This is the first explanation of Canon's flash and camera menus that I have found. And it is a great explanation at that! Thank you for your generous tutorial. I will be watching more! :)
I think that the 7D/580 EX II is a great combo. The speedlite offer great power, wireless function (event if limited compare to expensive transmitter), and it is robust. You can set up a 580 with other speedlite and use it as a master. Definitely go with the 580 over the 430 for the power. Now I would go with the new 600 EX-RT If you think that you need lot's of speedlite often and have a good budget. The 600 have a buit in wireless transmitter that will work with I think only other 600
The Canon 600EX-RT can do Master for both, wireless radio or wireless ir. But it still has overheating & shutdown like all hotshoe flashes until now... ATG Gold MG8k, Metz 76MZ-5 and Quantum Trio rock! No overheating & no shutdown. Nice videos ;o)
My first recommendation for the 580 ex is to use 2500-2800 ma rechargeable batteries. Most normal batteries put out a steady decline of 1500 ma (or less) 28000 makes sure your flash always keeps up with your shutter speed! (Otherwise you'll get frequent black shots)
So hard to find, these clear flash tutorials! Thanks... Subscribed as well +1. It's my camera as well, so it's really AWESOME! Some ppl just blabbing in their videos, some bad sound, bad quality but you show the menu's and everything! I've learned a lot.
I am not sure if the Canon 7d is compatible with other brands. I guess Canon want you to buy their gear over the competitor. A good alternate option is to buy a transceiver. The Cactus V5 is a good option. Relatively cheap and works with a wide range of camera and flashs. I made a video if you want to check it out.
Thanks for the info, the speed of info too, yet please for students who don’t know the difference, what is the best way to be able to understand for example u were too fast on external speedlite on the settings , then the shutter for the similar purpose ( I could not find it at menu of canon 5d miii) .
Thanks for this video, a simple question I have . Working with a EOS 70D, how can I trigger the 580EXII as a slave from the internal flash of the camera. I cannot find the Flash menue you are showing on your body in Menu 1 of the EOS 70D - is this possible. How can I trigger the 580EX flash to have some light from another direction than the direction I am shooting with my camera?
I have a issue with my flash not firing every time only occassionally, do you know why this might happen. its in ettl mode, this is the second flash i have purchased. Spoke to a gentlemen about his new camera and he said he has the same problem with the 580ex ii flash.
so the screen on the flash is blinking. Is something wrong? I'm borrowing the flash from my father for a prom tomorrow and I need help with this because I cant seem to change any of the options
I have used this flash on a series of Canon cameras through the years. I use it now with a trigger as I moved to a Sony camera system. It was such a good investment as it is still working great. You can also go for Godox speedlite as they are affordable and reliable.
When you are shooting with a flash, which settings do you use in your camera? S.S, ISO, Aperture? My canon shows always negative exposure in the meter. Why is this?
Hi first I want to apologize for the late response. I might be asking the obvious but have you looked at the exposure compensation meter for the camera and for the flash? Might be your issue for the negative meter. I always use Manual mode and my settings varies depending on what I want to shoot. I use slow ss and mid range aperture when shooting real estate, 1/250-1 sec and f/8-11. I’ll shoot ss 1/125-1/250 wide open aperture and low ISO for portraits and fast ss 1/1000-1/2000 higher iso 400 and will adjust aperture to match a proper exposure if I shoot any fast motion subject outside. Hopefully this help.
You have probably sorted this by now but just in case, it could be that you have the little white catclight card slightly out, make sure it is all the way in and it should stop blinking.
I need some help. I am trying to use a canon 580exii on a sony nex 7 with the proper shoe adapter. Using the ETTL, the TTL, and the EM modes I get washed out photos. I can only get good photos in 100% Manual mode. It doesn't matter what I set the flashes configuration variable 5 to. So, does this mean the fanciet functions on the canon580 just don't work with the sony nex 7?
Hi Peter. I am not familiar with that combo. My guess is the washout might be cause because of the flash exposure compensation. It is possible that it is in a positive value either on your camera or on the flash. I have a Godox flash with a Sony a7III and I can have +2 on my camera and 0 on my flash. So I would have washout images even if my flash shows 0. Let me know if it makes sense or not.
+gopal govender Hi, the easiest way to reset the speedlite is to go in the menu on your camera with the speedlite on it. Make sure that you are in any mode other than fully automatic. Then you should find the flash control option (it's in my first option menu on my 7d). After choose the Clear external flash c.Fn setting. It should clear all of the settings and bring the speedlite back to square one.
