| Author | Thread |
|
|
01/26/2007 04:44:25 PM · #1 |
I'm looking for someone who has used both of these flashes to tell me what the significant differences from a user-standpoint are... Please only if you have used both :)
|
|
|
|
01/26/2007 05:07:20 PM · #2 |
I have both. The 550 is cheaper. The 580 is smaller and the interface is more user-friendly. The 580 also adjusts its zoom according to which camera you put it on (1.6x crop versus full frame, for example).
I use both. Most often the 580 is on camera and the 550 is functioning as a slave. But if I have two cameras going, then the 580 is on one camera and the 550 on another. Both work very well.
|
|
|
|
01/26/2007 11:14:52 PM · #3 |
Anything besides the size and user interface?
|
|
|
|
01/26/2007 11:22:27 PM · #4 |
580EX recycles a LOT faster than the 550EX.
|
|
|
|
01/27/2007 12:34:06 AM · #5 |
Originally posted by doctornick:
580EX recycles a LOT faster than the 550EX. |
OK... that will probably do the trick :)
|
|
|
|
01/27/2007 01:01:11 AM · #6 |
If your concern is recycle time, have you investigated external powerpacks? They have the same voltage, but some will push more current into the charging circuit and charge the capacitors more rapidly.
|
|
|
|
01/27/2007 01:02:19 AM · #7 |
I have looked at Canon's external battery pack. I'm not sure if it would allow me to function properly as a sports photographer... the cable might get in my way.
|
|
|
|
01/27/2007 08:49:19 AM · #8 |
Originally posted by jmsetzler:
I have looked at Canon's external battery pack. I'm not sure if it would allow me to function properly as a sports photographer... the cable might get in my way. |
Quantum also makes some great battery packs. I had one with my Metz "potato masher" it was great. Heavy, yes, but great performance.
This one goes under the camera like a battery grip.
|
|
|
|
01/27/2007 08:56:53 AM · #9 |
wow, that thing is massive.
I would love to see that on a 1ds :)
or on a 10D with the regular 10D grip plus that...
|
|
Home -
Challenges -
Community -
League -
Photos -
Cameras -
Lenses -
Learn -
Help -
Terms of Use -
Privacy -
Top ^
DPChallenge, and website content and design, Copyright © 2001-2026 Challenging Technologies, LLC.
All digital photo copyrights belong to the photographers and may not be used without permission.
Current Server Time: 01/02/2026 04:08:54 PM EST.
