Canon Speedlite 580EX II Flash for Canon EOS Digital SLR Cameras
August 21st, 2009. Published under Professional SLR Digital Cameras. 10 Comments.
Manufacturer Description
Further development of Canon’s flagship Speedlite has led to the production of the 580 EX II. This is the premier Speedlite for all photographers, including professionals. Newly designed to match with the EOS-1D Mark III in terms of improved dust- and water-resistance, body strength, and the ability to control flash functions and settings from the camera menu (EOS-1D Mark III only). Other features include improved communication reliability through its direct contacts, and recycling time is both 20% shorter than the 580EX and is completely inaudible. Speedlite 580EX II Flash Highlights Approximately 20 percent faster recycling time compared to 580EX Superior build quality, including a metal foot for (more…)
10 Comments
Rafi on August 21st, 2009
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great product. Even came with a case to store the flash unit.
Pleased with the shipping process & received the item ahead of schedule. Flash was received as intended & was pleasantly surprised that the unit came with a nice storage case…
Yukiko on August 21st, 2009
5.0 out of 5 stars
Debate between 430 and 580
never had the 430 because the 580 is my first flash but the extra 90 degree of swivel is very convenient and that’s what sold me on this flash.
Giselle on August 21st, 2009
5.0 out of 5 stars
A must have!!!
Es la actualización perfecta para la cámara, las nuevas fotos cobran vida utilizando este flash de alto rendimiento. Lo recomiendo ampliamente.
Hung on August 22nd, 2009
5.0 out of 5 stars
Outstanding and easy to use!
Flashes have always befuddled me, but, this one is easy and quick to learn to use. great for fills, bounces, and everything else.
Anonymous on August 22nd, 2009
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dream Gear
i’ve been waiting for more than a year to get this, i finally got it and works perfectly! can’t wait to use its full capabilities!
Anonymous on August 22nd, 2009
5.0 out of 5 stars
I really enjoy this flash
This is a very powerful and adjustable flash. I am using this on a Canon 20d. Initially, I had difficulty deciding between the 580EX II and the 430EX II, mainly due to the extra…
Avice on August 22nd, 2009
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great Build and Power
I use this as my key light when doing off camera lighting and my main on camera speedlight when shoot events. it recycles quick and puts out plenty of power.
Shmuley on August 22nd, 2009
5.0 out of 5 stars
Lightning fast!
The Canon Speedlite 580 EX is the best investment I could have made for my camera. The recycle times are next to nothing with fresh batteries but once the batteries start to get…
Anonymous on August 22nd, 2009
1.0 out of 5 stars
Too many problems
When I purchased this I thought that it was going to be the holy grail of flash units. I had two 430EX units that I could not slave to, it was upgraded from the 580EX but what I…
Anonymous on August 21st, 2009
5.0 out of 5 stars
Canon 580 EX II
I am extremely happy with this product. I had previously bought another flash an was not happy with it until a friend told me about the Canon 5802EX II.