580 EX VS 580EXII -- Flash and Studio Lighting in photography-on-the.net forums

rosco1971

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Feb 23, 2008 13:03 | #1

iS THERE A HUGE DIFFERENCE?
i AM TRYING TO DECIDE BETWEEN THE 2 OF THEM.
I am shooting a 20d at the moment.

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Feb 23, 2008 14:27 | #2

The reason I upgraded to the EXII is because of the silent and faster recyling and the power.

Other positive changes but not too important to me:
weather sealing, MUCH better battery door, quick lever lock

Things I didn't like in the change but still not that big of a deal:
Slightly bigger
No dedicated Master/Slave switch

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Feb 23, 2008 14:28 | #3

Buy on price.

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Feb 23, 2008 18:49 as a reply to @ cdifoto's post | #4

The only reason I upgraded to the ver II was because my 40D allowed me to control the flash via an on-camera menu.

On a 20D I doubt you will notice anything between the two. In all honesty the older twist style flash shoe of the 580EX will fit more snug on your 20D then the 580EX II would.

My new flash fits my 40D more snug then my 30D.

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