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Canon Speedlite 580 EX II Flash

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Further development of Canon's flagship Speedlite has led to the production of the 580 EX II. This is the premier Speedlite for all photographers, including professionals. Newly designed to match with the EOS-1D Mark III in terms of improved dust- and water-resistance, body strength, and the ability to control flash functions and settings from the camera menu (EOS-1D Mark III only). Other features include improved communication reliability through its direct contacts, and recycling time is both 20% shorter than the 580EX and is completely inaudible.

Canon Speedlite 580EX II Features

  • Approx. 20% faster recycling time compared to 580EX
  • Superior build quality, including a metal foot for higher rigidity
  • Max. Guide No. 58 at 105mm setting (GN 190, feet)
  • Auto conversion of flash coverage with compatible digital SLR cameras
  • White Balance info communicated instantly to compatible digital SLR cameras
  • Full swivel, 180-degrees in either direction
  • AF-assist beam, compatible with all AiAF points on every EOS SLR
  • Dust- and water- resistance to match the EOS-1D Mark III
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Canon Speedlite 580EX II Specifications

Flash Specifications

  • Compatible Cameras: E-TTL operation with all EOS digital SLRs; PowerShot G2, G3, G5, G6, and Pro1; and the following EOS film cameras - EOS-1v, EOS-3, Elan 7N series, Elan 7 series, Elan II series, Rebel T2, Ti, K2, GII, G.

    TTL operation with all other 35mm EOS SLRs, and Canon T90.

  • Guide Number: 190 (at ISO 100, feet) / 58 (meters); flash head at 105mm zoom setting
  • Number of Flashes: Approx. 100 to 700, with fresh AA-size alkaline batteries
  • Recycling Time: Approx. 0.1 to 6 seconds, with fresh AA-size alkaline batteries
  • Flash Range: (At ISO 100, with 50mm f/1.4 lens at f/1.4) - Approx. 1.6 to 98.4 feet / 0.5 to 30m
  • AF Assist Beam: Built-in; covers all focus points in EOS cameras with 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, or 45 AF points; Distance range - 2 to 32.8 feet (0.6 to 10m) at center; 2 to 16.4 feet (0.6 to 5m) at periphery
  • Custom Functions: Fourteen Speedlite Custom Functions built-in; set on Speedlite's LCD panel
General Specifications
  • Power Source: Four AA-size batteries - alkaline, lithium, or rechargeable Ni-MH usable
  • External Power Source: External power supply - compatible with Dust- and water- Resistant External Power Pack, Canon battery pack CP-E3 and Transistor Pack E
  • Dimensions: 3.0 x 5.3 x 4.5 inches /76 x 134 x 114mm
  • Weight: 13.2 oz./375g, without batteries (4 AA alkaline batteries add 3.5 oz./100g)


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Canon Speedlite 580 EX II Flash
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5 stars
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[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
Darn good Flash
By strickspixVerified Reviewer from Riverside, CA on 10/15/2009
Pros:
Consistent Output, Durable, Easy To Use, Fast Recycling, Powerful Output
Cons:
Heavy
Best Uses:
Fill Flash, General Use, Portraits
Describe Yourself:
Semi-Professional
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Canon Speedlite 580 EX II Flash:

The flash rapid recycle time allows me to capture the high flying action of professional wrestling and also similar exciting moments at weddings and other events with many things going on at one time.

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[6 of 6 customers found this review helpful]

 
Excellent Flash
By DanDan the cycling manVerified Reviewer from Portland, OR on 3/31/2009
Pros:
Fast recycle time, Simple Configuration, Weatherized, Wireless Master
Cons:
Cost
Best Uses:
Indoor events, In studio, Outdoor fill lighting, Portraits
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Canon Speedlite 580 EX II Flash:

I've found that this flash unit is quite effective with consistent light output. It has been put to use in the studio as well as on location for general fill lighting. I find that the ability to use it as a primary flash and wireless sync the 430EX II as a slave for fill lighting is invaluable. The rapid recycle times prove more than adequate when attempting to capture several moments in rapid succession.

My one issue with this was the built in bounce card which seemed to get stuck and now seems to simply fall out.

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