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Canon Speedlite EL-10

User and Specification Guide

Specifications

Flash

FeatureDetails
Compatible CamerasEOS cameras equipped with a Multi-function Shoe
Flash Coverage
(Focal length; for 35mm full-frame)		14mm
Wide Panel: Manual
* Not compatible with EF15mm f/2.8 Fisheye or EF8-15mm f/4L Fisheye USM shooting angles of view
24mm
Zoom
28mm
A: Auto
35mm
Flash coverage is set automatically, accounting for [Auto zoom for sensor size] and [Light distribution] settings at the lens focal length.
50mm
70mm
80mm
M: Manual
105mm
Flash coverage is set manually. [Auto zoom for sensor size] and [Light distribution] settings are not taken into account.
135mm
200mm
Guide NumberThe maximum Guide No. is approximately 131.2 ft./40m at ISO 100 and 200mm flash coverage. When the extendable wide panel is pulled out, the flash coverage is 14mm.
Minimum Flash Output1/1024
Minimum flash output is 1/128 when set to high-speed sync.
Flash output 1/64 or less via expanded setting.
Continuous Flash Count at Full OutputTo level 1: 55 times or more
To level 2: 65 times or more
Flash Firing Restriction due to Temperature Increase
Level 1Level 2
LCD Panel illuminationLit in greenblinking green
Firing interval (approx.)10 sec.45 sec.

Flash Features

Flash Exposure Compensation±3 stops, in 1/3-stop or 1/2-stop increments.
The Speedlite's flash exposure compensation takes precedence if flash exposure compensation is performed by both the Speedlite and the camera. Users who prefer to enable flash exposure compensation by the camera should set flash exposure compensation by the Speedlite to 0.
FEB (Flash Exposure Bracketing)±3 stops, in 1/3-stop or 1/2-stop increments.
FEB is automatically deactivated after three shots.
Can be used with flash exposure compensation and FE lock.
FE LockSupported
FE MemorySupported.
Stores the flash output of E-TTL II / E-TTL autoflash and automatically sets the stored output level if users switch the flash mode to manual flash.
Flash output may vary slightly between E-TTL autoflash and manual flash.
Colors may vary between E-TTL autoflash and manual flash under the following conditions:
• When the color temperature of the Speedlite light differs greatly from that of ambient lighting and flash exposure compensation is set toward the negative end.
• When E-TTL balance is set to [Ambience priority].
Differences in colors between E-TTL autoflash and manual flash may be reduced by taking one of the follow steps:
• Using the provided color filter.
• Setting white balance to an option other than AWB.
When combined with specific cameras, FE Memory is possible by operating the camera buttons (by using the camera's C.Fn or by custom buttons). Accessing the FE memory function using camera buttons requires a camera with updated firmware. For details on compatible cameras, refer to the separate camera compatibility list.

Recharge and Power

Battery TypeQuick FlashNormal Flash
AA/Alkaline0.1–2.2 sec.0.1–2.5 sec.
AA/Ni-MH0.1–1.3 sec.0.1–1.5 sec.

* Using new batteries, based on Canon testing standards

Recharge Level

  • Normal Flash: State when fully charged and the Speedlite can be used without restriction.
  • Quick Flash: Can fire, but some restrictions apply:
    • Max. intensity is in a range of approx. 1/2 to 1/3 of the fully charged intensity.
    • No Quick flash firing under the following conditions:
    • when P.Fn-01: Quick flash is set to OFF.
    • when using a camera that does not support E-TTL II/E-TTL autoflash.
    • When used wirelessly via radio transmission.
    • When the manual flash output is set in the range of 1/1 to 1/3.2
  • Charging in progress: Does not fire in this state.

Wireless Functions

Via Radio Transmission

The Speedlite EL-10 can be set to function as a sender or receiver in wireless flash photography using radio transmission.

Second-curtain Sync

The Speedlite EL-10 supports second-curtain synchronization in radio transmission wireless shooting.

