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Thank you very much for purchasing the Sigma EF-530 DG SUPER SA-STTL Electronic Flash. This
product is specifically developed for the Sigma SA, SD series autofocus SLR cameras. Depending on the
camera model, functions and operation may vary. Please read this instruction booklet carefully for your
camera body. To add to your enjoyment of photography, the 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.
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 Sigma SA, SD 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.
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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  • Page 1 Otherwise it might cause fire or explosion. Caution !! Do not use this flash unit on any camera other than the Sigma SA, SD 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.
  • Page 2: About The Battery

    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: Wide Panel

    ■ Depending on the flash head setting, the flash’s Guide Number will be changed. In the case of use with Sigma SD9 SD10 SD14 Due to the size of the camera’s image sensor, when the coverage angle of the flash is set to auto zoom, coverage angle can effectively reach that of 17mm wide focal length, without using the wide panel, (However, the coverage angle display of the flash will not show wider than 24mm).
  • Page 4: Lcd Panel Illumination

    LCD PANEL ILLUMINATION When you press the button, the LCD panel will illuminate for about 8 seconds. The illumination stays LIGHT on longer than 8 seconds if you press the button once again. LIGHT TTL AUTO FLASH In the TTL AUTO Mode, the camera will control the amount of flash lighting to provide the appropriate exposure for the subject.
  • Page 5: Limits Of Continuous Shooting

    ■ In the case of use with SD9, SD10, SD14, depending on the ISO setting, shutter speed will change to slow shutter speed side. For more detailed information, please refer to Exposure Mode selection. LIMITS OF CONTINUOUS SHOOTING To prevent overheating of the flashgun’s circuitry, do not use your flash unit for at least 10 minutes after continuously firing the flash for the number of exposures shown in the table below.
  • Page 6: Second Curtain Synchronization

    SECOND CURTAIN SYNCHRONIZATION When you photograph a moving subject with slow synchronization, usually the furrow of the subject will be exposed in front of the subject. The ordinary flash light will fire when the first shutter curtain is fully opened, thus the subject will be exposed from the time flash is fired to the time the shutter is closed (This is called First Curtain Synchronization).
  • Page 7: Multi Flash Mode

    ■ When you set the exposure compensation on the camera, both the flash power level and background can be compensated. ■ You can use both exposure compensation by flash, and exposure compensation by camera at the same time. MULTI FLASH MODE While the shutter is open, the flash will fire repeatedly.
  • Page 8 Cameras not equipped with built-in flash used (SD10) For Wireless flash two pieces of EF-530 DG SUPER SA-STTL will be necessary. In this instruction, we call a flash unit, which is attached to the camera body “Master unit”, and we call a flash unit at a remote position “Slave unit”.
  • Page 9: Slave Flash

    ■ When the EF-530 DG SUPER SA-STTL is fully charged, the AF Auxiliary Light will blink. ■ The flash will not fire if the EF-530 DG SUPER SA-STTL is attached to the camera body while it is in the Slave Mode setting.
  • Page 10: Specifications

    18. After confirming that all flash units are fully charged, press the shutter button to take the picture. ■ When the firing flash unit of EF-530 DG SUPER SA-STTL is fully charged, the AF Auxiliary Light will blink. ■ As the slave control using is in mode, the aperture on the slave control unit can not be changed.

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