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Canon Speedlite 580EX II Flash for Canon EOS Digital SLR Cameras

Further development of Canon’s flagship Speedlite has led to the production of the 580 EX II. This is the premier Speedlite for all photographers, including professionals. Newly designed to match with the EOS-1D Mark III in terms of improved dust- and water-resistance, body strength, and the ability to control flash functions and settings from the camera menu (EOS-1D Mark III only). Other features include improved communication reliability through its direct contacts, and recycling time is both 20% shorter than the 580EX and is completely inaudible. Optional External power supply – compatible with Dust- and water- Resistant External Power Pack, Canon battery pack CP-E3 and Transistor Pack E Unit 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)

User Ratings and Reviews

5 Stars Strongest shoe flash!
Gotta love this flash for the power it packs!

I’ve owned this device for over a year and a half, and along with it, i have the Canon ST-E2 wireless transmitter.

There is so much i can do with them both combined.

But just as is, the 580EXII is great for close portraits, indoors or outdoors as fill light.

Dont expect this speedlite to operate like the 430EX and 430EXII with the Pocket Wizards.

The 580EXII isnt compatible with the PW and it cannot really do wireless through walls like the PW. For this speedlite, with use of the Canon ST-E2, both infrared lights must meet in order for the flash to be fired wirelessly.

5 Stars Great Flash!!
this flash brings a new world for your photography. Great quality and structure. The battery life is excellent, i did a complete photo shoot for models with only one pack of batteries.

5 Stars great flash
I buy this flash to replace my 380EX for 5D. It is very powerful, accurate TTL, fast recycling.

5 Stars Great Flash
This flash is a great flash. The other night, My wife and I heard something in the trees behind our house. I grabbed my Canon t1i and this flash and my 55-250mm lens. Started taking pictures at the area where the sound was coming from. Sure enough, there were 2 raccoons way up in the trees. this flash was able to pick them off from about 200mm in the tree. Great Flash!

5 Stars AWESOME~!
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.

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Opteka OP 4C 4 Channel Wireless Hot Shoe Flash Trigger and Receiver Set for Canon EOS Nikon Olympus and Pentax Flashes

Compatible Flashes

Canon SpeedLite 580EX II, 580EX, 550EX, 540EZ, 520EZ, 430EX, 430EZ, 420EX, 420EZ, 380EX

Nikon SpeedLight SB-800, SB-28, SB-27, SB-26, SB-25, SB-24

Olympus FL-50, FL36

Pentax AF-540 FGZ, AF-360 FGZ, AF-400 FT, AF-240 FT

Opteka FL-50, EF-600 (Not for Sony)

User Ratings and Reviews

4 Stars uni
Just got it tonight. Put in fresh batteries and put it on my Nikon D80, and it worked right away. No TTL but for a newbie like myself it’s perfect for the price

1 Star defective.
Didin’t turn on at all , defective, i send it back , i hope the new one work’s .

I order several opteka produtcs whit very good experience , this one it’s the first problem.

I contact 47 st photo and the where very nice and helpful.

1 Star Defective
Need it cause of the ease of a wireless tripod mount reciever first one is defective does not turn on

i am waiting for a response from shipper

will write review when i recieve one that works

4 Stars nice little item
the transaction was quick and delivered on time. this items works very well with my camera and 285hv. i am very happy.

5 Stars awesome: works with any external flash unit
This thing rocks. I just got it and used it for a fashion shoot. I used it on my Nikon D200 and I have an OLD flash that doesn’t use a chord. It works up to 80 feet and doesn’t require a direct line of sight. The only thing is that it doesn’t come with the AAA batteries required, but that’s no reason to knock a star. I’ve been very happy with it. Mine worked right away and the seller got it to me in 2 days with upgraded shipping. It works just as good for me as Pocket wizards, but MUCH less expensive. Because it’s radio there is the likelihood that it other radio signals with fire it, and that it will miss-fire, but for the price, it’s hard to beat.

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