Camera Flash / Speedlight: Canon 580EX II Speedlite Flash Unit Flashgun REVIEW
Model Name: Canon 580EX II Speedlite Flash Unit Flashgun specifications.
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Release Date
2 February, 2007
Strenght / Power
Guide Number (ISO100, meters)
190 (at ISO 100, feet) / 58 (meters); flash head at 105mm zoom setting
Power Level Switching (Vari-power Range)
1/1 to 1/128
Head & Coverage
Bounce (Up-Down) Head Movement
Yes
Swivel (Rotation) Head movement
Yes, 360°
Focal Length Coverage
84° (24mm in 35mm format) to 23.3° (105mm)
114° (14mm) with included wideangle adapter
Auto Zoom Head
Full Frame: 24 - 105 mm
Flash Related Functions
Flash Durations
1/250s to 1/20000s
Flash Modes(TTL)
E-TTL operation with all EOS digital SLR
Flash Exposure Compensation / Correction
None
Secondary Illumination
Wireles Flash
Wireless Operation
No/Yes. There is no wireless radio communication option (but you can use third-party wireless radio control devices). However it has optical wireless transmission
Wireless Groups
3
Wireless Channels
4
Remote Timing Modes
No
Other Features
Mount
Hot-shoe mount flash
Off Camera Terminal / External Connectors
Yes; PC connector (only allows sync-in, not out)
Included Accessories
Other Functions
Power Source & Recycle Time
Power Source - Batterry
Four AA-size batteries - alkaline, lithium, or rechargeable Ni-MH usable
External Power
External power supply - compatible with Dust- and water- Resistant External Power Pack, Canon battery pack CP-E3 and Transistor Pack E
Minimum Recycle Time (Charging time between shooting)
Approx. 0.1 to 6 seconds, with fresh AA-size alkaline batteries
Battery Life
Approx. 100-700 (flashes per set of batteries)
Dimensions & Weight
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)
The Canon 580EX II Speedlite Flash Unit Flashgun, launched in 2 February, 2007, serves as a versatile and dependable lighting tool for photographers. It features a Guide Number of 190 (at ISO 100, feet) / 58 (meters); flash head at 105mm zoom setting, ensuring robust illumination. The flash unit features a coverage angle or a focal length of 84° (24mm in 35mm format) to 23.3° (105mm)
114° (14mm) with included wideangle adapter. Its Hot-shoe mount allows for easy attachment to cameras, providing stability during shooting.
A notable feature is its Flash Duration capability of 1/250s to 1/20000s. This wide range enhances adaptability across various lighting conditions, catering to both static scenes and fast-paced action photography.
The Canon 580EX II Speedlite Flash Unit Flashgun is powered by using Four AA-size batteries - alkaline, lithium, or rechargeable Ni-MH usable, with an estimated battery life of Approx. 100-700 (flashes per set of batteries), ensuring sustained performance during extended photo sessions.
The Minimum Recycle Time, Approx. 0.1 to 6 seconds, with fresh AA-size alkaline batteries, emphasizes efficiency, enabling photographers to capture successive shots seamlessly, especially in dynamic shooting scenarios.
In addition, the Canon 580EX II Speedlite Flash Unit Flashgun is compact and portable, the flash unit measures 3.0 x 5.3 x 4.5 inches /76 x 134 x 114mm and weighs 13.2 oz./375g, without batteries (4 AA alkaline batteries add 3.5 oz./100g). This review aims to assist you in determining if this flash suits your specific needs.
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There are three ways to trigger off-camera flash units wirelessly: via infrared, radio signals or a hybrid method that involves both infrared and radio. The infrared system works like the TV remote; there need to be a direct line of sight for the signal to reach the destination. The radio signal has no line-of-sight limitations, but comes at a rather high cost. The hybrid system simply takes the infrared signal from the commander, converts it over to radio and then converts it back to infrared on slave units.
