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Canon 580EX - Speedlite II - Hot-shoe clip-on Flash User Manual

Canon 580EX - Speedlite II - Hot-shoe clip-on Flash
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Canon 580EX - Speedlite II - Hot-shoe clip-on Flash Specifications

General IconGeneral
Flash Coverage24-105mm (14mm with wide panel)
Bounce HeadYes
Swivel HeadYes
Power Source4x AA batteries
Weight375 g (without batteries)
High-Speed SyncYes
AF Assist BeamYes
Compatible CamerasCanon EOS cameras
Guide Number58 (ISO 100, meters)
Swivel Angle180° (left and right)
Tilt Angle-7° to +90°
Wireless FunctionalityMaster, Slave
Recycle Time0.1 to 6 Seconds
Flash ModesE-TTL II, Manual

Summary

Getting Started and Basic Operation

Installing Batteries

Instructions for installing AA batteries for camera flash operation.

Attaching to the Camera

Guide on how to securely mount the Speedlite onto the camera's hot shoe.

Fully Automatic Flash Shooting

How to use the Speedlite in E-TTL II/E-TTL automatic flash modes for easy shooting.

Using Flash

Flash Exposure Compensation

Adjusting flash output by +/- stops for optimal exposure control.

Bounce Flash

Directing flash towards surfaces like walls or ceilings to soften light and shadows.

ZOOM Setting the Flash Coverage and Using the Wide Panel

Adjusting flash coverage to match lens focal length and expanding with the wide panel.

M Manual Flash

Setting flash output manually from 1/128 to 1/1 power in 1/3-stop increments.

Wireless Flash

Reference

Troubleshooting

Common problems with the Speedlite and their solutions, including operational and attachment issues.

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