Jalega Member 30 posts Joined Mar 2009 More info | Mar 25, 2009 15:25 | #1 Im new to the hobby but have already determined that the popup flash is pretty useless.
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viet Goldmember 1,019 posts Joined Jul 2007 More info | Mar 25, 2009 15:57 | #2 I bought 2 used Sigma EF-500s from here and loved them. Build was pretty good too, except their funky menu if you are used to Canon's menu system.
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Mar 25, 2009 16:39 | #3 Im coming in with a clean slate, I have no menu preferences. Its hard to find a site with specs that directly compare the Sigma flash to either of the Canons.
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dlintz Senior Member  614 posts Likes: 4 Joined Feb 2008 Location: Midwest More info | Mar 25, 2009 16:49 | #4 I have one and like it a lot although I've never used any of Canon's EX flashes. The flash's menu isn't very user friendly IMO but it'll start to make sense the more you use it. Doug
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kokakaste2 Goldmember  3,546 posts Joined Jan 2008 Location: Luxembourg More info | Just make sure its not ST version but Super. ST is very limited version, it only have ettl and full power and 1/16. Nothing else is possible with it. While Super version is very similar to canon flashes. I did make a huge mistake buying the ST version and later ended up with 580ex II. It was very good tool until i wanted to get flash off the camera and use something more then all auto on flash. Oskar (Oscar) - stuff I use- Flickr
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Mar 25, 2009 17:09 | #6 i use the super 530 and i love it...heres an example from my last shoot...just the 530 super:
t5i with kit lens, Canon Nifty Fifty, Sigma 530 super, Nikon SB-24(2), Canon 40mm f2.8, Canon 28-135 IS, Tokina 11-16mm f2.8, Canon 70-200 f2.8
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maximus96 Senior Member  561 posts Joined Dec 2008 Location: Castro Valley, CA More info | Mar 25, 2009 17:52 | #7 any diffusers on this shot? or was it just bare flash pointed at the subject? Canon 5D III | 17-40L | 24-70L | 70-200L II | 50L | 85L II
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Mar 26, 2009 01:13 | #8 bare pointed at subject t5i with kit lens, Canon Nifty Fifty, Sigma 530 super, Nikon SB-24(2), Canon 40mm f2.8, Canon 28-135 IS, Tokina 11-16mm f2.8, Canon 70-200 f2.8
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dcad10 Member  211 posts Joined Aug 2008 Location: California, USA More info | Mar 26, 2009 01:31 | #9 if you are looking to stay CHEAP, I think the sigma 500dg supers can be picked up for approx. $75. I use one when I need a master for my 430ex off camera, and it works ok. for recreational purpose its fine, but if you want to get serious ( work instead of a hobby), i wouldnt recommend it.
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blssdwlf Senior Member 543 posts Joined Jun 2007 Location: Houston, TX More info | Mar 26, 2009 09:37 | #10 dcad10 wrote in post #7600738  if you are looking to stay CHEAP, I think the sigma 500dg supers can be picked up for approx. $75. I use one when I need a master for my 430ex off camera, and it works ok. for recreational purpose its fine, but if you want to get serious ( work instead of a hobby), i wouldnt recommend it. one downside of the sigma 500 vs the 430 ex is that the 430 is much smaller, and made of better quality plastic. The super 500s are pretty decent. Although having used my friends' 430s and 580s I found the quality of plastic to not affect to quality of images Regards,
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FlashZebra This space available  4,427 posts Joined Mar 2006 Location: Northern Kentucky More info | Mar 26, 2009 09:49 | #11 maximus96 wrote in post #7598094 any diffusers on this shot? or was it just bare flash pointed at the subject? If there was nothing to bounce off of (like in the image outside) with or without a diffuser would produce the same effect.
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tudragan Senior Member 318 posts Joined Jul 2008 More info | Mar 30, 2009 19:09 | #12 dcad10 wrote in post #7600738 if you are looking to stay CHEAP, I think the sigma 500dg supers can be picked up for approx. $75. I use one when I need a master for my 430ex off camera, and it works ok. for recreational purpose its fine, but if you want to get serious ( work instead of a hobby), i wouldnt recommend it. one downside of the sigma 500 vs the 430 ex is that the 430 is much smaller, and made of better quality plastic. where can i find a sigma 500dg super for $75? i need an off camera flash badly. _Jonathan
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msowsun "approx 8mm"  More info | Mar 30, 2009 21:19 | #13 If you are looking for a good, full featured, low-cost flash, check out this one for only $119.95 : http://www.opteka.com …Action=VIEWPROD&ProdID=28 Product Description The Opteka EF-600 DG SUPER ETTL-II is designed to work with both the newest Canon EOS Digital SLR cameras, for advanced flash photography. It has a maximum guide number of 148 feet or 45 meter at 85mm focal length (ISO 100).The projection angle of the flashgun is set automatically to match the lens' focal length ranging from 24mm wide-angle to 85mm medium-telephoto. It also incorporates a built-in reflecting plate and diffuser that can be slid out from the top of the flash head for soft lighting effects. The bounce flash head can be tilted 90° upwards and can be swiveled 180° to the left and 90° to the right. In addition, the flash can also be set manually at 6 different power output levels or can be utilized as a wireless slave. Bounce & swivel head Flash can be tilted 90° upwards. Also can be swiveled 180° to the left and 90° to the right AF Assist Autofocus auxiliary lamp helps the camera to focus in low-light LCD Display Features an Illuminated LCD panel Built in Reflecting Plate and Diffuser Reduce strong light to create soft lighting effects Front and Rear Curtain Synchronization Useful at slow shutter speeds to give a realistic impression of movement. Auto Power Off Battery-saving mode shuts down power after 5 minutes Specifications Type: Shoe Mount Guide No: 148' (45 m) at 85mm AF Illuminator: 3.3ft-20ft/1-6m (50mm Lens) Flash Duration: 1/1000 to 1/20,000 second TTL Dedication: Yes Bounce Head: Yes Swivel Head: Yes Recycle Time: 0.5-9 seconds (based on fresh alkaline batteries & full power). Power Source: Four 1.5-Volt "AA" batteries (alkaline, lithium, Ni-cd & Ni-MH). Dimensions: 72.0 x 100.0 x 125mm WxHxD Weight: 270g (without batteries) It seems to me that it is VERY good value for the price you pay.   Mike Sowsun / SL1 / 80D / EF-S 24mm STM / EF-S 10-18mm STM / EF-S 18-55mm STM / EF-S 15-85mm USM / EF-S 55-250mm STM / 5D3 / Samyang 14mm 2.8 / EF 40mm 2.8 STM / EF 50mm 1.4 USM / EF 100mm 2.0 USM / EF 100mm 2.8 USM Macro / EF 24-105mm IS / EF 70-200mm 2.8L IS Mk II / EF 100-400 II / EF 1.4x II
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