Sigma EF 500 DG Super Flash for Minolta SLR Cameras

by Sigma

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 8.7 x 4.7 x 3.9 inches ; 11.5 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0002P18U4
• Item model number: 149-205
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: July 21, 2004

Customer Reviews

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Sigma EF 500 DG Flash, August 23, 2006

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Truman S. Congleton Jr. (KY) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sigma EF 500 DG Super Flash for Minolta SLR Cameras (Electronics)

I was looking for a Minolta flash but after reading about the Sigma I decided to give it a try. It was about 1/2 the price the Minolta and had more power. I like the way the flash sinks its zoom setting to my camera's zoom lens. The wireless feature is easy to use and gives a person quite a bit of flexibilty with lighting the subject. I'm still learning but so far the flash has done everything I expected.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Surpassed my expectation, November 5, 2006

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J. Fullmer "True Blue" (WI) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sigma EF 500 DG Super Flash for Minolta SLR Cameras (Electronics)

It worked flawlessly with my Sony DSLR-A100. It's packed full of features and has very consistent results. I was also very impressed with the battery use. I used it for a wedding and one set of batteries lasted even through the reception! Impressive!

I'm very happy with it and would recommend it to anyone.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Questionable compatability, January 26, 2007

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Michael Noe "FF/Medic Photo Guy" (Warren, PA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sigma EF 500 DG Super Flash for Minolta SLR Cameras (Electronics)

This is really nice strobe. I works great, better than expected with my FILM camera (Minolta 800si). It does not seem to like the Digital Camera (Minolta Maxxium 7D). I have to over expose 2 stops to get a usable photograph. I'm not sure if it is the programming of the camera or flash unit. With the wireless, it does not always fire all the flashes, or some fire prior to the shutter releasing. The 7D uses a double fired flash to get an exposure reading. Disable this feature and you might as well get out the old Manual camera. If you need a flash with these bells and whistles - buy a Konica-Minolta/Sony original.