Seeing the Light with the Canon Speedlite EL-1 and Bob Davis
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- čas přidán 21. 07. 2024
- Watch Canon Explorer of Light, Bob Davis, as he uses the new Canon flagship Speedlite EL-1 flash in a number of situations to illustrate its many advanced features, including 14 f-stops of flash exposure range from 1/1 to 1/8192, to perfectly illuminate the scene and subjects.
Learn more about the Speedlite EL-1: Canon.us/4y25g - Věda a technologie
I just purchased the EL-1 and have much to learn. I watched your video and it was a good overview of the flash functions/capability. My only suggestion on future flash reviews is to maybe provide a little more information as to where you positioned the off-camera flashes. At times you verbally described where they were but without knowing the full scene I couldn't follow just what was happening. I realize this wasn't an off-camera flash tutorial, but an overview, but I don't think it would take but a couple extra seconds to provide the info I mentioned. Thanks
1099 $ - really?
Superb, Profoto A10 adaptability, and an even better battery concept. Well done Canon!!!
I may have missed it, but does anyone know what would be the largest umbrella that could be used with the El-1?
Hello
Heard that modelling light has limited lasting due to possible overheating. Anyone knows how many seconds are we talking about?
Is it compatible with ST-E3-RT trigger?
Is there a Bowen’s bracket that fits the EL1? Thanks.
Does this flash work with my Godox X1R-C TTL and my R5?
does anyone use MagMod Grip for this EL-1, I can not insert the MagGrip to EL-1
I love the enthusiasm and showing what the Speedlite can do. I would like to see a more in depth review of how you go about changing the settings to get the results you are showing
I agree, I love Bob's energy and enthusiasm in this video.
what soft box did you use for this?
Game changer!!
at the time 1:02 you can see an attachment in front of the flash unit. You focus the light in a fantastic way. Can you say what that is?
Hi Bernd!
Bob tells us he added a MagMod MagBeam light modifier to his Canon EL-1 Speedlite. In this case he used this fresnel lens modifier to project a Spot light for an old Hollywood style lighting.
We hope this helps.
@@CanonUSA Thank you very much - and yes - this helps :-)
Impressive flash! Does it work with the automatic focus bracketing function on modern Canon cameras (R7 & R10). I understand there may be an issue with electronic shutter function?
Hi!
Thanks for the question. Flash photography is not available when using the Focus Bracketing function. See the Focus Bracketing Cautions on page 280 (EOS R7) and page 291 (EOS R10) of the camera users manuals. As of May 2023, only the EOS R3 (firmware 1.2.0 or later) can use the EL1 during Focus Bracketing. If you have other questions, our friendly camera agents are happy to help. Reach out to them at 1-800-652-2666 Monday-Friday: 9:00 am to 9:00 pm ET, Saturday: 9:00 am to 7:00 pm ET, excluding holidays.
We hope this information helps.
@@CanonUSA Disappointed! but thanks anyway! This Canon document suggests several other R series camera work with the EL-1 (& possibly now the EL-5)?
cam.start.canon/en/H001/supplement_0010.html Is this correct?
Does anyone know if these will work with my old 600 flashes or will I need to ditch those and replace all my old flashes.
Hello:
The EL-1 is compatible with previous models of Canon EX Series Speedlites. See 3:40 in this video.
Regarding the Modeling Light, the Speedlite 600EX RT does not have the same level of Modeling Light functionality that is show on the EL-1. The Modeling Flash, found on the 600EX- RT, continuously fires the strobe for 1 second to briefly illuminate the subject. It does not have the duration and adjustability of the Modeling Light found on the EL-1.
If you have other questions, our support agents can help. You can reach them at 1-800-652-2666 Monday-Friday: 9:00 am to 9:00 pm ET, Saturday: 9:00 am to 7:00 pm ET, excluding holidays.
We hope this helps.
Is this unit meant to replace the 600EX-RT?
No it looks to be a step up that can work with the 600 series.
