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Canon 580EX II Speedlite E-TTL II Shoe Mount Flash 2x (Guide No. 190'/58 m at 105mm) with ST-E2 Transmitter Kit

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Canon 580EX II Flash 2x with ST-E2 Transmitter Kit
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Canon 580EX II Flash 2x with ST-E2 Transmitter Kit
Canon 580EX II Speedlite E-TTL II Shoe Mount Flash 2x (Guide No. 190'/58 m at 105mm) with ST-E2 Transmitter Kit
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  • 1-Year Warranty
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  • 2 x 580EX II Flash
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    580EX II Flash

    B&H# CA580EX2 | Mfr# 1946B002

    As the Canon top-of-the-line flash for the EOS-system, the Speedlite 580EX II takes the best features from existing models and adds functionality that enhances digital photography. A more powerful flash with a maximum guide number of 191'/58 m at ISO 100 (at 105mm focal length), faster recycling, more consistent color and enhanced controls are among the improvements that all photographers, especially those who shoot digital, will find useful.

    The 580EX version II offers several improvements over the original 580EX version. It has been redesigned 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, a metal hot shoe, and recycling time is both 20% shorter than the 580EX and is completely inaudible.

    The flash supports all current versions of TTL, including evaluative E-TTL II. This is great for photographers that shoot high contrast or reflective subjects, like those encountered in wedding photography. Photographers can now capture every detail from the black of tuxedos to the white of wide smiles and wedding dresses.

    • Compatibility
    The Speedlite 580EX flash is compatible with Canon's E-TTL II (Evaluative Through The Lens) auto exposure technology. When combined with a compatible Canon camera (EOS-1D/s Mark II, Mark III, D-20, Elan 7N/E, or newer models) and compatible lens, E-TTL II utilizes subject distance and other information that automatically modifies flash power, resulting in accurate flash exposure regardless of subject size, reflectance, or photographic composition.
    • Multiple Flash Exposure Modes
    E-TTL II, E-TTL, TTL & Manual
    • Faster Recycling Time
    Improved power supply design provides up to 25% improvement in flash recycle time
    • Built-in AF-assist beam compatible with EOS multi-point AF systems including 45-point Area AF types
    • Built-in catchlight reflector allows a catchlight to be added quickly and conveniently to portraits

    Professional Modes

    • FE Lock - Flash exposure lock
    • FP Mode, or high-speed sync, allows the camera to sync with flash at higher shutter speeds
    • Second-curtain sync fires the flash at the end of the exposure, allowing streak of light to flow naturally behind the movement of the subject
    • Wireless TTL flash when combined with ST-E2 Transmitter & multiple 550 EX's
    • Stroboscopic mode shows several minute flashes continuously to easily view flash effect
    • FEB - Flash Exposure Bracketing
    • 14 Custom Functions that provide maximum control over various flash functions
    • Ratio flash lighting of up to 8:1 when used with ST-E2 Transmitter & multiple 550 or 580EX's
    • When color temperature data is automatically transmitted from the 580EX, the camera sets the color balance for the optimal flash shot
    Type
    Shoe mount
    Guide No.
    • 138' (42 m) at 50mm
    • 190' (58 m) at 105mm
    Angle of Coverage
    84° (24mm in 35mm format) to 23.3° (105mm)
    114° (14mm) with included wideangle adapter
    Auto Distance Range
    Full TTL at all apertures
    Auto f/Stops
    Full TTL at all apertures
    Vari-Power
    1/1, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8th, 1/16th, 1/32nd, 1/64th & 1/128th (in 1/3 stop increments)
    TTL Dedication
    E-TTL II with all EOS digital SLRs
    E-TTL & 21-zone evaluative metering with EOS-3, 1V, Elan 7/7E & Rebel TI, 2000
    A-TTL 3-zone metering with other EOS cameras
    Bounce Head
    Yes
    Swivel Head
    Yes
    Zoom Head
    24-105mm (auto-zoom, with auto adjustment for different CMOS sizes)
    Off Camera Terminal
    Yes; PC connector (only allows sync-in, not out)
    Recycle Time
    6 Seconds in normal mode (based on fresh alkaline batteries & full power)
    3 Seconds in rapid mode (based on fresh alkaline batteries & full power)
    Power Source
    Four 1.5-Volt "AA" batteries (alkaline, lithium, NiMh or NiCd)
    Dimensions
    3 x 5.3 x 4.5" (75 x 134 x 114mm) WxHxD
    Weight
    13.2 oz (375 g)
    • Pouch
    • Hot Shoe Table Stand
    • 1-Year Warranty
  • ST-E2 Transmitter
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    ST-E2 Transmitter

    B&H# CASTE2 | Mfr# 2478A002

    The Canon Speedlite Transmitter ST-E2 is a dedicated E-TTL (II) wireless autoflash transmitter that can control an unlimited number of 420EX, 430EX, 550EX and 580EX flashes, in two separate groups; A and B.

    The ST-E2 sets and controls all functions of its slave units. The flash output ratio between groups A and B can also be adjusted from 8:1 to 1:1 or from 1:1 to 1:8.

    Under low-light or low-contrast conditions it emits an AF-assist beam linked to the EOS-3's 45 focusing points.

    Note: 420EX/430EX can not be used as the master slave to trigger other flashes.

    • Compatible with 420EX, 430EX, 550EX, and 580EX flashes
    • Compatible Cameras: Type A EOS cameras (E- TTL, autoflash); type B EOS cameras (Manual flash)
    • Flash Ratio Control: For A:B ratio: 1:8 to 8:1, in half- step increments or 13 steps
    • High- Speed Sync (FP flash): Enabled with high-speed sync mode
    • Slave Operation Confirmation: With test transmission button. *Slave A fires followed by slave B at 1/64 output
    • AF-assist Beam: Compatible with EOS-3's 45-point Area AF and 28mm and longer lens focal lengths
    • SE Feature: While the power switch is set to I or HOLD, the transmission turns off automatically after about 90 sec. of non-use
    Transmission System
    Infrared pulse
    Transmission Range
    Indoors: Approx. 39.4 - 49.2' (12-15 m)
    Outdoors: Approx. 26.2-32.8' (8-10 m)
    Transmission Coverage
    +/-40 degrees horizontal and +/-30 degrees vertical
    Power Source
    2CR5 lithium (6V) battery
    Dimensions
    2.4 x 2.0 x 3.1" (62 x 51 x 80mm) WxHxD
    Weight
    3.5 oz (100 g) [excluding battery]
    • 1-Year Warranty
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