Neewer NW645II-C TTL Speedlite Flash for Canon Cameras
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Neewer NW645II-C vs Canon EL-5 Comparison Overview

In this review, we'll compare the Neewer NW645II-C 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.

Neewer NW645II-C Key Specs

On Camera Type Flash

Designed for Canon Cameras

Guide Number: 190' / 57.9

TTL Capability

Weight: 397g / 0.87 lb

Dimensions: 8 x 3 x 2.4" / 20.3 x 7.6 x 6.1 cm

Canon EL-5 Key Specs

On Camera Type Flash

Designed for Canon Cameras

28-mm (FF equiv.) Coverage

Guide Number: 92' / 57.9

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 Neewer NW645II-C TTL Speedlite Flash for Canon Cameras over Canon Speedlite EL-5

Max Guide Number	190' vs 92'	98' Longer coverage
Fastest Recycle Time	0.1 seconds vs 1.5 seconds	1.4s Faster Recycle Time
Stroboscopic Mode	Yes vs No	Capture multiple phases of motion in a single frame
Weight	397g vs 491g	94g lighter

Reasons to choose Canon Speedlite EL-5 over Neewer NW645II-C TTL Speedlite Flash for Canon Cameras

Wireless Operation	Yes vs No	Off-Camera use via Wireless Connection
Auto-Zoom Head	Yes vs No	Automatically matches the focal length of the lens
Bounce Head	Yes (-7 to +120°) vs No	Bounce the light to create softer and diffused lighting
Swivel Head	Yes (330°) vs No	Easily bounce the light from the sides
Flash Compensation Setting	-3 to +3 EV (1/3 EV Steps) vs No	Adjust flash compensation on the unit
Secondary Illumination	Modeling Light vs No	Improve the overall lighting of a scene

Common Strengths of Neewer NW645II-C TTL Speedlite Flash for Canon Cameras and Canon Speedlite EL-5

Off-Camera Terminal	PC vs 2.5 mm	Trigger the flash via wired connection
TTL Operation	Yes vs Yes	Through the Lens Auto Exposure
High-Speed Sync / HSS	Yes vs Yes	Speeds faster than camera' Max sync speed
Second Curtain Sync	Yes vs Yes	Useful for capturing motion blur

Common Weaknesses of Neewer NW645II-C TTL Speedlite Flash for Canon Cameras and Canon Speedlite EL-5

TTL Operation	No vs No	No Through the Lens Auto Exposure

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Neewer NW645II-C vs Canon EL-5 Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications

GENERAL
Brand	Neewer	Canon
Manufacturer Product Code	66601933	5654C002
Type	On Camera	On Camera
Mount Type	Shoe	Shoe
TECHNICAL SPECS
Guide Number	190' / 57.9m at ISO 100	92' / 28m at ISO 100
Guide Number Measured at	-	35mm
Focal Coverage	-	28-105mm (FF equiv.)
Flash Duration	1/300 to 1/20000sec	1/300 to 1/20000sec
Flash Duration	Approx. 0.1 to 3.5sec	Approx. 1.5sec
Power Range	1/1 to 1/128	1/1 to 1/256
Flash Compensation	No	-3 to +3 EV (1/3 EV Steps)
TTL Operation	Yes	Yes
Wireless Operation	-	Radio (TTL/Manual)Up to 328.1' / 100 m
Wireless Channels/Groups	-	32 / 4
FEATURES
Auto-Zoom Head	No	Yes
Bounce Head	No	-7 to +120°
Swivel Head	No	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	Canon E-TTL / E-TTL II
Flash Modes	Hi-Speed Sync, Second-Curtain Sync, Stroboscopic	Hi-Speed Sync, Second-Curtain Sync
High-Speed Sync / HSS	Yes	Yes
Second Curtain Sync	Yes	Yes
Slow Sync Mode	No	No
Stroboscopic Mode	Yes	No
BATTERY and PHYSICAL SPECS
Internal Power	-	1x Rechargeable (Lithium-Ion)
External Power-Pack	No	Yes
Weight	397g / 0.87 lb	491g / 1.08 lb
Dimensions	8 x 3 x 2.4" / 20.3 x 7.6 x 6.1 cm	3.2 x 5.5 x 4.9" / 80.2 x 139.9 x 123.3 mm