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sGu
11th of January 2005 (Tue), 10:23
Just received my long-waited 580EX, it looks very nice, smaller and has a better feel to it.

What really surprised me was the recycle time. With a set of fully charged 2300 mAh batteries, pilot light stayed on red no matter how many test flash i kept firing! It didn't even change to green or goes off for a split second! Of course, I didn't firing it non stop, but the improvement over 550EX is HUGE!

I haven't yet had a chance to test it thoroughly, but i'm sure i won't be disppointed! :D
dphotomania
11th of January 2005 (Tue), 10:32
Oh goodie!! I just ordered my 580ex from Amazon.com today as well. :mrgreen:


Cant wait until I get it!!
scottbergerphoto
11th of January 2005 (Tue), 10:50
Just received my long-waited 580EX, it looks very nice, smaller and has a better feel to it.

What really surprised me was the recycle time. With a set of fully charged 2300 mAh batteries, pilot light stayed on red no matter how many test flash i kept firing! It didn't even change to green or goes off for a split second! Of course, I didn't firing it non stop, but the improvement over 550EX is HUGE!

I haven't yet had a chance to test it thoroughly, but i'm sure i won't be disppointed! :D
Yes, but did you like it? :lol:
Use it in good health! (As my grndmother may she rest in peace would say.)
Scott
sGu
11th of January 2005 (Tue), 11:46
Did I like it? I LOVE it! And I want a second one(if i can afford it)!

I'll be using it together with my other two 550EX to do some wireless flash experiments ;)
tofuboy
11th of January 2005 (Tue), 13:14
it's an awesome flash indeed... I bought mine a bit before Christmas as an early gift to myself :) And is there ever too much of a good thing? I want another 1 too, but that purchase will have to wait.... :(
Cadwell
11th of January 2005 (Tue), 13:21
I've had my 580EX for a little while now. I've been very impressed with it. I have some Ansmann 2500mAh NiMH rechargeables which I use in it and it makes a very impressive combination. I was particularly pleased with the reach and recharge time at the now infamous "Canoe Water Polo" event ;)
mr.photoguy
11th of January 2005 (Tue), 14:23
post an image ....
KevC
11th of January 2005 (Tue), 15:16
*Supposedly* this flash is almost as good as the 580EX, almost!, for the price of a 420EX.... mmm.... thoughts?
Sigma EF500DG (http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=productlist&A=details&Q=&sku=352109&is=REG)
Mills
11th of January 2005 (Tue), 16:34
I keep hearing great things about it. Guess my wallet is about to get lighter. I love this Forum!! :confused:
scottbergerphoto
11th of January 2005 (Tue), 17:05
*Supposedly* this flash is almost as good as the 580EX, almost!, for the price of a 420EX.... mmm.... thoughts?
Sigma EF500DG (http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=productlist&A=details&Q=&sku=352109&is=REG)
The Sigma 500DG is a less well made version of the 550EX not the 580EX.
Scott