 Ashlee Fairall |
canon 580EX Hi all, im just new to this and was wondering what the difference is (if any) between the canon 580EX and the 580 EX II?? Cheers
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Jon Close |
The II has shortened cycling time (~20% improvement claimed by Canon), a more robust metal foot with dust/moisture seals and rubber boot, and an improved locking lever replaces the screw-down tightening wheel. The II also adds a non-TTL auto-thyrister mode, and is fully integrated with the on-camera Flash Menu of the latest EOS models (1D III, 40D, 1Ds III, Rebel XSi/450D and Rebel XS/1000D). With the 580EX, the Flash Menu on these cameras can set things like 2nd curtain sync and FEC, but the custom functions would have to be set on the speedlite.
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Ashlee Fairall |
Thanks jon, so which one would you recommend? I'm thinking of buying one next week, but want to make sure I get the right one. I have a Canon EOS350D
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Jon Close |
I only have obvious advice. ;-) If you have to have the latest, with an eye toward a new body in the future, then go for the 580EX II. If you want a terrific speedlight at a more economical price, get the original.
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Ashlee Fairall |
GREAT, thanks for the advice. I can't seem to find an original anywhere tho, so I think i'll get the 580EX II. thanks again
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Ashlee Fairall |
GREAT, thanks for the advice. I can't seem to find an original anywhere tho, so I think i'll get the 580EX II. thanks again
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Ashlee Fairall |
GREAT, thanks for the advice. I can't seem to find an original anywhere tho, so I think i'll get the 580EX II. thanks again
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Ashlee Fairall |
GREAT, thanks for the advice. I can't seem to find an original anywhere tho, so I think i'll get the 580EX II. thanks again
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