For this price you can get a Profoto A10 which would work with the entire Profoto ecosystem, and can be triggered from an iPhone, or a truckload of yongnuo/godox/random noname flashes, or a 600W/s studio flash, which has 10x more power. So what's the point of the EL-1? I didn't get it from this video, sorry...
Sure, but the Profoto TTL implementation is way weaker than what Canon has. Canon has true three-zone metering; Profoto is single-zone metered. (Before you try to tell me that Profoto groups A/B/C all do TTL, they aren't independently metered, so you're not getting consistent ratios as your subject walks between two different lights.)
electronic shutter dont work with flash ? sorry for the question but i dont know..
Hi Patricio:
It will depend on the camera used. The EOS R5 will not sync with flash when in Electronic Shutter mode. The EOS R3, for example will sync at speeds of 1/180 sec. or slower. Check the Sync speed section of your camera’s instruction manual for specific.
If you have other questions you can contact Canon support via your My Canon Account here canon.us/account
We hope this helps!
@@CanonUSA Thanks!
Beautiful speedlight, nasty price.
It is a great speedlite but yeah that price... ouch! Now, these photographers just buy up $1,000 speedlites like they're candy but for me I have to make due with my Chinese designed Westcott FJ80. Which is an expensive flash at about $329. So far it works but I'm not holding my breathe. I already went down this road with the Godox V1C and it ended up being one of the worst lights I ever used. I'm actually this close to just selling all my lighting gear and buying a couple of the EL-1's because I'm tired of lame lights that miss shots or randomly quit working....
@@bloodreyna7937 is the fj80 crap? Ooh I doubt that.
Totally agree with you Darrell, way too much.
Thanks...
wow! sweet!
How do I stop the beeping!?
Hi, Sarah! If you need help getting your Speedlite EL-1 set up exactly as you need it, our camera support team is just a phone call away. You can reach them weekdays and Saturdays at 1-800-OK-CANON (1-800-652-2666).
Hope to talk to you soon!
That's definitely a torch not a speedlite 😂 but I loved it
so expensive.. but it does look really good!
Impressive but no way in hell I'm paying $1,100 for a flash.
And extra for the trigger
Will this flash work with my 6D?
Hi, Behram! Your EOS 6D and the Speedlite EL-1 should be able to work together just fine. Hope this helps!
The price is apporaching studio lights why not just to studio lights
Nikon user. I’ve got to say this is where Canon has an upper hand. From support, service, products to lenses they always set the bar higher. I am torn between switching to Sony or will I get back to Canon?
Canon's RF lenses are playing a whole different game from Sony and Nikon. I just got the RF 70-200 2.8, and it is absolutely mind boggling. It doesn't feel much different from my 24-105 4 and actually stays on my camera now whereas my EF version stayed in the bag. And then there's the 28-70 f/2 that also goes so far beyond the other brands. I also love that they made a defocus smoothing version of the already incredible 85 1.2, and that's going to hopefully be my next lens. Just be aware that a 90MP R5s is coming in Feb/Mar. They already have secret prototypes being tested in the field by trusted pros. That's the camera I'm waiting on to upgrade from my EOS R… But when deciding between them and Sony, I would say look to the lenses. Sony isn't doing anything revolutionary with mirrorless lenses which from what I understand has to do with limitations imposed by the mount itself, something that can't be overcome without a completely new mount system, and Nikon can't even flesh out their entire mirrorless lens lineup. I think Sony will start to plateau because lens quality is a huge bottleneck to what can be done with the camera bodies themselves.
Stay away from Sony. What exactly is Nikon not doing for you? I don't think you can do wrong with either system. I say to avoid Sony because they practically beta tested $2-7K camera bodies for a few years and made a lot of money off of suckers and they have the worst focusing 85mm lens of any system. That's a lens I use the most but the Sony has an inadequate motor to move the glass. Now Canon has the best 85mm but Nikon releases their new 85 soon. Best to stick with the system you're already invested in. For all intents and purposes, your photos will look similar on either system. I am a Nikon shooter and I want to add a Canon 5D into my use but it's only because I prefer it's handling to the a D850.
what is the recycle time? You mentioned only the big battery, which is meaningless.
