rumors. 580es iii

[ivan89]

this few days ago, i have receive some new from asia, regarding replacement old 580ex ii.

base on this 580ex ii, it had already been market almost 3 year.
since last year nikon came out sb-900 flash gun, this flash gun beat canon 580ex ii spec a lot.

base on the gn sb900, nikon flashgun is bigger tha canon.

i suppect canon inc will come out something far better than niklon. but it just matter of time.

i heard it will lauch end of this year, this is what i heard from

[Green Li]

According to some rumors the new flash gun is expected this fall: Canon 680EX (http://photo-tips-online.com/news/2010/canon-speedlite-680ex-rumors/)

The rumors say it will have: 68 Guide number, dedicated master/slave switch, zone control, improved menus...

[ben_r_]

Well, it was bound to happen someday.

[CyberDyneSystems]

Hey guys, post your rumors in the rumor forum from now on please.

[Green Li]

Hey guys, post your rumors in the rumor forum from now on please.
thanks for moving this topic.

[Darkwand]

I put my hands on a SB-900 at a camera store. The rear LCD is much better but boy did it feel plastic, it's like a toy.

[Lowner]

Darkwand,

I think they all do until the batteries are included, then they gain weight and solidity.