I have two 580 EX 2 flash and 2 Vivatar 285hv's. I am using a triple head mount for 3 of the flashes and 1 flash as a rim light.If I use a 580 only on the triple head as a master and the other 580 as the rim as a slave they both fire. If I use 2 58...
Not sure about "pre-flash" but perhaps post flash. It receives the signal from the master 580 which triggers others and the sequence confuses the other 580 no matter where it is in the order. A lot of money to pay for a flash with such a shortcomin...