User manual SIGMA EF-530 DG SUPER EO-TTL II

[. . . ] ENGLISH Thank you very much for purchasing the Sigma EF-530 DG SUPER EO-TTL II Electronic Flash. This product is specifically developed for the Canon EOS series SLR cameras. To add to your enjoyment of photography, the flash has a variety of features. To make the most of all these features and to get the maximum performance and enjoyment from your flash, please read this instruction booklet together with your camera's instruction manual before using the flash, and also keep it handy for your future reference. PRECAUTIONS In order to avoid causing any damage or injury, please read this instruction manual very carefully, paying attention to the cautionary signs below, before using the flash. [. . . ] For more details please refer to "FE lock" instructions of your camera manual. MODELING FLASH If useing the Modeling flash, you can check the lighting and shadow effects before taking the picture. (This function is limited to cameras which are compatible with modeling flash. For more details, please refer to the instruction manual of your camera) When the camera is set to modeling flash, the Flash panel will display the symbol automatically. EXPOSURE COMPENSATION You can use flash exposure compensation in combination with normal exposure compensation to control the background exposure level. Flash exposure compensation can be set to ±3 stops in 1/3 stop increments (or in 1/2 stop increments with some cameras). This mode cannot be used with EOS 620, 650, 700, 850 and 1000 cameras. Press the + or - button to set the desired flash exposure compensation amount. Check that the subject is within the flash range as displayed on the EF 530 DG Super's LCD panel. You can take the picture after confirming that the Ready Light of the flash is illuminated. To cancel exposure compensation, please start from step 1 and choose + 0 on display. FB (Flash Exposure Bracketing) With FB, you can get bracketed flash shots of the subject while the ambient exposure level remains constant. The bracketed flash shots can be taken in the sequence of correct exposure, under exposure and over exposure, up to 3 stops in 1/3EV increments (or 1/2EV increments with some cameras). Please check that the subject is within the flash range displayed on the EF- 530 DG Super's LCD panel. This function will be cancelled automatically after making the third exposure. 19 MULTI FLASH MODE While the shutter is open, the flash will fire repeatedly. By doing so a series of images of the subject will be exposed in one frame. A bright subject with a dark background shows more effectively in this mode. The maximum number of flashes varies, depending on the flash's power output and firing frequency settings. Press the SEL button until the flash firing frequency starts to blink. After pressing the SEL button again, the flash power level will blink. When the ready light of the flash is illuminated, the unit is ready to use. Note: Please set the shutter speed longer than; Number of Flashes you want Firing Frequency BOUNCE FLASH When you take a photo with flash in a room, sometimes a strong shadow will appear behind the subject, if you point the flash head upwards or sideways to reflect the light off the ceiling, wall etc. Press the lock button and adjust the flash head to set the bounce angle. UP: 0°, 60°, 75°, 90° DOWN: 0°, 7° LEFT: 0°, 60°, 75°, 90°, 120°, 150°, 180° RIGHT: 0°, 60°, 75°, 90 When the bounce flash mode is activated, a bounce indicator will appear on the LCD panel. Choose a white surface for bouncing the flash, otherwise the image's colour may be incorrect. [. . . ] To change the aperture value: When the flash unit is set to the Slave mode, press the SEL button until the aperture value blinks, then press the + or ­ button to set the desired aperture value. To change the film speed: Press MODE to select the ISO, then press the SEL button to make the indicator for the aperture value blink. Press the + or ­ button and set the desired film speed, then press the SEL button once again. You will need to press the MODE button several times to return to the slave mode. [. . . ]