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FLASH DECISION - Sigma 500DG i think $189 at BH or 420ex
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I shot a wedding yesterday using the Sigma EF-500 DG Super. I would NOT have wanted to do it without the exposure compensation that flash offers (and the 420 does not).
I also used a Sto-fen Omni-bounce. It is no cure-all but it is a useful tool.
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Jordan Robbins
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I am buying the sigma to get the extra power... I would also definitely pick upi the stofen omnibounce... it produces a more subtle flash effect and is great a reducing the harsh highlights produced by the reflections of the flash on you subjects.
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Kodack
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I have both flashes and I would say get the DG Super. It throws a brighter, farther flash. It also has the built in 17mm diffuser panel which the 420 does not. And like the other guy said the built in flash compensation is a life saver. The flash will also allow you to control other flashes wirelessly, or it can be a slave flash.
The 420 does none of that, needs another flash to control it for slaving, and it has no manual controls at all. It is full auto all the time and can't be over ridden.
The DG Super is more comperable to the 550EX anyway and costs less than the 420. Good luck.
Michael Scott
Mark Marshall
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Wow - a Best Buy clerk that knows what he's talking about? Where do you live? Oz? DG Super is a great flash (especially for the $$) and the Stofen makes it close to perfect in situations where ETTL has problems. In other words, although the DG Super does have FEC (and a good thing it is) many times the Stofen compensates enough so that FEC isn't needed. It usually moves my histogram to the right when mounted. All in all, good advice from Best Buy imho. ~ m²
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Douglas Fairbairn
Active member
Do you use the "Type C" omni-bounce product for the Sigma EF-500? At B&H, they don't say which of the omni-bounce products work with the Sigma 500, but the Sto-fen page seems to indicate the Type C. Just checking.
Thanks
Doug
Thanks
Doug
PHI DONG DOT COM
Leading Member
Yes and yes. I got it from B&H, for the price.. it is a great deal. If you're deciding between the 420 and the 500DG, i'd say go for the DG. They're about the same cost, but you get a lot more with the 500. The B&H site lists an omnibounce that works in conjunction w/ the 500DG, but the listing of that omnibounce doesn't list it as a compatable flash. It does fit.
I hope that helps.
dfazio
Forum Enthusiast
On the B&H page, the Sigma 500 lists the 'C' model as an accessory. I got mine a couple of days ago and it was a very tight fit. Another poster mentioned that he heated it up and stretched it to fit.
Darren
Mark Marshall
Senior Member
Mine's (OM-C) quite tight as well so that's a good tip. I'm assuming he used a hair dryer and not the oven. ~
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Can you tilt the DG Super down for macro photography ?
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Mark Marshall
Senior Member
I believe "slightly" yes - I'm not with the cam right now but it does dip below 90° if I remember correctly. Hopefully someone has theirs handy and can give you the exact degree. ~ m²
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I already have 420EX ... now thinking of getting an additional 500DG. My question is will 500DG (as master) trigger 420EX (as slave) in wireless mode?
dfazio
Forum Enthusiast
I will probably soak mine in hot water just until it gets a little soft and then put it on the flash until it cools down.
Darren
Freeman-Jo
Senior Member
The werbsite said 7° down.
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Freeman-Jo
Senior Member
Yeah, seriously, most of the time if I go to bestbuy, I'll just go pickup the stuff, and head off to cashier. I mean, I usually do research on the product b4hand, and majority of them don't seem to be knowledgable.
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Enrique Esparza
Member
I have a 550ex and I am planning to buy either a 550ex,420ex or a Sigma 500DG.
For the money my selection would be to buy a Sigma500DG. My questions are what will be the benefits between 500DG and 420EX using them as slaves and being control by a maSTER 550EX.
Would I have the same degree of control with a slave Sigma550DG as slave of 420ex?
Power output control, ratio,Slave ID etc with Sigma ?
For the money my selection would be to buy a Sigma500DG. My questions are what will be the benefits between 500DG and 420EX using them as slaves and being control by a maSTER 550EX.
Would I have the same degree of control with a slave Sigma550DG as slave of 420ex?
Power output control, ratio,Slave ID etc with Sigma ?
Simon122644
Leading Member
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