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Alistair Watson
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p.1 #1 · Better Beamers

Hi all,

I understand it is the Better Beamer FX-3 which fits the 580EX flash, is there a different model of BB for a Canon 580EX 2 flash?

Also, are there any potential 'don't do's' that I need to be aware of using the Better Beamer? I did read something on the Birds as Art site about flash head overheating.....

Thanks in advance.

Edited on Dec 17, 2007 at 12:52 PM

Dec 13, 2007 at 10:23 AM

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p.1 #2 · Better Beamers

Yes, I use the FX-3 on my 580EX (Mk I).

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Dec 13, 2007 at 11:54 AM

Alistair Watson
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p.1 #3 · Better Beamers

Is this the same model for the EX2 flash?

Any advice on using a BB?

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Dec 13, 2007 at 12:03 PM

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p.1 #4 · Better Beamers

Be careful that the sun does not shine into the fresnel lens of the BB as it can focus the sun's light & heat onto the flash it is mounted on.

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Dec 13, 2007 at 12:54 PM

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p.1 #5 · Better Beamers

pturton wrote:
Be careful that the sun does not shine into the fresnel lens of the BB as it can focus the sun's light & heat onto the flash it is mounted on.

Also, Dont leave it on a table where the sun would shine in during the morning or you will have a burnt mark on one of your plastic flash cases, and bloody lucky you did'nt burn the house down! Don't ask!

Merv.

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Dec 13, 2007 at 01:20 PM

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p.1 #6 · Better Beamers

Alistair Watson wrote:
Is this the same model for the EX2 flash?

Model: FX-3 - Custom fitted to Canon 580EX and 580EX II flash units => check here

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Dec 14, 2007 at 02:35 AM

Alistair Watson
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p.1 #7 · Better Beamers

Thanks everyone. I have now ordered my FX-3 for a 580EX2 from my dealer.

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Dec 14, 2007 at 10:26 AM

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p.1 #8 · Better Beamers

A few seconds in the microwave and the FX-2 will fit a 580.

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Dec 14, 2007 at 02:12 PM

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p.1 #9 · Better Beamers

Alistair Watson wrote:
.... I did read something on the Birds as Art site about flash head overheating.....

As mentioned above, be careful using a BB for fill fash with subjects backlit by the sun. I managed to melt a hole in the body of my SB-600 that way. No functional damage done, but it does have an ugly blemish now.

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Dec 14, 2007 at 05:55 PM

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p.1 #10 · Better Beamers

Hi Alistair.

The BB is a three-piece arangement (more if you count the velcro) including a fresnel lens and two side brackets to attach it to the flash unit. There is a big gap between the fresnell lens and the flash unit, and no restriction of air flow around the flash unit, and so over-heating is no more an issue than without the BB.

However, a bright light such as the sun or maybe a floodlamp shining into the front of the fresnel lens will be concentrated onto the flash unit and may burn out the front of the flash. If are not using it then take the fresnel lens off and/or cover it.

- Alan

Dec 17, 2007 at 12:52 PM


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