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580 EXII Discontinued
unfocused:
That's what Photo Rumors guy is reporting. Any confirmation Canon Rumors Guy?
Not a big surprise I suppose.
Marsu42:
--- Quote from: unfocused on June 21, 2012, 03:28:08 PM ---Not a big surprise I suppose.
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Indeed, the 600rt has actual new tech and is the successor to the 580ex at a higher price, though not so much higher that they'd have to keep the older model around like with the 5d2/5d3. But I guess you'll get it still new for some time to come because there are existing stocks and the 580ex2 is way cheaper when bought used.
FunPhotons:
I'm so glad I held off buying any more than one 580, in anticipation of a RF flash.
Marsu42:
--- Quote from: FunPhotons on June 21, 2012, 06:26:33 PM ---I'm so glad I held off buying any more than one 580, in anticipation of a RF flash.
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But you do know the limitations of this flash on pre-2012 models, do you? Be sure you have a 5d3 or 1dx, or read the manual or this forum for the relevant pieces of information.
expatinasia:
The 580ex ii is quite a lot cheaper than the 600 ex-rt. The 500ex ii is around £300 whereas the 600 ex-rt is £530. That's a fair bit of change.
From what I have read there are a few distinct advantages to the 600. One is the built-in AF-assist beam that works with the new AF system of the 5D Mark III and the 1DX, the other is the distance of radio controlled wireless transmission and another the fact that the flash do not need line of sight. Plus the backlit buttons are handy. There are more of course but these are some of the main ones. But there are also quite a few negatives too.
Are these improvements worth an extra GBP 230? You could get nearly two 500ex ii for the price of one 600 and that is brand new! As already mentioned they are cheaper used too.
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