Comments about Canon Canon Speedlite 580EX TTL Shoe Mount Flash, Guide Number of 191 Feet / 58m at ISO 100, USA Warranty:

Great flash, but has a couple of shortcomings that the new version corrects. If you don't need a pc sync port or weather resistance, then the 580EX is a more affordable alternative to the 580EX II.

Comments about Canon Canon Speedlite 580EX TTL Shoe Mount Flash, Guide Number of 191 Feet / 58m at ISO 100, USA Warranty:

intuitive and easy to use.

Comments about Canon Canon Speedlite 580EX TTL Shoe Mount Flash, Guide Number of 191 Feet / 58m at ISO 100, USA Warranty:

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.

Comments about Canon Canon Speedlite 580EX TTL Shoe Mount Flash, Guide Number of 191 Feet / 58m at ISO 100, USA Warranty:

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.

Comments about Canon Canon Speedlite 580EX TTL Shoe Mount Flash, Guide Number of 191 Feet / 58m at ISO 100, USA Warranty:

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.

Comments about Canon Canon Speedlite 580EX TTL Shoe Mount Flash, Guide Number of 191 Feet / 58m at ISO 100, USA Warranty:

A lot of practice on the manual setting.

Comments about Canon Canon Speedlite 580EX TTL Shoe Mount Flash, Guide Number of 191 Feet / 58m at ISO 100, USA Warranty:

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.

Comments about Canon Canon Speedlite 580EX TTL Shoe Mount Flash, Guide Number of 191 Feet / 58m at ISO 100, USA Warranty:

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.

Comments about Canon Canon Speedlite 580EX TTL Shoe Mount Flash, Guide Number of 191 Feet / 58m at ISO 100, USA Warranty:

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.

Comments about Canon Canon Speedlite 580EX TTL Shoe Mount Flash, Guide Number of 191 Feet / 58m at ISO 100, USA Warranty:

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!

Comments about Canon Canon Speedlite 580EX TTL Shoe Mount Flash, Guide Number of 191 Feet / 58m at ISO 100, USA Warranty:

Very powerfull flash output. Excellent bounce flash flexibility. Would like to be able to turn off the pre-flash in the AUTO mode.

Comments about Canon Canon Speedlite 580EX TTL Shoe Mount Flash, Guide Number of 191 Feet / 58m at ISO 100, USA Warranty:

This product is very very good for all photo uses
i would recommend this flash to all with canon cameras.

Comments about Canon Canon Speedlite 580EX TTL Shoe Mount Flash, Guide Number of 191 Feet / 58m at ISO 100, USA Warranty:

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.

Comments about Canon Canon Speedlite 580EX TTL Shoe Mount Flash, Guide Number of 191 Feet / 58m at ISO 100, USA Warranty:

The Canon 580ex is the ultimate flash for the 30D. This flash rectcles so fast that it even works in the burst mode.

Comments about Canon Canon Speedlite 580EX TTL Shoe Mount Flash, Guide Number of 191 Feet / 58m at ISO 100, USA Warranty:

I use it mainly for fill flash, also for indoor events.

Comments about Canon Canon Speedlite 580EX TTL Shoe Mount Flash, Guide Number of 191 Feet / 58m at ISO 100, USA Warranty:

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.

Comments about Canon Canon Speedlite 580EX TTL Shoe Mount Flash, Guide Number of 191 Feet / 58m at ISO 100, USA Warranty:

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.

Comments about Canon Canon Speedlite 580EX TTL Shoe Mount Flash, Guide Number of 191 Feet / 58m at ISO 100, USA Warranty:

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.

Comments about Canon Canon Speedlite 580EX TTL Shoe Mount Flash, Guide Number of 191 Feet / 58m at ISO 100, USA Warranty:

Great flash, really improves your indoor pictures with bounce flash

Comments about Canon Canon Speedlite 580EX TTL Shoe Mount Flash, Guide Number of 191 Feet / 58m at ISO 100, USA Warranty:

Much improved over the 550EX!

Comments about Canon Canon Speedlite 580EX TTL Shoe Mount Flash, Guide Number of 191 Feet / 58m at ISO 100, USA Warranty:

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.

Comments about Canon Canon Speedlite 580EX TTL Shoe Mount Flash, Guide Number of 191 Feet / 58m at ISO 100, USA Warranty:

superior performance whether indoors doing weddings or capturing church stained glass and group shots. A great all-around flash and studio-style light.

Comments about Canon Canon Speedlite 580EX TTL Shoe Mount Flash, Guide Number of 191 Feet / 58m at ISO 100, USA Warranty:

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.

Comments about Canon Canon Speedlite 580EX TTL Shoe Mount Flash, Guide Number of 191 Feet / 58m at ISO 100, USA Warranty:

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.

Comments about Canon Canon Speedlite 580EX TTL Shoe Mount Flash, Guide Number of 191 Feet / 58m at ISO 100, USA Warranty:

Fills the photo with a beautiful light, whether indoors or outdoors, rainy or sunny. I use my flash for everything and love it.

Comments about Canon Canon Speedlite 580EX TTL Shoe Mount Flash, Guide Number of 191 Feet / 58m at ISO 100, USA Warranty:

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.

Comments about Canon Canon Speedlite 580EX TTL Shoe Mount Flash, Guide Number of 191 Feet / 58m at ISO 100, USA Warranty:

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.

Comments about Canon Canon Speedlite 580EX TTL Shoe Mount Flash, Guide Number of 191 Feet / 58m at ISO 100, USA Warranty:

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.

Comments about Canon Canon Speedlite 580EX TTL Shoe Mount Flash, Guide Number of 191 Feet / 58m at ISO 100, USA Warranty:

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'