Question #1: D30 & 540EZ

[Darryl]

I read in a post below that the 540EZ does not fully work with the D30. Is this so? What are the limitations or what will work?

[reddawn]

Hi

ETTL flash will not work with the 540EZ on a D30, and as such, I wouldn't recommend it.

Red Dawn

[southern98]

Try the EF500 Super Sigma.

It's almost identical to the 540ex, but $180 price.

You can get it at Adorama, I think.

[kameraguy]

Hi,

I have the EF500 Super Sigma flash (ex), and have to say I am having problems with it. It is supposed to be EX compatible, however I find all my exposures are SEVERLY overexposed. This happens in 100% auto for both D30 and flash, as well in the other modes. Even dialing in -2 flash compensation does not solve the issue (and quite frankly this is ridiculous). I am puzzled because i would assume the EX compatibility means 100%compatibility. Unless my flash is defective, I think there is a definite issue when used with the D30. I have talked to some stores and some have confirmed they have experienced similar comlaints from other customers who eventually exchange for the Canon 550ex.

Has anyone else experienced similar issues? I am in the process of exchanging for the 550ex, albeit at a much higher price. if the sigma worked 100%, then it would be an EXCELLENT flash. It appears to have all the features the 550ex has. Only other drawback is I read the ST-E2 will NOT control the Sigma, although this is unconfirmed by me.

[mrbobco]

i know this topic may be old news...

but i had the sigma EF500 also (based on all the good reviews it received) bought it from b&h photo..but never really bothered to see if it was D-30 compatible (for EOS it's fine)

once i received it...had all the same problems...there was NO way to get the exposure consistent...

once i called b&h (who are always excellent) i found out...that the EF500 does NOT work with the D-30 in ETTL mode...

exchanged it and paid another $180 for the canon 550 EX and haven't had a major problem since...

bob

[c.gallant@ns.sympatico.ca]

It's times like these that I love having a forum like this. I was just getting ready to order the Sigma flash as it seemed a very good deal. Now that I have read this I will wait til I can afford the 550

Thanks everyone
Chris