Sigma EF-530 DG Super Electronic Flash for Sony DSLR
by Sigma Corporation
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Manufacturer: Sigma CorporationModel: B000UHC042
Product features:
- Type: Shoe Mount Guide No.: 92' (28 m) at 24mm 132' (40 m) at 50mm 174' (53 m) at 105mm Angle of Cov
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Digital Cameras Photo Reviews of Sigma EF-530 DG Super Electronic Flash for Sony DSLR
Customer Review: Maybe a Slave Flash?
Summary: 2 Stars
I had high hopes for this flash considering it's a Sigma and I'm very pleased with the quality of their lenses. I was a little hisitant because of how new Sony Alphas are and skeptical of whether or not one of the first non-Sony flashes would work well on the Alphas. Well, sadly I should've listened to my skepticism.
There are not nearly enough options on the flash to really use it for professional situations. It's better than the low-end Sony flash, but not good enough to use in the field. I've given it the benefit of the doubt and have tried it with three weddings this June only to be left dissapointed and not confident in its reliability.
There are issues with the mechanics of it. One example is that there are occasions when it has great difficulty auto-zooming and cycles back and forth, 17-85, 17-85, over and over while never coming to rest. It's as if the range senor can't detect the subject distance and gets caught in a loop. Even removing the batteries doesn't seem to solve the problem. I've found that if I focus around the field on different subjects the cycle can be broken and I can get back to shooting, but in the high paced environment of a wedding, that just isn't an option.
And, often times the flash simply refuses to fire until I pull the batteries and put them back in. In addition I use both an Sony Alpha A100K and a Sony Alpha DSLRA350K which work well with Sony brand lenses and accessories, but this flash doesn't seem to fire at all on the A100 and unreliably on the A350 at best.
Over all perhaps this could be used for a slave flash, but I certainly wouldn't think of using it for a primary flash. Go ahead and spend the extra money and get the quality flash you need. Don't rely on this one unless you're a hobbiest and could get away with something less reliable.
Description of Sigma EF-530 DG Super Electronic Flash for Sony DSLR
The EF-530 DG SUPER is designed to work with both AF 35mm SLR and digital Sigma cameras. The EF-530 DG SUPER is a multifunctional shoe mount type flash that provides a large amount of light, featuring a guide number of 53/m (174/ft) w/ISO 100. Among the diverse features of this flash, are the Autozoom function, which automatically sets the illumination angle in accordance with the focal length of the lens STTL exposure control, which automatically regulates the amount of light bounce and swivel head functions, which comes in very handy for bounce photography FP flash, which is capable of synchronizing the flash illumination with high shutter speeds and the rear curtain synchro flash mechanism, which makes delayed synchro photography possible.When there's insufficient or unsuitable light available to take a picture, it's of paramount importance to have a ready source of supplementary light to fulfill the need. That's where Sigma's EF-530 DG super-electronic flash comes into play. Designed exclusively for Sony digital SLR cameras, the flash offers a powerful guide number of 174 feet/53 meters and boasts the latest TTL automatic flash exposure control for easy operation. More significantly, the EF-530 is outfitted with a host of advanced features, including a modeling flash function, a multi-pulse flash, a TTL wireless flash, an FP (high-speed) flash, a rear-curtain synchro flash, and a manual flash mode that allows the photographer to set the flash power level by up to eight stops. The auto power-off function, meanwhile, automatically shuts off the display to save battery power. And when the flashgun is fully charged, the flash emits a confirmation-ready light, letting you check the flash exposure level through the camera's viewfinder.
Like Sigma's lenses, the EF-530 flash incorporates the latest features and technological advances, most of which aren't found on any other flash units save those made by the major camera makers themselves. They are the most powerful and completely dedicated flash units available for 35mm SLR and digital cameras.
Features:
- Autozoom function that automatically sets the optimum illumination angle
- Covers a focal length from 24mm to 105mm
- A built-in wide panel that covers the 17mm angle
- A tilting flashgun head for bounce flash (up by 90 degrees, to the left by 180 degrees, and to the right by 90 degrees)
- A down tilt angle of 7 degrees for close-up photography
- Sophisticated multifunction flash that can control advanced lighting techniques
- Wireless slave-flash functions
- Measures 3 by 5.5 by 4.6 inches (W x H x D)
- Weighs 10.8 ounces
- 1-year warranty
What's in the Box
EF-530 DG super flash for Sony cameras, soft case, hot shoe table stand, user's manual.
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