Canon Speedlite 580EX II

The Canon Speedlite 580EX II is a flagship, professional shoe-mount flash unit designed for the Canon EOS system. Offering a powerful guide number of 190 ft (58m) at ISO 100 (105mm), it provides fast, silent recycling, accurate E-TTL II evaluative auto-exposure, and robust build quality. Upgraded from the original 580EX, the Version II features enhanced weather and dust resistance, a metal mounting foot with a quick-lock lever, improved contact reliability, and full in-camera menu control on compatible EOS DSLR bodies. It serves as a master or slave unit in Canon’s optical wireless TTL flash system, making it an essential tool for event, portrait, and wedding photographers.

Key Features and Specifications

* Powerful Flash Output: Maximum guide number of 190′ / 58 m at ISO 100 (105mm focal length) with auto-zooming head covering 24–105mm (14mm with built-in wide panel).
* Advanced E-TTL II Auto Exposure: Integrates subject distance and color temperature information from compatible Canon bodies for precise flash exposure and consistent white balance.
* Fast, Silent Recycling: Silent recycling design is up to 20–25% faster than previous models.
* Weather-Sealed & Rugged Construction: Improved dust and moisture sealing along with a heavy-duty metal mounting foot and lever lock system.
* Full Wireless Master/Slave Capability: Operates as an optical master unit to trigger multiple Speedlite slave groups, or as a remote slave flash.
* Comprehensive Professional Controls: Supports High-Speed Sync (FP Mode), Second-Curtain Sync, FE Lock, Stroboscopic Mode, Flash Exposure Bracketing (FEB), built-in AF-assist beam, built-in catchlight reflector card, and 14 Custom Functions.

Condition and Included Accessories

* Included Accessories: Protective carrying case and hot shoe table stand included.