Received Canon Speedlite 580EX II from KEH (Page 2): Excellent book...

Peterff Loc: O'er The Hills and Far Away, in Themyscira.

CHG_CANON wrote:

I have two. I've probably used Speedliter's Handbook by Syl Arena much more than Mastering Canon EOS Flash Photography by NK Guy.

Excellent book

CanonTom Loc: Birmingham

Peterff wrote:

You can use rechargeable batteries, eneloop are excellent. I have two 580 EX II, and a 580 EX, no problems. There was an advisory about using Lithium (non-rechargeable) batteries that could cause overheating. http://pixsylated.com/blog/do-not-use-lithium-batteries-in-speedlites-canon-advisory/

Thanks for info Peteroff. Great to know. I clicked the link and read also where to buy. Will order today! Tom

CanonTom Loc: Birmingham

Peterff wrote:

You can use rechargeable batteries, eneloop are excellent. I have two 580 EX II, and a 580 EX, no problems. There was an advisory about using Lithium (non-rechargeable) batteries that could cause overheating. http://pixsylated.com/blog/do-not-use-lithium-batteries-in-speedlites-canon-advisory/

Thanks for advisory warning! I will be careful to follow.

PHRubin Loc: Nashville TN USA

Peterff wrote:

You can use rechargeable batteries, eneloop are excellent. I have two 580 EX II, and a 580 EX, no problems. There was an advisory about using Lithium (non-rechargeable) batteries that could cause overheating. http://pixsylated.com/blog/do-not-use-lithium-batteries-in-speedlites-canon-advisory/

Thanks for the info!

I have been using lithium ion batteries for a while now. After reading the article in the link, it appears the only problem is if a person uses the strobe at a high repeat rate. I don't do that. I take one or 2 shots at a time, so I will continue to use them, but forewarned is forearmed.