Products supporting “Wireless second-curtain sync via radio transmission”

Accessory ShoeCompatible DeviceSenderReceiver
Compatible with multi-function shoeEL-5YesYes
EL-10YesYes
ST-E10Yes—
Compatible with conventional accessory shoeEL-1—Yes
600EX II-RT—Yes
600EX-RT—Yes
430EX III-RT—Yes
MT-26EX-RT——
ST-E3-RT (Ver. 3)Yes—
ST-E3-RT (Ver.2)Yes—
ST-E3-RT——

Via Optical Transmission

Not supported

Communication Functions

Compliance standardsIEEE 802.15.4, ARID STD-T66
Communication methodPrimary modulation: OQPAK
Secondary modulation: DS-SS
Transmission frequency2405-2475 MHz
ChannelChannel 1-15
Setting: Auto / Manual
Wireless radio ID0000 to 9999
Setting: Manual
Transmission range*¹*²Approx. 98.4 ft. / 30 m
GroupsUp to 5 groups (A-E)
* Sender units are set to Group A
Number of possible units for communicationUp to 16 units of senders and receivers in total
Max. sender unitsUp to 15
* Secondary and additional units serve as sub-senders
Max. receiver unitsUp to 15

*¹: Without any obstructions between senders and receivers, and without radio interference from other devices.
*²: Transmission range may be shorter depending on factors such as how units are arranged, the surrounding environment, and weather conditions.

Transmission Status Display

Transmission statusDisplay SenderDisplay Receiver<LINK> lampLCD Panel
ConnectedYesYesOn (in green)Sender, Receiver
Not ConnectedYesYesOffSender, Receiver
Too many units/ErrorYesOffSender, Receiver
Sub-senderYesOn (in green)Sub Sender

Wireless Firing Control via Radio Transmission

Flash Mode

  • E-TTL II / E-TTL autoflash
  • Manual flash
  • Stroboscopic flash
  • Group firing
  • Auto external flash metering

E-TTL II / E-TTL autoflash Details

  • ALL: Flash metering control of all groups (A/B/C) as if they were a single flash unit.
  • A:B: Flash metering control providing the flash ratio set for groups A and B.
    • Flash ratio setting: 8:1 to 1:8
    • Flash exposure compensation: +/-3 stops
  • A:B:C:
    (1) Flash metering control providing the flash ratio set for groups A and B
    • Flash ratio setting: 8:1 to 1:8
    (2) Flash metering control of group C as if it were a single flash unit
    • Flash Exposure compensation +/- 3 stops
    Flash exposure compensation can be set for the flash output of (1) and (2) above.
    • Flash Exposure compensation +/- 3 stops

Manual Flash Details

  • ALL: Flash output setting: 1/1024*¹*² to 1/1
  • A+B: Flash output setting: 1/1024*¹*² to 1/1
  • A+B+C: Flash output setting: 1/1024*¹*² to 1/1

*¹: Minimum of 1/128 for high-speed sync.
*²: Speedlites not supporting minimum flash output of 1/1024 fire at a level close to 1/1024.
*³: When [Sender flash firing] is disabled, a flash output of up to 1/8192 is possible.

Stroboscopic Flash

Not supported

Group Firing and Receiver Functions

Group Firing Details

Enables separate configuration of flash firing control conditions 1-3 below for each groups (A, B, C, D, E), to combine multiple methods of flash firing control.
(1) E-TTL II / E-TTL autoflash
(2) Manual flash
(3) Auto external flash metering
For all flash output set for groups A-E above, the same flash exposure compensation can be set.
* Flash exposure compensation ±3 stops

Test Flash

Available (Sender/Receiver)

Modeling Flash

Not available

Modeling Lamp

Not available

Receiver Functionality

Sender unit functions that receivers can control remotely:

  • Remote release
  • Test flash
  • Modeling flash*¹

* Sub-senders cannot be controlled remotely.
*¹: Modeling flash is only available by using the combination of a camera, not from the EOS R series or the EOS M series, with a compatible Speedlite as a sender, and using EL-10 as a receiver.

