kraig_cuddeford Posted January 4, 2005 Share Posted January 4, 2005 I recently received my 580EX and I'm wondering what direction the diamond pattern textured side of the catch light panel is facing on YOUR 580EX. Mine is facing up, which to me seems like it wouldn't serve any purpose. Could this be an assembly error? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yakim_peled1 Posted January 4, 2005 Share Posted January 4, 2005 While I don't have the 580EX, the one on my 550EX also faced up. The reason is that you point the flash to the ceiling or wall and most light will be bounced from there. Small amount will be directed towards the subject thereby eliminating unwanted shadows. Summery: It seems normal. Happy shooting, Yakim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
les Posted January 4, 2005 Share Posted January 4, 2005 Don't know about 580: but on my 550 is is facing the other way (with the panel pulled out and covering the front of the flash the diamond pattern is inside e.g. the outer surface of the panel is smooth. I do not think that it would make much of a difference though: the important thing is the pattern which scatters the light. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kraig_cuddeford Posted January 4, 2005 Author Share Posted January 4, 2005 I'm talking about the white card that pulls out with the flip down wide pannel. One side of the white card is smooth, the other side has a shiny diamond texture. On mine the textured side faces away from the flash head. Doesn't seem right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill_goldman Posted January 4, 2005 Share Posted January 4, 2005 I'm sure the white card in your 580EX is assembled correctly. When using it as a catchlight panel with the flash head pointing straight up at the ceiling, the smooth side of the white panel will reflect maximum light towards the subject's face. Perhaps the fact that one side of the white panel is textured was designed that way to facilitate proper assembly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dk. Posted January 4, 2005 Share Posted January 4, 2005 I have the 580Ex too, and mine is the same as yours smooth side facing the flash head and textured side away from the flash head, So I think you have nothing to worry about and it is the way it is supposed to be. Take care. DK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolmingli Posted January 4, 2005 Share Posted January 4, 2005 Kraig: mine is same as yours, so it is normal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimstrutz Posted January 4, 2005 Share Posted January 4, 2005 Ahh-haa, so they're all assembled wrong then. Factory workers these days! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sean_mclennan Posted January 4, 2005 Share Posted January 4, 2005 yep, just checked mine...it's the same. Smooth side facing flash... sean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kraig_cuddeford Posted January 4, 2005 Author Share Posted January 4, 2005 don't you think it makes more sense to flip it over, so that the diamond textured side will catch MORE light and bounce it forwards or is it just supposed to be something to make the glare in someones eye stand out more? Also the smooth side sucks up fingerprints and looks ugly and just keeps getting worse and looses it's matte finish quickly if you handle it without gloves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astcell Posted January 5, 2005 Share Posted January 5, 2005 My smooth side is on the flash side. It does not appear to be enough of a pattern to change the light significantly. Maybe it has the texture so you can grab it easier with your fingers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ely_ias Posted January 14, 2005 Share Posted January 14, 2005 I just got my 580EX and the "diamond" side is facing the flash on mine. My finger is touching the diamond side in this pic. So if I have read everyone else's posts correctly, mine is the opposite!<div></div> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kraig_cuddeford Posted January 19, 2005 Author Share Posted January 19, 2005 Thats the wide angle panel your touching. I was talking about that white card you have sticking out there, apears your's is smooth side down, but it looks more reflective compared to what is on mine. Mine is matte finished, almost chalky on one side, with a textured reflective surface on the other side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ely_ias Posted January 20, 2005 Share Posted January 20, 2005 Whoops... I guess I should read more carefully. You are correct that the smooth side of the catch light panel is facing down on mine. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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