Ojalá y este video estuviera traducido o subtitulado al Español. En lo particular necesito conocer mucho el funcionamiento de éste Flash y todos sus funcionamientos. Si alguien sabe dónde puedo ver un vídeo similar a éste; donde te enseñen el verdadero funcionamiento del Flash Speedlite 580 II. Le estaré muy agradecido. Gracias!!
OK, I need some real help with this flash by you geniuses out there Try not to laugh too hard over my questions. I am only a Nuclear Engineer of 34 years. I am shooting an Olympus OM10 in manual mode and it doesn't have anything fancy on this prehistoric film camera. So I use the mode button and and set the display to "M" but there is an "E" above it on the left side. Is it supposed to be there and what does the "E" mean and do? Second question: in the mode display I see "1/4". I do not know what this nomenclature even means. Obviously it is not a "quarter of an inch" but what the hell does it mean? I have used simpler flashes where you just pick one of three ranges on the front of the flash and set the aperture and shutter speed (by the way do I use 1/30 seconds or 1/60 seconds)? If I use an external power source I did eventually find where you set one of the variables to tell it that. By the way can someone recommend a good external power source for this flash that doesn't cost more than the flash itself? I await with baited breath your answers as this flash gives my life meaning and substance.
Hi Peter, The 1/4 refers to the power of the flash, in this case it would be a quarter of the power. The Power guide is 190' or 58 meters (at 105mm) that's how far it will power at 1/1 or maximum power. As far as external power source for the flash, I always used 3 sets of rechargeable batteries. It is a bit more economical and portable than a battery pack. The 580EX II is a Canon flash. So my guess is when you put the flash on your Olympus OM10 there is a lack of communication between the two and that's the reason there is a E above the M in Manual Mode. I don't have the flash with me at the moment as I am away on a trip for another month. I can take a look when I come back home to give you a better answer.
@@manuelmartelphotography okey what is your opinion for first time flash using experience. A brand new third party flash, like a yongnuo yn685 ? or second hand but in good condition 580ex ii ?
Well it's a good question. I personally switch to Sony from Canon. I bought a Godox third party flash because it was cheaper and almost as good as the Sony one. I am very pleased with it and I also purchase a trigger and Canon receiver so I can still use my 580 EXII because it is a fantastic flash. So I guess what I am trying to say is you wont get disappointed with a second hand 580EXII if it is in good condition. The third party brand are also good and way cheaper if you want to build a kit.
@@manuelmartelphotography You dont say exactly specific thing like me :) good options both of them. Im not sure about 580exii usability. For example if ı have a godox tt685c with xt1 trigger , ı can add second tt685 without any extra receiver.Also I can manage the flash from trigger menu. But if ı wanna use 580exii with same budget,ı can find only basic trigger because ı have to buy kit. and if ı wanna add more flash ı have to buy another trigger. Because optical slave mode is not regular in daylight. I started to thinking about canon gears sell strategy. Because they are not just one option nowadays for buying a flash. I think differences are not too big between two flashes about quality.
This video is a great help to a beginner shopping for used gear years later. Thanks.
Very clear, very thorough, with no useless talk but straight to the point. Thank you much. Will watch more of your videos.
This is the first explanation of Canon's flash and camera menus that I have found. And it is a great explanation at that! Thank you for your generous tutorial. I will be watching more! :)
THANK YOU~!!! I think I may FINALLY know how to change the settings on my flash!!! This was the best I have seen so far!!!
One of the best videos i've seen that explains the speedlite functions! Great tutorial *****
Ok if you say so
¡Muchas, muchas gracias! La mejor explicación que he visto del flash Canon 580 EX II. Felicitaciones.
I think that the 7D/580 EX II is a great combo. The speedlite offer great power, wireless function (event if limited compare to expensive transmitter), and it is robust. You can set up a 580 with other speedlite and use it as a master. Definitely go with the 580 over the 430 for the power.
Now I would go with the new 600 EX-RT If you think that you need lot's of speedlite often and have a good budget. The 600 have a buit in wireless transmitter that will work with I think only other 600
The Canon 600EX-RT can do Master for both, wireless radio or wireless ir.
But it still has overheating & shutdown like all hotshoe flashes until now...
ATG Gold MG8k, Metz 76MZ-5 and Quantum Trio rock!
No overheating & no shutdown.
