Canon 580II flash

[ctxx83]

Hi fellow CSers, i was about to buy a 580II flash, however i understand that the bulb of the flash will spoil at a point of time if the flash is use extensively. How much is the cost of replacing the bulb of the flash and would it be wiser to buy a nissin flash instead?

 

[kusircidomo]

Bulb for 580EX II around S$100, but to be honest it last quite long enough.. Since 2008 I have used mine very frequent (never use for strobo though) and all my 580EX II bulb still working fine.

 

[Berkins]

The bulbs can last really really long...don't have to worry

 

[crystal1993]

It's made to last so no worries. Can last 1 or 2 years easily.

 

[Snoweagle]

If it doesn't last for long means QC failed.

 

[sinned79]

then u can jump ship and stop supporting canon haha

 

[yc2005]

Why would it be wiser to buy Nissin? Do you mean it can last longer than Canon?
It should probably lasts longer than one change camera bodies

 

[HVB88]

All electronic stuffs eventually will spoil one day... but at least, canon give you 12 months warranty (+3 months if registered online?)...

anyway, no need to worry so much, just go to the shop and hoot!

 

[Stoppable]

It is likely that other parts will malfunction before the bulb.
Or maybe buy a second hand 580 mk I. I think can get it for about $300. If bulb spoil not so heart pain.

 

[Mkx0305]

Average flash tube generally have a lifespan of about 3-5k shots, after which the flash power will slowly deterioate but it will not stop flashing completely. If budget allows, go for the 580mkII

 

[hetfieldpaul]

Just go for the top of the line, you would eventually upgrade to it , so why not if you have the moolah now, mine's been working fine since 2008 also