
CANON - Canon 580EXII Repair
by CANONComplete service manual for the Canon SPEEDLITE 580EX II flash unit (reference C50-0811). This comprehensive repair manual is designed for service technicians and professional maintenance personnel working on photographic equipment. The manual provides all necessary information for diagnosing, repairing, and adjusting this professional-grade flash system. Key sections cover development objectives and design concepts, detailed technical overview, complete nomenclature, and full specifications. The technical section explains internal mechanisms and electronics, including charging circuits, control systems, and detection circuits essential to flash operation. The repair guide provides systematic disassembly and reassembly procedures for the front cover assembly, rear cover assembly, flash head, pivot assembly, and battery case, along with specialized tools and consumables required for service work. A complete parts list with commercial reference numbers ensures accurate component replacement. Detailed technical diagrams include the main schematic, wiring diagram, and printed circuit board layouts (PCB A, B, C, D, I, and M). This troubleshooting and repair resource is essential for any photography equipment repair facility maintaining this flash system.
Table of Contents:
- General Information
- General Information
- 1. development objectives. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
- 1.1 Development Objectives. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
- 1.2 Development Concepts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
- 2. overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
- 3. features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
- 3.1 Improved Reliability and Features for Professionals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
- 3.2 New Design and Easier to Use. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
- 3.3 580EX's High-end Features Retained. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
- 4. nomenclature. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
- 5. specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
- 5.1 Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
- 5.2 Custom Functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
- 6. feature availability with 580ex ii + eos. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
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Document Details
- Format
- Pages
- 97
- Size
- 19.1 MB
- Category
- Photography