Canon Officially Launches Speedlite EL-10
High Performance Compact Speedlite for Multi-Function Shoe
HONGKONG, 18th July 2024 – Canon today announced the official release of the Speedlite EL-10, a high-performance compact flash designed for multifunction shoes[1]. The Speedlite EL-10 offers powerful flash output with maximum Guide No. 40[2], allowing it to capture clear and bright images of distant subjects more easily than built-in flashes.
Designed for Multifunction Shoes
The Speedlite EL-10 is designed for multifunction shoes, enhancing compatibility and functionality with EOS R series cameras. When used with cameras like the EOS R6 Mark II, EOS R8, and EOS R50, it offers numerous coordinated functions to meet users' needs. The flash can also adjust its coverage based on the lens focal length automatically, covering a range of 24-105mm and extendable to 14mm[3] with built-in wide panel. With a flexible, rotatable flash head supporting bounce flash angles of 90˚ upward, 180˚ to the right, and 150˚ to the left, it allows easy adjustment of light output angles during shooting.
Powerful Flash Output
Powered by four AA batteries, the Speedlite EL-10 can provide approximately 210 to 1400 flashes[4]. Its recharging time is shortened to approx. 0.1 to 2.5 sec4 thanks to the optimized main capacitor, also the improved circuit board heat dissipation enables 65 times or more continuous full power[5]. The Speedlite EL-10 also supports 11-stop of manual output with minimum 1/1024 flash output, enabling users to adjust the light output flexibly according to their needs. With outstanding performance, the Speedlite EL-10 is an ideal choice for photography enthusiasts, helping to elevate their photography to the next level with the aid of the flash.
Versatility and Flexible Operation
For experienced users seeking versatility and flexible operation in a flash, the Speedlite EL-10 also meets their needs. It features built-in 2.4GHz wireless transmission with wireless flash "Sender" and "Receiver" functions[6], making multi-flash wireless shooting easy with an effective range of about 30 meters. It offers 15 channels and 10,000 wireless IDs to prevent interference. 2nd curtain sync[7] radio transmission wireless flash is also supported. Users can enjoy the freedom of off-camera flash photography with the Speedlite EL-10 when paired with the Speedlite Transmitter ST-E10 or other compatible Speedlite as the sender unit. When set as a sender unit, the Speedlite EL-10 can control up to 15 receivers, which can be controlled individually in up to 5 groups (when using group control) or 3 groups (in E-TTL autoflash or manual flash mode).
Other Features
- Newly supports FE (Flash Exposure) memory function for seamless transition between E-TTL and Manual mode.
- Built-in “Catchlight panel” for easy creation of catchlight for portraits
- Equipped with dot-matrix LCD display, cross keys and “Select Dial” for easy operation.
- Custom Flash Mode C1 / C2 / C3 which can be linked with compatible camera’s corresponding C1 / C2 / C3 shooting mode
- “Menu Direct” button to access Flash Function Settings Menu instantaneously on camera display
- Wireless flash setting can be set with camera menu or Camera Connect smartphone app.
Suggested Retail Price
The new Speedlite EL-10 is now available. The suggested retail price is HK$1,980.
The accessories for Speedlite EL-10 and their suggested retail prices are as follows:
| Model | Suggested Retail Price |
| Speedlite Transmitter ST-E10 | HK$1,180 |
| Speedlite Transmitter ST-E3-RT (Ver.3) | HK$2,980 |
| Off-camera Shoe Cord OC-E4A | HK$1,280 |
| Bounce Adapter SBA-E2 | HK$118 |
| Color Filter Set SCF-E2 | HK$118 |
[1] Compatible with EOS R camera with Multi-Function Shoe (Incompatible with EOS R5 C / R5 / R6 / R / Ra / RP / R100 nor EOS Digital SLR camera)
[2] Meter, at ISO 100 and 105mm flash coverage
[3] not compatible with EF15mm f/2.8 Fisheye and EF8-15mm f/4L Fisheye
[4] Based on Canon’s measurement standards, when using new AA alkaline batteries
[5] 50mm flash coverage. Number of consecutive full flashes until flash firing restriction level 2, when using new AA alkaline batteries. Based on Canon’s measurement standards using manual flash.
[6] Compatible with Speedlite EL-1 / EL-5 / EL-10 / 600EX II-RT / 600EX-RT / 430EX III-RT; Speedlite Transmitter ST-E10 / ST-E3-RT (as Sender only)
[7] Compatible cameras: EOS digital cameras released from 2021 and onwards, EOS R5, EOS R6, EOS-1D X Mark III, and EOS M50 Mark II. Compatible Sender: Speedlite EL-1 / EL-5 / EL-10 / Speedlite Transmitter ST-E10 / Speedlite Transmitter ST-E3-RT (Ver.2 and Ver.3). Compatible Receiver Speedlite EL-1 / EL-5 / EL-10 / 600EX II-RT / 600EX-RT / 430EX III-RT.