Batteries Included: 0 Binding: Electronics Brand: Sigma EAN: 0084438995831 Feature: Designed to work with both AF 35mm SLR and digital SLR cameras Is Fragile: 0 Label: Sigma Corporation Manufacturer: Sigma Corporation Model: 149-101 Publisher: Sigma Corporation Studio: Sigma Corporation
Features
Designed to work with both AF 35mm SLR and digital SLR cameras For bounce flash, can be tilted 90 degrees upwards and seven degrees downward for close-ups Can be swiveled 180 degrees to the left and 90 degrees to the right Can incorporate wireless TTL flash photography, slave flash photography, and FP flash photography Bounce flash with 90 degree upwards and 7 degree downwards tilt
Electronic Flash EF-500 DG SUPER is designed to work with both AF 35mm SLR and Digital SLR cameras of popular manufacturers, for advanced flash photography. It has a maximum guide number of 165 in feet or 50 in meter at 105mm focal length (ISO 100). The projection angle of the flashlight is set automatically to match the lens' focal length ranging from 28mm wide-angle to 105mm medium-telephoto. It also incorporates a built-in diffuser that expands the angle of illumination down to that of 17mm lens.It enables full automatic flash photography by TTL automatic flash exposure control. It now includes S-TTL flash photography for Sigma, 3-D multi-sensor balanced fill flash function and iD-TTL flash photography for Nikon, E-TTL II flash photography for Canon, ADI flash photography and P-TTL flash photography for Minolta.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. It incorporates "modeling flash" mode to provide proper light distribution to check the shadow of the subject. The multi pulse flash features enable reduced power setting from 1/4 to 1/128 in 6 steps and the pulse frequency of the flash can be set from 1Hz to 199Hz. EF-500 DG SUPER incorporates wireless TTL flash photography, slave flash photography, and FP flash photography (synchronized with high shutter speeds). In addition, manual flash also can be set at 8 output power levels. The covering focal length of the flashlight can be seen on the LCD panel, and a flash ready signal can be seen in the viewfinder. The EF-500 DG SUPER also incorporates auto power off system.
Reviews :
Evaluation:
Conclusion: Good flash for the money
Review: This is a knockoff of the Canon 550EX flash. It works great. I've had mine for three years now...and it is always trusty.
It uses Canon's E-TTL-II information just like My Canon 550EX flash...in fact I use it with the 550EX all the time.
It is such a great flash for the money I am buying another one.
I gave it 4 stars because it feels cheap and more "plastic" vs. my Canon 550EX, and it cycles slower than the Canon...but for the money it is a good unit.
Evaluation:
Conclusion: Good flash
Review: This is a pretty good flash for the money. It has adequate power for my needs (I am a wedding photographer). The only thing I do not like is that you have to hold in a button to swivel or tilt the head, which makes it hard to work quickly. I bought this to replace my 580 EX, and it made me miss that flash even more, for that reason. Still, a good flash for this price range. Evaluation:
Conclusion: Fantastic, economical
Review: I purchased this flash to use as a master with my 430ex. It is powerful, with fast recycle time. It works as well as my 430EX, though its bulkier. It also works perfectly as a master, reliably firing the slave for me, although I have heard some have had more difficulty with this feature. Great buy. Evaluation:
Conclusion: Great Flash
Review: This flash works flawlessly with my Cannon Rebel XTi. The reach capability is day and night difference with the built in flash. The flashes automatic zoom works well with the lens zoom action. Multiple image / multiple flash is no problem. Fast recovery meant no missed shots for me as opposed to the built in flash requiring having dead time while recharging.
I have not used all the features but for straight shooting this flash is a great enhancement for the Canon Rebel XTi.Sigma EF-530 DG Super EO-ETTL II Electronic Flash for Canon EOS Evaluation:
Conclusion: High value low cost product
Review: The foremost reason I purchased this flash, other than it fit my needs, was the price. I wanted the Sigma flash to serve as the master for a two flash system. My other flash, a Canon 430EX Speedlite, is my workhorse when I only need a single flash. The build quality of the Sigma is not as good as the Canon but still sufficient for my lighter usage. There are a number of reviewers that claimed to have problems in the master scenario so I went to the source and asked Sigma directly. The response of the person I spoke with was that he used a similar configuration with no problems, so I purchased the unit. The performance of the Sigma met my expectations and then some. I have had no trouble with the Sigma communicating with my Canon Rebel XT via flash cord or with my Canon 430EX Speedlite via optical communication. The menu system is intuitive and easy to use. I have not had the flash long enough to respond to some claims that it might fail after a year or so, and I don't really use it in a heavy duty way so I cannot respond to the blackening of the lens. I can say that in my case the purchase of the Sigma EF 500 DG Super was money well spent. I give this flash 5 stars for its high value.
