It's Already 2AM: 27th Edition... Time for Amanda to Rip nick's clothes off!!

*sigh* wrote in post #14306334
Ok, just making sure.

I think it was $375, which is about right where most of them seem to be selling at.

I don't really need a EXII though... so I don't know.

I've seen mk1's for around $225-$240. There aren't a ton of reasons to get the mk2 over the mk1. Those lamps can burn out at any time really. And even a moderate impact will shatter those lamps regardless of use.

MOkoFOko wrote in post #14306348
I've seen mk1's for around $225-$240. There aren't a ton of reasons to get the mk2 over the mk1. Those lamps can burn out at any time really. And even a moderate impact will shatter those lamps regardless of use.

Hmm..

What are the updates on the EX? Faster cycle time, but what else?

monk3y wrote in post #14306328
hahahaha that guy is bigger than me

btw, I haven't been there but think she's talking about Villa Escudero.

www.villaescudero.com

http://funfever.blogsp​ot.com …erfall-resturaunt-in.html

NICE! She just said that is exactly what she was speaking to. How far is that from you? Looks really epic

laxlife1234 wrote in post #14306345
No one answered my question

Maybe no one recalls the answer offhand.

As I understand it, it only has radio triggering as an upgrade. I don't think it's any stronger than the 580ex II. Also don't believe the recycling time is improved. But if either of those last two points are wrong, it would be a good reason for an upgrade. For birding, recycle time is everything, even with a battery pack.

MOkoFOko wrote in post #14306197
I drive on I-75 frequently, and don't see that kind of excessive speeding on a regular basis. The speeders really are in the minority.

Headed up to the Sault. Out in the middle of nowhere the speeds got pretty high. Or down in Ohio. I drove to SSM and back 5 times in about 3 years.

*sigh* wrote in post #14306352
Hmm..

What are the updates on the EX? Faster cycle time, but what else?

forgot the finer details, but cycle time isn't much improved. Flash power is the same as the mk1. Battery door and foot are improved, and the mk2 now has weather sealing. Most of the improvements are cosmetic in nature.

Now, the big difference is the 550ex --> 580ex mk1. The 550ex and 580exII are just as powerful, but the 1/1 recycle time is 1/2 as long with the 580ex II!!!

MOkoFOko wrote in post #14306370
forgot the finer details, but cycle time isn't much improved. Flash power is the same as the mk1. Battery door and foot are improved, and the mk2 now has weather sealing. Most of the improvements are cosmetic in nature.

Now, the big difference is the 550ex --> 580ex mk1. The 550ex and 580exII are just as powerful, but the 1/1 recycle time is 1/2 as long with the 580ex II!!!

Gotcha. Thanks.

Evening folks!

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Jill-of-all-Trades wrote in post #14306366
Headed up to the Sault. Out in the middle of nowhere the speeds got pretty high. Or down in Ohio. I drove to SSM and back 5 times in about 3 years.

You don't speed in Ohio. Ohio popo are no joke. They especially don't like people from Michigan

I used to drive from Michigan to Florida on a regular basis, and Ohio was one of the few states where you just don't go more than 5 over.

EthanPierce wrote in post #14306377
Evening folks!

Day 75: Robert

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What's that, a bobcat?

Nice shot Ethan.

I must say it's much better than most of your 365 project pictures.

vipergts831 wrote in post #14306347
Longer zoom range over the 580 and built in radio trigger with better menu interface. Is it worth it over the 580 probably not but with all things in photography only you can decide. In terms of over a 420 all of the above including build. Almost like comparing a non-L lens build to an L lens build.

Ah ok, that makes sense. If I decide on a flash and it's between the 580 and 600 I would probably choose the 580 because if the difference is so minuscule I guess it wouldn't be worth it. As long as I can have a strobe or flash that can give me good results with ease of use and whatnot. I guess the jump from regular to an L quality flash is worth it.

MOkoFOko wrote in post #14306341
WTF!!

There's a restaurant in the states that's in an underground graveyard You eat next to the tombstones. Basically an old mausoleum.

jhahaha now that's crazy

vipergts831 wrote in post #14306354
NICE! She just said that is exactly what she was speaking to. How far is that from you? Looks really epic

its in the capital...about 2-3hours drive from Manila. its difficult for me to go there now since I don't have a vehicle in Manila anymore

MOkoFOko wrote in post #14306387
What's that, a bobcat?

I think so; I looked up a bunch of cat-like creatures and that's about what I came up with.

*sigh* wrote in post #14306376
Gotcha. Thanks.

If you just need basic flash triggering, want maximum power, and use a battery pack, there's nothing wrong with getting a 550ex. May as well pay the extra $25-$50 for the 580ex mk1 though, as it is a pretty big upgrade. It's lighter, smaller, and has a way better recycle time.