Sigma EF 530 DG ST Flashgun

Has any one got this flash and if so can you give an opinion please.
Ian

Hi Ian, I just posted the same thing I ordered mine today and I await comments.
Jack.

Hi Jack hope you like the new flash gun good luck.
Ian

Hi Ian I will let you know what I think when I get it

Cheers Jack will look forward to that very kind of you good luck with it.
Ian

Hi Ian just to say I got my flash gun today and all I can say is I am well pleased.

Hi Ian, I have had this flash for quite a while and never had a problem with it. It dose exactly as it says on the box, recomended.

Thanks guys Im pleased your happy with the flash gun.
Ian

I have got the other version of it that I bought a couple of weeks ago the Sigma 530DG SUPER Flash and although I am limited in experience in the photography field I am inclined to say its a pretty good flash.

But may be the more experienced ones here in the forum could give a more valued opinion regarding its performance.

Amin

Hi I had the "super" version with my Nikon camera,Basically in performance not a lot, but with the lcd on the back you have more control overall, but for the average user some thing that is not used much.

Just placed an order for the ef 530 dg super version difficult choice between it and the pentax 360 but there you go.
Ian

I don't think it's a difficult choice. The Sigma has more power and swivel. I've had the Sigma EF 500 DG Super for two years and two EF 530 DG Super for about 7 months and never had any problems with them, not withstanding the time I dropped the 500 and had to send it to the distributor for repair (the wide panel broke off). I use them on cheap flash stands and umbrellas when I need a portable studio and they work great.

I got mine a few days ago and even though it looks like its twice the size of my 360 its pretty light. The TTL is better, IMHO than the 360 and at last I have a swivel!

My only complaint is that I can't find a true AUTO function on it. Sometimes I just want to set the flash at lets say f5.6 and fire away. In the manual it says that the AUTO function works through the TTL. I dunno, maybe I want to still have some measure of control, besides going full manual.

I set up the wireless flash to go with my k200 so now both the Sigma and my 360 can get triggered by the camera at the same time. I'm LOVING that!

I can honestly say that so far this has been a very good buy. Its better than the 540 at about 3/4 of the price. I got mine for US$199.

I still love mine

Well had mine 3 weeks now and after sorting out a few problems I was having Im very pleased with the choice I made.I still need to practice a few things but so far very happy.
Ian