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Sigma EF-500 DG ST S-TTL Flashgun (Sigma AF) @ Jessops £29.97


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The EF-500 DG ST can be used with AF 35mm SLR cameras and Digital SLR cameras. It has a maximum guide number of 165 in feet or 50 in meters at 105mm focal length (ISO 100). Projection angle of the flashlight is set automatically to match the lens' focal length ranging from 28mm wide-angle to 105mm medium-telephoto. It incorporates a wide panel that expands the angle of illumination that of a 17mm focal length lens.

It enables full automatic flash photography by TTL automatic flash exposure control. It includes S-TTL flash photography for Sigma, 3-D multi-sensor balanced fill flash function and D-TTL flash photography for Nikon, E-TTL flash photography for Canon, ADI flash photography and P-TTL flash photography for Minolta.

For bounce flash it can be tilted 90° upwards and 7° downward for close-ups. Also, it can be swiveled 180° to the left and 90° to the right. In addition manual flash can be set to full and 1/16 output levels in 2 steps. Covering focal length of the flashlight can be seen on the LED panel and the flash ready signal can be seen in the viewfinder. EF-500 DG ST incorporates auto power off system.

Specifications:

* Guide number: 165 in feet / 50 in meters 105mm (ISO 100)
* Power source: 4x AA Alkaline or 4x NiMH batteries
* Charge time: Approx. 6seconds (when using alkaline batteries) Approx 4seconds (when using NiMH batteries)
* Number of flashes: Approx. 220 flashes (when using alkaline batteries) Approx. 100 flashes (when using 4x NiMH batteries)
* Flash Duration: Approx. 1/700seconds
* Projection Angle of the Light: Automatically set to match the lens between 28mm and 105mm. Also covers 17mm wide angle when used with the built-in diffuser
* AF Auxiliary lamp: Red LED
* Bounce: Up 60, 75, 90/ Down 7
* Swivel: Right 60, 75, 90/ Left 60, 75, 90, 120, 150, 180
* Dimensions (WxHxL): 77x139x117mm
* Weight: 320g

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Just got one for Nikon D40 from my local store and realized that this is S-TTL version not i-TTL
Took couple of pictures and it seems to work. Should I be worried about S-TTL?
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about two years ago I paid £130 for this, I sold it last year for £80 after light use.

This is an excellent price, I think I might buy another. Heat!
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would this suit my canon 40D?
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would this suit my canon 40D?
I would say this is compatible with almost any DSLR, check the manual tho.
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would this suit my canon 40D?
This is S-TTL version. Canon version is E-TTL but then again as I wrote in my 2nd post, I'm not sure if it will work with other cameras. I have tried with my Nikon D40 and it with ideally. Took couple of shots and it seems to work but I would appreciate if someone could confirm this from professional point of view
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I would say this is compatible with almost any DSLR, check the manual tho.
Thanks for that! Got to be better then the built in flash
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Good question, Mudds. The jessops website quotes the canon af mount at £100 more!! I wonder what the difference is, and if there's any way around it?!

edit- obviously a point of some discussion. The sigma website talks about the compatibilty of the specific mount versions, but I'd be interested to hear from anyone with experience of using the sigma mount with a canon.
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I see the S is the Sigma mount but really need to know the difference. Thanks for your reponses to my post (rep added)
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These are sold as dedicated models, hence the sigma camera version is so cheap as they no longer make/sell Sigma SLR. Surely it will not work properly (or at all) on other manufaturers cameras, the systems are completely different ie. the lens won't talk to the flash.
http://www.sigma-photo.co.jp/english...0dg_sup.htm#03
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Might have to pay a visit to Jessops in the morning, am in the market for some new bits including flash (new zoom and tripod as well)
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Sounds like an excellent price if they can be used with DSLR as dedicated flashes and work like their expensive counteparts made by the camera manufacturers.

I know the flash I had for my Canon cant be used on my Canon 300D - despite it being a dedicated flash! - Guess things have moved on!
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I'm confused. So will this work well on a canon AF camera? Will like to buy it as a gift for my bro but wont wanna end up buying one and it ends up useless. any help? I'm clueless abt cameras.
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These are sold as dedicated models, hence the sigma camera version is so cheap as they no longer make/sell Sigma SLR. Surely it will not work properly (or at all) on other manufaturers cameras, the systems are completely different ie. the lens won't talk to the flash.
http://www.sigma-photo.co.jp/english...0dg_sup.htm#03
Thanks for the link, looks doubtful
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Thanks for the link, looks doubtful
I think at best it will 'flash', but you'll lose all the advanced features and control. Depends if your camera has more than one control method available.
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