Sigma EF 530 DG Super P-TTL

mithrandir · 06-25-2008, 07:52 AM

For those of you interested in the Sigma 530 Super, I just got one from Tristate (Camera Accessories: Computer store, office equipment, camera equipment) for less than $236 delivered. Got it in just 3 days.

axl · 06-25-2008, 08:04 AM

How good is it compared to Pentax' own falshes and Metz units (44, 48,58)...
could you let me know what do you think? many thanx...
PS: really good price

NewportPreacher · 06-25-2008, 10:16 AM

I just got the "ST" version of this flash yesterday. It's about $50 cheaper, lacks the LCD & undoubtedly some other useful options.

However, I've tested it just a bit and it sure seems to do the job. It pivots up and down, as well as horizontally, so it's great for bouncing, etc.

It's really still a bit too early to tell, but so far my impression is good.

Derek

mithrandir · 06-25-2008, 10:08 PM

I had a chance to use the super for a few pictures this evening. It has a very complete handbook with it that I will need to study, but just using it on p-ttl and it seemed to work well with the K-10D. It was a whole lot better than the old Sunpak 383 that I have been using. It seems well constructed, and as mentioned above for the ST it also pivots up and down and left to right. I report more as I get into using it.

Mechan1k · 06-28-2008, 09:22 AM

I have the 530 Super ... and it is a top lens indeed.
The manual has got a hell of a lot of info in it that I am still trying to get my head around.
So many features. So far that I ahve been using it in P-TTL mode and it is great.

I love the flexibility of tilt/swivel .. especially when it comes to potrait orientated shots. So far so good ... and i like the little flip-out diffuser as well ... works a charm.

06-25-2008, 07:52 AM	#1
mithrandir Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Maryland Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,895	Sigma EF 530 DG Super P-TTL For those of you interested in the Sigma 530 Super, I just got one from Tristate (Camera Accessories: Computer store, office equipment, camera equipment) for less than $236 delivered. Got it in just 3 days.

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06-25-2008, 08:04 AM	#2
axl Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Nove Zamky, Slovakia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,183	How good is it compared to Pentax' own falshes and Metz units (44, 48,58)... could you let me know what do you think? many thanx... PS: really good price

06-25-2008, 10:16 AM	#3
NewportPreacher Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Phnom Penh, Cambodia Photos: Gallery Posts: 150	I just got the "ST" version of this flash yesterday. It's about $50 cheaper, lacks the LCD & undoubtedly some other useful options. However, I've tested it just a bit and it sure seems to do the job. It pivots up and down, as well as horizontally, so it's great for bouncing, etc. It's really still a bit too early to tell, but so far my impression is good. Derek

06-25-2008, 10:08 PM	#4
mithrandir Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Maryland Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,895 Original Poster	I had a chance to use the super for a few pictures this evening. It has a very complete handbook with it that I will need to study, but just using it on p-ttl and it seemed to work well with the K-10D. It was a whole lot better than the old Sunpak 383 that I have been using. It seems well constructed, and as mentioned above for the ST it also pivots up and down and left to right. I report more as I get into using it.

06-28-2008, 09:22 AM	#5
Mechan1k Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 2,891	I have the 530 Super ... and it is a top lens indeed. The manual has got a hell of a lot of info in it that I am still trying to get my head around. So many features. So far that I ahve been using it in P-TTL mode and it is great. I love the flexibility of tilt/swivel .. especially when it comes to potrait orientated shots. So far so good ... and i like the little flip-out diffuser as well ... works a charm.