Sigma Flash Differences

MGJulius

Hey all,

I was wondering what the main differences between the following two Sigma flashes (for Canon EOS TTL II):
EF530 DG ST Flash (Retail $260)
EF530 DG Super Flash (Retail $360).

Sigma's site says that the Super has "rear-curtain synchronization, wireless TTL controlled flash, high speed synchronization, red eye reduction", but is there anything more (build quality, more swivel). If anyone has any knowledge, please enlighten me. Neweggmall.com has 10% off all Sigma lenses and flashes right now, so the EF530 DG ST Flash is only $135 w/ free shipping.

Thanks,
Stefan Schnake

time2smile

The pricier one does wireless flash, if you camera body supports it.

ziggy53

I highly recommend the Sigma EF 530 DG "Super" flash as opposed to the "ST" version. The Super has more variability in manual power settings (full power through 1/128th vs through 1/16th on the ST), an FP/HSS mode for shutter speeds faster than normal flash sync (which I find handy in strong daylight), second/rear-curtain sync and can act as both wireless master or slave in a multi-flash wireless setting.

I believe that build quality and tilt/swivel controls are identical, as are total power output.

photogreen

ziggy53 wrote: »

I highly recommend the Sigma EF 530 DG "Super" flash as opposed to the "ST" version. The Super has more variability in manual power settings (full power through 1/128th vs through 1/16th on the ST), an FP/HSS mode for shutter speeds faster than normal flash sync (which I find handy in strong daylight), second/rear-curtain sync and can act as both wireless master or slave in a multi-flash wireless setting.

I believe that build quality and tilt/swivel controls are identical, as are total power output.

I'm with Ziggy on this one. Super is a way better flash.