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Brackish
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Feb 23, 2007, 2:01 PM

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Jeko
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Feb 27, 2007, 1:50 PM

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Re: [Brackish] New Canon 580EX II flash [In reply to] Can't Post
The 580EX recycles well enough... and remember that it will fire with a partial recycle too.

I don't really notice a delay when batteries/power-pack are fresh.


I wouldn't dump my current flashes for the II, but I look forward to getting one eventually.

Jeko

Sony VX2100's, iRivers, M-audio 24/96, Canon 5Ds/20Ds (and too much glass), Vegas6, PhotoShop CS3, Lightroom, etc.


Postal Boy
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Feb 27, 2007, 2:14 PM

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Re: [Brackish] New Canon 580EX II flash [In reply to] Can't Post
The EX cycles pretty quickly. The sound? Well, it makes that same sound that every sci-fi show uses for charging a ray gun, a power suit, a HUD display, or any other electronic gadget that makes a "charging" sound. I only notice it when I first turn the flash on, though, not inbetween shots, but that may be because of my attention being directed towards a shot instead of a power switch.

-Postal


videochicke
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Mar 3, 2007, 9:50 AM

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Recycle time depends on how the flash fired. When it ETTL mode, it sends out enough flash to light the shot. At full power, recycle time is longer. I heard somewhere 6 seconds at full power. When the bridesmaids run down the aisle, you need your flash ready all the time. During the cake, you need the flash ready all the time. I have an external battery pack for my flash. It holds 8 AA batteries and the flash is ready in an instant. You still use the 4AA's in the flash so you are firing with 12 AA's instead of 4.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/...dedTroughType=search
Julie


Brackish
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Mar 3, 2007, 4:34 PM

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Re: [videochicke] New Canon 580EX II flash [In reply to] Can't Post
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Hi, Julie.

What is that? I've never seen that before. It's basically just a battery holder?

How does that differ from something like this?:

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/...dedTroughType=search




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videochicke
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Mar 3, 2007, 5:44 PM

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Hi, Julie.

What is that? I've never seen that before. It's basically just a battery holder?

How does that differ from something like this?:

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/...dedTroughType=search


It just holds 8 extra AA's and connects with a cord to the 580. It weighs 5.5 ounces versus 2.5 pounds for the Quantum pack. It can be threaded through a belt so you never need to carry it on your shoulder or stuck in a pocket. With the case, it is about 7.5 inches by 3" by 1". I use rechargable AA"s so if they die, I can just throw in a new set. The Quantum takes 4 hours to recharge if it dies.
Julie


Brackish
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May 11, 2007, 6:27 AM

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New 580ex II due out next week.


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Brackish
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May 11, 2007, 3:32 PM

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The eagle has landed:

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/...dedTroughType=search




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