Canon Speedlite 580EXII

The Canon Speedlite 580EXII flash 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 newly designed Canon Speedlite 580EXII is made to match the EOS-1D Mark III in terms of improved dust- and water-resistance, body strength.The Canon 580EX II has the ability to control flash functions and settings from the camera menu (EOS-1D Mark III only).

Autozoom and colour temperature information for improved flash with selected digital SLR cameras.Fully featured wireless flash capability, with built-in slave and transmitter, using multiple Speedlites.Dust and water resistance improves reliability under harsh conditions.Metal mounting foot with new locking mechanism improves connection and communication reliability

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 580EX II 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 Speedlite 580EXII or optional Wireless Transmitter ST-E2.
Manual flash output between 1/1 to 1/128 in 1/3 stop increments.
Stroboscopic flash output between ¼ 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
Improved reliability with direct contacts with the new metal quick lock and quick release mounting foot, improves connection and communication reliability.