Customer Reviews

Canon 580EX II Speedlite Flash + 8 Batteries & Charger + Flash Bounce Reflector + Precision Design E-TTL Flash Cord + Stroboframe 350 Flash Bracket for Canon EOS 7D, 5D, 60D, 50D, Rebel T3, T3i, T2i, T1i, XS Digital SLR Cameras

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I was really pleased to find this package. Your local camera shop is great and all but this would have cost a fortune at the camera shop I normally go to (I went in and did a price check on everything before ordering online).

I won't be attaching the paperboard bounce that came in the package because I already own a Sto-Fen omni-bounce (from my old 580ex, RIP). I would suggest that anyone who is ordering this package order the omni-bounce as well.

Edit: While I was shooting a wedding the flash stopped working right as I was about to take a picture of the groom adjusting the bride's father's tie. The camera locked up (ETTL changed to TTL and the flash wouldn't go off) and I missed the picture. flash worked again later but continued to lock up the camera at critical moments. When I got home I searched for the cause of the problem and found most people pointing their finger at the cord. If you go to the page where the included cord is being sold, you'll find a number of reviews complaining of the same problem. The speedlite does not fit onto the cord properly (has to be forced into the locking position) and even when tightened, the other end will slip off the hotshoe if you happen to bump it with your forehead. This is still a great package, but Cameta really needs to include a cord that works with the 580ex ii better.

http://www.amazon.com/Off-Camera-TTL-Flash-Cord-Speedlites/dp/B000NI9IQ6/ref=cm_rna_own_review_prod
Off-Camera TTL Flash Cord (3 FT) - for Canon EOS Cameras & Speedlites - including Canon Digital Rebel XTi, XT, 5D, 30D & Powershot G7 (Canon Off Camera Shoe Cord 2 Equivalent)

I ordered this very late on a thursday night, chose standard shipping and received it on tuesday - so technically it arrived in 3 business days - great job!!

The shipping box was damaged by ups, but the contents were in perfect shape - great packaging by cameta!!!

The included defuser could be explained a little better, it is simply cardboard which uses velcro hook and loop fasteners but I bought an additional Sto-Fen OMEY Omni-Bounce Diffuser at the same time I ordered this kit so that didn't matter to me.

This kit saved me over $250 (quoted price) by buying online instead of locally, which I normally try to keep my business local....but with this republican in office, money is very tight so I am looking for ways to save.

Would definately by from cameta again.

The Precision Design Flash Cord shoe that attaches to the camera is made of plastic, they use to make them out of metal. The plastic broke. Not the sellers fault, Canon made it this way to keep cost down I guess. The flash is great.

Purcahse of the product was extremely easy and efficient. The actual product is fantastic. Intuitive and easy to begin using. The advance features of the product take some study, but if you are a camera buff, the investment of time is worth the effort. The versatility of the Speedlite is fantastic. Quiet and fast recycles. I highly recommend without hesitation.

The Canon 580EX II flash kit works great with my Canon Rebel XSi Camera..
The perfect lighting I need....

I received my package ahead of time no problems. I would buy from this company again.