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.)
_________________ XG-1, XD-5, XD-7, X-500, XG1n, X300, 7000i, 700si, 800si, 500si Super, 600si, Dynax 5, KM 7D, a100, a200, a300, a580. And another 600si.....
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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?
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.
_________________ XG-1, XD-5, XD-7, X-500, XG1n, X300, 7000i, 700si, 800si, 500si Super, 600si, Dynax 5, KM 7D, a100, a200, a300, a580. And another 600si.....
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.
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.
_________________ XG-1, XD-5, XD-7, X-500, XG1n, X300, 7000i, 700si, 800si, 500si Super, 600si, Dynax 5, KM 7D, a100, a200, a300, a580. And another 600si.....
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