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07/12/2006 10:38:52 PM · #1 |
I think I'm gonna pull the trigger on a new flashgun(pun intended). I was looking at the SB-600 and then I realized I wasn't being my usual cheap, nitpicking self, so I looked around.
And now I want a Sigma EF-500 DG Super. Sigma has given it D200 support, it has iTTL and SB-800 functionality, and its only twenty dollars more than the cheapest SB-600 I could find. The sad part is that I went researching to save money versus an SB-600 and now I'll be spending more. *Sigh*
If I ever do branch out with more flashguns it acts like an SB-800 and even interoperates (according to my research) with the SB series. Any reason why not to get it?
Message edited by author 2006-07-12 22:39:45. |
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07/12/2006 10:46:12 PM · #2 |
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07/12/2006 10:48:25 PM · #3 |
It will only go commander mode with the D70 and I don't think it strobes. I got the SB-600 and I wish I would have purchased the SB-800.
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07/12/2006 10:50:28 PM · #4 |
I like my 600, i'll probably get the 800 at some point to supplement
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07/12/2006 10:51:10 PM · #5 |
i can't say anything but good for the sb800
(i know nothing about the sigma .. )
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07/12/2006 10:52:10 PM · #6 |
Originally posted by alfresco:
I like my 600, i'll probably get the 800 at some point to supplement
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My thoughts exactly
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07/12/2006 11:18:05 PM · #7 |
Originally posted by thegrandwazoo:
It will only go commander mode with the D70 and I don't think it strobes. I got the SB-600 and I wish I would have purchased the SB-800.
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Hit the spec sheet link on This Page from Sigma and you'll see that it has the same iTTL and wireless functionality of the SB-800. It's only downside is that unlike the SB-800 it can't guess the exposure by itself, something I would use rarely.
It can operate fully seperate from the camera as a slave, and as mentioned earlier, as a master in the same way (and with) an SB-800.
It's either this or the SB-600. Anyone have experience with Sigma or have a reason to choose the SB-600 over this? |
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07/12/2006 11:39:05 PM · #8 |
Originally posted by Vapor63:
Originally posted by thegrandwazoo:
It will only go commander mode with the D70 and I don't think it strobes. I got the SB-600 and I wish I would have purchased the SB-800.
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Hit the spec sheet link on This Page from Sigma and you'll see that it has the same iTTL and wireless functionality of the SB-800. It's only downside is that unlike the SB-800 it can't guess the exposure by itself, something I would use rarely.
It can operate fully seperate from the camera as a slave, and as mentioned earlier, as a master in the same way (and with) an SB-800.
It's either this or the SB-600. Anyone have experience with Sigma or have a reason to choose the SB-600 over this? |
Hum ok well I downloaded the PDF manual and it said it would only work off the camera with the D70 Page 23
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07/13/2006 01:50:20 AM · #9 |
I'm sorry, I should have posted a link to This as well. It outlines full feature support for the D200.
Sigma announced that they were adding D200 support a while back and even pay shipping both ways for owners of a non-compatable EF-500 to have the firmware upgraded. I made sure compatability was possible before I considered it for purchase.
Sigma is notorious for having very crappy and un-updated manuals, but luckily many forums have tutorials on how to utilize the features.
Message edited by author 2006-07-13 01:51:21. |
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