I do recommend potential buyers to rent one first prior to purchasing just to get a feel for the product. Sometimes reviews are not that accurate like complains of the LCD blinking when on bounce mode. The reviewer was ill-informed, did not read the manual, and do not know what they're doing. The reason the LCD blinks is a reminder that the wide angle diffuser is not returned completely to the original position. As for features, the flash is surprisingly small with lots of power for a little unit. I do wonder about color temperature; I'm not certain that the flash temperature color calibrates like the Metz equivalent. The manual does not state anything about this. High speed synch works great, to able to use fill flash at any shutter speed during the day. I've used the flash primarily for event photography with my Canon 5D, 24-105mm, a FlashFrame HOT, Canon E-TTL II extension cord and a Gary Fong Diffusion Dome. My setting is adjusted to about +2/3 exposure and usually in the up position. Power source is provided by rechargeable Sanyo Lithium AA batteries and is good for about 150shots. I will buy a second 580EX II when my event photography gigs increase. For now, I will rent another when the need arises.Get more detail about Canon Speedlite 580EX II Flash for Canon EOS Digital SLR Cameras.
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