Canon 420EX vs Sigma EF-500 Super DG

[marwood]

I'm interested in getting a flash for my G3. Most of the discussion on these boards has been about the 420 EX, but I've picked up that the Sigma EF-500 Super DG is compatible with the G3, and pound per feature, gives more than the Canon Flash. Can any one offer me any advice on this one?

[RajaBhat]

I'd simply, say, NO to any generic alternative to Canon's fabulous EX line. Especially the 420 EX.
Raja

[KarlJones]

Same here. I can almost imagine Canon's devilment bureau releasing a firmware update that would render the third-party offering useless. Not too likely of course, but still... give me the real deal: 550EX (or the 420EX).

[Jack W.]

After spending the last 2 weeks reading about flashes for my G3, I ordered the 420EX.

[dujie]

I just bought the 420 EX last night. I a telling you know that an external flash makes a hug difference in the quality of picture compared to the onboard flash. I know they each serve their purpose but so far I could not be happier with my new flash.

Dujie

[RajaBhat]

Dujie:
Now what you need is a Canon Off-Camera Shoe Cord2, to be able to have the flash off-camera and yet have E-TTL. I just love it! Plus I bought a lumiquest.com flash light softener, (I bought a Big Bounce but an Ultra-Soft might be easier to handle, and you'd need a cinch strap as well)
Raja

[dgoodfellow]

judging from strings on the digital EOS forum sounds like the Sigma EF-500 Super DG is performing fine for cameras like the D30 and D60. I would think it should work fine for a G3 as many of the features sited as being missing in the EF-500 likely wouldn't be used by a G3 anyway.

I'd like to find one in a store and give it a try. Anyone have access to one in a local shops to give it a try in there show room?