Information Display and General

Information Display

TypeFSTN LCD
SizeApprox. 1.89(H) x 1.04(V) in.
Display FormatDot-matrix display
Dot CountApprox. 12,000 dots (172 x 72)

General

Power sourceBattery Pack – 4X AA/LR6 alkaline batteries
* AA/HR6 Ni-MH batteries can be used, AA/FR6 lithium batteries cannot be used.
Battery level indicatorNot Supported
External power sourceNot Supported
Radio Transmission wireless shooting timeApprox 9 hrs. continuously
*Time until the Speedlite turns off with sender flash firing disabled, when using radio transmission wireless.
* Using new AA/LR6 Alkaline batteries, based on Canon testing standards.
Maximum flash countAA/LR6 alkaline batteries: Approx 210-1400 times
Size AA Ni-MH batteries: Approx. 260-1700 times
DimensionsSpeedlite EL-10: 2.8x4.6x3.9 in. (70.6x116.3x98.3mm)
Mini stand: 2.6x0.4x3.0 in. (66.8x10.3x75.9mm)
WeightSpeedlite EL-10: Approx. 287 g (10.1 oz)
Mini stand: Approx. 22g (0.8 oz)
Speedlite Case: Approx. 41 g (1.4 oz)

Functions

Light Distribution

Set in C.Fn-21:

  • 0: Standard: A light distribution setting that balances light distribution and the guide number.
  • 1: Guide number priority: Prioritizes illumination at the center of the screen; the periphery may be dark.
  • 2: Light distribution priority: Light distribution that reduces peripheral darkness.

Custom Functions (14 Functions)

FunctionNumberSetting
C.Fn-00: Distance indicator display0m (display in meters)
1ft. (display in feet)
C.Fn-01: Auto power off0ON (90 sec.)
1OFF
C.Fn-08: AF-assist beam firing0ON (enabled)
1OFF (disabled)
C.Fn-10: Receiver auto power off timer060 min.
110 min.
C.Fn-11: Receiver auto power off timer0Within 8 hours
1Within 1 hour
C.Fn-13: Flash exposure compensation setting0Button and dial
1Direct setting with the dial
C.Fn-19: FEM (FE Memory)0OFF (disabled)
1ON (enabled)
C.Fn-21: Light distribution0Standard
1Guide number priority
2Even coverage
C.Fn-22: LCD panel illumination0Stay on for 12 sec. after operation
1OFF Disable panel illumination
2ON Illumination always on

Personal Functions

FunctionNumberSetting
P.Fn-01: LCD Panel ContrastDisplay contrast: 5 levels
P.Fn-02: QUICK (Quick Flash)0On (enabled)
1OFF (disabled)
P.Fn-03: LINKED SHOT (FLASH FIRING DURING LINKED SHOOTING)0OFF (disabled)
1On (enabled)
P.Fn-04: DIRECT (Change settings with dial)0OFF (disabled)
1On (enabled)

Diagrams and LCD Panel Explanation

Speedlite EL-10 Diagram (Front View)

Key Components:

  • (1) Catchlight panel (shown stowed)
  • (2) Wide panel (shown stowed)
  • (3) Flash head (light-emitting unit)
  • (4) Bounce adapter detector
  • (5) Color filter detector
  • (6) Mounting foot
  • (7) Mounting foot locking pin
  • (8) Contacts
  • (9) Mounting foot cover

Speedlite EL-10 Diagram (Rear View)

Key Components:

  • (1) [LINK] Radio transmission confirmation lamp
  • (2) LCD panel
  • (3) [SUB] Sub menu button
  • (4) [flash-ready] Flash-ready lamp / test flash button
  • (5) [undo] Undo button
  • (6) Mounting foot lock lever
  • (7) Lock-release button
  • (8) Color filter mount
  • (9) Bounce angle index
  • (10) Bounce adapter mount
  • (11) Battery compartment cover
  • (12) Power switch ([ON] Power ON, [LOCK] Button / dial lock)
  • (13) [select dial] Select dial
  • (14) [select/set] Select/Set button
  • (15) [cross keys] Cross keys
  • (16) [MODE] Menu direct, [MODE] Flash mode, [wireless/linked shooting] Wireless / linked shooting setting, [FEC/output] Flash exposure compensation / flash output setting
  • (16) Dust-proof and drip-proof adapter

