The 580EX II is a superb state-of-the art professional flash differing only in not having radio control from the $500 600EX II RT.
The Canon 580EX II was Canon's top professional flash from 2007 until it was replaced by the 600EX-RT in 2012. It works perfectly with all Canon EOS cameras, both 35mm and digital.
This 580EX II has the same size, weight and power and does all the same things as the 600EX for one-quarter the price today, lacking only the radio controlled features. The 580EX II is powerful, fast, flexible and quiet, and today sells used for cheap. If you're not using radio control and are using it on-camera or with optical remote wireless control, there isn't anything better. The 600EX series does recycle a little faster, but the power is the same and this 580EX II recycles super-fast.
100% functional, some cosmetic wear on the surface, casually used for some family photos.
$250 Canadian
Local transaction in Toronto for now
