Canon Speedlite 580EX II: Advanced Flash for Digital Photography
The Canon Speedlite 580EX II is the flagship flash for the EOS-system, offering enhanced features that cater to the needs of digital photographers. With a maximum guide number of 190′ (58 m) at ISO 100 and faster recycling time, this flash provides more power and efficiency. It also ensures consistent color and offers improved controls for a better user experience.
Key Features:
– Improved design with enhanced dust- and water-resistance, increased body strength, and compatibility with flash functions and settings control from the camera menu (EOS-1D Mark III only).
– Reliable communication through direct contacts and a metal hot shoe, ensuring seamless connectivity.
– Shorter recycling time, 20% faster than the previous 580EX model, and operates silently.
– Supports TTL modes, including evaluative E-TTL II, for accurate flash exposure in various shooting scenarios, including high contrast or reflective subjects encountered in wedding photography.
– Compatibility with Canon’s E-TTL II auto exposure technology, combined with compatible Canon cameras and lenses, allows for precise flash exposure adjustments based on subject distance and other information.
– Multiple flash exposure modes, including E-TTL II, E-TTL, TTL, and Manual, provide flexibility and control.
– Built-in AF-assist beam supports EOS multi-point AF systems, aiding autofocus performance in low-light conditions.
– Built-in catchlight reflector enables quick and convenient addition of catchlights to portrait subjects.
– Professional modes, such as FE Lock, FP Mode (high-speed sync), second-curtain sync, wireless TTL flash, stroboscopic mode, and flash exposure bracketing, offer advanced lighting techniques and creative possibilities.
– 14 Custom Functions allow customization of various flash functions.
– Ratio flash lighting of up to 8:1 is possible when used with the ST-E2 Transmitter and multiple 550 or 580EX flashes.
– Automatic transmission of color temperature data from the 580EX flash to the camera ensures optimal color balance for flash photography.
The Canon Speedlite 580EX II is a versatile and powerful flash that provides advanced features and reliable performance, making it an excellent choice for digital photographers looking to enhance their lighting capabilities.