Bolt VX-760C Wireless TTL Flash for Canon Cameras
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Bolt VX-760C vs Canon EL-5 Comparison Overview

In this review, we'll compare the Bolt VX-760C On Camera flash with the Canon EL-5 On Camera flash. We'll begin by briefly examining the main specifications of these two flashes. In the subsequent section, we'll delve into a more detailed analysis, outlining the strengths and weaknesses of each.

Bolt VX-760C Key Specs

On Camera Type Flash

Designed for Canon Cameras

24-180mm (FF equiv.) Coverage

Guide Number: 164' / 50

Wireless Operation

TTL Capability

-7 to +90° Bounce Head

180° Swivel Head

Weight: 408g / 0.90 lb

Dimensions: 3.1 x 5.7 x 4.7" / 78.7 x 144.8 x 119.4 mm

Canon EL-5 Key Specs

On Camera Type Flash

Designed for Canon Cameras

28-180mm (FF equiv.) Coverage

Guide Number: 92' / 50

Wireless Operation

TTL Capability

-7 to +120° Bounce Head

330° Swivel Head

Weight: 491g / 1.08 lb

Dimensions: 3.2 x 5.5 x 4.9" / 80.2 x 139.9 x 123.3 mm

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Reasons to choose Bolt VX-760C Wireless TTL Flash for Canon Cameras over Canon Speedlite EL-5

Widest Coverage	24mm vs 28mm	4mm Wider Focal coverage
Wide Angle Adapter	Yes (18mm) vs No	Go wider with the adapter
Tele Coverage	180mm vs 105mm	75mm Longer Focal coverage
Max Guide Number	164' vs 92'	72' Longer coverage
Fastest Recycle Time	0.3 seconds vs 1.5 seconds	1.2s Faster Recycle Time
Weight	408g vs 491g	83g lighter

Reasons to choose Canon Speedlite EL-5 over Bolt VX-760C Wireless TTL Flash for Canon Cameras

Wireless Range	100.0m vs 10.0m	90m Longer Wireless Range
Head Swivel Angle	330° vs 180°	150° Wider Swivel Range
Secondary Illumination	Modeling Light vs No	Improve the overall lighting of a scene
High-Speed Sync	Yes vs No	Off-Camera use via Wireless Connection
High-Speed Sync	Yes vs No	Off-Camera use via Wireless Connection
High-Speed Sync / HSS	Yes vs No	Speeds faster than camera' Max sync speed

Common Strengths of Bolt VX-760C Wireless TTL Flash for Canon Cameras and Canon Speedlite EL-5

Wireless Operation	Yes vs Yes	Off-Camera use via Wireless Connection
Auto-Zoom Head	Yes vs Yes	Automatically matches the focal length of the lens
Bounce Head	Yes (-7 to +90°) vs Yes (-7 to +120°)	Bounce the light to create softer and diffused lighting
Swivel Head	Yes (180°) vs Yes (330°)	Easily bounce the light from the sides
Flash Compensation	Yes vs Yes	Adjust flash compensation on the unit
Off-Camera Terminal	PC vs 2.5 mm	Trigger the flash via wired connection
TTL Operation	Yes vs Yes	Through the Lens Auto Exposure
Second Curtain Sync	Yes vs Yes	Useful for capturing motion blur

Common Weaknesses of Bolt VX-760C Wireless TTL Flash for Canon Cameras and Canon Speedlite EL-5

TTL Operation	No vs No	No Through the Lens Auto Exposure

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Bolt VX-760C vs Canon EL-5 Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications

GENERAL
Brand	Bolt	Canon
Manufacturer Product Code	VX-760C	5654C002
Type	On Camera	On Camera
Mount Type	Shoe	Shoe
TECHNICAL SPECS
Guide Number	164' / 50m at ISO 100	92' / 28m at ISO 100
Guide Number Measured at	-	35mm
Focal Coverage	24-180mm (FF equiv.)	28-105mm (FF equiv.)
Coverage w/ Adapter	18mm (FF equiv.)	-
Flash Duration	1/800 to 1/20000sec	1/300 to 1/20000sec
Flash Duration	Approx. 0.3 to 3sec	Approx. 1.5sec
Power Range	1/1 to 1/128	1/1 to 1/256
Flash Compensation	-3 to +3 EV (1/3 EV Steps)	-3 to +3 EV (1/3 EV Steps)
TTL Operation	Yes	Yes
Wireless Operation	Optical Pulse (TTL/Manual) Up to 33' / 10.06 m	Radio (TTL/Manual)Up to 328.1' / 100 m
Wireless Channels/Groups	4 / 3	32 / 4
FEATURES
Auto-Zoom Head	Yes	Yes
Bounce Head	-7 to +90°	-7 to +120°
Swivel Head	Yes (180°)	Yes (330°)
Off-Camera Terminal	PC	2.5 mm
Mobile App Compatibility	No	No
Secondary Illumination	No	Modeling Light
Exposure Controls	Canon E-TTL / E-TTL II, Manual	Canon E-TTL / E-TTL II
Flash Modes	Second-Curtain Sync	Hi-Speed Sync, Second-Curtain Sync
High-Speed Sync / HSS	No	Yes
Second Curtain Sync	Yes	Yes
Slow Sync Mode	No	No
Stroboscopic Mode	No	No
BATTERY and PHYSICAL SPECS
Internal Power	4x AA (Alkaline, Lithium, NiMH)	1x Rechargeable (Lithium-Ion)
External Power-Pack	Yes	Yes
Weight	408g / 0.90 lb	491g / 1.08 lb
Dimensions	3.1 x 5.7 x 4.7" / 78.7 x 144.8 x 119.4 mm	3.2 x 5.5 x 4.9" / 80.2 x 139.9 x 123.3 mm