580EXII with 20D

NewCreation517NewCreation517 Registered Users Posts: 78 Big grins
edited January 3, 2008 in Accessories
Hey all! I just picked up a new 580EXII flash and was wondering a few things ...

1 - Is there a significant difference between the normal EX and the EXII?

2 - When I'm shooting in burst mode, sometimes the flash will fire but the resultant image will not be properly exposed. It's like the timing between the shutter and the flash is not syncronized. Usually if I power down both the flash and the camera, the problem will be remedied. But is there something maybe I need to be aware of? Is it because I'm using Energizer Rechargeables in the flash?

Thanks all, and Happy New Year!

-A
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  • Manfr3dManfr3d Registered Users Posts: 2,008 Major grins
    edited January 1, 2008
    The 580EX II has some better/new features that can
    be segnificant depending on your needs. This review
    points out the key improvements of the 580EX II over
    the old version.

    http://www.the-digital-picture.com/Reviews/Canon-580EX-II-Speedlite-Flash-Review.aspx
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  • NewCreation517NewCreation517 Registered Users Posts: 78 Big grins
    edited January 2, 2008
    so strange .... the EXII was cheaper than the EX and Best Buy ...
    Not there yet, but I've passed the start ...
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  • z_28z_28 Registered Users Posts: 956 Major grins
    edited January 2, 2008
    1 - 580EX II is faster, it's weather sealed, finally got metal foot

    2 - probably because condenser aren't fully loaded,
    use external battery pack or slow a little down
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    XTi, G9, 16-35/2.8L, 100-300USM, 70-200/4L, 19-35, 580EX II, CP-E3, 500/8 ...
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  • NewCreation517NewCreation517 Registered Users Posts: 78 Big grins
    edited January 2, 2008
    z_28 wrote:
    2 - probably because condenser aren't fully loaded,
    use external battery pack or slow a little down

    External battery pack? What do you mean? I'm not familiar with any product like this.

    Thanks!
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  • ShebaJoShebaJo Registered Users Posts: 179 Major grins
    edited January 2, 2008
    NewCreation517 wrote:
    External battery pack? What do you mean? I'm not familiar with any product like this.

    Thanks!
    external battery pack
    Sheila aka ShebaJo
  • SweeperSweeper Registered Users Posts: 44 Big grins
    edited January 2, 2008
    After messing up a few family gathering shoots which I was being paid for, I quickly realized that my batteries in the unit did not nearly come strong enough for the 580EX. I opted for the battery pack as shown in the linked reply below. The Sony charger with 8 Sony 2500ahr batteries now fits the bill. Shoot all night steady and the batteries just keep ticking. Recycle time on the flash is cut by an easy 65%. Works well with my 20D which also has the battery pack.

    NewCreation517 wrote:
    Hey all! I just picked up a new 580EXII flash and was wondering a few things ...

    1 - Is there a significant difference between the normal EX and the EXII?

    2 - When I'm shooting in burst mode, sometimes the flash will fire but the resultant image will not be properly exposed. It's like the timing between the shutter and the flash is not syncronized. Usually if I power down both the flash and the camera, the problem will be remedied. But is there something maybe I need to be aware of? Is it because I'm using Energizer Rechargeables in the flash?

    Thanks all, and Happy New Year!

    -A
    Tax Me !!
    I'm Canadian, eh.
  • CuongCuong Registered Users Posts: 1,508 Major grins
    edited January 3, 2008
    For rechargeable batteries, Sanyo eneloop batteries are highly recommended. They are available at Costco warehouses.clap.gif

    Cuong
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