Tried to do a search...sorry if this has been discussed. But my phoneline is down and im using my iphone to research.
I currently have a 430ex (mark 1).
What will i get (aside from more power) with a 580 ex ii.
Ettl ii?
Body is a 5d2.
mikecabilangan Goldmember  1,378 posts Joined Apr 2010 Location: Metro Manila More info | Jun 20, 2010 06:47 | #1 Tried to do a search...sorry if this has been discussed. But my phoneline is down and im using my iphone to research. camera bag reviews
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ecub Goldmember 1,487 posts Joined May 2010 Location: Southwest suburbs of Chicago More info | Jun 20, 2010 08:12 | #2 Musta kababayan Approx. 20% faster recycling time compared to 580EX Superior build quality, including a metal foot for higher rigidity Max. Guide No. 58 at 105mm setting (GN 190, feet) Auto conversion of flash coverage with compatible digital SLR cameras White Balance info communicated instantly to compatible digital SLR cameras Full swivel, 180° in either direction AF-assist beam, compatible with all AiAF points on every EOS SLR Dust- and water- resistance to match the EOS-1D Mark III 430 ex II Superior build quality, including a metal foot for added strength Approx. 20% faster recycling time, compared to previous 430EX One-touch, quick-lock mechanism for easy attaching/detaching flash from camera Full flash control possible on camera menu, with compatible EOS Digital SLR cameras Virtually silent flash recycle The flash head can be moved up from 0 - 90° (5 settings), left from 0 - 180° (7 settings) and right from 0 - 90° (4 settings) Zoom flash head covers range of 24-105mm; maximum guide number 141 ft./43m at ISO 100 - Ed
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FlashZebra This space available  4,427 posts Joined Mar 2006 Location: Northern Kentucky More info | Jun 20, 2010 09:09 | #3 mike cabilangan wrote in post #10394091  Tried to do a search...sorry if this has been discussed. But my phoneline is down and im using my iphone to research. I currently have a 430ex (mark 1). What will i get (aside from more power) with a 580 ex ii. Ettl ii? Body is a 5d2. ETTL II is a camera body function, not a flash function.
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TGrundvig Goldmember  2,876 posts Likes: 3 Joined Oct 2009 Location: Colorado More info | Jun 20, 2010 09:25 | #4 I shoot real estate photogrpahy for a living and I was told that the 430ex was all I would need. I was waiting for the 430exII to come out because I wanted the metal foot. I got tired of waiting and went with the 580exII. Best decision I made. The 580exII recycles very quickly and I have yet to ever be in a situation where it didn't do the job. In my opinion, it is worth the extra money. 1Ds Mk II, 1D Mk II, 50D, 40D, XT (for my son), 17-40L, 24-105L, Bigma 50-500 EX DG, Sigma 150 Macro EX DG, Tokina 12-24 AT-X, Nifty Fifty, Tamron 28-300 (for my son), 580ex II, 430ex II
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Jun 20, 2010 12:45 | #5 Here is a link to a comparison between the 430 EXII and the 580 EXII S100, 1000D (My first DSLR) plus R and various lenses
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AlanU Cream of the Crop More info | Jun 20, 2010 13:29 | #6 The 580ex(ii) pivots so you can bounce any wall/ceiling you like. The 430exii will irritate you if your wanting quick direction of light to the right rear (behind right shoulder). In order to shoot light in that direction you must pivot the head counter clockwise all the way around to the 4 o'clock position. The 430exii has been extremely solid. I've killed two 580exii (purchased new) with regular use. Both flashes had 1 to 1.5yrs use. I believe its due to POS circuitry/quality. Just cant wait till they revise to a 580exIII 5Dmkiv |5Dmkiii | 24LmkII | 85 mkII L | | 16-35L mkII | 24-70 f/2.8L mkii| 70-200 f/2.8 ISL mkII| 600EX-RT x2 | 580 EX II x2 | Einstein's
