Just bought a 580ex I

ScottCullum · 19th of March 2011 (Sat)

I just picked up a near new 580EX for $275CAD

I searched the marketplace section and I think I paid a fair price. It's in mint condition, she only used it a few times in school then it sat for years.

Been playing with it all night and it's fun to think all the manual, trial and error I did with my Nikon speedlight, is all done manually with this. Shoulda bought one a long time ago!!

Only downside is that the menus don't all work with the 40d, but that's small time.

GeneMan88 · 19th of March 2011 (Sat)

Congrats on picking one up!

I own both a MkI and MkII... both are excellent. Even though the MkII is here, it doesn't make the MkI obsolete. I generally tell those who are getting serious about their photography, buy the 580 (either MkI or II) and they'll never regret the investment. It's usually a solid purchase... can be used forever, no matter which Canon body you upgrade to. IMO, when buying a dSLR, a good hot shoe flash should be bought at the same time.

ScottCullum · 19th of March 2011 (Sat)

Hehe, I was beginning to think no one would share in my excitement!

Investment it is! I'm sure I will have it for a long time. Thanks for confirming that I made a good purchase.

The other bonus is that the Nikon speedlight I have will work as an optical slave for another angle of light. (manually set of course)

19th of March 2011 (Sat)	#1
ScottCullum Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Victoria BC Posts: 72 IMAGE EDITING OK	Just bought a 580ex I I just picked up a near new 580EX for $275CAD I searched the marketplace section and I think I paid a fair price. It's in mint condition, she only used it a few times in school then it sat for years. Been playing with it all night and it's fun to think all the manual, trial and error I did with my Nikon speedlight, is all done manually with this. Shoulda bought one a long time ago!! Only downside is that the menus don't all work with the 40d, but that's small time. __________________ 5Dc / 24-70 / 50 1.8 mk I / 580EX / BG-E4

19th of March 2011 (Sat)	#2
GeneMan88 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Portland, OR U.S.A. Posts: 1,097 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Just bought a 580ex I Congrats on picking one up! I own both a MkI and MkII... both are excellent. Even though the MkII is here, it doesn't make the MkI obsolete. I generally tell those who are getting serious about their photography, buy the 580 (either MkI or II) and they'll never regret the investment. It's usually a solid purchase... can be used forever, no matter which Canon body you upgrade to. IMO, when buying a dSLR, a good hot shoe flash should be bought at the same time. __________________ 1D MKI + 1Ds MKI + 5D MKI Kit - EF17-35 f2.8L \| EF24-70 f2.8 L \| EF 100-400L IS \| EF15 f2.8 \| EF35L \| EF50 f1.4 \| EF85 f1.8 \| EF135L \| 580EX II \| 580EX I \| 270EX II \| G12 My Zenfolio \| PDX/Vancouver Photography Meetup Group

19th of March 2011 (Sat)	#3
ScottCullum Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Victoria BC Posts: 72 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Just bought a 580ex I Hehe, I was beginning to think no one would share in my excitement! Investment it is! I'm sure I will have it for a long time. Thanks for confirming that I made a good purchase. The other bonus is that the Nikon speedlight I have will work as an optical slave for another angle of light. (manually set of course) __________________ 5Dc / 24-70 / 50 1.8 mk I / 580EX / BG-E4

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