Sigma EF 500 DG Super Flash for Sigma SLR Cameras

by Sigma

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 5.6 x 4.9 x 3.2 inches ; 11.5 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0002P19NK
• Item model number: 149-110
• Average Customer Review: 2.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: July 21, 2004

Product Description

The EF-500 DG SUPER is designed to work with Sigma 35mm SLR and Digital SLR cameras, for advanced flash photography. It has a maximum guide number of 165 in feet or 50 in meter at 105mm focal length (ISO 100). The projection angle of the flashlight is set automatically to match the lens' focal length ranging from 28mm wide-angle to 105mm medium-telephoto. It also incorporates a built-in diffuser that expands the angle of illumination down to that of 17mm lens. It enables full automatic flash photography by TTL automatic flash exposure control. It now includes STTL flash photography for Sigma cameras. For bounce flash it can be tilted 90° upwards and 7° downward for close-ups. Also it can be swiveled 180° to the left and 90° to the right. It incorporates "modeling flash" mode to provide proper light distribution to check the shadow of the subject. The multi pulse flash features enable reduced power setting from 1/4 to 1/128 in 6 steps and the pulse frequency of the flash can be set from 1Hz to 199Hz. EF-500 DG SUPER incorporates wireless TTL flash photography, slave flash photography, and FP flash photography (synchronized with high shutter speeds). In addition, manual flash also can be set at 8 output power levels. The covering focal length of the flashlight can be seen on the LCD panel, and a flash ready signal can be seen in the viewfinder. The EF-500 DG SUPER also incorporates auto power off system.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Performs as expected, March 3, 2008

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MJS - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sigma EF 500 DG Super Flash for Sigma SLR Cameras (Electronics)

This flash performs as expected. Weight balance is average, slides in and out of mount without problem, and has a good rotate-click mechanism for positioning light. Recommended.

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars flash, June 22, 2008

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E Thomen (Tennessee) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sigma EF 500 DG Super Flash for Sigma SLR Cameras (Electronics)

Good Flash does not last long though. I bought the flash about a year ago as a back up flash. I barely used it and the flash bulb burnt out on it very quickly. Unfortunately the warranty just ran out when it quit working and i have to trash a barely used flash.