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triggering a Sigma 500DG Super with 580ex

 
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Mar 23, 2007 13:37 |  #1

Had anyone done this correctly? I am considering getting the Sigma 500DG Super as my 3rd flash. Currently using 580ex and 430ex

Thoughts anyone ?!

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Mar 23, 2007 13:41 |  #2

Do you want to use all three flashes at the same time, or just two?


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Mar 23, 2007 13:44 |  #3

would like to use all three. Is that possible? it manual shows 580ex driving 2 slaves




  
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Mar 23, 2007 14:23 |  #4

From what I have read, the Sigma should work as a slave to the 580EX in wireless E-TTL mode. POTN member Forkball has reported success with this configuration. So your 580EX would be your master and the 430EX and the Sigma would be the slaves.

Keep in mind that neither manufacturer gaurantees their product to play nice with the other. If I was in your situation and wanted a second slave for wireless E-TTL, I would get another 430EX.


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Mar 23, 2007 14:38 as a reply to  @ Curtis N's post |  #5

i was thinking the same. Thx for ur input !




  
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