Canon 580EX II Speedlite Flash + Sto-Fen Omni-Bounce Diffuser + 4 Batteries & Charger for Canon EOS 7D, 5D, 60D, 50D, Rebel T3, T3i, T2i, T1i, XS Digital SLR Cameras

by Canon

Product Details

• ASIN: B001G05BYI
• Item model number: 580EX II
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: March 15, 2007

Product Description

Kit includes:
♦ 1) Canon 580EX II Flash
♦ 2) Sto-Fen Omni-Bounce OM-EY Flash Diffuser
♦ 3) Precision Design Multi-Voltage Rapid Charger with 4 NiMH Batteries

Canon's state of the art 580EX II Speedlite is fully compatible with the electronics of Canon EOS Digital & Film SLRs including Canon's E-TTL, E-TTL II & TTL dedication. This top-of-the-line flash is as good as it gets with more power, faster recycling time, more automatic and professional modes for creative effects, plus improved dust- and water-resistance. The 580EX II's auto-zoom head automatically adjusts to lenses from wide-angle to telephoto and a built-in ultra-wide angle panel provides flash coverage for a 14mm lens. The height of the 580EX helps to greatly reduce or eliminate red-eye and its flash head bounces and swivels for professional-looking portraits. Canon 580EX II includes: Case; Stand; Instructions; Canon USA Warranty.

The Sto-Fen Omni-Bounce is a compact diffusion dome that easily attaches to your flash to create a beautifully diffused lighting effect which results in soft wrap-around lighting on the subject and provides a softer and less noticeable shadow behind the subject. The Omni-Bounce is very easy to use and simply slips onto the head of your flash with a snug, custom fit — without requiring any complicated velcro or adhesive attachments or any modification that might mar the appearance of your flash. In addition, it is conveniently compact to easily fit in your pocket or gadget bag.

Provide your camera with plenty of power with 4 ultra-high capacity 2900mAh Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) batteries and a multi-voltage rapid charger.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Choice, November 16, 2008

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Steven J. Andry (New Orleans, La.) - See all my reviews
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I was looking to purchase a good flash for my Canon XSI camera. I was undecided between the Canon 580ex or the 430ex. After reading lots of reviews; I decided to get the 580ex. Once I received it; I was astonished with the quality of light it provides for my pictures.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Let there be light, April 6, 2008

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T. J. Shibusawa "of Ototoe" (Bremerton, WA USA) - See all my reviews
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Are you satisfied with the flip-up flash on your camera? As a matter of fact I was, until my wife got me this 580EX II for my birthday. I shoot most of my photos in natural light so the flash on my camera was just convenient enough to do the job. Wait `til you get your hands on a real flash. It will open up a new world you never knew. I haven't had chance to use it's full extent and I'm still having fun with my experiments, but don't worry your 580EX comes with a brain of its own that you can depend on until you feel comfortable. Oh, and don't forget to get yourself a diffuser. Sto-Fen OmniBounce should meet your budget.