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I'm am a professional photographer and was in need of a flash. I bought the 580EX II because of its solid reputation, and the fact it's possibly the best on the market. I actually bought this kit because I liked the idea of the rechargeable batteries it included, and the Omni flash. Everything else was just...interesting, and I would take it for what it was. When the package arrived, it was well packed, but the flash mount and the extended shoe were probably the most useless items I have ever seen. The shoe extension wouldn't be too unwelcome on the shelf at the dollar store, and the extension doesn't ever mate with the flash that well. It will hold on solidly, but it requires an unnecessary amount of effort to get it correctly mounted.

My suggestion to everyone is to pass on the gimmick extras and only get one with rechargeable batteries included.

The cord didn't work with my 20d or 5d Not sure what it does work with, but beware.