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Sigma EF-530 DG ST Electronic Flash for Nikon DSLR

8 January 2010 13 views 5 Comments

  • Powerful Guide Number of 174 ft / 53m at 105mm Setting
  • Designed to work with the new TTL systems of all the popular manufacturers
  • Fully compatible with all Nikon Digital SLR cameras including the D40 and D40X
  • Covers a focal length from 24mm to 105mm
  • Built-in Wide Angle Diffuser Panel allows the flash to cover an angle of 17mm.

Product Description
ELECTRONIC FLASH EF-530 DG ST. EF-530 DG ST features a powerful Guide Number of 174 ft / 53m and is designed to work with the latest TTL auto exposure systems of all popular manufacturers’ digital and film SLR cameras. It is fully compatible with all Nikon Digital SLR cameras including the D40 and D40X. It features TTL automatic flash exposure control for easy operation. The auto zoom function automatically sets the optimum illumination angle in accordance with the lens’ focal length in a range from 24mm to 105mm. When the built-in Wide Panel is used, the flash can cover the angle of 17mm. For bounce flash, the flashgun head can be tilted up by 90 degrees, to the left by 180 degrees, or to the right by 90 degrees. It can also be tilted down by 7 degrees allowing ease of use for close-up photography. In addition to automatic mode, the flashgun also features a manual flash mode, making it possible to set the flash power level to full or 1/16. When the flashgun is fully charged, a confirmation “ready” light will be emitted and the flash exposure level can be checked through the cameras viewfinder. Other features incorporated into this flashgun include the Auto Power-Off function to help save battery power.Amazon.com Product Description
When there’s insufficient or unsuitable light available to take a picture, it’s of paramount importance to have a ready source of supplementary light to fulfill the need. That’s where Sigma’s EF-530 DG ST electronic flash comes into play. Designed exclusively for Nikon digital SLR cameras, the flash offers a powerful guide number of 174 feet/53 meters and boasts the latest TTL automatic exposure system for easy operation. More significantly, the EF-530 DG ST is outfitted with a host of handy features, including an autozoom function that automatically sets the optimum illumination angle in accordance with the lens’ focal length (with a range from 24mm to 105mm), a confirmation “ready” light that indicates when the flashgun is fully charged, and an auto power-off function that automatically shuts off the display to save battery power. And users will love the tilting flashgun head, which users can tilt up by 90 degrees, to the left by 180 degrees, to the right by 90 degrees, and down by 7 degrees, making it easy to perform a bounce flash. Plus, the flashgun features a manual flash mode in addition to the automatic mode, making it possible to set the flash power level to full or 1/16.

Features:

  • Autozoom function that automatically sets optimum illumination angle
  • Covers a focal length from 24mm to 105mm
  • A built-in wide panel that covers the 17mm angle
  • A tilting flashgun head for bounce flash (up by 90 degrees, to the left by 180 degrees, and to the right by 90 degrees)
  • A down tilt angle of 7 degrees for close-up photography
  • Runs on 4 AA alkaline or rechargeable ni-cad or NiMH batteries
  • Measures 3 by 5.5 by 4.6 inches (W x H x D)
  • Weighs 10.8 ounces
  • 1-year warranty

What’s in the Box
EF-530 DG ST flash for Nikon cameras, soft case, hot shoe table stand, user’s manual.

Sigma EF-530 DG ST Electronic Flash for Nikon DSLR

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5 Comments »

  • (( T )) said:

    I bought this flash mainly to take sports actions shots at night football games. Simply put, the flash controls are limited, the flash has a VERY SLOW recycle time and after doing about 30 test shots, the flash didnt work. It would fire only every 1 out of 8 shots I took. I end up returning it to Amazon. I had no problem returning it and getting a refund. I end up buy the Sony Alpha flash at $299. More expensive, but it works great and does what I want.
    Rating: 1 / 5

    - 8 January 2010 at 3:08 am
  • Stuart A. Davis said:

    The title should say it all. I was quite disappointed. When I received my package a few weeks ago, I couldn’t wait to try the Sigma flash out. Within minutes I knew the quality just wasnt’ there. First I thought my setting were off, rechecked my Canon Rebel & they were right on target. All the shot I had taken were so under developed I knew this flash were going back. I was totally dissatisfied with this flash. I ended up spending a little more money & getting the Canon 580 which I should of purchased from the get go.
    Rating: 1 / 5

    - 8 January 2010 at 5:31 am
  • M. Weimer said:

    I bought this flash, admittedly by mistake. I meant to get the “super” version but I didn’t look close enough at the product label. This flash when used on the Nikon D80 really is sub-par. It only actually flashes 80% of the time with the rest just simply going unlit. For the first few uses after being turned on it exposes correctly and then ever shot after that get progressively more exposure until the frame is nearly completely saturated white. It will not fast sync over 1/640 shutter. I wanted a large output flash for outdoor fill, but with such a low sync it is not even good for that.

    It is very cheaply made and have really no useful features other than it gives of a HUGE amount of light (when it flashes and typically when it is not needed)

    I do not recommend getting this product and I will be returning it as soon as I can get reach of 47st photo. (I hate getting shipments on Fridays just for this reason).

    I am not going to try to “super” version. It is too much more money to trust it will work correctly. When the Nikon SB-600 flash is the same price even if it does have a lower GN.
    Rating: 1 / 5

    - 8 January 2010 at 7:44 am
  • G. Abella said:

    Good product, very powerful flash. Sometimes you end up having a underexposed pic but not very often.
    Rating: 4 / 5

    - 8 January 2010 at 9:15 am
  • John Hill said:

    This flash is not a good fit for canon digital cameras. The canon digital line uses e-ttl (evaluative through the lens metering). This flash only works correctly with standard ttl such as nikon. It is very similar to the flash I have for my 35 mm canon. It works ok for the older film models but not with the newer digital.
    Rating: 2 / 5

    - 8 January 2010 at 10:33 am

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