Name: Canon Speedlite 580EX II, Shoe Mount Flash with Guide Number of 190 Feet / 58m at ISO 100, U.S.A. Warranty
Brand: Canon
SKU: CA580EX2U
Price: 499.00 USD
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 4.7 (372 reviews)

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

Canon 580-EX II

Canon

Canon Speedlite 580 EX II Shoe Mount Flash, USA

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

Battery placement broken, and gross was not mentioned in description.

Speedlite

bought this flash used and it works perfectly.  like the hot-shoe locking lever much better than the one on my old 430EX.  produces much more light as well!!

great flash

I already had the 580EX flash when I got this unit. The 580EXII is much more solidly built - you can tell just by holding it in your hand. It recycles faster and while recycling you don't hear any sound which is nice. The only (minor) issue is if you use a Stofen diffuser you can't use the one from the original 580EX as the 580EXII head is a bit larger. The Stofen from the 550EX fits perfectly.

Great flash unit

I use this flash as a wedding photographer - second shooter. I had borrowed this model from lead shooters (as well as other models) and this does exactly what I need it to. Since the 600 has come out, I knew that purchasing a used 580 was the way I wanted to go, and Adorama makes purchasing used equipment easy and worry-free.

Exactly what I was looking for.

This is my 2nd 580EX II and it arrived from Adorama quickly and in perfect condition.  I love the flash and didn't want to switch to the 600 EX-RT's because it would have meant spending much more to convert to.  I presently use 2 430EX II's and 580EX II with ST-E2 and RadioPoppers.  Plus the new 580EXII. I would have had to sell my three flashes and radiopoppers, then purchase 4 600EX-RTs.  Purchasing a slightly used (although it looked like new) 580 from Adorama was a great way to add another flash without spending an arm and a leg.

Great flash in perfect condition

This unit is used on a regular basis as a solo on camera flash and as a master flash controlling slave flashes. Takes a bit of practice but works well. Only downside is that the slaves are controlled through IR so sensors must be able to see the master's IR signals. Radio would be awesome but drives the cost up considerably (600 EX-RT). Weather sealing when combined with xD bodies is a big plus over 580 EX

Good value

Great flash, I use it as fill flash mostly

Bought used and saved $$$

Came in great condition, looked like new. very happy

3 Canon 580 EX ll speedlites used

I use this as a fill flash and lo-light for portrait photography. Very versatile and love the swivel head in all directions. The learning curve is a little hard at the beginning but otherwise I love it!

Love this speedlight!

By buying this flash second hand not only did I save a lot of money but Adorama's 90 day warranty gave me confidence in my decision to buy. The flash is in excellent quality for a refurbished model.

great

Great Flash

Powerful Flash

Great Distance

I purchased the Canon 580EX II as a used product from Adorama. The website stated that the flash had light use, etc. I was impressed to find that the flash did not appear to be used often and works well. This is my first flash, but one of my main reasons for choosing the 580EX II vs. a less expensive model is the ability to rotate, various functions, etc. I am still learning how to use the flash, but at this moment, it is an asset to my camera bag. Adorama also provided wonderful service.

Great service and product quality

At the same time that I purchased this accessory, I purchased the Canon EOS 7d since I needed a digital camera, cropped-frame, with HD video capability for scientific research documentation purposes (I am a university professor).  I preferred to stay with Canon since I already had an assortment of EF lenses and I have always been completely satisfied with Canon products.  Most of the additional lenses and accessories I chose that were required for my work at this time (macro photography for specimens, location landscape documentation, laboratory training multimedia presentations) will all be usable in the future as I plan to invest in a full-frame Canon EOS within a few years.  All of these accessories have met or exceeded my expectations!  I am quite familiar with the earlier Canon Speedlites, and the 580EX-II surpasses them all in consistency, control, and options!  Kudos also to Adorama, who has what must be the most extensive and impressive inventory I have yet to find online making one-stop shopping realistic (California does not have such a photography 'superstore'…).  Packing was secure, shipping was fast, and personal contact service for advice was friendly and professional all the way.  A wonderful experience – Thanks!

Exceeds expectations for my work!

Worth the price if you are a novice.  Pleased with the area coverage.

"Just what I was looking for"

This flash does eveything plus more. I have shot a whole wedding with excellent results with this flash.

The best hands down

I love the output & effect it has on my images. I haven't been using it that long, but can definitely tell the difference between the 580exii & the 430exii I was using. There are sometimes where it has a bit of slow recycling time, but I think that has to do with the batteries I'm using. I use the 580exii for portraits/weddings etc. for on & off camera flash lighting.

Love it! :)

Use it with a beamer to really reach out there for nature shots. Does a great job for portraits.

Great flash,upgrade from 550EX speedlite

I do mostly nature photography along with some sports and ocassional portraits.It is amazing the reach you get when you add a beammer to this flash.

Love my Canon Speedlite.

A product you can count on, good for event photography

Good product!

The fast recycle time and the reach are the most impressive to me.  I have two 580EX II units and they both are super.  I've used them both as on and off camera flash, as well as with ST-E2.  The IR sometimes is a limitation, but impressive most of the time.  The just released 600EX-RT is wireless but over $100 more than 580EX II.

Very versatile flash

Im still learning how to use the flash but so far it has been a good inverstment.

Good Flash

Does it all. Powerful and reliable.

I use the flash for HDR images
the foot lock is much better than the 580EX spin dial.
The flash power spin dial is hard to use when I have to be quick. I go though 2 sets (8 batts) of rechargables a day. 
Its a power horse.

Puts out a lot of light

Very ease to use. I like the way it synchronizes itself with my 7D. Of course, I've only had it for a few weeks and are still trying it, but so far so good. I am very satisfied with this product. Especially the fast recycling and the consistency of output.

So far so good

I had never used a speedlite before and this one was actually pretty easy to get used to controlling! I've been using it in full manual and I have successfully used it as a bounce flash for fill light on a few fashion photoshoots. The next step for me is to purchase a set of triggers  to get the light off of my camera. I am extremely happy with my purchase!

Love it!

This flash is very powerfull and it's usefull when your doing shoot trough umbrella on daylight for portrait. Fast and silent recycling I bought another one recently for event shooting.

Power full on umbrella shoot trough

YES I KNOW CANON JUST CAME OUT WITH THE NEW FLASH UNIT ! I CAN'T JUSTIFY THE HUGE $ FOR THE NEW FLASH AS THE IMPROVEMENTS TO ME SEEM PIDDLY IN COMPARISON TO THE 580 EX II ! JUST MY OPINION .

BEST CANON FLASH!

These are my current go-to flashes for both fill and off camera use.  I run up to 4, and like that they're small enough I can take anywhere without much burden, and still get enough power for a wide variety of applications.

Sturdy and reliable.  Can't really go wrong with these.

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

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