Power, connectivity, and reliability, the Canon Speedlite EL-1 (Version 2) is an on-camera E-TTL / E-TTL II-compatible flash characterized by its flexibility to suit a variety of lighting needs. Featuring a xenon flashtube, greater exposure stability is possible along with a powerful guide number of 190.3' at ISO 100 and versatile exposure control from full 1/1 power down to 1/8192 power. Also distinct, the EL-1 utilizes the LP-EL rechargeable lithium-ion battery pack to promote shorter recycle times of around 0.9 sec, approximately 340 flashes per charge, and it contributes to improved thermal management and the flash's active cooling system. The EL-1 fully supports EL-series RT flashes via its built-in radio trigger and receiver.

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