Canon 40D and 580ex MK1

• stcstc

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  October 31, 2007 at 10:37 pm

  Hey guys

  i was trying to set up my 40D with my 580 to do rear curtain sync tonight. when i go to the customfunction for the flash control on the camera

  the camera says its not a compatible flash. Anyone come across this or know if i am doing something wrong???
  richy5497

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  November 1, 2007 at 8:03 am

  Only the 580EX II will allow all the functions to be done through the camera, the normal 580EX won’t :(
  stcstc

  Member

  November 1, 2007 at 8:20 am

  where did you find that info. the manual doesnt seem to say it
  stasber

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  November 1, 2007 at 10:16 am

  Steve – but you know how to set it up for rear curtain sync normally, ie via the panel on the back of the flash, right? Just wondering, as the question wasn’t specifically aimed at wanting to control it from the camera.
  stcstc

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  November 1, 2007 at 10:29 am

  yea, did know that but, i was able to set stuff from the 30d, the other one that was greyed out was the FEB
  stasber

  Member

  November 1, 2007 at 10:35 am

  What a bummer then.. Duly noted for my upgrade to the 40D in a few months time. I’m not keen on splashing out on a Mk.II…
  richy5497

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  November 1, 2007 at 5:17 pm

  stcstc wrote:

  where did you find that info. the manual doesnt seem to say it

  Do you ask a Bird how it flies? A fish how it holds its breath for so long?? I am highly intelligent, thats how i know stuff that other do not!!! Tsk!

  Richy…
  I read it in either DPReview.com or Amateur Photographer Magazine not sure where :)
  stcstc

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  November 1, 2007 at 5:42 pm

  ah ok dude

  i just couldnt find out, and with my 30d i can do it you see,