Canon 580 EX II Speedlite Flash

Canon 580 EX II Speedlite Flash The popular Speedlite 580EX Flash has been replaced by the new Canon Speedlite 580EX II Flash, which features a host of improvements, including a metal hot shoe with an improved locking mechanism for added durability, an external metering sensor for non-TTL automatic flash exposure control and a PC socket for use with non-dedicated slave triggers. Fully compatible with all EOS SLRs, the Speedlite 580EX II is gasketed for dust and moisture resistance, making it possible for users of EOS-1 class digital SLRs and many L-series EF lenses to use flash safely when shooting in dusty or wet environments. E-TTL II Auto Flash System Approximately 20% faster recycling time compared to 580EX Superior evenness of exposure, center to corner of frame Superior build quality, including a metal foot for higher rigidity Maximum Guide No. 190 (feet) / 58 (meters) at 105mm setting 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 Dust-resistance and water-resistance to match the EOS-1D Mark III Incorporates A Built-In Wireless Transmitter Which Can Control Other Speedlite 580EX, 420EX and 550EX Units Set Up As Slave Units Attaches Directly To Camera's External Hot Shoe For use with all Canon EOS Digital SLR cameras and PowerShots G7, Pro1, G6, G5, G3 and G2 Adds more brilliance, range and speed than you can achieve with camera's built-in flash Specifications Type: Clip-on, E-TypeClip-on, E-TTL II/E-TTL/TTL autoflash Speedlite with wireless control AF-assist Beam: Yes, linked to multi-point AF system of compatible cameras Compatible Cameras: All Canon EOS cameras (flash metering system may differ depending on the model) Guide No. (ISO 100, in metres) Zoom/Guide: 14/15; 24/28; 28/30; 35/36; 50/42; 70/50; 80/53; 105/58 Flash Count: 100-700 flashes (internal power) 1500 flashes (wireless transmissions) Flash Covering Setting Method: Fixed condenser lens with internal zoom (moving unit in flash head) Flash Coverage Setting System: 1.Autozoom (zooms automatically to match the lens focal length) 2.: Manual Zoom (with zoom button) 3.: Wide Panel (when used zoom automatically set to 28mm setting) Zoom Position Indicator: Indicated by numerals on the LCD's focal length display Bounce Direction: Up: 0-90 degrees; Down: 0-7 degrees; Left: 0-180 degrees; Right: 0-180 degrees Bounce Lock: 0 degrees up, down, left, right; 90 degrees up Bounce Position Indication: LCD indicates 7 degree bounce down only Exposure Control Modes: E-TTL II/E-TTL autoflash (Type-A cameras) TTL autoflash (Type-B cameras) Flash Modes: Normal Flash, Flash Modes Quick Flash, Flash Modes : High sync speed, Stroboscopic Flash, Test firing, Modelling flash Flash Range (at ISO 100 with 50mm f/1.4): Normal flash: approx. 0.5mm - 30m Quick flash: approx. 0.5mm-7.5m (min.) and 0.5mm- 21m (max.) High-speed sync: 0.5mm - 15m (at 1/250 sec.) Shutter Curtain Synchronisation: First or second curtain synchronisation Custom Functions: 14 (32 settings) user selectable Power Switch: ON/OFF button. SE mode provided Power Sources: Four AA alkaline/Ni-Cd/Ni-MH batteries Min. Recycling Time: Approx. 3.7 sec. Dedicated bracket : Included PC Terminal Connection : Included External Metering (Auto, Manual) : Included Dimensions (WxHxD)mm: 76 x 137 x 117 Weight (excluding batteries): 405g