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Problem using canon speedlite 580 ex ii

aarontan0219 — Wed, 05 Feb 2020 14:19:35 GMT

Im using canon 1300D and i tested up with my friends canon speedlite 580 ex ii. It works before i update the firmware from its original version but when i update it to 1.1.0, it detected the flash but when i press the shutter, but when i press the shutter, the flash wont trigger. But it works on my friend's 6D mark ii. I already clean the hot shoe.

Re: Problem using canon speedlite 580 ex ii

MikeSowsun — Wed, 05 Feb 2020 17:07:37 GMT

Updating your firmware would have no bearing on flash operation. The fact that the flash works normally on your friend's camera suggests some kind of user error on your part. Reset the camera back to default and then try again.

If you still have problems, try shooting on the "Green Box" full Auto mode.

Re: Problem using canon speedlite 580 ex ii

aarontan0219 — Wed, 05 Feb 2020 17:09:52 GMT

i tried with all setting and it still dosent work. I use my other flash which is nissin Di 622 Mark II it works normally but failed for speedlite 580 EX II

Re: Problem using canon speedlite 580 ex ii

MikeSowsun — Wed, 05 Feb 2020 17:34:29 GMT

It may just be a hotshoe contact problem. The 580EX II did have some problems when first released and the "rounded" contact pins were changed to "pointy" contact pins. Does your flash have rounded or pointy?

Re: Problem using canon speedlite 580 ex ii

aarontan0219 — Wed, 05 Feb 2020 17:36:16 GMT

rounded as it is the old model. the hot shoes has no problem as j try out the nissin Di 622 mark ii with pointy pin