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Customers most agreed on the following attributes:
from Daytona Beach, FL on 3/26/2007
Aside from being great for studio and portraits it is great for macro work as well. Using a sync cord and a lumi quest gives great results with macro work. You can use a small aperture and fast shutterspeed to get a sharp image. Just make sure the flash hits the area you are photographing or your image will be too underexposed.
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from New York, NY on 3/26/2007
intuitive and easy to use.
from Portland, OR on 3/26/2007
Great flash. Extremely nice for owners of a 430EX who want to advance their photography and have a wireless off camera flash. It's actually cheaper to buy an additional 580EX than to PocketWizards.
My one disappointment is that I have a lot more problems with exposure consistency using the 580EX than I had with my 430EX (both on a Canon Rebel XT). I regularly have pictures overexposed or underexposed by up to one step.
from East Tennessee (God's mountain country) on 3/19/2007
It is big and heavy, but what a difference over that tiny strobe that pops out of the camera. If it is a shot that matters, this is the flash to use.
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A lot of practice on the manual setting.
from Harrisburg, PA on 2/19/2007
Excellent flash unit that I'm using on a Canon Digital Rebel XT. It performs as advertised, and really adds to the scope of my photography. I would not recommend this flash unit for a beginning photographer - there are simpler units available for less money.
from Louisville, KY on 2/17/2007
I have had consistent results with this flash. The results I get by using it as fill-flash are just incredible and consistent. Whether I set the ratio, or I leave it on automatic, it provides very pleasing results.
from Chetek, WI on 2/16/2007
Flash met all expectations except for
a consistent result when the flash was
primary element of lighting. Results were
not terrible, but not quite what was hoped for.
I believe that this is a result more from the
Canon E-TTL II flash exposure system, than from
any deficiency in the flash itself.
from Clearwater, Fla. on 2/12/2007
I love this flash. It's pretty much set and forget. Great TTL auto exposures. Manual is easy to set, too. I also love the wireless convenience. I have the hot shoe IR transmitter and use the two often for off-camera flash. The included shoe lets me set the unit almost anywhere--on horizontal surfaces or bolted to a light stand. The swivel flash head can go in almost any direction. Battery replacement is aided by internal springs which let you "pop up and catch" the spent batteries even if they're pointing up. The builtin popup catchlight diffuser is also handy.
from Tallahassee, FL on 2/12/2007
I use two (2) strobes on tripods with the Canon remote for "on site" environmental portraits. This is my first venture into artificial lighting after nearly forty (40) years of available light photography. I am very happy with the compactness of the two (2) flashes, the lightweight tripods, and just a camera and a couple of lenses. I'm really just beginning to learn the many approaches that can be used with this set up.
from Willits, CA on 2/12/2007
I use it mainly for fill flash, also for indoor events.
from Norwalk, CT on 2/12/2007
Very powerfull flash output. Excellent bounce flash flexibility. Would like to be able to turn off the pre-flash in the AUTO mode.
from Moorpark, CA on 2/12/2007
Perfect for me - I don't have time for bulky, complicated equipment. The Speedlite is light weight, easy to use, and works great every time.
from Boonville, IN on 2/12/2007
Great flash, really improves your indoor pictures with bounce flash
from pittsburgh Pa. on 2/12/2007
This product is very very good for all photo uses
i would recommend this flash to all with canon cameras.
from Alabama on 2/12/2007
I use the flash to take pictures of ballroom Dance competition and Dance events. It works great as a filling flash and I had taken very consisting pictures. It works great with my 28 - 200 zoom lens.
Best money I spent.
from Minnesota on 2/12/2007
Very accurate, predictable. I bought my first 580 almost two years and bought a 2nd last year. I am now contemplating a 3rd! Wonderful flash, would highly recommend!
from Michigan on 2/12/2007
The Canon 580ex is the ultimate flash for the 30D. This flash rectcles so fast that it even works in the burst mode.
from Dallas, TX on 2/5/2007
Much improved over the 550EX!
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from Westminster, CO on 2/5/2007
Since being introduced to the Canon Wireless flash system, I haven't looked back. After carrying heavy monolights, cords, pocket wizards, etc. the whole system can be replaced by a few 580's and some patience. Patience that is rewarded by great shots and consistent results once you get to know ETTL and how it works.
from wash dc on 2/5/2007
Great flash. My opinion is that no flash is better than good glass. That said, this is a great flash. Full manual or full auto it delivers the light you need to get great shots.
from Bowie, MD on 2/5/2007
This is an exeptional flash. It is a replacement for my 430 EX. It has FEC and can control multiple speedlights (IR, not RF). The built-in diffuser helps when you don't have a good wall or ceiling for bouncing.
from Wisconsin on 2/5/2007
I use this flash almost exclusively as a wedding photogher. White dress, black tux, exposure is always critical. This flash is right on most of the time. I usually change batteries during a wedding in which I average about 800 shots but could probably get by on just one set.
from Somerset, Ohio on 2/5/2007
This flash is "ALL" thats its said to be. I called Canon shortly after I purchased it to ask a question about night football games (I do the local schools yearbook photos)and what I needed to do for the best results. They explained that I needed to set my flash manually for "fill in" effects. After playing around for a while I found the correct setting and the results were unbelievable. The people at the school said it looked like a Sports Illustrated person had done the photography. I was using a Canon 20D with a 70-200mm f-2.8 zoom lens. That proved to me the value of that flash. I have since taken thousands of pictures with the flash and the results are great.
from Rochester, mn on 2/5/2007
superior performance whether indoors doing weddings or capturing church stained glass and group shots. A great all-around flash and studio-style light.
from Washington on 2/5/2007
Fills the photo with a beautiful light, whether indoors or outdoors, rainy or sunny. I use my flash for everything and love it.
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from Rochelle, Illinois on 2/5/2007
Best flash I own, so many possibilites with it!!if you don't have one you should.My only complaint is the plastic shoe, it breaks if the camera is dropped, oops that has happened to me twice, I guess it is a plus to replace a $15.00 part as opposed to something more expensive, but still a hassle when it breaks, I have seen Nikons are made out of metal. wouldn't buy a Nikon, I'm just sayin'
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from North Carolina on 2/5/2007
Like any flash it has taken some time to learn how to use it. While this unit is more than other Canon Flashes the features are well worth it.
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