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Further development of Canon's flagship Speedlite has led to the production of the 580 EX II. This is the premier Speedlite for all photographers, including professionals. Newly designed to match with the EOS-1D Mark III in terms of improved dust- and water-resistance, body strength, and the ability to control flash functions and settings from the camera menu (EOS-1D Mark III only). Other features include improved communication reliability through its direct contacts, and recycling time is both 20% shorter than the 580EX and is completely inaudible.

Canon Speedlite 580EX 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-degrees 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

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Avg. Customer Rating:

4.8 stars

(based on 4 reviews)

100% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:

Consistent output(3), Durable(3), Easy to use(3), Fast recycling(3)

Best Uses:

Fill flash(3), General purpose(3), Portraits(4)

A bit pricey but worth it

By shaggydog1

from Farwell, Texas on 11/30/2010

Pros:

Consistent Output, Durable, Easy To Use, Fast Recycling

Best Uses:

Fill Flash, General Use, Portraits

Describe Yourself:

Photo Enthusiast

Was this a gift?:

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Canon Canon Speedlite 580 EX II Flash:

This is my second Speedlite. I gave my old one to my grand daughter and got this one when I got my new camera. I like it very much. The old one was great and I really didn't need a new one, but I wanted my grand daughter to have one also. She loves hers to.

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By haha from haha on 8/17/2010

Pros:

Best flash ever COST, Consistent Output, Durable, Easy To Use, Fast Recycling, Lightweight, Powerful Output

Best Uses:

Fill Flash, General Use, Night Photography, Photojournalism, Portraits

Describe Yourself:

Pro Photographer

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Canon Canon Speedlite 580 EX II Flash:

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[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Darn good Flash

By strickspix

from Riverside, CA on 10/15/2009

Pros:

Consistent Output, Durable, Easy To Use, Fast Recycling, Powerful Output

Cons:

Heavy

Best Uses:

Fill Flash, General Use, Portraits

Describe Yourself:

Semi-Professional

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Canon Canon Speedlite 580 EX II Flash:

The flash rapid recycle time allows me to capture the high flying action of professional wrestling and also similar exciting moments at weddings and other events with many things going on at one time.

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Using flash to fill in dark areas

Tags: Using Product

Full Flash at night

Tags: Using Product

[8 of 8 customers found this review helpful]

Excellent Flash

By DanDan the cycling man

from Portland, OR on 3/31/2009

Pros:

Fast recycle time, Simple Configuration, Weatherized, Wireless Master

Cons:

Cost

Best Uses:

Indoor events, In studio, Outdoor fill lighting, Portraits

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Canon Canon Speedlite 580 EX II Flash:

I've found that this flash unit is quite effective with consistent light output. It has been put to use in the studio as well as on location for general fill lighting. I find that the ability to use it as a primary flash and wireless sync the 430EX II as a slave for fill lighting is invaluable. The rapid recycle times prove more than adequate when attempting to capture several moments in rapid succession.

My one issue with this was the built in bounce card which seemed to get stuck and now seems to simply fall out.

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