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: A really good flash, but typical canon shotcomings
Summary: 4 Stars
I've purchased two of these of units, because I use the second on my second camera for weddings, and I'm also experimenting with using a second flash off the camera, via the infrared wireless, which I think is really cool. I have no complaints whatsoever about the flash itself. Very fast, very quiet, very accurate, great recycle time, and the wireless options are really convenient. However, like all other canon products, it is not designed with "user-friendliness" in mind. If the camera is used in its most basic modes, it's very simple to use. However, if you want to experiment with other modes, things get pretty confusing, and the owner's manual is no help.Digital camera Review: A whole new world of light
Summary: 5 Stars
i love my new flash, I'm still a beginner but getting this flash has helped me to take more natural pictures that are properly lighted. I hate the overblown flash look, and had originally purchased my xti and 40d to take pictures in very low light. Using this flash properly has just opened up my eyes to whole new world of possibilities.Digital camera Review: ALMOST ROBOTIC THE WAY IT MERGES WITH MY CANON EOS T2i.
Summary: 5 Stars
I'm not going into great detail in reviewing this speedlite. Other reviewers have already done that very well. Every complement made is true. I have never seen any other flash that is near this good. Most of the work in setting flash exposure is taken care of automatically. This is done mostly automatically, but also by simple Canon camera settings (or by settings made directly on the flash). The flash automatically identifies the focal length of the lens and the distance to the subject. It becomes one with the camera. The flash can make all the best settings for 90% of cases. Yet the photographer has a free hand to override and utilize every lighting setup that is possible. In this way the 580EX II is a robot that that can handle most photo opportunities automatically, but accepts human input as Gospel. It is an excellent choice for the newcomer to photography - and it is an equally excellent choice for professional photographers - even for the best trained and most artistic.
I mount my flash on the camera with a Stroboframe QuickFlip Bracket. This works very well for me outside and inside. Outside I shoot head on to fill in the shadows. Inside I use bounce flash a lot. If the walls and ceiling are not white I bounce the flash off a large white foam board. I'm not a great artist. (By the way, do not follow the published instructions and mount this bracket to the left of the camera, especially if you are using a Battery Grip. To take a vertical shot you would have to turn the camera the wrong way. Oddly, setting the bracket up on the right side turns the logo upside down, but everything else becomes perfect. You need only a Phillips screwdriver to make this adjustment.)
Digital camera Review: AWESOME~!
Summary: 5 Stars
The old flash I had was a 420 EX and I didn't get the best lighting from it. Once I got the 580ExII everything changed. It is such a powerful flash, I love everything about it.Digital camera Review: Absolutely awesome
Summary: 5 Stars
This flash really helps in tight situations and the extra power is crucial. Buy it and love it!