- 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
Flash Cobra Canon Speedlite 580EX II
Flash Cobra Canon Speedlite 580EX II
50 DT / Day (ex VAT)
As the Canon top-of-the-line flash for the EOS-system, the Speedlite 580EX II takes the best features from existing models and adds functionality that enhances digital photography. A more powerful flash with a maximum guide number of 190′ (58 m) at ISO 100 (at 105mm focal length), faster recycling, more consistent color and enhanced controls are among the improvements that all photographers, especially those who shoot digital, will find useful.
Specs
Canon Speedlite 580EX II Specs
Type | Shoe mount |
Wireless Channels | None |
Guide No. | 190′ (58 m) with flash head at 105mm zoom setting |
Wireless Groups | None |
Angle of Coverage | 84° (24mm in 35mm format) to 23.3° (105mm)114° (14mm) with included wideangle adapter |
Auto f/Stops | Full TTL at all apertures |
Mount | Shoe |
Off-Camera Terminal | PC |
Vari-Power | 1/1, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8th, 1/16th, 1/32nd, 1/64th & 1/128th (in 1/3 stop increments) |
TTL Dedication | E-TTL II with all EOS digital SLRsE-TTL & 21-zone evaluative metering with EOS-3, 1V, Elan 7/7E & Rebel TI, 2000A-TTL 3-zone metering with other EOS cameras |
Bounce Head | Yes |
Swivel Head | Full swivel: 180° in either direction |
Zoom Head | 24-105mm (auto-zoom, with auto adjustment for different CMOS sizes) |
Off Camera Terminal | Yes; PC connector (only allows sync-in, not out) |
Recycle Time | Approx. 0.1 to 6 seconds, with fresh AA-size alkaline batteries |
Power Source | Four 1.5-Volt “AA” batteries (alkaline, lithium, NiMh or NiCd) |
Number of Flashes | 100 – 700 with fresh AA-size alkaline batteries |
Dimensions | 3 x 5.3 x 4.5″ (75 x 134 x 114mm) WxHxD |
Weight | 13.2 oz (375 g) |