7d with 580 EX II and Sigma 530 flash?

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I'm quite new to the world of ocf.

Is it possible to use the above Sigma (not super) flash with the 580? and if so, would some kind person please tell me how to do it.

Many thanks. :)

Lisa x
 
Should be OK . The following was on Google .... The EF-530 DG ST is an easy-to-use flash that provides a large amount of light, featuring a guide number of up to 53/m (174/ft) w/ISO 100. Compatible with AF single-lens reflex cameras of all popular manufacturers, this flash unit allows fully automatic photography with automatic TTL exposure control. In addition to the automatic mode, it also provides two power levels in manual mode: full and 1/16 power. This electronic flash combines a wide array of functions with ease of handling, and includes an Autozoom function that automatically sets the optimum illumination angle between 24mm and 105mm, as well as offering bounce and swivel capability.

So the Sigma can act as slave to the 580. However, if you get an E-TTL cable, you could control from your camera and use the 580 in a position other than on top of your camera, which is a lousy place to have light sent from

Hope this helps a bit, but I'm no expert, just learning a bit more myself. Look at Speedlite Forum, it can be very helpful.
 
Thank you. I did google it but it only came up as the super models workimg as slaves. I was hoping to use both flashes off camera at the same time. I'm a bit scared to try it incase it fries my 7d.lol.
 
Hi

Can anyone else help?

Thanks.
 
just check/google up potential problems of the sigma with canon. I once had a problem with compatibility with a 530 ex dg on my 50D.

My old 500 ex dg also did not work as a slave when I use the 580ex II as a master. It always fired late.
 
Crazyhorse said:
Hi

Can anyone else help?

Thanks.
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Crazyhorse said:
Thank you. I did google it but it only came up as the super models workimg as slaves. I was hoping to use both flashes off camera at the same time. I'm a bit scared to try it incase it fries my 7d.lol.
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I don't have the non super version, but is there a slave function on the flash? If there is, then try setting it to slave, and the 580 as master.


Edit:
Sorry I thought you wanted the 580 to control it, but you want to use the 7D's wireless master, so don't worry, your camera will not get fried. As I've said set the sigma to slave, then use the camera as master.
 
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