1D MKI with 580 EXII

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p.1 #1 · 1D MKI with 580 EXII

Just got a 580 EXII to go with my 40D, also getting a 1D MKI. Anyone have experience with a modern flash and the old 1D my old Metz worked great on auto.

Oct 11, 2008 at 01:46 PM

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p.1 #2 · 1D MKI with 580 EXII

Set the flash to TTL, not e-TTL.

Oct 11, 2008 at 02:07 PM

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p.1 #3 · 1D MKI with 580 EXII

I can't find that option, any one else, or am I blind

Don't answer that

Oct 12, 2008 at 12:16 AM

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p.1 #4 · 1D MKI with 580 EXII

nathanlake wrote:
Set the flash to TTL, not e-TTL.

I just read a review of the 1d using the 550ex set to e-ttl. I would think that the 580ex I and II should be able to be used in e-ttl as well.

Unless I am overlooking something about the 1d that I know nothing about.. but I would love to find out because I am awaiting two bodies myself.

Oct 13, 2008 at 11:07 PM

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p.1 #5 · 1D MKI with 580 EXII

All of the Canon digital bodies use E-TTL. In the case of the original 1D it is the older version of E-TTL (not the new version II).

I have used both a 380EX and a 430EX on my 1D with no issue. Basically, it should be just plug and play.

The older EZ flashes will only work in manual mode on the 1D but that shouldn't be an issue for you.

Enjoy the 1D, they are definitely a league above the other Canon bodies.

-Byron

Oct 13, 2008 at 11:36 PM

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p.1 #6 · 1D MKI with 580 EXII

I use my 1D with the 580EX (version I) in e-ttl mode. Works great.

Oct 14, 2008 at 10:43 AM

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p.1 #7 · 1D MKI with 580 EXII

I think you should probably read this thread...

http://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/696521

Oct 14, 2008 at 01:58 PM


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