Canon Speedlite 580EX II
It has been awhile since I bought my Canon EOS 40D. And truth to be told, I’m happy with it even though there are many other better DSLR cameras in the market now. Furthermore, I’ve invested quite alot recklessly on lenses and accessories throughout the ownership period.
Though the ISO performance of Canon EOS 40D is acceptable, I find it hard to shoot in low light condition. At ISO 3200, the shutter speed is considerably slow and more importantly, it produces visible noise. So, which much consideration and all, I’ve bought Canon Speedlite 580EX II to accompany my Canon EOS 40D so it won’t feel bored which makes low light shooting a lot easier.
Well, I bet that you all should know the specifications and the usability by now, so I won’t list them here.
This should will be my last purchase before my next spending spree (which is not going to happen anytime soon judging on current economic situation). Besides, I’ve got to fill up my wounded ‘reservoir’. Blerrghh…
On the side note, why can’t Canon have built-in wireless transmitter in their DSLR line?! !@#$
p.s.: Somehow, the rule of thirds doesn’t apply well on white background. Hence, I’m forced to put the borders around the pictures.
p.p.s.: 2 days after purchasing this, there is rumour that Canon is coming up with Speedlite 700 EX. WTF?!
p.p.p.s.: I managed to grab hold of PDF version (scanned) of Canon Speedlite 580EX II user manual. Feel free to ask if you want a copy.
w00t! How did you get the pure white background? I lost my flash pouch in Sun Moon Lake / Alishan, if I remember correctly.
Comment by Jason on February 27, 2009 @ 2:01 AM
Jason : The wall outside my room. I shot during bright daylight. How could you lose that big thing?!
Comment by Chong on February 27, 2009 @ 9:58 AM
walaue……what’s the cost?? around rm1.5k? im currently using a 430ex. kinda satisfied with it but the distance is not that good compared to urs. i want one too :P
Comment by calvin on February 27, 2009 @ 5:54 PM
really super duper white background xD
Comment by Jian aka miao on February 27, 2009 @ 10:26 PM
Calvin : Around that price. Go get 580EX II :P
Jian : The wonders of white wall and natural lightings. :D
Comment by Chong on February 28, 2009 @ 2:06 AM
Come lets blind some insects together !!
Comment by Robin on March 1, 2009 @ 10:34 PM
Robin : I’m kind to the insects. I don’t interfere with their lifes. :P
Comment by Chong on March 2, 2009 @ 12:55 AM
so semangat!! wrote one post on your speed light!! haha.. pro la you!
Comment by andrew on March 2, 2009 @ 8:09 PM
Andrew : A tribute, a remembrance :P
Comment by Chong on March 2, 2009 @ 11:13 PM
Love your photos of the Canon 580ex II
Comment by William Power on March 19, 2009 @ 9:44 AM
William : Thanks :)
Comment by Chong on March 19, 2009 @ 11:42 AM
I’d be very happy if I could have a copy of yr 580EX-ll user manual. TQ.
Comment by Adjat on March 23, 2009 @ 11:44 AM
Adjat : I’ll send it soon. :)
Comment by Chong on March 24, 2009 @ 12:01 AM
The wireless transmitter is in the big flash ler …. I just bought also after saw Jason’s 580 ex II in a food session. I got it for 1.4k only …. Now I play remote flash with my 430 EX II too …. come out great result. Shadowless pix man …. coz can play flash ratio to compensate.
Comment by email2me on March 27, 2009 @ 2:34 PM
Ken : But we need to get the transmitter which cost quite alot.
Comment by Chong on March 28, 2009 @ 11:28 PM
Please, could you e-mail me a copy of the manual for this flash? I bought a slightly used one…manual was missing. Thank you.
Comment by Randy on April 16, 2009 @ 8:53 AM
Randy : Will do it soon.
Comment by Chong on April 16, 2009 @ 11:10 PM
Could you please email a copy of the manual…I rent this one but they don’t have the manual. I need to use it as a slave unit…can’t figure it out. I use two remote flashes…Thank you.
Comment by dasaksa on April 17, 2009 @ 9:00 AM
dasaksa : Your email can’t accept large attachments…
Comment by Chong on April 18, 2009 @ 2:07 AM
Thank you so much for trying…what’s the size of the document and what form of file is it? I may have an alternative…
Comment by dasaksa on April 18, 2009 @ 5:30 AM
dasaksa : The PDF file is more than 10MB
Comment by Chong on April 18, 2009 @ 6:26 PM