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Sigma Flash

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jibber_amy
Posts: 192 - Karma: 4
Does anyone have a sigma flash? Im looking at a 530dg for my canon 400d and was just wanting other peoples experience with sigma flashes
Apr 1 2009 3:58AM
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ChronicLines
Posts: 951 - Karma: 61
To be honest, the only time I'd buy a third party flash is for off camera flash work.  I'm sure Sigma has come a long way with TTL metering and errthang, but just buy a used Canon so you know it will meter and such.
Apr 1 2009 5:49PM
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jibber_amy
Posts: 192 - Karma: 4
thanks, i read lots of reviews, apparently canon flashes are easier to use also
Apr 1 2009 6:08PM
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Microcosm
Posts: 4765 - Karma: 153
Agreed, for the price I would also stick to Canon for on camera. If you want to go off cam at some point you can pick up cheap manual flashes from a number of companies.
Apr 2 2009 3:33PM
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ChronicLines
Posts: 951 - Karma: 61
Keyword being "manual."  If you enjoy headaches, hit up some auto flashes for off camera.  Micro wins.
Apr 3 2009 3:33AM
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Snowcase
Posts: 11456 - Karma: 634
I hope your philosophy about the auto setting on your camera is different... I have never owned a ttl flash. Manual all the way. You can get so much more creative.
Apr 3 2009 4:10PM
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ChronicLines
Posts: 951 - Karma: 61
I shoot with my Hasselblad in the "auto" setting.  Sometimes even the little guy running setting, sports maybe?
Apr 4 2009 4:04PM
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blackoutbill
Posts: 2918 - Karma: 282
Sarcasm?
Apr 4 2009 5:05PM
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ChronicLines
Posts: 951 - Karma: 61
Possibly.
Apr 5 2009 2:03PM
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