Canon Speedlite 580EX II (including case)
Canon has announced its new product "speed light/write 580EX II", the flagship model of the speed light/write series that boasts of largest guide number 58. It offers dustproof drip-proof efficiency that can work well even in severe photographing environment. liquid crystal monitor of the camera can set Strobo function.
Canon Speedlite 580EX II is compatible with following cameras E-TTL operation with all EOS digital SLRs; PowerShot G2, G3, G5, G6, and Pro1; and the following EOS film cameras -- EOS-1v, EOS-3, Elan 7N series, Elan 7 series, Elan II series, Rebel T2, Ti, K2, GII, G. TTL operation with all other 35mm EOS SLRs, and Canon T90.
Canon Speedlite 580EX has autozoom control for image sensor size and shorter recycle time. Some of the improvements have been made in the design for easier handling by digital SLR users ranging from professional to amateur. Power output and features have increased from the 430EZ to the 540EZ, 550EX and now the 580EX.
CANON 580EX II features flash exposure control system and wireless flash control with multiple Speedlites. CANON speed light/write 580EX II will be available 2007 late April at 6 ten thousand Yen in the Japanese market.
Product Specifications:
• Number of Flashes: Approx. 100 to 700, with fresh AA-size alkaline batteries
• Recycling Time: Approx. 0.1 to 6 seconds, with fresh AA-size alkaline batteries
• Flash Range: (At ISO 100, with 50mm f/1.4 lens at f/1.4) -- Approx. 1.6 to 98 feet / 0.5 to 30m
• Distance range -- 2 to 32.8 feet (0.6 to 10m) at center; 2 to 16.4 feet (0.6 to 5m) at periphery
• Power Source: Four AA-size batteries -- alkaline, lithium, or rechargeable Ni-MH usable
• External Power Source: External power supply -- compatible with Canon battery pack CP-E3, CP-E2, and Transistor Pack E
• Dimensions: 3.0 x 5.3 x 4.5inches /76 x 134 x 114mm
• Weight: 13.2 oz / 375g, without batteries (4 AA alkaline batteries add 3.5 oz. / 100g)
• AF-assist beam
• One-touch lock mechanism
• Left-right 180° bounce; one-touch bounce lock release
• Supplied Accessories: Carry case
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