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from Salt Lake City, UT on 2/16/2008
Comments about Canon Canon Speedlite 580EX II, Shoe Mount Flash - Basic Outfit with 4 NiMH Batteries, Charger, Flashpoint Flash Diffuser:
I am just getting started in the world of DSLR and paired this flash with the canon rebel xti. I read from someone once that with camera equipment you should "buy once, cry once" which is what I did with this flash. Definately spendy for my budget, but at [$]than I could get locally I felt that I was getting a great deal. [...] It was easy to set up and use and the results were stunning! The only thing I noticed is that the flash turns off automatically after a few minutes. However it must still drain power, because I forgot to turn off the switch and 3 hours later my batteries were dead. My fault though for not turning it off. Great product, great company. I will definately be back for my next purchase! Thanks again!
from Honesdale, PA on 2/12/2008
Comments about Canon Canon Speedlite 580EX II, Shoe Mount Flash - Basic Outfit with 4 NiMH Batteries, Charger, Flashpoint Flash Diffuser:
SBM Supreme Light Diffuser for the Canon 580EX & the 580EX II Flashes.
Adorama did not have the Flashpoint flash diffuser so they sent me this diffuser instead.
It is an excellent fit to the 580ex II. Not loose at all.
Does a good job creting softer light from the flash.
I have not compared it to other diffusers yet.
Adorama 4 AA Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) 2900 mAH Rechargeable Batteries with 4-Hour AA & AAA Quick Charger, 110/220 volt.
The 580ex II recharges quickly with these batteries and they have excellent capacity.
I received power2000 2900mAh professional batteries and a power2000 xp333 charger.
Canon Speedlite 580EX II
This is a great flash. Very powerful and versatile. Comes with carry case, built in flash diffuser, bounce card, and a small stand.
I can not say much more then the great things that others have already said about this flash.
Overall I would say this is a great combination. Well worth the money. Especially if you are considering the 580ex II and 1 pack of 4 of the Adorama niMH 2900maH batteries and charger.
You get the flash, batteries, and a diffuser for less then the flash and batteries alone.