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Speedlite 580EX

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The Canon EOS Digital Camera Software Development Kit (EDSDK) and the Camera Control API (CCAPI) are available on select Canon cameras1 and enables developers to integrate select Canon cameras directly into their software application solutions, giving them access to remote control and communication functionality of the camera. The EDSDK supports USB communication on Windows, Macintosh, and Linux operating systems, while the CCAPI uses Wi-Fi (Ethernet on select cameras) and can be used with almost any OS.

The EDSDK and CCAPI (along with other SDKs and APIs) are provided free of charge and more information can be found at https://www.usa.canon.com/support/sdk.

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Flash

Compatible Cameras E-TTL operation with all EOS digital SLRs; PowerShot G2, G3, G5, G6, and Pro1; and the following EOS film cameras -- EOS-1v, EOS-3, Elan 7N series, Elan 7 series, Elan II series, Rebel T2, Ti, K2, GII, G.
TTL operation with all other 35mm EOS SLRs, and Canon T90
Guide Number 190 (at ISO 100, feet) / 58 (meters); flash head at 105mm zoom setting
Flash Coverage Flash head zooms automatically to cover 24mm to 105mm lenses (with a full-frame 35mm camera);Automatic adjustment for lens conversion factor with EOS-1D Mark II and EOS 20D (camera requires firmware upgrade)Wide-angle pull-down panel allows coverage with lenses as wide as 14mm (on a full-frame camera) -- full coverage not possible on EF15mm f/2.8 fisheye lens.
Number of Flashes Approx. 100 to 700, with fresh AA-size alkaline batteries.
Recycling Time Approx. 0.1 to 6 seconds, with fresh AA-size alkaline batteries
Flash Range (At ISO 100, with 50mm f/1.4 lens at f/1.4) -- Approx. 1.6 to 98 feet / 0.5 to 30m
AF Assist Beam Built-in; covers all focus points in EOS cameras with 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, or 45 AF points;Distance range -- 2 to 32.8 feet (0.6 to 10m) at center; 2 to 16.4 feet (0.6 to 5m) at periphery
Custom Functions Fourteen Speedlite Custom Functions built-in; set on Speedlite's LCD panel

General

Power Source Four AA-size batteries -- alkaline, lithium, or rechargeable Ni-MH usable
External Power Source External power supply -- compatible with Canon battery pack CP-E3, CP-E2, and Transistor Pack E
Dimensions 3.0 x 5.3 x 4.5inches /76 x 134 x 114mm
Weight 13.2 oz / 375g, without batteries (4 AA alkaline batteries add 3.5 oz. / 100g)

Canon Flashes Limited International Warranty

The Limited Warranty set forth below is given by Canon U.S.A., Inc. with respect to Canon Photographic Products purchased in the United States.
This Limited Warranty is only effective upon presentation of this warranty card and proof of purchase.

This Canon equipment is warranted against defective materials or workmanship for one year from the date of original purchase and is limited to repair, adjustment and/or replacement of defective parts.

Equipment covered by this Warranty will be repaired in the United States, WITHOUT CHARGE, by our Service Centers and Authorized Service Facilities.

When returning equipment for warranty service, the shipping charges must be prepaid and the equipment should be shipped in its original carton or box, or an equivalent, properly packed to withstand the hazards of shipment and be fully insured. A bill of sale, copy of this warranty card or other proof of purchase should be enclosed, as well as a description of the problem, film samples, etc. Repairs will be made and the equipment will be return shipped at NO CHARGE.

This warranty covers all defects encountered in normal use of the equipment, and does not apply in the following cases:

  1. loss of or damage to the equipment due to abuse causing deterioration, mishandling, accident or failure to follow operating instructions.
  2. if equipment is defective as a result of leaking batteries or liquid damage.
  3. if equipment has been serviced or modified by other than our Authorized Agents.
  4. Malfunction resulting from the use of accessories, attachments, product supplies, parts or devices (including, without limitation, batteries, film, lenses, flash attachments and other accessories) with this Canon photographic equipment that do not conform to Canon specifications.
  5. Damage resulting during shipment. (Claim must be presented and examined by the shipper.)

Equipment covered by this Warranty will be repaired in other countries:
a) by Service Centers located outside of the United States and Canada WITHOUT CHARGE. List of international service facilities included with equipment. b) by the participating Warranty Service Facilities located outside of the United States and Canada WITHOUT CHARGE, except for insurance, transportation, and handling charges. List of participating international service facilities included with equipment.


NO IMPLIED WARRANTY, INCLUDING MERCHANTABILITY, APPLIES TO THIS EQUIPMENT AFTER THE ONE YEAR PERIOD STATED ABOVE, AND NO OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTY OR GUARANTY, EXCEPT AS MENTIONED ABOVE, GIVEN BY ANY PERSON, FIRM OR CORPORATION WITH RESPECT TO THIS EQUIPMENT SHALL BIND THE UNDERSIGNED. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS. SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. NEITHER THE UNDERSIGNED NOR ANY OTHER PERSON, FIRM OR CORPORATION IS RESPONSIBLE FOR LOSS OF FILM OR PROJECTION BULB, OTHER LOSSES, EXPENSE OR INCONVENIENCES, OR FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES CAUSED BY THE EQUIPMENT. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. THIS WARRANTY SHALL NOT EXTEND TO ANYONE OTHER THAN THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER OF THIS EQUIPMENT OR THE PERSON FOR WHOM IT WAS PURCHASED AS A GIFT.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from stat to state.

This warranty is given by Canon U.S.A., Inc., with respect to equipment purchased in the United States.

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Date 12.16.14

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