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Sigma EF 500 DG Super Flash for Canon SLR Cameras

3.0 3.0 out of 5 stars 20 ratings
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  • Designed to work with both AF 35mm SLR and digital SLR cameras
  • For bounce flash, can be tilted 90 degrees upwards and seven degrees downward for close-ups
  • Can be swiveled 180 degrees to the left and 90 degrees to the right
  • Can incorporate wireless TTL flash photography, slave flash photography, and FP flash photography
  • Bounce flash with 90 degree upwards and 7 degree downwards tilt

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The Sigma EF 500 DG Super Flash for Canon SLR Cameras is designed to work with both AF 35mm SLR and Digital SLR cameras of popular manufacturers for advanced flash photography. It has a maximum guide number of 165 feet, or 50 meters, at a 105-millimeter focal length (ISO 100). The projection angle of the flashlight is set automatically to match the lens' focal length, ranging from 28-millimeter wide-angle to 105-millimeter medium-telephoto. It also incorporates a built-in diffuser that expands the angle of illumination down to that of a 17-millimeter lens.

The EF 500 enables full-automatic flash photography by TTL automatic flash exposure control. It now includes S-TTL flash photography for Sigma, 3-D multi-sensor balanced fill-flash function, and i-TTL flash photography for Nikon, E-TTL II flash photography for Canon, ADI flash photography, and P-TTL flash photography for Minolta cameras.

For bounce flash, the EF 500 can be tilted 90 degrees upwards and seven degrees downward for close-ups. Also it can be swiveled 180 degrees to the left and 90 degrees 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 six steps, and the pulse frequency of the flash can be set from one Hz to 199 Hz. The EF 500 also incorporates wireless TTL flash photography, slave flash photography, and FP flash photography (synchronized with high shutter speeds). In addition, manual flash can be set at eight 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 also incorporates an auto power off system.

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Nice flash ...Photos of unit uploaded today
Hard to believe you don't see the rear panel when looking around for this unit.. thought I better upload some.So far, this is a nice flash for my 20d, we'll see how it does over time and update here.update June 17, 2006;Still doing a great job for me after one month.. happy with my purchase of the Sigma 500 Super. Lots of power and lots of user control settings have made it a keeper. Being used with the Canon off camera 2 cord for even more control.Update Sept 13, 2007Over a year in use and still no complaints with this product, working just fine, getting well over 1000 shots per charge on 2700 batteries. Now I see the price gets even lower than it was a year ago.Update Dec 12, 2008Still working just fine on both my 20d & 40D
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Evelyn Schmitten
1.0 out of 5 stars Still waiting
Reviewed in the United States on March 24, 2007
I ordered a 500DG OVER A MONTH ago, and I am still waiting. WHen I checked the status (after a month, remember) it said it had not even been shipped yet. DON'T DO BUSINESS HERE>
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Luke Skywalker
2.0 out of 5 stars Very Inconsistent
Reviewed in the United States on January 13, 2007
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I've used this flash for almost a year and a half. About every 4 pics I'll get a very underexposed (2 stops) one, causing me some critical missed shots. This has been very frustrating. I sent it in for "service" under warranty. Didn't help. I've experimented with 100s of pics and still have problems, even with all the settings exactly the same. Manual mode seems to work better, but who wants to bother every time I turn the flash on. After these experiences I am thinking about Canon ex430, more expensive, fewer features, but more consistent. Truth is the on camera flash (Digital Rebel) provides better pictures, with much less hassle. Another problem: eats batteries... I would NOT buy this again!
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Donald C. Brown
4.0 out of 5 stars Sigma EF 500DG Super Flash for cannon SLR
Reviewed in the United States on May 12, 2007
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The Flash has preform well with little problem. the direction needs updating however. I am a novice user and I think the direction don't take in account for the novice.
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Kevin B.
5.0 out of 5 stars High value low cost product
Reviewed in the United States on November 8, 2007
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The foremost reason I purchased this flash, other than it fit my needs, was the price. I wanted the Sigma flash to serve as the master for a two flash system. My other flash, a Canon 430EX Speedlite, is my workhorse when I only need a single flash. The build quality of the Sigma is not as good as the Canon but still sufficient for my lighter usage. There are a number of reviewers that claimed to have problems in the master scenario so I went to the source and asked Sigma directly. The response of the person I spoke with was that he used a similar configuration with no problems, so I purchased the unit. The performance of the Sigma met my expectations and then some. I have had no trouble with the Sigma communicating with my Canon Rebel XT via flash cord or with my Canon 430EX Speedlite via optical communication. The menu system is intuitive and easy to use. I have not had the flash long enough to respond to some claims that it might fail after a year or so, and I don't really use it in a heavy duty way so I cannot respond to the blackening of the lens. I can say that in my case the purchase of the Sigma EF 500 DG Super was money well spent. I give this flash 5 stars for its high value.
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AmazonCommander
5.0 out of 5 stars Flash with everything you need and nothing you don't at a great price
Reviewed in the United States on November 6, 2006
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This is a great flash for canon cameras.
It has all of the features you need. Lots of power. Rear curtain sync. Slave and master modes. Flash zooming. Multiple angles. Pictures come out very well lit with no obvious color casts.
The only downsides compared to a canon flash (and these in no way take away from its overall usefulness) are:
A little more bulky than canon flash.
No lock at 45 degrees.
No multiple point focus assist (although if the subject is more than 10 feet away then the focus assist light covers a pretty good area).
Built in charger or even DC power supply connector would be nice.
But for the price and photo quality, it can't be beat.
Also, the master/slave flash functionality is certainly worth the extra $60 over the non-super version.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Nice flash ...Photos of unit uploaded today
Reviewed in the United States on May 18, 2006
Hard to believe you don't see the rear panel when looking around for this unit.. thought I better upload some.

