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 enlarge | Brand: Canon
Category: Photography
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New (68) Used (2)
Avg. Customer Rating:  143 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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above and beyond my expectations October 24, 2007
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
This was the first external flash unit I've ever owned. I had the money and so I decided, why not go with the top of the line?
I'm not disappointed. It's range of motion is totally awesome. There isn't a single place I've tried to bounce light from that I couldn't direct it to. The IR autofocus light is also really nice; very bright-- great for subjects that are far away.
The light itself is extremely bright. I tested it in a white room in pitch black darkness and was able to freeze the motion of a friend jumping in the air with perfect clarity. The option to sync faster than 1/200s is a nice bonus as well.
I really have nothing bad to say, I guess it's a little hard to get the hang of, as I'm still pretty confused by a lot of the options, but the manual is very helpful. But for just sticking it on and lighting up a scene, there's nothing to it.
Highly recommend this unit.
Canon's best flash ever, by a good margin October 20, 2007
15 out of 15 found this review helpful
I had heard many good things about this flash while waiting for this flash to become available (and the price to come down :O).
My expectations were exceeded. This flash unit is very robust and confidence inspiring. A metal foot finally, with a twist-lock that holds it totally securely to the top of the camera, yet removes in less than a second when you want to take it off. Excellent build everywhere, recharges nearly instantly, great oomph of course.
It is totally silent which means no curious head turning just before you're about to get the money shot. The flash head twists easily and quickly in every direction to do wall or ceiling bounces for vertical shots.
I have had many Canon and other flash units over the years, but today this is the one to get. If you shoot with a flash regularly, scrimp on something else and get this one, you will not regret it.
Its high light output makes many otherwise impossible shots possible, especially with wall/ceiling bounce or with a Gary Fong C4 Lightsphere which is often my favorite combo.
This flash unit also has a lot of features that work with newer Canon DSLRs. Autozoom (from 14mm) is old now, but how about the flash sending its current color temperature to the (high-end) camera body as it is recharging to full? That makes for perfect color balance even in ultra-fast shooting.
And there is lots more, such as a choice of flash metering from the lens focus distance setting or based on reflection from the subject.
I haven't seen any other flash unit at any price that can compete with this puppy, and I looked quite carefully before spending this amount of money.
Speedlite 580 EX October 14, 2007
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
This flash is excellent. It is by far the most powerful and versatile flash I have owned in over 20 years of photography. I also like the fact that it can act as a "master" flash for other canon flashes. The only down side is that it is a little pricey although Amazon helped some with that.
 Overpriced and bad design October 8, 2007
32 out of 44 found this review helpful
This flash works a bit faster than the 550ex, but frankly couple things are wrong with it:
master/slave switch - if you never use it, then no biggie,but I do and this is a PIA to change with the menu. MUCH prefer the old style switch.
The hot shoe clamp mechanism - this is awesome. but it does not work with a lot of accessories (too tight).
Auto flash functionality - this is also annoying. You have to set a custom function.
I prefer more switches, not less. I wish they still make the 550ex, it was all I needed. As it is, this is a terribly overpriced flash that is worse in some ways than 550ex
canon speedlight October 8, 2007
3 out of 5 found this review helpful
Charge fast and silent.
ETTL system adjust correctly the flash power.
That was a missing piece to go with my 20D.
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