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Sigma EF-500 User Manual

Sigma EF-500
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Table of Contents

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Sigma EF-500 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Bounce HeadYes
Swivel HeadYes
Power Source4 x AA Batteries
TTLYes
High-Speed SyncYes
AF AssistYes
Recycling Time0.1 - 5 seconds
Flash ModesTTL, Manual, Multi
Guide Number50 m ISO100 at 105 mm position
Coverage24 mm - 105 mm
Weight335 g (without batteries)
Swivel Angle180° (left and right)
Tilt Angle0-90°
CompatibilityCanon, Nikon, Sony, Sigma

Summary

PRECAUTIONS

DESCRIPTION OF THE PARTS

EXTERNAL PARTS

Lists physical components of the flash unit, numbered 1 through 11.

CONTROLS

Lists buttons and indicators on the flash unit, numbered 12 through 20.

ABOUT THE BATTERY

BATTERY LOADING

Instructions on how to insert and secure batteries into the flash unit.

AUTO POWER OFF

Description of the automatic power-off function to conserve battery life.

ERROR INDICATION

How to interpret error messages displayed on the LCD panel.

ADJUSTING THE FLASH HEAD

Instructions on how to tilt and position the flash head.

ATTACHING AND REMOVING THE FLASH TO AND FROM THE CAMERA

SETTING OF FLASH COVERAGE ANGLE

Use with Sigma SD9/SD10

Specific usage notes for flash coverage angle with Sigma SD9 and SD10 cameras.

WIDE PANEL

Details about the built-in wide panel for ultra-wide coverage.

LCD PANEL ILLUMINATION

TTL AUTO FLASH

USING FLASH IN OTHER CAMERA MODES

Shutter Speed Priority Setting

How to use flash in Shutter Speed Priority camera mode.

Aperture Priority Setting

How to use flash in Aperture Priority camera mode.

When used with M Mode

How to use flash in Manual camera mode.

LIMITS OF CONTINUOUS SHOOTING

MANUAL FLASH OPERATION

FP FLASH (Except SA-300)

SECOND CURTAIN SYNCHRONIZATION

RED-EYE REDUCTION

MODELING FLASH

EXPOSURE COMPENSATION

MULTI FLASH MODE

BOUNCE FLASH

Close-up Exposures

Specific guidance for using bounce flash for close-up subjects.

WIRELESS FLASH (Except SD9)

Control System Change

When Built-in Flash is Used (SA-7 and SA-9)

Cameras not equipped with built-in flash used (SD10)

Master unit Setting

Configuration steps for the master flash unit in wireless mode.

Slave unit Setting

Configuration steps for the slave flash unit in wireless mode.

Slave Flash

Normal Slave Flash

Instructions for using the flash as a slave triggered by another flash.

Designated Slave Flash

Setting up multiple flash units for synchronized firing.

SPECIFICATIONS

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