So far, this is a nice flash for my 20d, we'll see how it does over time and update here.

update June 17, 2006;

Still doing a great job for me after one month.. happy with my purchase of the Sigma 500 Super. Lots of power and lots of user control settings have made it a keeper. Being used with the Canon off camera 2 cord for even more control.

Update Sept 13, 2007

Over a year in use and still no complaints with this product, working just fine, getting well over 1000 shots per charge on 2700 batteries. Now I see the price gets even lower than it was a year ago.

Update Dec 12, 2008

Still working just fine on both my 20d & 40D
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4.0 out of 5 stars Nice flash ...Photos of unit uploaded today
Reviewed in the United States on May 18, 2006
Hard to believe you don't see the rear panel when looking around for this unit.. thought I better upload some.

So far, this is a nice flash for my 20d, we'll see how it does over time and update here.

update June 17, 2006;

Still doing a great job for me after one month.. happy with my purchase of the Sigma 500 Super. Lots of power and lots of user control settings have made it a keeper. Being used with the Canon off camera 2 cord for even more control.

Update Sept 13, 2007

Over a year in use and still no complaints with this product, working just fine, getting well over 1000 shots per charge on 2700 batteries. Now I see the price gets even lower than it was a year ago.

Update Dec 12, 2008

Still working just fine on both my 20d & 40D
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G-Pix
5.0 out of 5 stars Compare to Canon EX 550/580
Reviewed in the United States on September 2, 2007
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Does everything the Canon EX 500 series can do, but for $200 less.
I like to use all authentic Canon lenses and accessories. But when I saw this flash I was sold. I just used it on a 9-hour wedding job. It worked perfectly on the same batteries all day long. ETTL communication with my "A Type" EOS digital was perfect. Also works quite well as a slave unit.
Definitely would recommend the Sigma EF 500 DG.
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Shane A. White
4.0 out of 5 stars Good flash for the money
Reviewed in the United States on September 2, 2008
This is a knockoff of the Canon 550EX flash. It works great. I've had mine for three years now...and it is always trusty.

It uses Canon's E-TTL-II information just like My Canon 550EX flash...in fact I use it with the 550EX all the time.

It is such a great flash for the money I am buying another one.

I gave it 4 stars because it feels cheap and more "plastic" vs. my Canon 550EX, and it cycles slower than the Canon...but for the money it is a good unit.
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くまのすけ
1.0 out of 5 stars 注意が必要です
Reviewed in Japan on March 26, 2015
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2014/10に購入。数回発光させたら動作不良になったのでシグマへ修理に。
「パーツ保有期限を過ぎているので修理不可」で帰って来ました。
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5.0 out of 5 stars 必要にしてかつ十分過ぎる性能です！
Reviewed in Japan on September 29, 2005
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手持ちのCanon純正420EXの後継として購入しました。「ストロボは純正」という先入観念があったのですが、なかなかどうして光量調節も申し分なく、銀塩（EOS-1V、EOS-Kiss7）、デジタル（EOS-KissD）共に良好な仕上がりです。純正と比べると外装が少々安っぽく見えますが、性能は本当に確かなもので満足できるかと思います。某Ｋ掲示板では品物によって調整が必要な、当たり外れがあるとのことでしたが、当方のものは全く問題ありませんでした。
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