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.





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





The Speedlite 580EX II, improves upon the design of the renowned Speedlite 580EX. New features include dustproof, water-resistant performance on a par with EOS-1D/1Ds series SLR cameras, the ability to change flash unit settings on the connected EOS camera*, and a metal contact area for more reliable conduction.
While the iIlumination and bounce angles are nearly equivalent with those of the previous Speedlite 580EX, performance has been improved to better meet professional needs through a shorter and silent recycling, and external flash metering function.

* Currently supported by EOS-1D Mark III.