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 enlarge | Brand: Canon
Category: Photography
List Price: $700.00
Buy New: $366.00
You Save: $334.00 (48%)
New (67) Used (2)
Avg. Customer Rating:  164 reviews
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 4
Dimensions (in): 8 x 5 x 4
Warranty: 1 Year warranty
MPN: 1946B002
Model: 1946B002
UPC: 013803078800
EAN: 0013803078800
ASIN: B000NP3DJW
Release Date: May 10, 2007
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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Highly Recommended... January 2, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
If you are looking to get into flash photography, first of all you have to realize that it is a different world than ambient light photography. That being the case, I am glad I bought the 580 ex II instead of any of Canon's other smaller flashes. This thing has the power you need and the flexibility to get any shot. Well worth the extra dollars in my opinion.
 Canon 580 EX II - Good, solid flash January 1, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
Good flash with excellent TTL capabilities. The metal shoe is a nice feature. Very easy to use right out of the box.
Canon 580Ex II, excellent December 31, 2007
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
It communicate very well with my Canon 20D. The 589EX II will act the same as the built-in flash of 20D, except it is 16 times more powerful. The power level adjustment is useful for multiple flash set up. I have been considering to buy it for 2 years. My hesitation is due to the steep $500 price tag and my Vivitar 285HV. After using it for 2 weeks. I can kick myself not to buy it earlier. The ETT II gives me excellent exposure ( no more wash out of the object) regardless of the back ground, that the 285HV cannot do. It is a perfect flash for my 20D.
I have five friendly advices:
1. Set C.Fn 6 to 1. This enables the quick flash mode. The flash can be fired without a full charge. Good for rapid shooting at a reduced range.
2. Use rechargeable batteries. This will make the flash charges faster. Also you are helping to save the earth.
3. This is the most powerful flash that Canon makes. From my 40 years as photographer, you should buy the most powerful flash. Do not buy the lower model even you can save $150. The 580EX II will allow you to use a smaller aperture to do a better job as a fill in light for the shadow under the sun or have a faster recycle time when shooting at night. Also you will still have enough light output even with flash attachments, i.e. diffuser, reflector etc.
4. The 580EX II tends to be slightly (1/3 to 1/2 stop) under-expose the object. It may not be a problem if you prefer slightly saturated color. Otherwise you can give it a +1/3 or 1/2 flash exposure compensation( It is much easier to set it up on the camera rather than on the flash) However,it will be perfect as a fill in flash for shadow underneath the sun without using flash exposure compensation.
5. In order for the TTL II to work right, make sure that the lens you use will pass the distance information to the camera and hence to the 580EX II.
Complain: The owner's manual does not spell out some of the interaction between the camera and the 580EX II. e.g. the high speed syn will be disabled automatically if the shutter speed is below the maximum normal flash syn speed, high speed syn will not over heat the flash as long as it obeys the rule for maximum number of consecutive normal flash, The focal length indication shows the real focal length of the lens, not the equivalent focal length of the APS-C sensor, any focal length shorter than 24mm still indicates as 24mm, even the Zooming flash head might have zoom to 27mm equivalent(17mm actual) focal length.
Amazing piece of equipment December 29, 2007
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
I just upgraded from a no name brand cheap flash unit. WOW, what a difference a professional flash can make. I hooked the 580EX II up to my 30D and can't believe the results. The camera and flash communicate for fantastic results.
I love this flash! December 28, 2007
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
I am returning to digital photography after a break from film portraiture, and I am just amazed at how friggin' easy things are now! I bought this for my new Canon 40D, and I just love it. I actually tried the 580EX for a few weeks before buying this one, and this is the short list as to why I love it:
1. I can configure the flash (completely) through the camera, even saving camera settings (C1-C3) along with flash customization to match!
2. It actually works with the camera to autofocus, combining beams.
3. The shoe is metal compared to the 580EX plastic.
4. The 90degree mounting latch _rocks_ compared to the screw-in thingy on the 580EX ("Are the threads too tight? Not tight enough? Stripped?!").
5. I don't miss the master/slave switch being programmable. Now I won't hit it accidentally and render the flash inert for no apparent reason.
6. The flash shows the acceptable range graphically (in ft. or meters).
7. When forward facing, it matches the flash output to the zoom of the lens, displaying it on the LCD. Neat!
8. It works perfectly with the Fong diffusers without any silly velcro attachments, glue, etc.
9. With internal batteries, it recharges lightning fast. Rapid fire is nice when I finally get the subject to hold still!
10. It is very light, and compliments the balance of the Canon EOS frame.
I have yet to deplete a full set of batteries on it, so I can't speak to power consumption.
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