie shooting
Effective Range (Approx.):
At center: 13.1 ft./4.0m
With the illumination angle at 24mm, without bounce.
Phase-difference AF in viewfinder shooting, Quick mode in Live View shooting and movie shooting
Effective Range (Approx.):
At center: 13.1 ft./4.0m
With the illumination angle at 24mm, without bounce.
Custom Functions
3 Custom Functions
Power Source
Two AA/LR6 alkaline batteries
- AA/HR6 Ni-MH batteries also usable.
- Lithium batteries cannot be used.
Dimensions
Approx. 2.54 x 3.61 x 2.79 in./64.6 x 91.7 x 71.0mm
Weight
Approx. 6.70 oz./190g (excluding batteries)