Faster recycle time - mecablitz 58 AF-2 or the Canon 580EX II????

haringharing Registered Users Posts: 281 Major grins
edited February 27, 2011 in Accessories
Which one has shorter recycle time? The mecablitz 58 AF-2 or the Canon 580ex II?
I would like to use the flash for wedding photography.
Miami Wedding Photographers

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  • ziggy53ziggy53 Super Moderators Posts: 24,133 moderator
    edited February 27, 2011
    The Canon 580EX (original), with an external high-voltage power supply, will yield around 2 second recycle times from full pop. With more typical ISO camera settings I can get nearly instantaneous recycling, like for candids, etc.

    I have no experience with the Mecablitz.

    Here are the published specifications for both:
    • Canon 580 EX II - fresh alkaline batteries - up to 6 seconds.
    • mecablitz 58 AF-2 - fresh alkaline batteries - up to 5 seconds.

    Both flashes have protection against overheating and both will suffer with prolonged use of full output, leading to early failure of the unit.
    ziggy53
    Moderator of the Cameras and Accessories forums
  • haringharing Registered Users Posts: 281 Major grins
    edited February 27, 2011
    Thanks!
    Miami Wedding Photographers
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