Hi! Recharge time on the Speedlite EL-1 depends on what power source you're using. Visit canon.us/ysw9k and check the "Recharge Time" chart in the specifications to learn more.
Hope this helps!
@@CanonUSA Thanks for the link, but the link does not show what I was asking for: Rechargetime what i was asking for is the time what it needs to charge an empty battery. Not to compare with the recycle times. Again: How long does it take to charge an empty canon el-1 battery?
2.5 hours to recharge mine from totally dead. So i have 2 batteries. But they last a lot of shots. It'll bust through 10+ shots on continuous fire mode with the R5 and not ever miss. The ETTL is just spot on each time too.
Does the AF-Assist light finally work with the R5 camera? The Profoto A1X has laser based AF-Assist light, which works with Sony A7rIV but Canon does not even turn the AF-Assist on on Profoto A1X.
I like Canon but this is step to far in terms of pricing. I have 600rt first version but will have to go godox way for upgrade.
Bob ... thank you for the presentation!
Super powerful flash, I want it!
Canon is just a step away from developing and selling a large 500Ws battery flash with a bowens (or Profoto) bayonet!
Why? ... Because the RT system is the best!
And integrate RT transmiter into body EOS R5, R6 Mark II ... R1!
Would be cool to see Canon come out with a studio flash. But as for the RT system, being one of the first one to jump into that system with the 600EX-RT, I can honestly say that it has too many things that need to be improved. First thing that comes to mind is the range : 30m. I've had misfires in the parking lot in front of my home and it's not even that big. Second would be the interface of the ST-E3-RT which requires way too many button presses for adjusting something. I miss the speedlites as the construction quality was good, but a lot of wireless systems offer way more ease of use.
Much better than Profoto A1...
This is a huge stride for the speedlighting world - and I kind of see why they're charging premium price for it - but I'm not sure enough photographers will pay the money they're asking. Canon is probably assuming if people pay basically the same price for Profoto's A1 that they'll do the same with the EL-1. Not so sure about that.
And now in 2022, Canon has lowered the price to $899 because of what you predicted.
@@9rider11 Its back to $1100 and its out of stock... Money is cheap now adays..
So yeah they priced it cheap i would say.. I got one when it was $899.. i should have gotten 2 or 3.. i guess ill wait
So a three light setup costs how much? $3,000!?
You don't need 3 of these. One EL-1 sends all signals to other Speedlites, such as 600EX RT, 430EX RT, etc.
Just a lighting sold more expensive than a refrigerator.
This is what I call a pro photographer
Not really. Even a book smart amateur knew not to have flash @ 3 or 9 O'clock (022).
FYI: he is shooting with a max 80ws flash. Really very weak in power.
Notice one flash parked in the back flashing into an umbrella. Now what is the F-stop lost to subject?
@@angelisone well, I have this Flash and its fantastic tool for certain jobs. I also have studio strobes for other jobs. I am thinking about how he uses the flashes together and modeling the scene. Shooting outdoors with wide open aperture an strobes using hss takes 5 min to learn (ala Jason Lanier). Lightening an entire scene like he is doing is something different.
@@AlbertKel Again Alex, nothing is new on the subject of flash photography. Pure math/science, it's only 80ws.
Most photographers don't that ATG/companies made 80ws speedlites/speedlights for over 50 years.
At the time they used the foolish word, "Guide Number 60" while real power on studio flash is in "WS".
Yet many amateurs up to professionals have light meters. But they never tested out for conversion of GN60 into WS.
So basically, you can use one of many ATG's to get the same results.
If you had the following:
1. Vivitar 283/285/285HV
2. ATG Gold 60CT-4r, Metz 60CT-4
3. ATG Gold T2, Quantum Qflash T2 series
4. ATG Gold 600EX-RTr, Canon 580EX II, Canon 600EX series
5. ATG Gold SB-5000r, Nikon SB-25/26/800/900/910/5000
Many shooters got fooled big times because companies hire reviewers.
