Triggering Sigma Super off-camera

[matt1987]

Hey guys..

I guess it is hard to tell, but is this the right adapter to fit my Sigma Super for triggering the flash?

I'm thinking about mounting this on a tripod and setting up the flash up top, then connecting it w/ this adapter and plugging in the cord to my camera's hotshoe. does it work?




so please help me.. which one's the one I need?? here's my choices... which one will work?

1)


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2)
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3)
http://i6.ebayimg.com/02/i/000/84/e4/d30e_1_b.JPG

[Curtis N]

The first one appears to be part of an earlier off-camera TTL system for Canon's film cameras. It won't work with E-TTL flash, and you would need the other components of the system (a special cord and the other end to put on the hotshoe) to use it.

#2 and #3 look like adapters with a female PC socket to attach to the camera's hotshoe. You will need one of them if you have one of the Rebel models (300D, 350D, 400D) since these models don't have a built-in PC socket.

Additionally you will need a PC cord and something like this (http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=Search&A=details&Q=&sku=89982&is=REG&addedTroughType=search) to connect to the flash.

Note that you will not have E-TTL control with this setup. The Sigma Super needs to be in optical slave mode to work with one of these adapters, and you'll need to adjust the power manually.

[matt1987]

Additionally you will need a PC cord and something like this to connect to the flash.

thanks.. that was what i've been looking for!

Note that you will not have E-TTL control with this setup. The Sigma Super needs to be in optical slave mode to work with one of these adapters, and you'll need to adjust the power manually.

yea, this doesn't bother me much though :)



how long is the cord on that HAMA 6952 though?

[Curtis N]

how long is the cord on that HAMA 6952 though?I don't have that exact model, but typically those cords are maybe 8 inches long. It's not a major issue since the PC cord you use to connect them is providing the length.

The PC cords (PC male on one end, PC female on the other) typically come in 15 foot lengths, though other lengths are available.

[lakiluno]

I have the one shown in the second two pictures. It is made by Hama, and it fits on my 350D to provide a sync socket.

The first one isn't really what you want either.

[FlashZebra]

I think the Sigma super also has a built in optical slave, so you may want to utilize that.

By attaching a small and inexpensive manual flash on your cameras hotshoe, you can trigger the Super Sigma without a wire.

Please note that you cannot efficiently use any built in flash on a Canon DSLR due to the preflash it produces.

In addition, the Super Sigma must be placed in the correct mode. Possibly Curtis can cue you in on the exact setting on the Super Sigma as he has one and is very aware of the issues.

Enjoy! Lon

[mbellot]

I think the Sigma super also has a built in optical slave, so you may want to utilize that.

By attaching a small and inexpensive manual flash on your cameras hotshoe, you can trigger the Super Sigma without a wire.

Please note that you cannot efficiently use any built in flash on a Canon DSLR due to the preflash it produces.

In addition, the Super Sigma must be placed in the correct mode. Possibly Curtis can cue you in on the exact setting on the Super Sigma as he has one and is very aware of the issues.

Enjoy! Lon


Actually, as long as you're willing to shoot @ 1/2 power or less you can use the Sigma 500 Super in optical slave mode with the pop-up flash.

By limiting the power you can guarantee enough power for both the pre-flash and the main flash.

Its a trade-off to be sure, but it can be handy at times.