topic Re: Canon 580EX-II Speedlite off camera with R6 Mark II in Speedlite Flashes

Canon 580EX-II Speedlite off camera with R6 Mark II

mglotspeich — Mon, 28 Jul 2025 21:44:14 GMT

Hi all. Since the transmission on the 580EX-II is not radio controlled, is there any way that I can use the flash as a slave with the R6 Mark II? Can this speedlite still be used as an optical slave?

Thank you.

Mike

Re: Canon 580EX-II Speedlite off camera with R6 Mark II

deebatman316 — Mon, 28 Jul 2025 22:29:32 GMT

None of Canon’s EOS R series cameras can control off camera speedlites. Without additional hardware regardless of wireless type. You’ll need the ST-E2 or any speedlite which supports being an optical sender such as a 600EX II-RT. All of Canon’s top of the line speedlites and EL-100 support this.

Re: Canon 580EX-II Speedlite off camera with R6 Mark II

mglotspeich — Mon, 28 Jul 2025 22:49:38 GMT

Thank you. I have the EL-10 speedlight on my R6 M2 and wanted to use the 580EX-II of camera. Do you know what I need to purchase to make the 580EX fire off-camera with the EL-10 attached to the camera? Thank you for your help!

Re: Canon 580EX-II Speedlite off camera with R6 Mark II

deebatman316 — Mon, 28 Jul 2025 22:54:24 GMT

The EL-10 is only compatible with the newer Radio Wireless system released in 2012. The 580EX II predates that system and is only compatible with the older Optical line of sight system released in 1998. There is no way to make what you currently have ever work.

Re: Canon 580EX-II Speedlite off camera with R6 Mark II

mglotspeich — Tue, 29 Jul 2025 00:11:29 GMT

Thank you, that was the reason for my post. So is there any way that I can use the 580EX-II off camera? Is there any type of accessory that can make this happen? Thanks again!

Re: Canon 580EX-II Speedlite off camera with R6 Mark II

deebatman316 — Tue, 29 Jul 2025 00:50:38 GMT

You can use any other Canon speedlite that supports the older optical line of system. Such as another 580EX II or the very old ST-E2. But that transmitter is NOT COMPATIBLE with the in camera flash menu. It predates that menu system by almost 10 years.

Re: Canon 580EX-II Speedlite off camera with R6 Mark II

mglotspeich — Tue, 05 Aug 2025 19:47:18 GMT

Thank you very much. That makes sense. Appreciate your help!