Off Brand Flashes For 30D - DPChallenge Forums

04/22/2007 10:18:12 PM · #1

My 430 rudely died on me, and it wasn't really adequate for my purposes anyway. I really can't afford the 580 right now. I was noticing on eBay that there are suddenly a lot more off brand flases that say they'll work with the 30D. Are any of them worth a darn, or should I consider living without a flash until I cna manage the 580?

rex

Canon PowerShot SD780

04/22/2007 10:20:36 PM · #2

Sometimes it may be best to wait.

1:)You don't know what you are buying.
2:)You are buying something cheaper.
3:)It is ebay.

Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM

04/22/2007 10:23:45 PM · #3

Well, one of them was a Sigma, which is probably the only off brand that I'd seriously consider. When I was still using film, I had a Sigma flash.

ExcaliburVT

Canon EOS-30D

04/22/2007 11:35:05 PM · #4

I have never used it, but am seriously considering buying a Sigma 500 DG Super since it is supposed to be roughly equivalent to the 580ex but for a lot less.

//www.sigmaphoto.com/flashes/flashes_flashes_details.asp?id=3257

Other posts have mentioned that it is not quite as fast recharge or as accurate for exposure as the 580, but for what i'm doing (non-pro) it should work out fine.

Anyone that owns one care to enlighten?

Message edited by author 2007-04-22 23:35:17.

SamDoe1

Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT

Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di for Canon

04/23/2007 12:21:05 AM · #5

I love my Sigma EF500 DG Super, I'm considering getting another one too. It's considerably less than the 580EX, as mentioned, and it has roughly the same features. I would definitely reccommend it. However, make sure you don't get the Sigma EF500 DG ST. The ST doesn't have an LCD screen on it and isn't nearly as good.

RainMotorsports

Nikon D60

Nikon AF-S DX Zoom Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR

04/23/2007 12:44:49 AM · #6

That sigma doesnt happen to work with Pentax's p-ttl does it?

Err nevermind it seems to looking at the chart, doesnt list K10D but does list K100

Message edited by author 2007-04-23 00:45:55.

timmaher

Canon EOS-5D

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

04/23/2007 10:03:27 AM · #7

Hi,

Ive just ordered a sigma 500 super DG to go with my new 5D. Wasnt sure which one to go for? Did think og a Metz flash, but couldnt see that many reviews on them. But as the price is half of the 580......

Will post my findings when my order arrives (hopefully by the weekend!!)

Tim

Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di for Canon

04/23/2007 01:32:43 PM · #8

Ok, if I'm reading the specs I've managed to hunt down the Sigma is not quite as powerful as the 580EX, but a good bit more powerful than the 430EX. So, I'm also thinking that I'm going to go for it.

SamDoe1

Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT

04/23/2007 03:01:51 PM · #9

Originally posted by ragamuffingirl:

Ok, if I'm reading the specs I've managed to hunt down the Sigma is not quite as powerful as the 580EX, but a good bit more powerful than the 430EX. So, I'm also thinking that I'm going to go for it.

Yes, it's not quite as powerful as the 580EX, but it's more powerful, and cheaper than, the 430EX. Not to mention you can trigger it with your onboard flash (no auto ETTL though). Can't really go wrong with it unless you plan on beating on it, it doesn't really like that much...