550ex vs 580ex - DPChallenge Forums

12/22/2004 11:23:10 AM · #1

anyone know if its worth the extra $100 or so , I have a 420ex and i want to up grade but is it worth it

Message edited by author 2004-12-22 11:23:31.

12/22/2004 11:25:22 AM · #2

the 580ex uses new ETT-L II - which has distance metering capabilities.

your 10d won't be able to use the ETT-L II - but if you are planning on upgrading to the 20d it might be worth the extra money.

doctornick

Apple iPhone 13 Pro

12/22/2004 11:26:47 AM · #3

More powerful, lighter and if you upgrade to a 20D yoou can use the sensor size detection feature. But the 550EX is a fantastic full-featured flash. I'm looking for a 2nd one.

12/22/2004 11:28:28 AM · #4

I dont plan to go to the 20d , I'm waiting for 1.3 not 1.6, so 550 is the flash then

12/22/2004 11:29:45 AM · #5

B&H has a pair of them ( 550ex ) with the st-e2 wireless transmitter for $799. basically you'd get the st-e2 for free ;}

12/22/2004 11:34:27 AM · #6

I saw that , but all ready have a 420 , and I think I can use that as a slave from the 550

12/22/2004 11:37:40 AM · #7

yeah i think you can.
sell the 420 - get the pair if 550's and the st-e2.
i just need A flash ;}

12/22/2004 11:39:52 AM · #8

i bought a 70-200 2.8 and a 24-70 2.8 this year , my wife would throw me in the street

Canon RF 24-70mm f/2.8 L IS

12/22/2004 11:51:20 AM · #9

yeah and then sell all your gear ;}
it will be a while before i get a good telephoto zoom.

planning on a 550ex very soon.

kirbic

Canon EOS R5

12/22/2004 11:56:24 AM · #10

Originally posted by TLL061:

i bought a 70-200 2.8 and a 24-70 2.8 this year , my wife would throw me in the street

The 24-70 is great for street photography!

Seriously, I had the same decision, and bought the 580. I may not use the TTLII features today, but it's pretty much a certainty that all future bodies will support it, so when I do upgrade I'll get the extra functionality. I'm wanting 1.3 crop as well (well I really want full frame, but people in hell want ice water too) and so I won't upgrade until I know if there will be something in between the 1DmkII and the 20D.
All I can say is, I love the 580. It's very powerful, recycle time is quick, and it doesn't take up a ton of room in my bag (lots less room than my old manual Sunpak 544, LOL).

Message edited by author 2004-12-22 12:00:21.

12/22/2004 12:18:27 PM · #11

Fritz , I used the 24-70 here , and did not take it off all day //www.pbase.com/phototom/brooklyn_bridge_1204

GoldBerry

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM

12/22/2004 12:23:37 PM · #12

large local camera store

I'm getting my 580 from here. They're a great store, good service. The 580 is $50 Cheaper than the 550. ($545CND I believe for the 580).
They told me the manufacturers are selling them the new one cheap than the told one, hence the reduced price on the shelves.

doctornick

Apple iPhone 13 Pro