EL-1/SB-5000/HVL-F60MR are overpriced/overheated 80ws trashes.
Here for example which is 80 or 150?
You do know that moving your flash just a few inches away from subject will reduce power greatly.
And shooting into an umbrella or defusser lose over 2.5 stops.
@@angelisone sounds like you think flash is all about overpowering the sun. That’s not the case. I purchased this one because I can use it outdoors in the rain for particular jobs. “It’s just about math”. It’s true, but most photographers are bad in math.
@@AlbertKel What I am trying to say is that one does not need to buy a $1,000.00 flash and using 10% of power.
You can buy a simple Costco's flashlight, a used T2, which the EL-1 cannot do for much less.
Do you cover a thermal blanket on your car engine when using the car?
But dumb shooters want sealed speedlites.
Do you really want overheating & shutdown & meltdown?
Do you know what happen when those seals dried & cracked?
ATG's two world popular flashes that never get overheating nor shutdown: 60CT-4 & Qflash T2!
Please ask some real flash photographers about those models.
Alex, don't fall for these CZcams's videos.
It looks amazing but probably not a flash for mere mortals, 3-4K £/$ for a versatile setup! Maybe one day!
Good luck using the Canon EL-1 onto the Canon EOS-R50. ATG says Canon's world first screwed up.
ATG says EL-1, 600EX RT, 600EX II-RT, 430EX RT III down to 580EX II will fit on camera's hotshoe. But it will not work.
We're glad you reached out! Although these flashes are compatible, some of them may require a Multi-Function Shoe Adapter AD-E1. If this isn't your issue, our friendly support team will be happy to take a deeper look into this. Please take a moment to register your camera at canon.us/account, and you'll get access to all of your support options, including our 800 number.
TAKE MY MONEY!!! FIRST THE DJI RS2 NOW THIS COME ON GUYS NOTHING ELSE TILL SPRING 2021 PLEASE!! LOL
I'll just buy a Profoto A1Duo Kit and still have change from $1099 - Hardly a great improvment over the 600RT.....think i'll pass thank you Canon !
I wouldn't say hardly. This is a HUGE step up from the 600 EX-RT and I love that speedlight dearly. It's the only one I trust of the four I own. But if it doesn't make economical sense, definitely go with the better value. I would for sure.
its the same price as the profoto A10 tho. looks like they matched to that
@@jubjuber1 You mean the A1?
@@jasonbodden8816 nope! The a10 I just looked on profotos site, they discontinued the a1 and replaced it with a10
@@jubjuber1 Ahhh, okay, gotcha.
thousand dollar flash????...........to rich for me
The king is here, ATG/Paul C. Buff's LINK set. Move over all 80ws weak flashlight speedlites.
1. Ask any pro or wedding photographer, lighting is never good when mounted on hotshoe.
2. Even a child would know 800 is much more than 80 (800ws vs 80ws)
3. When you are out of battery you are out of luck. ATG/Paul use AC/DC
4. Can it do bare bulb? Pray for Canon & Nikon to come up with one
5. Can modeling light shine out to 800w? Canon, in your dreams
6. No overheat, no shutdown, no Fresnel burnt. Better ready the fine prints from Canon
7. The flash is weak already at 80ws, why the boasted down to 1/8192
8. Don't fooled with GN197 (60), asks what the GN at 35mm with ISO100
9. Put the light into a softbox & you will loose 2 F-stops. They just fail to say your $1,200.00 is now on 20ws.
X. A/P Service & support are better than Canon. And you DO NOT have to be a pro to be treated like a pro
Dear Canon: No one wants a speedlight in a softbox or umbrella. Just come out with a monolight. Anyways, best of luck with the 1k speedlight!
Thank you Canon for a very realistic video on how to use the EL-1. Of course, WHO WANTS TO PUT 3 EL-1 Speedlites in a softbox. That's 3600 EUROS!!! Plus one extra for the master...
It's only 5000 euro's, so why bother? And the final results are not edited at all.. it looks so natural. Please Canon, stop pretending, for shots like this you can use any cheap flashhead or some big strobes like ProFoto. Stop making these silly marketing videos. Stop calling paid professionals Light Explorers, just because ProFoto is calling Andrea Belusso the Light Shaper.
