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Tripods And Monopods | Home » » Sigma EF-530 DG ST Electronic Flash for Pentax and Samsung DSLR | | | | | | | Description: | | Would you like to broaden your world of photographic expression by manipulating light in a simple way. The EF-530 DG ST is an easy-to-use flash that provides a large amount of light, featuring a guide number of up to 53/m (174/ft) w/ISO 100. Compatible with AF single-lens reflex cameras of all popular manufacturers. this flash unit allows fully automatic photography with automatic TTL exposure control. In addition to the automatic mode, it also provides two power levels in manual mode: full and 1/16 power. This electronic flash combines a wide array of functions with ease of handling, and includes an Autozoom function that automatically sets the optimum illumination angle between 24mm and 105mm, as well as offering bounce and swivel capability. | | | Features: | |
• Type: Shoe Mount Guide No.: 92' (28 m) at 24mm 132' (40 m) at 50mm 174' (53 m) at 105mm Angle of Cov
| | | Product Details: | | | Product Weight:
| 0.67 pounds | | Package Length:
| 8.5 inches | | Package Width:
| 4.6 inches | | Package Height:
| 4.0 inches | | Package Weight:
| 1.25 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 4 reviews |
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15 of 15 found the following review helpful:
 The Sigma FlashMar 07, 2009
By Serhiy
First let's start off with the good things:
-powerful guide number
-tilt swivel head
-focus assist lamp (works great!)
-good (but could be better) build quality
Now with the cons:
-huge size. Not a problem for me but some people find it bad.
-the on/off/mode switch is really tiny and requires precision to switch. This becomes frustrating when you need to turn on the flash quickly.
-only three modes (ttl, full power, 1/16 power)
-bad manual
-no click position on 45 or 30 degrees (tilt)
Overall this is a really basic flash. In the ttl mode your camera picks the right exposure for you. In the full and 1/16 power modes you have to set the exposure for your self. The zoom function seems to work good, but there is no manual control to it (unlike in the Super edition). The fastest shutter speed with it is the same as with the built-in flash (1/180 on K200D). So if you want a good flash with which you can go pro go for the Super edition. But if you are a beginner this is a really powerful basic flash for the money.
2 of 2 found the following review helpful:
 Great addition to your kitMay 16, 2010
By Stanley Bembenek
I'm an available light kinda guy but every now and then a flash comes in handy and the built in one just doesn't cut it. Being a minimalist and cheap, I just wanted a sturdy TTL unit without all the frills. This flash is awesome. You can tilt and swivel the head and it has a built in diffuser, the range is outstanding. Considering it's less than half the price of the Pentax brand it's a super deal.
Great Value and Good FlashDec 10, 2011
By Amazon Buyer
I have this flash for almost a year now. It is a great flash. The only problem I have with it is that it doesn't really have any indication when the battery is low. I mean it last a long time, but when the battery is low, it just doesn't work or it take a long time to charge. Other than this, it is a good flash.
Works greatNov 10, 2011
By alexb
I needed a flash to take better indoor pictures of my our new baby. The flash is pretty simple to use and by aiming it at different angles and bouncing the light from the ceiling or walls, the pictures came out better than than I expected. I usually use it in the automatic mode with my Pentax K7 and I can take pictures pretty quickly and it doesn't slow me down. Works great.
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