Sigma EF-530 DG SUPER EO-TTL II Manual

Sigma EF-530 DG SUPER EO-TTL II Manual

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ENGLISH
Thank you very much for purchasing the Sigma EF-530 DG SUPER EO-TTL II Electronic Flash. This
product is specifically developed for the Canon EOS series SLR cameras. Depending on the camera model,
functions and operation may vary. Please read this instruction booklet carefully. To add to your enjoyment
of photography, the flash has a variety of features. To make the most of all these
maximum performance and enjoyment from your flash, please read this instruction
your camera's instruction
PRECAUTIONS
In order to avoid causing any damage or injury, please read this instruction manual very carefully,
paying attention to the cautionary signs below, before using the flash.
Please take special note of the two cautionary signs below.
Warning !!
Caution!!
Symbol denotes the important points, where warning and caution are required.
Symbol contains information regarding the actions that must be avoided.
This flash contains high voltage circuits. To avoid electric shock or burns, do not attempt to
disassemble the flash. If the outside shell of the unit is broken or cracked, do not touch the
mechanism inside.
Do not fire the flash close to eyes. Otherwise the bright light could damage the eyes. Keep at least
1m/3feet distance between face and the flash
Do not touch the synchro terminal of your camera when the flash is attached to
voltage circuitry could cause
Never use your camera in an environment where flammable, burnable, gas, liquids or chemicals,
etc, exist.
Otherwise it
Do not use this flash unit on any camera other than the Canon EOS series
flash may damage the circuitry of these cameras.
This flash unit is not waterproof. When using the flash and camera in the rain or snow or near water,
keep it from getting wet. It is often impractical to repair internal electrical components damaged by
water.
Never subject the flash and camera to shock, dust, high temperature or humidity. These factors
might cause fire or malfunctioning of your equipment.
When the flash is subjected to sudden temperature change, as when the flash unit is brought from a
cold exterior to warm interior, condensation might form inside. In such a case, place your equipment
in a sealed plastic bag before such a change, and do not use the flash
temperature.
Do not store your flash in a drawer or cupboard
insecticides. These chemicals will have
Do not use a thinner, Benzene or other cleaning agents to remove dirt or finger prints from the
component. Clean with a soft, moistened cloth.
For extended storage, choose a cool dry place, preferably with good ventilation. It is recommended
that the flash be charged and fired several times a month, to maintain proper capacitor functioning.
manual before
using the flash, and also keep it handy for your future reference.
Using the product disregarding this warning sign might cause serious injury
or other dangerous results.
Using the product disregarding this caution sign might cause injury or
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  • Page 1 ENGLISH Thank you very much for purchasing the Sigma EF-530 DG SUPER EO-TTL II Electronic Flash. This product is specifically developed for the Canon EOS series SLR cameras. Depending on the camera model, functions and operation may vary. Please read this instruction booklet carefully. To add to your enjoyment of photography, the flash has a variety of features.
  • Page 2: Description Of The Parts

    DESCRIPTION OF THE PARTS EXTERNAL PARTS 1.Flash Head 2.Built-in Wide Panel 3.AF Auxiliary Light 4.Bounce Angle; Up and Down 5.Bounce Angle; Right and Left 6.Bounce Lock and Release Button; Up and Down 7.Swivel Lock and Release Button; Right and Left 8.LCD Panel 9.Battery Cover 10.Shoe Ring...
  • Page 3: Adjusting The Flash Head

    ZOOM button will not function. In this case please contact the store where the flash was purchased or a Sigma service station. LCD PANEL ILLUMINATION When you press the button, the LCD panel will illuminate for about 8 seconds. The illumination stays...
  • Page 4: Limits Of Continuous Shooting

    2. Turn on the power switch of the flash, the ETTL (TTL) mark will appear on the LCD panel and flash will start charging. 3. Focus on your subject. 4. Check that the subject is located within the effective distance range indicated on the LCD panel.
  • Page 5: Second Curtain Synchronization

    5. The manual flash output display will stop blinking and remain displayed after you press the SEL button again. 6. Adjust the focusing by pressing the shutter button, note the subject distance the focus ring on the lens. Then adjust lens’...
  • Page 6: Modeling Flash

    FE LOCK “FE” lock mode allows you to choose and lock the exposure before taking the picture. 1. Set the camera’s exposure mode (“P”, “Tv”, “Av”, “M” or “DEP”). 2. Set the flash’s mode to the E-TTL or the High Speed Sync. 3.
  • Page 7: Multi Flash Mode

    MULTI FLASH MODE While the shutter is open, the flash will fire repeatedly. By doing so a series of images of the subject will be exposed in one frame. A bright subject with a dark background shows more effectively in this mode. It is possible to set the firing frequency between 1Hz and 199Hz.
  • Page 8: Channel Setting

    Preparation for Wireless Flash Channel Setting When other people are using Wireless Flash mode near you, your flash may be connected with the other person’s flash and your flash may fire. In this circumstance, please set different channel for your flash from that of the other person’s.
  • Page 9 If the flash ratio is indicated as press the + or - button until 1:1 is displayed. 4. Place the Slave Unit at the desired position. 5. Make sure that the Master Unit and Slave Unit have both been charged. Master Unit’s Ready Light is lit and Slave Unit’s AF Auxiliary Light is blinking.
  • Page 10: Wireless Manual Flash

    Wireless Flash Exposure Compensation 1. Please set master flash unit to the Wireless Flash Mode. 2. Press the SEL button to make mark blink. 3. Press the + or - button to set the flash exposure compensation amount. 4. Press the SEL button several times to make exposure compensation indicator appear. It is not necessary to make any additional setting on the Slave units.
  • Page 11: Wireless Multi Flash

    there are only two slave units, please select the indicator at step 3 ( step 9 and step 10 should omitted). Wireless Multi Flash the master flash unit as follows. Follow the procedure for Changing the Wireless Mode, and set to the MULTI mark.
  • Page 12: Designated Slave Flash

    Designated Slave Flash using two or more EF-530 DG Super flash units, you can designate which flash will fire together by using the channel settings. In this mode, one flash unit will be used as the Slave Controller and the others for firing as Slaves.

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