Canon Speedlite 580EX II Flash for Canon EOS Digital SLR Cameras
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Manufacturer: Canon Cameras US
Model: 1946B002
Binding: Electronics
Publisher: Canon Cameras US
Label: Canon Cameras US
Features for Canon Speedlite 580EX II Flash for Canon EOS Digital SLR 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
- About 100 to 700 Flashes with fresh AA-size alkaline batteries / Uses Four AA-size batteries - alkaline, lithium, or rechargeable Ni-MH usable (we advise using optional rechargeable batteries for long lasting service)
- AutoFocus Assist Beam
- Fourteen Speedlite Custom Functions built-in; set on Speedlite's LCD panel
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Customer Reviews
Canon Speedlite 580EX II Flash 
2008-06-23
I am strictly a home/hobby photographer but This Flash has very good range, recycles very fast and has lots of flexibility in it's usess. I have not used it enough yet to see how the battery life. Overall it seems to do a very good job
Almost impossible to believe 2008-06-20
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 
2008-06-10
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 2008-06-09
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 2008-06-06
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.
Great Canon Flash 2008-07-13
Currently the best system flash for my Canon EOS 40D camera. Don't make the same mistake as I did when I bought the less powerful and reduced feature set of the 430EX. The responsiveness and coupling of this flash with the camera cannot be beat. I haven't had so much with creative use of light for a long time.
Speedlite 580EX II 2008-07-10
The 580EX II speedlite is the top end external flash for canon and should be.
I purchased it mainly for ettl fill-in flash. Fill-in flash in a bright sunny day is very difficult under any circumstances with any camera or flash unit. The 580EX does a wonderful job and is difficult to see any "overflash".
You do have to read the manual on this one as a thorough knowledge is required to get pleasing results. I am an advance amateur and take nearly all my daytime photographs with the flash on my 5D. Ettl fill-in flash lightens the deep shadows. What would have been a so-so photo, is now more like a professional one.
Note: Not all Canon cameras have the necessary electronics on board to function properly. If your Canon camera is an old one, read up first to see if yours will work the ettl process properly.
Great product 2008-07-08
Great flash, very durable. I just wish the recycle time was just a tad faster.
A really good flash, but typical canon shotcomings 2008-07-06
I've purchased two of these of units, because I use the second on my second camera for weddings, and I'm also experimenting with using a second flash off the camera, via the infrared wireless, which I think is really cool. I have no complaints whatsoever about the flash itself. Very fast, very quiet, very accurate, great recycle time, and the wireless options are really convenient. However, like all other canon products, it is not designed with "user-friendliness" in mind. If the camera is used in its most basic modes, it's very simple to use. However, if you want to experiment with other modes, things get pretty confusing, and the owner's manual is no help.
Canon Speedlite 580EX II Flash for Canon EOS Digital 2008-06-23
Great flash unit! Metal base and mounting lock much better than 580ex. A must for any Canon EOS system. The II is nicer. Good job Canon.
