Binding: Electronics Brand: Sigma EAN: 0085126921903 Feature: Maximum guide number of 165 in feet at 105mm focal length Label: Sigma Corporation Manufacturer: Sigma Corporation Model: EF-500 DG ST Publisher: Sigma Corporation Studio: Sigma Corporation
Features
Maximum guide number of 165 in feet at 105mm focal length Projection angle of flashlight set automatically Fully automatic flash with TTL flash exposure control 97-degree vertical tilt, 270-degree horizontal swivel Auto power off system
Editorial Reviews:
Electronic Flash EF-500 DG ST can be used with Sigma's and other manufacturers' AF 35mm SLR cameras and Digital SLR cameras. It has a maximum guide number of 165 in feet or 50 in meter at 105mm focal length (ISO 100). Projection angle of the flashlight is set automatically to match the lens' focal length ranging from 28mm wide-angle to 105mm medium-telephoto. It incorporates a wide panel that expands the angle of illumination that of a 17mm focal length lens.For bounce flash it can be tilted 90? upwards and 7? downward for close-ups. Also, it can be swiveled 180? to the left and 90? to the right. In addition manual flash can be set to full and 1/16 output levels in 2 steps. Covering focal length of the flashlight can be seen on the LED panel and the flash ready signal can be seen in the viewfinder. EF-500 DG ST incorporates auto power off system.
Reviews :
Evaluation:
Conclusion: Inexpensive and works for me
Review: I just got this flash last week, just in time to use it on my Canon 350D for my engagement party. I felt the pictures I got turned out wonderful. I'm still trying to learn as I go how to use bounce flash and using the fold out flash cover, but over all the flash unit is easy to use. Just 2 buttons to play with. The on switch which you can set to ETTL metering and manual and manual soft flash. The 2nd button is the test flash button.
If you plan to just start learning about flash photography, I don't think you'll go wrong with the Sigma EF 500 ST. It's doesn't recharge the flash as fast as the Canon speedlight flashes, but it won't hurt your pocket either. I suggest practicing with this for now and if you're ready for more control and faster recharge time, then upgrade to the speedlite series flash kits.
Evaluation:
Conclusion: Good value, but has some glitches
Review: I'm using this flash with my Canon Dig Rebel and Canon 30D, and I've found it to be a little unpredictable. There have been times where it simply will not fire with the E-TTL, but yet the "test" button makes it fire. Sometimes it automatically picks up the lens range, (e.g. 50mm), but sometimes it ignores it. I keep telling myself I need to read the manual again, but I'm not sure it is my error. When it works, it works great. But communication with my Canons has been hit and miss so far.