LCD Panel Explanation (E-TTL II / E-TTL autoflash)

Indicators:

  • (1) Sync Mode: [first-curtain sync] First-curtain sync (normal shooting), [second-curtain sync] Second-curtain sync, [high-speed sync] High-speed sync
  • (2) Flash Mode: [ETTL] E-TTL II / E-TTL autoflash, [C1] / [C2] / [C3] Custom flash mode*¹
  • (3) Light Distribution / Bounce / Filter / Temp: [standard] Standard, [guide number priority] Guide number priority, [even coverage] Even coverage, [bounce] Bounce, [bounce adapter attached] Bounce adapter attached, [color filter attached] Color filter attached, [temperature increase] Temperature increase (flash firing restriction)
  • (4) Effective flash range / shooting distance: [meters] Value in meters, [feet] Value in feet
  • (5) Charge Indicator: [charge] Charge indicator, [auto] Auto, [manual] Manual
  • (6) Zoom Indicator: [zoom] Zoom indicator, [wide panel + bounce] Wide panel + bounce warning, [out of coverage] Out of flash coverage range warning
  • (7) Flash coverage (focal length)
  • (8) Flash exposure compensation amount
  • (9) Flash exposure compensation
  • (10) Flash exposure level
  • (11) Aperture value: [F]

*¹: The flash mode is identified after the indicator for the current Custom flash mode.

LCD Panel Explanation (Manual flash)

Indicators:

  • (1) Flash Mode: [M] Manual flash, [C1] / [C2] / [C3] Custom flash mode*¹
  • (2) Manual flash output
  • (3) Manual flash level

*¹: The flash mode is identified after the indicator for the current Custom flash mode.

Radio Transmission Wireless Flash Photography (Sender Unit LCD)

Indicators:

  • (1) Sender Status: [SENDER] Configured as a sender, [SUB SENDER] Configured as a sub-sender
  • (2) Wireless Status: [wireless] Radio transmission wireless
  • (3) Flash Mode: [ETTL] E-TTL II / E-TTL autoflash, [M] Manual flash, [Gr] Group firing, [C1]/[C2] / [C3] Custom flash mode*¹
  • (4) Sender Flash Firing: [sender flash firing ON] Sender flash firing ON, [sender flash firing OFF] Sender flash firing OFF
  • (5) Transmission Channel: [transmission channel] Transmission channel, [AUTO] Transmission channel set automatically
  • (6) Wireless radio ID
  • (7) Charge Indicator: [CHARGE] Sender / receiver charge indicator
  • (8) Synchronization Speed Warning: [Tv]
  • (9) Firing group control
  • (10) Flash ratio
  • (11) Receiver Status: [receiver fully charged] Receiver fully charged

Radio Transmission Wireless Flash Photography (Sender Unit Group Firing)

Indicators:

  • (1) [receiver fully charged] Receiver fully charged
  • (2) Firing group control
  • (3) Group firing mode*¹

*¹: [Gr] Group firing only

Radio Transmission Wireless Flash Photography (Receiver Unit LCD)

Indicators:

  • (1) Wireless Status: [wireless] Radio transmission wireless
  • (2) Receiver Status: [Receiver] Receiver
  • (3) Receiver Configuration: [RECEIVER] Configured as a receiver
  • (4) Firing group
  • (5) Buttons: [TEST] Test flash, [REL] Remote release, [MODEL] Modeling flash

Radio Transmission: Linked Shooting (LCD)

Indicators:

  • (1) Shooting Mode: [LINKED SHOT] Linked shooting, [C1] / [C2] / [C3] Custom flash mode*¹
  • (2) Sender/Receiver Status: [SENDER] Configured as a sender, [RECEIVER] Configured as a receiver
  • (3) Release Button: [REL] Release*²

*¹: The flash mode is identified after the indicator for the current Custom flash mode.
*²: [SENDER] Only when configured as a sender.

Models: Speedlite EL-10, Speedlite EL-10 Camera Flash, Camera Flash, Flash

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