Canon Speedlite 580EX II Flash for Canon EOS Digital SLR Cameras by Canon
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Digital camera reviews of Canon Speedlite 580EX II Flash for Canon EOS Digital SLR Cameras
Digital camera Review: 580ex II
Summary: 5 Stars
First thing you notice about the 2 over the original is the ease of the battery compartment. So much so that it in itself is worth the upgrade. Then the way it attaches to the camera is far easier and more solid which is another point in its favor. I have not seen any real differance in the shot quality but have not shot enough pictures with it to make the differance other than its recharge rate.Digital camera Review: A Good Complement for Your Canon 40D Digital Camera
Summary: 5 Stars
Bought this just before Christmas from Amazon. With expedited shipping, it arrived at 5:00PM Christmas Eve just as promised. One good feature is the sliding locking feature that locks the speedlight to the camera shoe. I had a Nikon speedlight before I went digital SLR and you always had to turn the dial on the Nikon speedlight,and sometimes you did it too tightly. The Canon speedlight eliminates that. The flash worked right out of the box and my digital Christmas pictures turned out great. All pictures had plenty of light and the only ones that were dark is when I forgot to switch on the speedlight. This speedlight is a must if you spent $1,500 for a Canon 40E digital SLR.Digital camera Review: A Must Have For Serious Photographers
Summary: 4 Stars
Although its not that much better tan its younger sibling, its still is a must have for photographers in need of a Speedlight.Digital camera Review: A Perfect Upgrade
Summary: 5 Stars
Like many photographers I used my 430EX as a flash, not a lighting tool. I set it to ETTL and fired away.
After buying Gary Fong's WhaleTail flash defuser I viewed the training CD that was included and my eyes were opened to the creative potential of on camera flash as well as master slave lighting.
I obviously required an additional unit and the 580EX II seemed to be the perfect choice.
Powerful, feature rich, totally compatible with my Canon 30D, and rugged.
With a guide number of 190 it produces all the light I will require. Fast, silent recycling, power on in .2 seconds, powerful AF assist and almost perfect exposure every shot.
I use lithium-ion batteries to both hold the weight down and keep the recycling speed as fast as possible without resorting to an external power pac.
One work of advise, read the manual. There is so much the 580EX II can do you need to use the manual extensively at first. One of the advantages of digital photography is you can experiment as much as you need to without wasting anything.
The 580EX II gives you a studio lighting tool with none of the bulk and weight.
Oh, yes. The 480 as a slave is a perfect partner.
Digital camera Review: A difference of night and day.
Summary: 5 Stars
I struggled for a while trying to decide between this flash and the 430EX II. In the end I decided to purchase the 580EX II and what a difference it has made to my shooting. It will drastically change your shots. It's easy to use in ETTL and just compensate up and down and bouncing.
If you are trying to decide if you should buy a flash, get one. If you maybe want to get a flash or new glass, get the flash first.