Canon Speedlite 580EX II Flash for Canon EOS Digital SLR Cameras

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From the Manufacturer Further development of Canon's flagship Speedlite has led to the production of the 580 EX II. This is the premier Speedlite for all photographers, including professionals. Newly designed to match with the EOS-1D Mark III in terms of improved dust- and water-resistance, body strength, and the ability to control flash functions and settings from the camera menu (EOS-1D Mark III only). Other features include improved communication reliability through its direct contacts, and recycling time is both 20% shorter than the 580EX and is completely inaudible. Speedlite 580EX II Flash Highlights Approximately 20 percent faster recycling time compared to 580EX Approximately 20 percent faster recycling time compared to 580EX Superior build quality, including a metal foot for higher rigidity Superior build quality, including a metal foot for higher rigidity Max Guide No. 58 at 105mm setting (GN 190, feet) Max Guide No. 58 at 105mm setting (GN 190, feet) Auto conversion of flash coverage with compatible digital SLR cameras Auto conversion of flash coverage with compatible digital SLR cameras White Balance info communicated instantly to compatible digital SLR cameras White Balance info communicated instantly to compatible digital SLR cameras Full swivel, 180 degrees in either direction Full swivel, 180 degrees in either direction AF-assist beam, compatible with all AiAF points on every EOS SLR AF-assist beam, compatible with all AiAF points on every EOS SLR Dust- and water- resistance to match the EOS-1D Mark III Dust- and water- resistance to match the EOS-1D Mark III