Nice videos ;o)
My first recommendation for the 580 ex is to use 2500-2800 ma rechargeable batteries.
Most normal batteries put out a steady decline of 1500 ma (or less) 28000 makes sure your flash always keeps up with your shutter speed!
(Otherwise you'll get frequent black shots)
Great flash, liked it so much, I found that I could use another one which I got last month. Good tutorial.
Thanks! I’m glad to see these tutorials are still relevant and appreciated years later.
So hard to find, these clear flash tutorials! Thanks... Subscribed as well +1. It's my camera as well, so it's really AWESOME! Some ppl just blabbing in their videos, some bad sound, bad quality but you show the menu's and everything! I've learned a lot.
love your tutorials, I get it now, thanks!
Excellent job on all 5 videos. Thanks!
thanks for the tutorial, really helps! looking forward to you others :)
I am not sure if the Canon 7d is compatible with other brands. I guess Canon want you to buy their gear over the competitor. A good alternate option is to buy a transceiver. The Cactus V5 is a good option. Relatively cheap and works with a wide range of camera and flashs. I made a video if you want to check it out.
I have the same set up, 7d and 580ii. Great video. Merci!
There is no C.fn in my 580ex 2 speedlite, can you help me to turn it on?
Well done
Thanks
undertandable
thank you!
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Yes it really did and thank you so much
Thanks for the info, the speed of info too, yet please for students who don’t know the difference, what is the best way to be able to understand for example u were too fast on external speedlite on the settings , then the shutter for the similar purpose ( I could not find it at menu of canon 5d miii) .
Thanks for this video, a simple question I have . Working with a EOS 70D, how can I trigger the 580EXII as a slave from the internal flash of the camera. I cannot find the Flash menue you are showing on your body in Menu 1 of the EOS 70D - is this possible. How can I trigger the 580EX flash to have some light from another direction than the direction I am shooting with my camera?
very useful tutorial . thank you very much.
Read the manual got it
Thanks
I have a issue with my flash not firing every time only occassionally, do you know why this might happen. its in ettl mode, this is the second flash i have purchased. Spoke to a gentlemen about his new camera and he said he has the same problem with the 580ex ii flash.
Thank you I wish you make a sample picture of shutter sync. modes
Very Helpful
awesome video, thanks!
so the screen on the flash is blinking. Is something wrong? I'm borrowing the flash from my father for a prom tomorrow and I need help with this because I cant seem to change any of the options
Excellent! Thank u kindly
AWESOME Video.....Merci beaucoup!
👍🏽 thank you thank you
i'm using 7D, and wonder whether 580ex 2 is the right one considering the price and performance ratio.
Thanks for video. Is this flash ok for Canon 60D? Or which flash is ok for Canon 60D?
I have used this flash on a series of Canon cameras through the years. I use it now with a trigger as I moved to a Sony camera system. It was such a good investment as it is still working great. You can also go for Godox speedlite as they are affordable and reliable.
When you are shooting with a flash, which settings do you use in your camera? S.S, ISO, Aperture? My canon shows always negative exposure in the meter. Why is this?
Hi first I want to apologize for the late response. I might be asking the obvious but have you looked at the exposure compensation meter for the camera and for the flash? Might be your issue for the negative meter. I always use Manual mode and my settings varies depending on what I want to shoot. I use slow ss and mid range aperture when shooting real estate, 1/250-1 sec and f/8-11. I’ll shoot ss 1/125-1/250 wide open aperture and low ISO for portraits and fast ss 1/1000-1/2000 higher iso 400 and will adjust aperture to match a proper exposure if I shoot any fast motion subject outside. Hopefully this help.
Can i control my Nissin Di622 with this flash? Not in optical slave mode. I mean can i control the power of my Nissin with Canons infra red?
my back info panel is flashing over and over like its broken?? Any way to fix this ?
You have probably sorted this by now but just in case, it could be that you have the little white catclight card slightly out, make sure it is all the way in and it should stop blinking.
you have the head of the flash pointing down below 90 degrees. Thats what the info panel is flashing.
If the flash head is tilted out of normal position like when you bouncing the light, that is when the back panel flashes. It is normal.
I need some help. I am trying to use a canon 580exii on a sony nex 7 with the proper shoe adapter. Using the ETTL, the TTL, and the EM modes I get washed out photos. I can only get good photos in 100% Manual mode. It doesn't matter what I set the flashes configuration variable 5 to. So, does this mean the fanciet functions on the canon580 just don't work with the sony nex 7?
