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from Fort Worth, TX on 5/13/2007
Comments about Sigma Sigma EF-500 ST - DG Shoe Mount Flash for Nikon AF -D, Guide Number of 165 feet / 50 meter at 105mm Setting.:
I have had this product for about a month and I think it is a Quality Flash for a low price.
I have used the Sigma EF-500 flash for a wedding, and it lighted the alter part or the church very well. The output seems to be consistent, or at least very close. The rate of recycling couldn't keep up with 3 fps, but is still has a fast recycling rate. The flash is somewhat noisy, but not that Noisy. The flash comes with a stand and a small bag.
This flash doesn't have a LCD, but it never says anywhere that it does. This Sigma flash seems to very modern and upto date to me.
I give the Sigma EF-500 flash 4 stars because it is Good Stuff, and it could be better. It could of had a PC outlet or an outlet for a Cord to go to a bigger battery or to the wall for those really long shoots.
This Sigma EF-500 flash is very good, with lots of features packed in, for a low price.
from Joliet,ILL on 2/17/2007
Comments about Sigma Sigma EF-500 ST - DG Shoe Mount Flash for Nikon AF -D, Guide Number of 165 feet / 50 meter at 105mm Setting.:
I recently purchased this flash to do a wedding because my other flash didn't have enough power for the dark church. The Sigma had plenty. The pictures looked fine and most of all the bride and her family were very happy. I would buy any Sigma product without hesitation.
from Kokomo, IN on 2/14/2007
Comments about Sigma Sigma EF-500 ST - DG Shoe Mount Flash for Nikon AF -D, Guide Number of 165 feet / 50 meter at 105mm Setting.:
I've had this flash for more than 3 years. It's never failed me. I also had a Canon 380EX. I sold the Canon 380EX because it did not perform as well as the Sigma. I've used this flash on the 20D, Digital Rebel, 10D, Rebel XT, and Rebel XTi. It performed fine on all these cameras.
from Las Vegas on 2/12/2007
Comments about Sigma Sigma EF-500 ST - DG Shoe Mount Flash for Nikon AF -D, Guide Number of 165 feet / 50 meter at 105mm Setting.:
I'm satisfied.
from Vallejo, Ca. on 2/12/2007
Comments about Sigma Sigma EF-500 ST - DG Shoe Mount Flash for Nikon AF -D, Guide Number of 165 feet / 50 meter at 105mm Setting.:
13 months after purchase, the unit stopped working. It worked good while in operation but will not purchase this item again due to very short life span. In contrast, I have had my Vivitar 283 for over 3o years and it still great works.
from Bakersfield, CA on 2/5/2007
Comments about Sigma Sigma EF-500 ST - DG Shoe Mount Flash for Nikon AF -D, Guide Number of 165 feet / 50 meter at 105mm Setting.:
This flash does not have consistent output. Sometimes it darts light spots instead of lighting up the subject area. Sometimes it stops working all together. Basically, you get what you pay for. It's cheap, so if you're only using it once in a while, it's fine. But, for professionals, just pay the extra for the Speedlite. That's what we just upgraded to.
from San Diego, CA on 2/5/2007
Comments about Sigma Sigma EF-500 ST - DG Shoe Mount Flash for Nikon AF -D, Guide Number of 165 feet / 50 meter at 105mm Setting.:
Having used Sigma products in the past I was dissapointed with the performance of this flash. I should have spent the extra hundred bucks for the super 500.
from San Antonio Texas on 2/5/2007
Comments about Sigma Sigma EF-500 ST - DG Shoe Mount Flash for Nikon AF -D, Guide Number of 165 feet / 50 meter at 105mm Setting.:
Very disappointed in the performance of this unit. I will look further and do more research to buy another flash that I can count on for consistent performance. Mechanical performance is noisy and slow with too many errors, having to restart falsh. Not pleased at all with this unit.