Modeling Flash; Bounce Flash - Sigma EF-530 DG SUPER Manual De Instrucciones

◆ You can calculate the correct exposure by using the following formula:
Guide Number "GN" / Flash to Subject Distance = F-stop
This flash unit will automatically calculate and indicate the appropriate Subject Distance according to the above
formula. (Please refer to table1 on the last page)
HIGH SPEED SYNC (FP) FLASH（HSS）
When you take a picture with an ordinary flash, you cannot use a shutter speed faster than the camera's
synchronized speed because the flash must fire when the shutter curtain is fully open. The FP flash keeps firing,
while the shutter curtain is running. Thus you can use a shutter speed faster than the synchronized speed.
◆ This function cannot be used with Maxxum / Dynax 50, 40, 4, 3, 3L, ST Si,
QT Si, 500si, 400 Si, 300Si, xi series, i series or Vectis series cameras.
1. Choose the Flash Mode by using MODE button ("TTL" or "M" modes
can be used).
2. Press the + or – button and make the indicate
appear on the LCD panel.
3. Focus on the subject
4. When the Ready Light of the flash is illuminated, the unit is ready for use.
◆ Depending on the shutter speed, the Guide Number will be changed.(Please refer to table2 on the last page)
◆ If you want to cancel the FP Flash mode, please follow the FP flash procedure to make the
display from the LCD panel.

MODELING FLASH

If you use the Modeling flash, you can check the lighting and shadow effects, before you take the picture.
1. Press the MODE button and select the mode.
2. Press the + button or – button several times to make the
3. Confirm that the flash is charged, then press the TEST button to fire.
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 dark background with a bright subject shows more effectively in this mode. It is possible
to set the firing frequency between 1Hz and 100Hz. Up to 90 flashes can be fired continuously. The maximum
number of flashes varies, depending on the flash guide number and firing frequency settings. (Please refer to
table 3 on the last page)
1. Set the camera's exposure mode to M mode, and set the F number
2. Press the
MODE button until the Multi-flash mode appears
3. Press the SEL button until the flash firing frequency starts to blink.
4. Press the + or – button to set the desired flash frequency value.
5. After pressing the
SEL button again, the flash power level will blink.
6. Press the + or – button to set the desired power level.
7. Press the
SEL button again, the number of flashes will blink.
8. Press the + or – button to set the desired number of flashes.
9. Press the
SEL button again, the display will stop blinking.
10. 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. the subject will be illuminated softly.
Press the lock button and adjust the flash head to set the bounce angle.
UP: 0°, 60°, 75°, 90°
RIGHT: 0°, 60°, 75°, 90° LEFT: 0°, 60°, 75°,90°, 120°, 150°, 180°
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DOWN: 0°,7°
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icon on the LCD panel appear.
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