Start lowering your prices first. 1200 euro's for a flashhead is NOT OK! Idiots. Everybody is waiting for a cheap Chinese Remake of this speedlite, with B-brand batteries. You are just selling less and less products, and only see the short term. Be price-competitive! Or people will stop buying your gear completely.
2:22 You can achieve this result with a cheap YoungNuo speedlite and a Aliexpress softbox. So funny...
Don't need your 1,2K speedlite for that.
Did this man take a pic of the singer on stage using the speedlight ? LOLOL
...and then he went to shoot fireworks with this flash. LOLOL x 2!!!
The first question and second Yes 👍 In both I stances, the EL-1 was off-camera. The on-camera was not active but the Sender. Off-camera flash adds depth! The fireworks the subjects are rim light against the dark sky for separation.
@@bobanddawndavis People love to comment on what they THINK is going on in a video without thinking or watching carefully first.
I thought they showed clearly that it was off camera, he used it well for those two instances
Canon has finally caught up with China! We are glad of course, but our money has already been invested in Godox ..
I just don't understand why all this very expensive gear is now required wen one sees the results some of these smart phones can give, more so when the software on the phone is utilised. A £6K camera with a 3k lens and £1k flash plus 1K of accessories Vs a £800 smart phone. There is not £10k difference between the photos. I just cannot undrstand who buys or pays for those photos at such a ridiculous cost, it's bonkers. Some one somwhere is really getting taken for a ride when they pay for these 'professional' photos!
Yeah no. Phones look fine on a phone screen but overall come out over sharpened too saturated and over worked. Phones can’t even shoot beyond 1/125th second with flash when shooting in raw.
Yeah honestly I've felt this way and even as someone who owns a camera. Phones are definitely catching up. There definitely is one area they're no where near close enough though and that's sports. If you're shooting something on your phone these days without having to use digital zoom... yeah most people can't tell a difference between that and a camera. Anything that starts getting into digital zoom territory on phones is where you start seeing a difference.
I used to say this exact same thing until I got my hands on a camera. Sometimes cameras even take too much detail in some scenarios. They're very good, but yeah for most people these days a smart phone fits their needs.
forgets to note one major con. 1000 plus dollars
Ripoff !!!!
LOL.
no thanks i can buy 5 V1 or 860 v2 with 1000$
$$$ price $$$ not to me.
ATG says don't be fooled on this video.
Four speedlites are not cheap. Looking over $4,000.00!!!!
Yet, Canon learnt nothing from ATG's and ATG has on Sony.
Nevertheless, the world rather get ATG/Godox, ATG/Nissin or ATG/Youngnuo
Canon, this flash made for the pros will NOT overheat & shutdown like the ATG/Nissin MG8000 Extreme?
No Bluetooth
No HV Port, making ATG Gold & Quantum Turbo useless
No 2.4Ghz wireless in ATG Auto2 modes
Bob Davis must be new into flash photography.
He shoots with light at 9 & 3 O'clocks (0:22).. think ATG/Sony HVL-F60M & HVL-F60RM
He is carrying dead weights with the battery grip for a photo shoot
Silly shooting wirelessly flashes but still being tethered to a computer (0:26). Can't afford Canon WFT?
If one has the money and got fooled, they stick with Profoto.
So buying today Canon flashes are like buying a Quantum QFlash & Pocket Wizard.
🤣🤣🤣
Okay, clearly you know NOTHING about Bob Davis.
@@jasonbodden8816 he does not... his entire statement was beyond laughable.
@@JenniferDuffy Definitely LOL.
@@jasonbodden8816 I guess you have no ideals that beginners shoot light at 9 & 3 O'clocks.
Now, jump over to Sony and see their light from ATG's, which Canon can't do because it's patented.
Silly Bob Davis shoot with deadweight battery grip.
He shoot wireless 2.4GHz but tethered to a computer because he can't afford WFT.