US EditionCanon Announces EL1 V2 Speedlite EL-1 Version 2 Flash, Remote, Cameras with Cropping Guide Firmware; Preorder and More Info at B&H
NEW YORK, UNITED STATES, JUL 17 – Canon rolls out firmware updates adding password protection, advanced autofocus, and 8TB CFexpress support, with the EL1 V2 Speedlite offering 340 flashes per charge, Canon said.
- On July 17, 2025, Canon announced the EL1 V2 Speedlite EL-1 Version 2, RS-80E3 Remote Switch, and R6 Mark II and R8 preloaded with cropping guide firmware, with free firmware updates releasing tomorrow.
- Amid European cybersecurity regulations, Canon said a password setting function will protect personal data within the camera, enhancing security.
- With a new LCD panel, joystick controller, and improved user interface, Canon enhances UI, and the flash’s active cooling system boosts thermal management, according to Canon.
- Canon will open pre-orders July 23, 2025, with a launch set for September 2025 ahead of August 1, 2025 tariffs, and the EL-1 V2 priced at 162,000 yen .
- Next month, exposure simulation will enable accurate previews on five Canon cameras, creating a streamlined high-volume photography kit with the EL-1 V2 and RS-80E3 remote, Canon said.
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Canon Announces EL1 V2 Speedlite EL-1 Version 2 Flash, Remote, Cameras with Cropping Guide Firmware; Preorder and More Info at B&H
Canon introduced several new items: the EL1 V2 Speedlite EL-1 Version 2, the RS-80E3 Remote Switch, and R6 Mark II and R8 cameras preloaded with cropping guide firmware. NEW YORK, July 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- B&H is pleased to share a second generation of Canon's flagship shoe-mounted flash, the EL1 V2 Speedlite EL-1 Version 2. Designed for professionals and advanced amateurs, the flash's xenon bulb provides a Guide Number of 190.3' at ISO 100 …
Canon announces new RF75-300mm f/4-5.6 Telephoto Lens and EOS R100 Kit
Canon U.S.A., Inc., has recently announced the new RF75-300mm f/4-5.6 lens, an affordable ultra-telephoto zoom lens that can empower entry-level users to capture standout shots. Also introduced is the EOS R100 Double Zoom Lens Kit, a dynamic package featuring the new RF75-300mm f/4-5.6 lens and Canon’s EOS R100 hybrid camera, which come together to provide an unbeatable kit for entry-level users. The RF75-300mm f/4-5.6 lens is a lightweight tele…
The Canon Speedlite EL-1 V2 doesn't fix what wasn't broken
Images: Canon Canon has introduced the Speedlite EL-1 V2, though the changes are extremely subtle. The latest flash shares nearly all specs with the original EL-1, with only two minor differences in flash power and battery life. The EL-1 V2 offers a slightly lower guide number than the EL-1. The original model's guide number is 14.1m (46.3') at ISO 100 for the 14mm position, while the EL-1 V2 is 14m (45.9') with the same settings. At the 200mm p…
Canon Rolls Out Major Firmware Update for EOS R1, R5 Mark II, and More
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