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 enlarge | Brand: Canon
Category: Photography
List Price: $700.00
Buy New: $410.00 (On sale from $420.00)
You Save: $10.00 (2%)
New (56) Used (2) Refurbished (1)
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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Almost impossible to believe June 20, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
Its a flash that works very well with fairly close poorly lit subjects. Some shots seem better than my day light shots.
Not so hot on poorly lit subjects farther away, shots look like what you would expect from a flash, which is what it is only a flash, not a flood light:)
 Overall I love it June 10, 2008
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
I have the Canon 420EX, 430EX, 580EX and now the 580EXII, so I have some experience with the Canon line of flash units. =0) Although there are a couple of drawbacks, I almost always choose the EX II over the EX. It does recycle faster, which is a must for wedding photography. (I recommend getting Powerex batteries to keep up with it.) I also like the way it mounts on my camera vs. the other strobes. Other people have said it slips off the shoe, but I've never had that happen. In fact, I find the twist-mount on the older models loosen a lot.
Drawbacks: It is a pain to set up the master/slave. I can't stand having to hold buttons down and/or press them several times to get to the features I want. Also, every so often it will fire a flash or two that overexposes my image even though the settings weren't changed. I don't know what's going on there.
Despite those drawbacks, I have been very happy with this unit.
Miniature sun June 9, 2008
Totally impressive - works as a sun replacement for me. A diffuser is strongly suggested for better pictures (I use Stofen). The supplied stand is a bit small for this big flash unit (of course this only applies if you use separate flash transmitter), and can topple easily
Canon Speedlite 580EX II Falsh June 6, 2008
Replaced a 420EX with the 580EX II. Excellent results with a great deal of control. Settings for the most commonly used functions are quick and easy. There have been some negative comments about the slave function but I have not had any problems there. The 580 does not make any sound as is recycles for the next shot. This takes a little adjustment if you are used to listening but otherwise a very easy product to use.
You need to upgrade to the flash, esp if you shoot with a MkIII June 5, 2008
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I just picked up the newer "II" model today after using several 580EXs for years. I know the 580EX as well as I know any piece of gear in my bag, and I was reluctant to change, even though I knew about the better features.
I want to jump in by refuting some things the most popular "negative review" says. First of all, if you are shooting with an EOS 1D MkIII - RUN, don't walk to get this flash. The in-camera function changes you can do with the flash are incredible. So, back to the negative review - you will not miss the master/slave switch if you use the "II" for more than 30 minutes. I use off-camera flash A LOT and I didn't think twice about pressing a couple buttons vice flipping a switch.
The newer model just feels like it's more well-made. The extra rubber strips are great and I love the new, sturdier locking mechanism for the hot shoe. I have had NO issues connecting the flash to my light stand brackets or super clamps (think Strobist).
I mean, what do you need a flash for? To provide light, right? Well, this thing is so head and shoulders above my older 580EXs, that I'm buying two more immediately. The refresh rate is incredible and I just whipped off a full 14 continuous shots on my EOS 1D MkIII and THE FLASH WENT OFF ON EVERY SINGLE SHOT at f/3.5 200. That is nuts, folks - my older 580s would have flashed maybe three times in that string, leaving me with a bunch of black photos.
Holy crap - I just remembered that I am now able to throw away the stupid patch cords I've been using to shoot with my 580EXs and pocket wizards, thanks to the PC jack that is blessedly returned.
I just checked it out with my RadioPoppers, too - works great.
Seriously, why are you still reading - this flash is the best piece of gear for your Canon other than fast, L-series glass. Buy it. I remember buying the 580EX for about 550 bucks when it first came out....this thing is a steal.
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