Do you have a question about the Canon Speedlite 580EX II and is the answer not in the manual?
Instructions for loading and securing AA batteries into the Speedlite unit.
Procedure for mounting the Speedlite onto the camera's hot shoe and securing it.
Guide to using E-TTL II/E-TTL automatic modes for easy flash photography.
Adjusting flash output compensation for desired exposure levels in 1/3-stop increments.
Enabling flash synchronization with all shutter speeds for fill-flash portraits.
Configuring the Speedlite as a master or slave unit for wireless flash communication.
Setting up all Speedlites to fire at the same output using E-TTL II autoflash wirelessly.
Solutions for common problems such as Speedlite not firing, power issues, or display errors.
Instructions for loading and securing AA batteries into the Speedlite unit.
Procedure for mounting the Speedlite onto the camera's hot shoe and securing it.
Guide to using E-TTL II/E-TTL automatic modes for easy flash photography.
Adjusting flash output compensation for desired exposure levels in 1/3-stop increments.
Enabling flash synchronization with all shutter speeds for fill-flash portraits.
Configuring the Speedlite as a master or slave unit for wireless flash communication.
Setting up all Speedlites to fire at the same output using E-TTL II autoflash wirelessly.
Solutions for common problems such as Speedlite not firing, power issues, or display errors.
| Type | Slave flash |
|---|---|
| Display type | LCD |
| Product color | Black |
| Built-in display | Yes |
| Shooting distance | 05 - 30 m |
| Approx. number of flashes | 100 - 700 |
| Approximate recycling time | 0.1 s |
| Camera brands compatibility | Canon |
| Brand specific flash systems | E-TTL I (Canon) |
| Guide number (ISO 100, set at 35mm zoom) | 58 m |
| Battery type | AA |
| Number of batteries supported | 4 |
| Depth | 76 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 114 mm |
| Height | 134 mm |
| Weight | 375 g |
| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 76 x 114 x 134 mm |











