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Sigma
Posted: Thu Feb 02, 2012 8:15 pm
by Atgets_Apprentice
I have a Sigma EF 500 DG ST flash I bought a while back to use on my a100, and recently went to use it on my a580, only to find that it wouldn't fire. Does anyone know if there is a compatibility issue, or do I have a fault I don't know about? (I only bought the Sigma flash because my previous one wouldn't work on the a100 because of compatibility.)
Re: Sigma
Posted: Fri Feb 03, 2012 2:28 am
by David Kilpatrick
I had the latest Sigmas recently and both standard and Super appeared fine on A580, A55, A77. But the 500 is now a couple of generations old so might not. Not firing at all seems odd. Check the contacts?
David
Re: Sigma
Posted: Fri Feb 03, 2012 6:46 pm
by Atgets_Apprentice
The contacts seem fine, David, and the flash works on the a100, but just not the a580! Weird!
Re: Sigma
Posted: Wed Jan 09, 2013 3:47 pm
by Atgets_Apprentice
Update:
The flash decided to stop working in early December again, after only minimal use, and was returned to Sigma for a second time.
I have just had an e-mail from them to say they can't find anything wrong, and that the update they did previously was fine.
If it doesn't work when it returns on Friday, I will be in the market for a new unit, so does anyone have any suggestions, apart from the obvious Sony ones?
I could have done without this, as I had intended buying a Ultra Wide zoom, and would sooner have spend my money on that, rather than a new flash.
Re: Sigma
Posted: Thu Jan 10, 2013 6:06 pm
by pakodominguez
Metz flashes, all the way.
Re: Sigma
Posted: Thu Jan 10, 2013 6:43 pm
by Atgets_Apprentice
Thanks, Pako. I spent yesterday looking online and reading reviews, and came to the same conclusion!
Re: Sigma
Posted: Fri Jan 11, 2013 8:32 am
by Philip
I'll 2nd that vote for Metz!
Philip
Re: Sigma
Posted: Tue Jan 15, 2013 6:44 pm
by bfitzgerald
I'll add my vote to Metz too (with a nod to Yongnuo if you want a bargain manual flash for off camera work)
I think Sigma will have to follow Metz with this firmware update choice it's been a problem for Sigma on other mounts as well.
They do some decent flashes no question, but new models arriving all the time it's needed.
The Metz flashes are so good I can't see any reason to look at the Sony ones.
Re: Sigma
Posted: Wed Jan 16, 2013 7:57 pm
by Atgets_Apprentice
Well, Metz here I come. The flash arrived back from Sigma today (minus the 4x AA batteries I sent with it), and whether they did anything or not, I know not, but it still doesn't fire, unless you are using the test button. The Dynax 5, 600si & a580 don't even register its presence.
I just have to find a stockist in Glasgow to "Try before I buy", which is going to be fun, now that Jessops has gone.