sigma EF-530 DG st/super ??

shutterspeed

Sorry if this has been asked already

First post:D

i became the proud owner of a Canon 40D on Friday and I’m loving every minute with it
I’m looking to go ad buy a flash and I’m looking at the sigma ef-530 do any on here use it and what do you think of it??
Also what are the difference between the ST and the SUPER version apart from the price??

Thanks in advance
Shutter speed

Carrigman

Welcome to boards.ie Shutterspeed and congrats on the 40D.

Get the Sigma EF-500 DG SUPER. It has more functionality (such as manual control and wireless configuration). It is the Sigma equivalent of the Canon 580EX whereas the ST is the equivalent of the 420EX.

The added functionality is not something you will need starting out but it's nice to know it's there if you decide to delve deeper into the world of flash in due course.

I have one and it has served me well. It's not as robust (nor as expensive) as the Canon 580 EX 11 but for occasional use it does the job very well indeed. I now use it as a back -up to my Canon 580 EX 11 and as it works with the Canon wireless functionality I intend to experiment with it in multi-flash set-ups.

shutterspeed

thanks for your reply Carrigman
i will prob go with the "super" model just in case i need that little bit extra

good luck with your multi-flash set-ups look foward to seing your results

thanks again
SS