Canon Speedlite 580EX II Flash for Canon EOS Digital SLR Cameras
Dec 23, 2009 in
Electronics
- 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
- 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
- AutoFocus Assist Beam
- Fourteen Speedlite Custom Functions built-in; set on Speedlite’s LCD panel
Product Description
dust- and water-resistant construction * heavy-duty metal mounting foot with improved locking mechanism * E-TTL II for compatible Canon EOS cameras and EF series lenses * stroboscopic flash setting * wireless E-TTL flash operation as a “master” or “slave” unit *… More >>
Canon Speedlite 580EX II Flash for Canon EOS Digital SLR Cameras
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5 comments
D. Wilcox on December 23, 2009 at 11:46 am
If I new then what I know now, I would have bought the Canon for twice the price. The Sigma sounds great but is not reliable. It is not 100% compatable. Error signs for no reason! The instruction manual is ridiculous (very very brief). Even my Flash Photo instructor could not figure it out. At least Canon has a book! If you are hurting for cash and need a flash this may be a reasonable purchase. It does have tons of options. To be fair, I have not tried the Canon Flash. Who knows, it may have problems too.
Weekend Woodworker on December 23, 2009 at 2:09 pm
This was $360 item last week and now at 420??. it seems Amazon is bumping prices on every item I have in cart including books and hardware , Amazon wants higher profit margin in bad economy.
I am sure I will find it cheaper somewhere, I am avoiding Amazon for sure.
I don’t know who sells this at $700 as Amazon claims to original value but been to many retails stores and no one had it for above $420. I finding better deals at new egg . com or at costo even with taxes and shipping .
If you notice, Amazon is first increasing prize by 25% on many items and then bring it down in next few days by few cents to give you a feel that it ‘went down’ ???
TD on December 23, 2009 at 3:45 pm
I use this as the main flash with a 430EX II as a slave, to shoot my paintings. New camera, new flashes, so far in this short period of time I’m satisfied with the preformance.
Andre Wiggins on December 23, 2009 at 5:03 pm
I got the Canon 580EX II Speedlite on the recommendation of a friend’s father. I was looking at the 420 (because it was cheaper)but he told me to go with the best. I did, and I love it. My pictures shine. I’m a newbie, so I’m still getting used to it. But when I’m out doing my thing, I look more like a professional photographer with it than sticking with the in-house flash. I know this is shallow, but I live in L.A.
Once I really learn how to use it, I know I’m gonna be doubly happy I got it. You can’t go wrong getting the best. This is the best.
Gus Bennett Jr. on December 23, 2009 at 6:59 pm
Just like you promised. Wonderful condition. Thanks. I will keep you in mind for future purchases.