The new Canon Speedlite 580EX II takes the best features from existing models and adds functionality that enhances digital photography. The Canon 580EX II is the premier Speedlite for all photographers, including professionals.
The Canon Speedlite 580EXII has E-TTL evaluative flash metering for critically accurate exposure and high output with maximum guide number 58 at 105mm setting (ISO 100, metres).The Canon 580EX II has the ability to control flash functions and settings from the camera menu (EOS-1D Mark III only).
Canons Speedlite 580EX can function as either a slave or a master flash unit is one of the many significant advantages Canon Speedlight 580EXII has over other speedlights in the market. When used as a master, the 580EX/EX II can wirelessly control up to three groups of flash units (A, B, and C), with multiple flash units in each group and with full exposure automation.
Canon 580EX II powerful and efficient
E-TTL flash metering utilising lens distance information with pre-flash to balances flash with ambient light for more evenly lit and natural looking photos even if the subject includes highly reflective objects. The Canon Speedlite 580EXII has High power flash output with maximum guide number of 58 at 105mm setting (ISO 100, metres).Highly efficient power supply design providing up to 20% improvement in flash recycle time.
The Canon Speedlite 580EXII has autozoom control with selected digital SLR cameras to automatically match the flash head to the effective focal length of the camera ensuring greater accuracy and optimal output. Colour temperature information transmission with selected digital SLR cameras ensuring optimal colour balance setting for flash output.
Canon Speedlite 580EXII professional Features:
High-speed (FP) sync mode, Flash Exposure Bracketing (FEB) and Flash Exposure (FE) Lock.
Built-in transmitter and receiver offering fully wireless automatic flash with up to three groups of multiple Speedlites that can be controlled from the Canon 580EX II or optional Wireless Transmitter ST-E2.
The Canon Speedlite 580EXII has Manual flash output between 1/1 to 1/128 in 1/3 stop increments.
Stroboscopic flash output between to 1/128 with frequency range of 1 to 199Hz .
14 Custom Functions with 32 settings permitting customisation of operation to personal preferences.
Canon 580EX II advanced Design:
Autozoom head covering a range of 24-105mm or as wide as 14mm with built-in wide panel engaged
Built-in AF-assist beam compatible with EOS multi-point AF systems including 45-point Area AF types
Fully swivelling head with stops at 60, 75, 90, 120, 150 and 180 degrees
Flexible bounce head with stops at 7 (down), 45, 60, 75 and 90 degrees
Built-in catchlight reflector allowing a catchlight to be added quickly and conveniently to portraits
Canon Speedlite 580EXII key features:
- Approximately 20 percent 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 degrees 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.
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