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TGrundvig Goldmember 2,876 posts Likes: 3 Joined Oct 2009 Location: Colorado More info | Jun 20, 2010 14:18 | #7 AlanU wrote in post #10395485 The 580ex(ii) pivots so you can bounce any wall/ceiling you like. The 430exii will irritate you if your wanting quick direction of light to the right rear (behind right shoulder). In order to shoot light in that direction you must pivot the head counter clockwise all the way around to the 4 o'clock position. The 430exii has been extremely solid. I've killed two 580exii (purchased new) with regular use. Both flashes had 1 to 1.5yrs use. I believe its due to POS circuitry/quality. Just cant wait till they revise to a 580exIII  Wow, that is surprising to hear about the 580s. I shoot about 500 properties a year and I've been running the same 580ex II for over two years now. Not a single problem. Are you using full strength a lot? I'm just shocked that you could kill two of them in such a short time. There must have been something defective with them to die that quickly on you. I know I very rarely use mine at full strength. I rely on shutter speed a lot to use as much ambient light as possible and then use the flash to simply fill in. 1Ds Mk II, 1D Mk II, 50D, 40D, XT (for my son), 17-40L, 24-105L, Bigma 50-500 EX DG, Sigma 150 Macro EX DG, Tokina 12-24 AT-X, Nifty Fifty, Tamron 28-300 (for my son), 580ex II, 430ex II
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windpig Chopped liver  More info | Jun 20, 2010 14:31 | #8 mark II also gets you in camera control via menu. Would you like to buy a vowel?
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Jun 20, 2010 19:08 | #9 kamusta! White Balance info communicated instantly to compatible digital SLR cameras is this something my 430 doesn't have? currently, i have to do custom white balance to match ambient and bounced flash. (flash WB or AWB doesn't work with the mixed light) FlashZebra wrote in post #10394428 ETTL II is a camera body function, not a flash function. The II in 580EX II has nothing to do with ETTL II. The II in 580EX II just indicates it is the second version of the 580EX flash. Enjoy! Lon I see. thanks TGrundvig wrote in post #10394492 I shoot real estate photogrpahy for a living and I was told that the 430ex was all I would need. I was waiting for the 430exII to come out because I wanted the metal foot. I got tired of waiting and went with the 580exII. Best decision I made. The 580exII recycles very quickly and I have yet to ever be in a situation where it didn't do the job. In my opinion, it is worth the extra money. yes, i wish i bought the bigger one as well ... but the 430 has served me well for years Big G wrote in post #10395261 Here is a link to a comparison between the 430 EXII and the 580 EXII Click Here thanks, but i was comparing the 430 EX and 580 EX II ... i was hoping the jump would be spectacular AlanU wrote in post #10395485 The 580ex(ii) pivots so you can bounce any wall/ceiling you like. The 430exii will irritate you if your wanting quick direction of light to the right rear (behind right shoulder). In order to shoot light in that direction you must pivot the head counter clockwise all the way around to the 4 o'clock position. The 430exii has been extremely solid. I've killed two 580exii (purchased new) with regular use. Both flashes had 1 to 1.5yrs use. I believe its due to POS circuitry/quality. Just cant wait till they revise to a 580exIII now THIS is something i forgot, i can only bounce the 430 straight up (or to the left in portrait mode), a nightmare when i was in a room with mirror ceilings. windpig wrote in post #10395714 mark II also gets you in camera control via menu. thanks. i'll look into this. camera bag reviews
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Delija Goldmember  1,095 posts Joined Jan 2009 More info | I'm surprised that no one mentioned that the 580 series can be used as a "master" or "slave" in a wireless set-up, while the 430 series can only be used either on camera, or as a "slave"...but not as a "master" Wow, what a nice picture! You must have a really great camera!
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apersson850 Cream of the Crop  More info | Here are two detailed reviews from The Digital Picture: Anders
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Yusef Senior Member 677 posts Joined Dec 2009 More info | Jun 21, 2010 09:20 | #12 The 580EX II has:
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