Buying 2 Sigma EF-500 DG Super .. any comments ?

[The22oz]

After being convinced by Tim I decided to let go of constant lights and go with a nice set of flash units I decided the Sigma’s would be the most bang for the buck. I was thinking about using one on camera, and the other off to the side, will this cause any issues with lighting? I plan on using diffusers or reflectors depending on which ever is needed. Also where can I find a tripod to mount these? Are there tripod adapters I need or anything. Lastly any reading material you guys/gal would recommended about E-TTL II and Sigma. Thanks for all the help every one, and Tim thanks for helping me out before.

[swatcop169]

After being convinced by Tim I decided to let go of constant lights and go with a nice set of flash units I decided the Sigma’s would be the most bang for the buck. I was thinking about using one on camera, and the other off to the side, will this cause any issues with lighting? I plan on using diffusers or reflectors depending on which ever is needed. Also where can I find a tripod to mount these? Are there tripod adapters I need or anything. Lastly any reading material you guys/gal would recommended about E-TTL II and Sigma. Thanks for all the help every one, and Tim thanks for helping me out before.

I have this same flash and its great. It ranks up with the Canon 580EX for half the price. As for tripod stuff, it comes with a stand which has a tripod ring for it so you can mount it on about any tripod.

[Jamey S.]

As already stated above, they have a little stand with them that has a tripod mount on it :) The flashes are a great bang for the buck! I originally purchased mine as a hold over until Canon came out with the 580EX, but ended up liking it enough not to bother with a 580, lol. The 580EX are a tad bit better build quality (or atleast feel like it, hard to if actually do) but the Sigma hold up just fine and work great!

[The22oz]

Great GREAT news .. I'll be ordering mine in a few days. I'll have one mounted on my camera, and the other mounted on the tripod. I'll carry the tripod on the outside of my camera bag and the 2 flash units inside. My portable studio is coming together great.

[DavidEB]

I also have 2 sigma 500 supers, and use as you are planning. I bounce the on-camera one off the ceiling or wall to avoid straight-on flash and use the other to add a 3-d look and lighten up shadows.

[Rob612]

Anybody knows if its possible to combine the wireless flash system Canon/Sigma ? Will the work together (i.e. triggered by the ST-E2 for example, or by a 580) ?