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35mmfilmfan · 01-21-2021, 06:08 AM

Picked this up second hand, no box, no manual. Definitely Pentax (PA - PTTL), but I need a manual to understand the controls - tried every combination I can, but can't get PTTL on my K3.

Found various sites with manuals on-line, but they are all for either Nikon or Canon - even the Sigma site denies its existence.

Looked on here of course, but no joy - please can some kind soul point me towards a manual, or even PM me the basic details of how the thing works in PTTL mode ?

Many thanks in advance.

Tony

**UncleVanya** · 01-21-2021, 07:44 AM

Try here: Sigma Flashes instruction manual, Sigma EF-500 DG ST PA-PTTL, user manual, free instruction manual, pdf manuals

35mmfilmfan · 01-21-2021, 08:06 AM

Originally posted by UncleVanya

Try here: Sigma Flashes instruction manual, Sigma EF-500 DG ST PA-PTTL, user manual, free instruction manual, pdf manuals

Thanks very much, @UncleVanya - that is one of the sites at which I looked, but the instrument pictured, and the instructions, are for the ST, whereas mine is the Super, with a totally different control layout.

Cheers

Tony

**UncleVanya** · 01-21-2021, 08:19 AM

Originally posted by 35mmfilmfan

Thanks very much, @UncleVanya - that is one of the sites at which I looked, but the instrument pictured, and the instructions, are for the ST, whereas mine is the Super, with a totally different control layout.

Cheers

Tony

Whoops!

**UncleVanya** · 01-21-2021, 08:25 AM

This is not the Pentax specific version: https://www.cameramanuals.org/flashes_meters/sigma_ef-500_dg_super.pdf

Also try contacting Sigma re:
Re: User manual for Sigma EF-500 DG Super flash ?: Accessories Talk Forum: Digital Photography Review

inkista · 01-21-2021, 02:06 PM

Closest I can find is the PA-PTTL EF-530 DG Super manual:

https://davereillysplace.com/files/EF530DGSuperPentax.pdf

UI on the flash looks similar, though.

35mmfilmfan · 01-21-2021, 02:44 PM

Thank you both, @Uncle Vanya and @Inkista - the link to davereillysplace does appear to be exactly what I am seeking. I'll check it out tomorrow.

01-21-2021, 06:08 AM	#1
35mmfilmfan Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Norfolk, UK Posts: 4,339	Sigma EF-500 DG Super Flash - manual Picked this up second hand, no box, no manual. Definitely Pentax (PA - PTTL), but I need a manual to understand the controls - tried every combination I can, but can't get PTTL on my K3. Found various sites with manuals on-line, but they are all for either Nikon or Canon - even the Sigma site denies its existence. Looked on here of course, but no joy - please can some kind soul point me towards a manual, or even PM me the basic details of how the thing works in PTTL mode ? Many thanks in advance. Tony

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01-21-2021, 07:44 AM	#2
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,460	Try here: Sigma Flashes instruction manual, Sigma EF-500 DG ST PA-PTTL, user manual, free instruction manual, pdf manuals

01-21-2021, 08:06 AM	#3
35mmfilmfan Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Norfolk, UK Posts: 4,339 Original Poster	Originally posted by UncleVanya Try here: Sigma Flashes instruction manual, Sigma EF-500 DG ST PA-PTTL, user manual, free instruction manual, pdf manuals Thanks very much, @UncleVanya - that is one of the sites at which I looked, but the instrument pictured, and the instructions, are for the ST, whereas mine is the Super, with a totally different control layout. Cheers Tony

01-21-2021, 08:19 AM	#4
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,460	Originally posted by 35mmfilmfan Thanks very much, @UncleVanya - that is one of the sites at which I looked, but the instrument pictured, and the instructions, are for the ST, whereas mine is the Super, with a totally different control layout. Cheers Tony Whoops!

01-21-2021, 08:25 AM	#5
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,460	This is not the Pentax specific version: https://www.cameramanuals.org/flashes_meters/sigma_ef-500_dg_super.pdf Also try contacting Sigma re: Re: User manual for Sigma EF-500 DG Super flash ?: Accessories Talk Forum: Digital Photography Review

01-21-2021, 02:06 PM	#6
inkista Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Posts: 256	Closest I can find is the PA-PTTL EF-530 DG Super manual: https://davereillysplace.com/files/EF530DGSuperPentax.pdf UI on the flash looks similar, though.

01-21-2021, 02:44 PM	#7
35mmfilmfan Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Norfolk, UK Posts: 4,339 Original Poster	Thank you both, @Uncle Vanya and @Inkista - the link to davereillysplace does appear to be exactly what I am seeking. I'll check it out tomorrow.

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