Sigma Flash EF-530 DG ST

[Crazyhorse]

Hi

I've got a Sigma Flash EF-530 DG ST (not the super version).

I want to achieve some soft lighting (for photographing pets). Can I use the flash gun off camera in say a light box or something? Or can anyone suggest another technique? If I need to buy a trigger or something, please tell me exactly what I need and any suggestions where to buy.

I've lost the instructions.

Any comments or help would be greatly appreciated as I really am a novice.

Lisa

 

[reddeathdrinker]

Have a look on eBay for a cheap radio trigger (I bought mine from a UK seller - http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=110295826247 )

As to instructions - batteries in, switch it on, and try it out

 

[Jelster]

Keep in on camera and use a diffuser - here's a cheap one

Steve

 

[Crazyhorse]

Thanks for the replies.

Jelster, I'll get my husband to make one of those diffusers tomorrow and give it a go. Although he's rubbish at putting shelves up, he should be able to manage that.

Lisa

 

[Jelster]

Thanks for the replies.

Jelster, I'll get my husband to make one of those diffusers tomorrow and give it a go. Although he's rubbish at putting shelves up, he should be able to manage that.

Lisa

I can't put shelves up either That's why I have a camera and the wife has a drill

Steve

 

[Android]

I've noticed that Sigma flashes are a bit fierce - is this common? To soften it try wrapping a tissue round it held on with a rubber band. Cheap and cheerful!
Andy.