Canon Speedlite 580EX II TTL Flash

Regular Flash, Hot Shoe Mount, Guide Number: 190 @ ISO 100 (105mm.), Dedicated, 24 - 105 mm.

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Horrible Flash

by kevinparry, Oct 20, 2008

Pros: Good under controlled conditions when you need little more than a 3 shot burst

Cons: Rubbish with uncontrolled conditions when you need more than a 3 shot burst

The Bottom Line: I recommend Nikon over Canon, which is hard for me to admit because I have had Canon brand loyalty for 15 years.

Review: I have had this flash for about a year and it has cost me hundreds of dollars in lost image sales du ...

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Canon Speedlite 580EX II - Canon's Crown Jewel

by soupcraze, Feb 16, 2008

Pros: Powerful; Superior Build Quality; Weather-Sealed; Advanced Features

Cons: Heavy

The Bottom Line: The Canon Speedlite 580EX II is a superb flash geared towards professionals, yet it would be perfect for any amateur that wants great photos also.

Review: Recently I decided on purchasing my own hot shoe flash. It all came down to the Canon Speedlite 580E ...

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The Best Flash Ever Made by Canon; or Anyone Else for That Matter

by mmpickering, Feb 9, 2008

Pros: Quick Release Hotshoe Mount, A Plethora Of Features, Padded Case Included

Cons: Flip Down Diffuser Is Hard To Pull Out, Steep Price Tag

The Bottom Line: For the money you just can't get any better than the Canon Speedlite 580EX II

Review: I got this excellent flash for a great price from an on-line merchant. I had been researching this f ...

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SPEEDLITE 580EX II: Refined fire power!

by theuerkorn, Sep 5, 2007

Pros: Master wireless control, overall functionality, excellent exposure metering, fast & silent recycling, sealing

Cons: Expensive, large and heavy, slaves must be in line of sight of master (for trigger)

The Bottom Line: Great fire power with excellent controls and weather seal. Absolutely recommended to anybody serious about flash.

Review: While pretty much all professional cameras require an external flash, most consumer and "prosumer" g ...

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The newest canon speedlight......but there may be a better choice

by suemccartin, Oct 10, 2005

Pros: Full Canon functionality with all bodies (dig and film)

Cons: Expensive, accessories expensive

The Bottom Line: If you can afford it buy this, if you can't quite, get the 550EX. Now a year later, there may be better 3rd party units.

Review: I've been into digital slr photography for almost two years. My first near professional camera was t ...

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