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Canon Speedlite 580EX II, Shoe Mount Flash with Guide Number of 190 Feet / 58m at ISO 100, U.S.A. Warranty

SKU: CA580EX2U MFR: 1946B002
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  • Pouch
  • Table Stand
  • 1 Year Canon U.S.A. Warranty
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About the Canon 580-EX II

The popular Speedlite 580EX Flash has been replaced by the new Speedlite 580EX II Flash, which features a host of improvements, including a metal hot shoe withan improved locking mechanism for added durability, an external metering sensor for non-TTL automatic flash exposure control and a PC socket for use with non-dedicated slave triggers.
Fully compatible with all EOS SLRs, the Speedlite 580EX II is gasketed for dust and moisture resistance, making it possible for users of EOS-1 class digital SLRs and many L-series EF lenses to use flash safely when shooting in dusty or wet environments.

Canon 580-EX II Includes

  • Pouch
  • Table Stand
  • 1 Year Canon U.S.A. Warranty

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Customers most agreed on the following attributes:
Pros:
Fast recycling (289) , Consistent output (281) , Durable (239) , Good power output (223) , Versatile (183) , Easy to use (176) , Lightweight (108) , Quiet (52) , Easily interchangeable (34) , Easy to clean (17) , Rugged (3) , Strong construction (3) , Reliable (2) , 360 degree rotating head (1) , Best flash you can get (1) , Best TTL yet (1) , Built in bounce card (1) , Consistant color temp (1) , Customizable (1) , Easy to configure (1)
Cons:
Heavy (62) , Heavy / bulky (36) , Pricey / poor value (8) , Pricey (5) , Weak output (3) , Cost (2) , Learning curve (2) , Slow recycling (2) , A bit heavy on camera (1) , A little pricey (1) , Auto mode hard to find (1) , Bad menus (1) , Burns thru batteries (1) , Complicated controls (1) , Cryptic control sequences (1) , Does not work w diffusers (1) , Easy to use (1) , Eats batteries (1) , Eats batteries quickly (1) , Fragile components (1)
Best Uses:
General purpose (296) , Portraits (269) , Fill flash (226) , Night photography (157) , Photojournalism (148) , Sports photography (26) , Back-up (10) , Wedding/event photography (7) , Professional work (5) , Weddings (3) , Macro (2) , Off camera (2) , Anything that needs light (1) , Brighten indoor shots (1) , Canon EX flash system (1) , Creativity (1) , Everything (1) , Fill-flash (1) , For everything (1) , Great to use bounce (1)
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Enthusiast (67) , Semi-pro photographer (67) , Photo enthusiast (63) , Semi-professional (60) , Professional (47) , Pro photographer (37) , Casual photographer (13) , Beginner (3) , Casual user (3)

Canon 580-EX II Features

  • Approx. 20% faster recycling time compared to 580EX
  • Superior build quality, including a metal foot for higher rigidity
  • Max. Guide No. 58 at 105mm setting (GN 190, feet)
  • Auto conversion of flash coverage with compatible digital SLR cameras.
  • White Balance info communicated instantly to compatible digital SLR cameras
  • Full swivel, 180° in either direction
  • AF-assist beam, compatible with all AiAF points on every EOS SLR
  • Dust and water resistance to match the EOS-1D Mark III

Canon 580-EX II Specifications

Compatible 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 feet (at ISO 100) / 58 (meters); flash head at 105mm zoom setting
Number of Flashes Approx. 100 to 700, with fresh AA-size alkaline batteries
Recycling Time Approx. 0.1 to 6 seconds, with fresh AA-size alkaline batteries
Flash Range (At ISO 100, with 50mm f/1.4 lens at f/1.4) - Approx. 1.6 to 98.4 feet / 0.5 to 30m
AF Assist Beam Built-in; covers all focus points in EOS cameras with 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, or 45 AF points; Distance range - 2 to 32.8 feet (0.6 to 10m) at center; 2 to 16.4 feet (0.6 to 5m) at periphery
Custom Functions Fourteen Speedlite Custom Functions built-in; set on Speedlite's LCD panel
Power Source Four AA-size batteries - alkaline, lithium, or rechargeable Ni-MH usable
External Power Source External power supply - compatible with Dust- and water- Resistant External Power Pack, Canon battery pack CP-E3 and Transistor Pack E
Dimensions 3.0 x 5.3 x 4.5 inches /76 x 134 x 114mm
Weight 13.2 oz./375g, without batteries (4 AA alkaline batteries add 3.5 oz./100g)
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