Sigma EF 530 DG Super for P-TTL

[kminsg]

Hi all

Has anybody used or using the above flash with K10d? I am looking for a flash and am considering this one and also AF540 fgz from Pentax, but there is a sizeable price difference between the two, without any major difference in features. In fact, the Sigma one seems to be better!

Just wanted to know whether anybody has used the Sigma flash, and if so, whether you can provide any help on the pros/cons vs the Pentax AF 540.

Thanks a lot in advance,

[iFoto]

Originally Posted by kminsg Hi all Has anybody used or using the above flash with K10d? I am looking for a flash and am considering this one and also AF540 fgz from Pentax, but there is a sizeable price difference between the two, without any major difference in features. In fact, the Sigma one seems to be better! Just wanted to know whether anybody has used the Sigma flash, and if so, whether you can provide any help on the pros/cons vs the Pentax AF 540. Thanks a lot in advance,

I am using it. I don't have 540 and i can't say pros/cons (leave it to big brothers).
It is the first flash i ever own and i love it.
Work well with K10d and never disappoint me.

[longko]

Originally Posted by kminsg Hi all Has anybody used or using the above flash with K10d? I am looking for a flash and am considering this one and also AF540 fgz from Pentax, but there is a sizeable price difference between the two, without any major difference in features. In fact, the Sigma one seems to be better! Just wanted to know whether anybody has used the Sigma flash, and if so, whether you can provide any help on the pros/cons vs the Pentax AF 540. Thanks a lot in advance,

On K10D Pentax flash will be better. AF-540FGZ is more powerful than Sigma 530. Build wise Sigma 530 feels more solid. If you aren't going to use flash often, I suggest getting the Sigma 530 is sufficient. But if you are like me, the only option will be AF-540FGZ as the main flash. Unless we get Metz support here, I suggest you don't risk getting one from overseas.

[kminsg]

Originally Posted by iFoto I am using it. I don't have 540 and i can't say pros/cons (leave it to big brothers). It is the first flash i ever own and i love it. Work well with K10d and never disappoint me.

Hi there

Thanks for your input. May I know where you bought your unit from?

Regards...

[iFoto]

I got mine from OP. $430 with GST.

[kminsg]

Originally Posted by iFoto I got mine from OP. $430 with GST.

Hi there

Thanks for your help. Please let me know what/where OP is...I am not sure of the shop name...

Regards...

[iFoto]

Originally Posted by kminsg Hi there Thanks for your help. Please let me know what/where OP is...I am not sure of the shop name... Regards...

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[denizenx]

sorry to ask again, does it do full wireless? huh

[ishou80]

hmmm wat u mean by full wireless?

If you meant does it do wireless then Yes is the answer~ ^^

[longko]

Originally Posted by denizenx sorry to ask again, does it do full wireless? huh

Sigma EF 530 DG Super can P-TTL sync with Penatx (360 & 540) and Metz (48 & 58) with no problem. EF 500 DG Super may have problem though.

[denizenx]

not sure what the name is.. but u can like put two flashes at each side with ratio and use the camera flash to trigger them and with TTL

[longko]

Originally Posted by denizenx not sure what the name is.. but u can like put two flashes at each side with ratio and use the camera flash to trigger them and with TTL

Metz can only be adjust by EV, Pentax has the ratio with EV, Sigma I recall is similar to Metz. But all can be trigger P-TTL by on-board flash.

[longko]

If anyone looking for a used Sigma flash, should really consider this;
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...TTL_Flash.html

It may not sync well in wireless mode, but at abt US$120 (include shipping), it's a good buy.

Edit: Do write in to confirm it is the super version as what was stated and not the standard version^^;