Canon Speedlite 580EX II Flash Light

General Information

Manufacturer:   Canon, Inc
Manufacturer Part Number:   1946B002
Manufacturer Website Address:   www.usa.canon.com
Brand Name:   Canon
Product Line:   Speedlite
Product Model:   580EX II
Product Name:   Speedlite 580EX II Flash Light
Marketing Information:  

Further development of Canon's flagship Speedlite has led to the production of the Speedlite 580EX II Flash Light.  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.

Product Type:   Flashlight

Technical Information

Flash Modes:  

TTL

E-TTL

Guide Number:   58 m/190 ft at ISO 100 (105 mm Zoom-head Setting)
Flash Recycle Time:   100 ms to 6 Second - with fresh AA-size alkaline batteries
Flash Range:   19.69" to 98 ft Approximate with 50 mm f/1.4 Lens at ISO 100 (Flash)
Autofocus Assist:   AF Assist Beam Cover 45 Focusing Point - Distance range - 2 to 32.8 feet at center; 2 to 16.4 feet at periphery

Interfaces/Ports

Interfaces/Ports:   Hot Shoe

Battery Information

Batteries:  

4 x AA Alkaline Supported

4 x AA Lithium Supported

4 x AA Nickel-Metal Hydride (NiMH) Supported

CP-E3 Supported

Transistor Pack E Supported

Battery Life:   100 to 700 Flash Maximum - with fresh AA-size alkaline batteries

Power Description

Power Source:   Battery

Physical Characteristics

Dimensions:   3" x 5.30" x 4.50"
Weight (Approximate):   13.20 oz - without batteries

Miscellaneous

Additional Information:  

Full swivel, 180° in either direction

Fourteen Speedlite Custom Functions built-in; set on Speedlite's LCD panel

Superior build quality, including a metal foot for higher rigidity

Auto conversion of flash coverage with compatible digital SLR cameras

White Balance info communicated instantly to compatible digital SLR cameras

AF-assist beam, compatible with all AiAF points on every EOS SLR Dust- and water- resistance to match the EOS-1D Mark III

Compatibility:  

EOS Digital SLR Cameras

Digital Cameras:

PowerShot G2

PowerShot G3

PowerShot G5

PowerShot G6

PowerShot Pro1

35mm SLR Cameras:

T90

EOS-1v

EOS-3

EOS Elan 7N series

EOS Elan 7 series

EOS Elan II series

EOS Rebel T2

EOS Rebel Ti

EOS Rebel K2

EOS Rebel G2

EOS Rebel G