Hi Peter. I am not familiar with that combo. My guess is the washout might be cause because of the flash exposure compensation. It is possible that it is in a positive value either on your camera or on the flash. I have a Godox flash with a Sony a7III and I can have +2 on my camera and 0 on my flash. So I would have washout images even if my flash shows 0. Let me know if it makes sense or not.
Hi Manuel, can you please explain how to reset the Canon Speedlite 580EX, and the Canon Speedlite 580EX II to factory settings. Thank you in advance.
+gopal govender Hi, the easiest way to reset the speedlite is to go in the menu on your camera with the speedlite on it. Make sure that you are in any mode other than fully automatic. Then you should find the flash control option (it's in my first option menu on my 7d). After choose the Clear external flash c.Fn setting. It should clear all of the settings and bring the speedlite back to square one.
You explain how to get to slave channel number and letter but not what they are or how to use them...
Ojalá y este video estuviera traducido o subtitulado al Español. En lo particular necesito conocer mucho el funcionamiento de éste Flash y todos sus funcionamientos. Si alguien sabe dónde puedo ver un vídeo similar a éste; donde te enseñen el verdadero funcionamiento del Flash Speedlite 580 II. Le estaré muy agradecido. Gracias!!
i have to admit i kept thinking you were calling your camera your 'buddy' :) which was sweet. but you are saying body. lol.
my Speedlite only lasts about 1.5 minutes then shuts down , how can i extend the time
+jai sri ram Is your Speedlite shut off or get on stand by? I will look into it.
Thank you Manuel you are very kind
I love youtube.
thanks... I checked if the flash works.. now Im blind
My speedlite is showing. 0. 2D . 00. 00
how I can reset my 580 ex
OK, I need some real help with this flash by you geniuses out there Try not to laugh too hard over my questions. I am only a Nuclear Engineer of 34 years. I am shooting an Olympus OM10 in manual mode and it doesn't have anything fancy on this prehistoric film camera. So I use the mode button and and set the display to "M" but there is an "E" above it on the left side. Is it supposed to be there and what does the "E" mean and do? Second question: in the mode display I see "1/4". I do not know what this nomenclature even means. Obviously it is not a "quarter of an inch" but what the hell does it mean? I have used simpler flashes where you just pick one of three ranges on the front of the flash and set the aperture and shutter speed (by the way do I use 1/30 seconds or 1/60 seconds)? If I use an external power source I did eventually find where you set one of the variables to tell it that. By the way can someone recommend a good external power source for this flash that doesn't cost more than the flash itself? I await with baited breath your answers as this flash gives my life meaning and substance.
Hi Peter, The 1/4 refers to the power of the flash, in this case it would be a quarter of the power. The Power guide is 190' or 58 meters (at 105mm) that's how far it will power at 1/1 or maximum power. As far as external power source for the flash, I always used 3 sets of rechargeable batteries. It is a bit more economical and portable than a battery pack. The 580EX II is a Canon flash. So my guess is when you put the flash on your Olympus OM10 there is a lack of communication between the two and that's the reason there is a E above the M in Manual Mode. I don't have the flash with me at the moment as I am away on a trip for another month. I can take a look when I come back home to give you a better answer.
is it HSS?
The 580exII does have the hss feature.
@@manuelmartelphotography thanks
@@manuelmartelphotography okey what is your opinion for first time flash using experience. A brand new third party flash, like a yongnuo yn685 ? or second hand but in good condition 580ex ii ?
Well it's a good question. I personally switch to Sony from Canon. I bought a Godox third party flash because it was cheaper and almost as good as the Sony one. I am very pleased with it and I also purchase a trigger and Canon receiver so I can still use my 580 EXII because it is a fantastic flash. So I guess what I am trying to say is you wont get disappointed with a second hand 580EXII if it is in good condition. The third party brand are also good and way cheaper if you want to build a kit.
@@manuelmartelphotography You dont say exactly specific thing like me :) good options both of them. Im not sure about 580exii usability. For example if ı have a godox tt685c with xt1 trigger , ı can add second tt685 without any extra receiver.Also I can manage the flash from trigger menu. But if ı wanna use 580exii with same budget,ı can find only basic trigger because ı have to buy kit. and if ı wanna add more flash ı have to buy another trigger. Because optical slave mode is not regular in daylight. I started to thinking about canon gears sell strategy. Because they are not just one option nowadays for buying a flash. I think differences are not too big between two flashes about quality.