The Canon Speedlite 580 EX II Flash features the latest development in flash technology as the flagship Speedlite. The 580EX II 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.
- 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° 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
Professional Modes
• FE Lock - Flash exposure lock
• FP Mode, or high-speed sync, allows the camera to sync with flash at higher shutter speeds
• Second-curtain sync fires the flash at the end of the exposure, allowing streak of light to flow naturally behind the movement of the subject
• Wireless TTL flash when combined with ST-E2 Transmitter & multiple 550 EX's
• Stroboscopic mode shows several minute flashes continuously to easily view flash effect
• FEB - Flash Exposure Bracketing
• 14 Custom Functions that provide maximum control over various flash functions
• Ratio flash lighting of up to 8:1 when used with ST-E2 Transmitter & multiple 550 or 580EX's
• When color temperature data is automatically transmitted from the 580EX, the camera sets the color balance for the optimal flash shot
| Manufacturer | Canon |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer SKU | 1946B002 |
| Product Weight | 13.2 ounces without batteries |
| Guide Number | 190 (at ISO 100, feet) / 58 (meters); flash head at 105mm zoom setting |
| Flash Range | (At ISO 100, with 50mm f/1.4 lens at f/1.4) - Approx. 1.6 to 98.4 feet / 0.5 to 30m |
| Bounce/ Swivel Feature | 90 degree bounce, 180 degree swivel |
| AF Assist Beam | Built-in; covers all focus points in EOS cameras with 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, or 45 AF points; Distance range - 2 to 32.8 feet (0.6 to 10m) at center; 2 to 16.4 feet (0.6 to 5m) at periphery |
| Custom Functions | Fourteen Speedlite Custom Functions built-in; set on Speedlite's LCD panel |
| Power Source | Four AA-size batteries - alkaline, lithium, or rechargeable Ni-MH usable |
| Flash External Power Source | External power supply - compatible with Dust- and water- Resistant External Power Pack, Canon battery pack CP-E3 and Transistor Pack E |
| Compatible Products | E-TTL operation with all EOS digital SLRs; PowerShot G2, G3, G5, G6, and Pro1; and the following EOS film cameras - EOS-1v, EOS-3, Elan 7N series, Elan 7 series, Elan II series, Rebel T2, Ti, K2, GII, G. TTL operation with all other 35mm EOS SLRs, and Can |
| Depth | 3 inches |
| Width | 4.5 inches |
| Height | 5.3 inches |
• Hot Shoe Table Stand
• 1-Year Warranty
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