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ENGLISH
Thank you very much for purchasing the Sigma EF-530 DG SUPER NA-iTTL Electronic Flash. This product is
specifically developed for the Nikon SLR series cameras. Depending on the camera model, functions and
operation may vary. Please read this instruction booklet carefully. To add to your enjoyment of photography, this
flash has a variety of features. To make the most of all these features and to get the maximum performance and
enjoyment from your flash, please read this instruction booklet together with your camera's instruction manual,
before using the flash and also keep it handy for your future reference.
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 unit when taking a picture with flash.
Do not touch the synchro terminal of your camera when the flash is attached to a hot shoe. High
voltage circuitry could cause an electric shock.
Never use your camera in an environment where flammable, burnable, gas, liquids or chemicals,
etc, exist. Otherwise it might cause fire or explosion.
Do not use this flash unit on any camera other than the Nikon NA series cameras, otherwise the
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 unit until it reaches room
temperature.
Do not store your flash in a drawer or cupboard etc. containing naphthalene, camphor or other
insecticides. These chemicals will have a negative effects on the flash unit.
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.
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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
damage.
Warning !!
Caution !!

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Summary of Contents for Sigma EF-530 DG SUPER NA-ITTL

  • Page 1 ENGLISH Thank you very much for purchasing the Sigma EF-530 DG SUPER NA-iTTL Electronic Flash. This product is specifically developed for the Nikon SLR series cameras. Depending on the camera model, functions and operation may vary. Please read this instruction booklet carefully. To add to your enjoyment of photography, this 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

    AUTO POWER OFF To conserve battery power, the flash unit automatically turns itself off when the flash is not used within approximately 80 seconds. To turn the flash on again, depress the TEST button or the camera shutter button halfway. Please note that the “Auto Power Off” mechanism does not work with wireless TTL flash mode, normal slave flash, and designated slave flash modes.
  • Page 4: Lcd Panel Illumination

    If the built-in wide panel comes off accidentally, the ZOOM button will not function. In this case please contact the store where the flash was purchased, or an authorized .Sigma service station. LCD PANEL ILLUMINATION When you press the LIGHT button, the LCD panel will illuminate for about 8 seconds. The illumination stays on longer than 8 seconds if you press the LIGHT button once again.
  • Page 5: Limits Of Continuous Shooting

    <<CHART A>> Camera Lens Type Exp. Mode Metering TTL System Note Conf Dist 3-D Multi-Sensor D, G Type All Modes All Modes Can switch to TTL Mode. With F100 F90X/N90ser. AF lens other than F5, F100, F80, series Cameras All Modes All Modes Multi-Sensor BL F80/N80ser.
  • Page 6: Distance Priority Manual Flash

    How to set the correct flash power level Page 17 <<CHART A>> combination of 1 Focus on the subject and note the subject distance on the lens’ focus ring. Adjust the lens’ aperture until the distance indicated on the LCD panel of the flash is equal to the camera to subject distance. When you use with cameras other than the above Focus on the subject and note the subject distance on the lens’...
  • Page 7: Exposure Compensation

    Cameras with EV compensation capability allow you to make exposure compensation on either the EF-530 DG SUPER NA-iTTL or the camera (or both). If you use both controls, exposure is modified by the sum total of both exposure compensation values, and will affect the background exposure.
  • Page 8: Multi Flash Mode

    MULTI FLASH MODE When a slow shutter speed is used, the flash will fire repeatedly while the shutter is open. By doing so a series of images of the subject will be exposed in one frame. A dark background with a bright subject shows the result more effectively in this mode.
  • Page 9: Wireless Flash

    In case of the EF-530 DG SUPER NA-iTTL, communication between the camera body and the flash will be achieved by the light of the flash. In the “Wireless Flash”...
  • Page 10: Slave Flash

    Setting the Flash Mode on the slave flash unit The following has to be programmed into the master unit. This will set the mode for the slave unit. 10. Press the + or – button and select a slave group number. 11.
  • Page 11: Designated Slave Flash

    When the EF-530 DG SUPER NA-iTTL is fully charged, the AF Auxiliary Light will blink. The flash will not fire if the EF-530 DG SUPER is attached to the camera body whilst in Slave Mode setting. If you are using a Nikon brand flash unit with (3-D) Multi-Sensor BL function on your camera, and the EF-530 DG SUPER NA-iTTL flash unit as a slave unit, please do not use (3-D) Multi-Sensor BL function, as the monitor pre-flash may cause the slave to fire prematurely.

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