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Today I finished the cover for the 580 Speedlite Crash Course DVD, pre-orders should start near the end of the month, details on lessons, bonus videos, etc coming soon. The main image was taken during a sunset on Maui and I used actual techniques taught on the DVD to create this type of look. 🙂 
I can’t wait.
I have the 430EX II and read and re-read the manual that came with it and …duh!!! I’m hoping this will get me to using my speedlite!
I’ve been waiting awhile for this. Can’t wait to see it.
Where do we start the line???
Count me in as one of those waiting for this. I have a SpeedLite 430EX II that basically sits in my bag because I’m too intimidated to use it.
Please hurry and release… need it.
I don’t even have a speedlight yet and I’m 90% sure I will preorder this…lol
Your stuff is great and I know I want the 580 in the future
Just on the verge of getting the 580, love the 430 already, but really feel I’m not even getting it’s full potential yet – just started using it with the Flash Pro Waves (similar to pocket wizards, but with less distance, and cheaper). Definatly in on the pre order though – looking forward to adding to my Crash Course Collection!
Gorgeous!
I want it
Hello guys, this is my first posting but I’ve been a long time lurker here. One of the reasons I bought a 430 is because I found out that Michael is making a DVD tutorial for these bad boys. I got his 50D DVD and I’m hooked. Can’t wait to get this new DVD!!!!! Any news on when we can pre-order and when it’s coming out?