580EX II Master/Slave Question

[z06-jim]

I'm just starting to get interested in multiple flash photography and had a question about the 580EX II master/slave compatibility.

Could someone tell me if the 580EX II, used as the Master Flash, has the capability to control 3 additional 580EX II's in the High Speed Flash mode?

Thanks....:smile:

[gonzogolf]

I'm just starting to get interested in multiple flash photography and had a question about the 580EX II master/slave compatibility.

Could someone tell me if the 580EX II, used as the Master Flash, has the capability to control 3 additional 580EX II's in the High Speed Flash mode?

Thanks....:smile:

Yes it will

[Todd Lambert]

Yes. I control a 430 EX II, a 430 EX and a 420 EX with my 580EX II.

I haven't done much HS stuff, and of course the 420 doesn't support it... so, can't tell you definitively.

[Titus213]

Yes, but they don't have to all be 580EX IIs.

[Lotto]

The master 580 can control 3 groups, and you can put many EX slaves in each group :)

[Todd Lambert]

I wish the ST-E3 had the same capability - It can only control 2 groups, which sucks.

I don't run into issues with only two groups, but I can think of scenarios where it'd be nice to have three. I can always put my 580 on the camera and control my 3 other flashes with that... but, I hate using my 580 in that way, it feels "dirty".

[apersson850]

I wish the ST-E3 had the same capability - It can only control 2 groups, which sucks.
I knew the old ST-E2 could control groups A and B only, but I thought the new ST-E3 was a step up? :confused: