Is this flash overkill for the Rebel T5 or should I be looking at the 430EX?

I used it with my rebel at first. My photos improved dramatically over built in flash and I now have a great flash for a long time.

How powerful is this flash...how far can you bounce the light? Could it bounce off the ceiling of a big fancy church?

It's a difficult question, Lacey. As with ALL light it's a matter of physics, really - and it all comes down to distances. The 580EX is quite a powerful flash, but it is still a flash. Dependant on the church, the distance to the ceiling, the reflectiveness of the surface it will bounce off some amount of light, but if it's enough for your requirements is another matter all together. With that it mind, it is possible to get various modifiers and by using different shooting techniques there is very little this flash can't help you achieve. And if you, as I, doesn't have the budget and the temperament for setting up a larger lighting kit, it's a powerful tool to add to your arsenal.Happy shootings,Thomas Roger

Is the 580ex ii compatable with a rebel t2i?

In common with almost all Canon SLRs (the sole exception being the EOS 7D), wireless remote flash is only possible when using an external Speedlite 580EX II (or the now-discontinued 580EX) flash strobe, or the Speedlite Transmitter ST-E2, mounted on the camera. Canon's Speedlite 270EX, 430EX II, and 580EX IIIn short - yes it is.

I don't see why it wouldn't work. It attaches to the hotshoe on the camera.

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Canon Speedlite 580EX II Flash for Canon EOS Digital SLR Cameras

Canon Speedlite 580EX II Flash for Canon EOS Digital SLR Cameras

Product ID: 1153674

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Battery Life
12 months
Brand
Canon
Camera Flash
Slave
Compatible Mountings
Canon
Flash Sync Speed
1/200 to 1/300

⚡20% faster recycling time

🎯Guide Number 58 at 105mm

🛡️Dust- & water-resistant build

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Description

⚡ Illuminate your vision with pro-grade speed and durability!

LIGHTNING FAST RECYCLE ⚡ - Spend less time waiting and more time capturing with 20% quicker flash recycling than its predecessor.
PRECISION ILLUMINATION 🎯 - Powerful Guide Number 58 ensures your subject is perfectly lit even at 105mm focal length.
SEAMLESS CAMERA INTEGRATION 🔗 - Control flash settings directly from compatible EOS cameras, streamlining your workflow like a pro.
BUILT TO BRAVE THE ELEMENTS 🛡️ - Engineered with dust- and water-resistance matching the EOS-1D Mark III for rugged, reliable performance in any shoot.
360 SWIVEL FOR CREATIVE ANGLES 🔄 - Full 180-degree swivel in both directions lets you craft dynamic lighting setups effortlessly.

The Canon Speedlite 580EX II is a professional-grade external flash designed for Canon EOS DSLR cameras, featuring a 20% faster recycling time, robust dust- and water-resistant construction, and a powerful Guide Number 58 output. It offers seamless integration with compatible EOS cameras for direct flash control, full swivel capability for versatile lighting, and reliable AF-assist beam coverage, making it an essential tool for photographers demanding speed, durability, and precision lighting.

Specifications

ASIN	B000NP3DJW
Audio Recording	No
Battery Average Life	12 months
Best Sellers Rank	#199 in Shoe-Mount Flashes
Brand	Canon
Built-In Media	Case
Camera Flash	Slave
Color	Black
Compatible Devices	Canon EOS Cameras
Compatible Mountings	Canon
Connectivity Technology	Wired
Customer Reviews	4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (704)
Exposure Control Type	E-TTL, E-TTL II, FP Flash, TTL
Flash Sync Speed	1/200 to 1/300 seconds
Global Trade Identification Number	00013803078800
Guide Number	58
Has Self-Timer	No
Image stabilization	Yes
Item Weight	100 Grams
Manufacturer	Canon Cameras US
Manufacturer Part Number	1946B002
Media Type	ProductImage
Model Name	1946B002
Model Number	1946B002
Mount Type	Hot Shoe Mount
Number of Batteries	4 AA batteries required.
UPC	999994833247 013803078800
Unit Count	1.0 Count
Warranty Description	1 Year warranty
Water Resistance Level	Water Resistant
Wireless Technology	Optical Pulse

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