tim Light Bringer  51,010 posts Likes: 375 Joined Nov 2004 Location: Wellington, New Zealand More info | Jul 06, 2005 23:22 | #16 MadMesh, your 420EX does ETTL/ETTL 2 fine, as does the 550EX, it's in the camera not the flash. The 580 is a bit more powerful and a bit more efficient, and both it and the 550 can control the 420 in a wireless setup. The 580EX is what i'd buy, it has a 1 button pan/tilt, which would be great when i'm using a flash bracket. If you use diffusers or light modifiers the advantages of the 580 are mostly lost, but i'd still get it, it's not a lot more expensive than the 550 now. Professional wedding photographer, solution architect and general technical guy with multiple Amazon Web Services certifications.
LOG IN TO REPLY |
robertwgross Cream of the Crop  9,462 posts Likes: 3 Joined Nov 2002 Location: California More info | CyberDyneSystems wrote: I guess it's just perception. But side by side the 550EX looks like a '69 Dodge Charger.. and the 580 looks like a 70 Mustang fastback... This must be a trick. Which one did Steve McQueen drive in Bullitt? The bad guys were in the Charger.
LOG IN TO REPLY |
condyk Africa's #1 Tour Guide  20,887 posts Likes: 22 Joined Mar 2005 Location: Birmingham, UK More info | Jul 07, 2005 05:35 | #18 I know nothing about flashes but am seriously considering one for indoor use mainly. Of course, as you know, I always want to know how the more expensive item compares to the less expensive and I have been looking at the Sigma EF 500 DG Super which (I know nothing remember!!) seems to offer the same as the Canon. https://photography-on-the.net …/showthread.php?t=1203740
LOG IN TO REPLY |
ToddJacobsen Senior Member 704 posts Joined Mar 2005 Location: Colorado More info | PacAce wrote: The 550EX, without the batteries, weighs 14.2 oz. The 580EX, without the batteries, weighs 13.2 oz. Now, come on. Are you trying to tell me that 1 oz. makes that much of a difference, expecially when they're both loaded with batteries?  I'm not sure how people got the implression that the 580EX is much smaller and much lighter than the 550EX but they're really not that different from each other. My point has to do with what lancea was comparing the 580 to, particularly since he/she was surprised by the weight. Almost all reviews like the smaller size of the 580 in comparison to 550 as well as weight differential. Todd Jacobsen
LOG IN TO REPLY |
ToddJacobsen Senior Member 704 posts Joined Mar 2005 Location: Colorado More info | khisanthax wrote: How are the charge times? I'm considering a flash but I'm looking for something that will recharge very quickly. You need a battery pack like a Quantum turbo. Provides the best turn around times for any hot shoe flash device. Todd Jacobsen
LOG IN TO REPLY |
CyberDyneSystems Admin (type T-2000)  More info | Jul 07, 2005 09:42 | #21 The 580 recharges much faster than the 550 and 480 do. GEAR LIST
LOG IN TO REPLY |
CyberDyneSystems Admin (type T-2000) More info | robertwgross wrote: This must be a trick. Which one did Steve McQueen drive in Bullitt? The bad guys were in the Charger. ---Bob Gross--- Right.. so Steve McQueen drove the 580ex ? GEAR LIST
LOG IN TO REPLY |
 | x 1600 |
| y 1600 |
| Log in Not a member yet?
Register to forums
Registered members may log in to forums and access all the features: full search, image upload, follow forums, own gear list and ratings, likes, more forums, private messaging, thread follow, notifications, own gallery, all settings, view hosted photos, own reviews, see more and do more... and all is free. Don't be a stranger - register now and start posting!
|
| ||
| Latest registered member is IoDaLi Photography 1274 guests, 128 members online Simultaneous users record so far is 15,144, that happened on Nov 22, 2018 | |||
