Description
The popular Speedlite 580EX Flash has been replaced by the new Speedlite 580EX II Flash, which features a host of improvements, including a metal hot shoe withan improved locking mechanism for added durability, an external metering sensor for non-TTL automatic flash exposure control and a PC socket for use with non-dedicated slave triggers.
Fully compatible with all EOS SLRs, the Speedlite 580EX II is gasketed for dust and moisture resistance, making it possible for users of EOS-1 class digital SLRs and many L-series EF lenses to use flash safely when shooting in dusty or wet environments. |
Features
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Approx. 20% faster recycling time compared to 580EX |
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Superior build quality, including a metal foot for higher rigidity |
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Max. Guide No. 58 at 105mm setting (GN 190, feet) |
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Auto conversion of flash coverage with compatible digital SLR cameras. |
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White Balance info communicated instantly to compatible digital SLR cameras |
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Full swivel, 180° in either direction |
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AF-assist beam, compatible with all AiAF points on every EOS SLR |
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Dust and water resistance to match the EOS-1D Mark III |
Specifications
| Compatible Cameras |
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 Canon T90. |
| Guide Number |
190 feet (at ISO 100) / 58 (meters); flash head at 105mm zoom setting |
| Number of Flashes |
Approx. 100 to 700, with fresh AA-size alkaline batteries |
| Recycling Time |
Approx. 0.1 to 6 seconds, with fresh AA-size alkaline batteries |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| External Power Source |
External power supply - compatible with Dust- and water- Resistant External Power Pack, Canon battery pack CP-E3 and Transistor Pack E |
| Dimensions |
3.0 x 5.3 x 4.5 inches /76 x 134 x 114mm |
| Weight |
13.2 oz./375g, without batteries (4 AA alkaline batteries add 3.5 oz./100g) |
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