Sigma EF 530 DG SUPER Flash
In flash photography, a camera’s flash is the artificial light source essential for taking pictures in environments with inadequate illumination. Although indubitably reliable, this built-in, through-the-lens (TTL) auto flash may not be enough for you to take full advantage of what your camera’s aperture settings have to offer. If you are a photography professional or hobbyist, and looking for the best way to boost your camera’s flash illumination for bounce flash or multiple-flash photography, then the Sigma EF 530 DG SUPER Flash is perfect for you. Since electronic flash requires a high voltage, a smart choice indeed is to get an energy efficient unit.
A Super Powerful Flash Unit
The camera’s Auto Power-Off function works by automatically shutting off the display when not in use, to help save battery power. Designed to work with the latest TTL auto exposure systems of various digital and 35mm film SLR cameras from Sigma, Canon, Sony, Nikon, and Pentax, the Sigma EF 530 DG SUPER Flash features a powerful guide number of 53 meters and a focal range coverage running from 24mm to 105mm. This is an impressively large amount of light with an equally impressive coverage angle–but it’s not the only thing this flash has to be proud of.
This midrange offering from Sigma has relatively more options and packs quite a powerful punch, compared with other flash units in the same price range. For instance, when the flashgun is fully charged, a confirmation ‘ready’ light turns on and, just by peering at the camera’s viewfinder, the flash exposure level can be checked. The auto-zoom feature automatically sets the optimum illumination angle depending on the lens’ focal length. Through the built-in Wide Panel, the flash can cover the angle of 17mm. And, for users interested in bounce flash, the flashgun head can be tilted up by 90 degrees, to the left by 180 degrees, or to the right by 90 degrees. This tilting mechanism actually allows users to effectively take pictures up close. And, with the built-in optical slave, you can use the Sigma EF 530 DG SUPER Flash off your camera with other flashes and it will still fire just sitting on a light stand.
Because the Sigma EF 530 DG SUPER Flash is available in Sigma AF, Canon AF, Sony AF, Nikon AF or Pentax AF variants, you will be able to enjoy Sigma’s affordable offering with the latest digital SLR cameras that use a pre-flash, and even those that support full E-TTL II operation. With an intelligent energy-saving mode, wide area coverage, powerful guide number, and clever functions, this is the perfect artificial lighting device for anyone in search of a reasonably-priced, all-around flash for their digital or 35mm autofocus SLR shooter.
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Contributed by Ethel Kay Merioles
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