Sigma EF-530DGSTNA-iTTL Computer Drive User Manual
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1. 3 0 34 1 3 3 36 4 4 3 46 9 4 9 52 8 5 6 62 0 An 275 0 0 7 7 0 0 7 7 3 0 7 7 8 0 9 10 0 1 0 11 3 1 2 13 3 2 3 16 4 2 3 23 0 2 3 24 0 2 3 25 6 3 0 32 8 3 3 37 1 3 9 43 6 56 07 36 0 7 5 0 0 7 5 2 0 7 5 5 0 7 7 1 0 7 8 0 0 9 9 5 2 3 11 8 2 3 16 4 2 3 17 1 2 3 18 0 2 3 23 3 2 3 26 2 3 0 31 2 an 0 7 25 0 7 3 5 0 7 3 6 0 7 3 9 0 7 5 0 0 7 5 6 0 7 6 6 2 3 8 2 2 3 11 5 2 3 11 8 2 3 12 8 2 3 16 4 2 3 18 4 2 3 21 7 11 0 07 18 0 7 2 5 0 7 2 6 0 7 2 8 0 7 3 6 0 7 4 1 0 7 4 8 2 3 5 9 2 3 8 2 2 3 8 5 2 3 9 2 2 3 11 8 2 3 13 5 2 3 15 7 16 0 07 13 0 7 1 8 0 7 1 8 0 7 1 9 0 7 2 5 0 7 2 8 0 7 3 3 2 3 4 3 2 3 5 9 2 3 5 9 2 3 6 2 2 3 8 2 2 3 9 2 2 3 10 8 92 9 0 7 0 9 0 7 1 3 0 7 1 3 0 7 1 4 0 7 1 8 0 7 2 0 0 7 2 4 2 3 3 0 2 3 4 3 2 3 4 3 2 3 4 6 2 3 5 9 2 3 6 6 2 3 7 9 SE 0 7 0 9 0 7 0 9 0 7 1 0 0 7 1 3 0 7 1 4 0 7 1 7 2 3 3 0 2 3 3 0 2 3 3 3 2 3 4 3 2 3 4 6 2 3 5 6 R 2 chart 2 Tabelle 2 Tableau 2 tabel 2 Tabla 2 17mm 24mm 28mm 35mm 50mm 70mm 105mm MH 20 0 28 0 29 0 31 0 40 0 45 0 53 0 ML 5 0 7 0 7 3 7 8 10 0 11 3 13 3 R 3 chart 3 Tabelle 3 Tableau 3 tabel 3 Tabla 3 ISO25 ISO50 1SO200 1SO400 ISO800 1SO1600 1SO3200 20 0 28 0 29 0 31 0 40 0 45 0 53 0 ENGLISH Thank you very much for purchasing the Sigma EF 530 ST NA iTTL Electronic Flash This product is specifically developed for the Nikon series SLR cameras Depending on the camera model functions an2. spot Metering cannot use F 601M Spot Metering Spot Fill Flash _Iwith F 601M Without AJM Center weighted Center Weighted Built in CPU Modes Spot Metering Spot Fill Flash P S If exposure mode is M itl F60D N60 With Built in CPU AM TTL BL will be Center Weighted F50D N50 Spot Fill Flash F 401X 4004S Without M Center Weighted Built in CPU Spot Fill Flash Built in CPU lens P TTL Programmed F501 N2020 Ai S Ai Series E F301 N2000 AF F3 Lens AM u Except above lenses A M TTL F401S N4004S With Built in CPU a T eme F401 N4004 i Without Built in CPU M TTL FA FE2 With Built in CPU AM TTL FG F3 FM3 Without Built in CPU 1 Set the exposure mode of the camera However depending on the camera exposure setting may vary Please refer to Camera s Instruction manual 2 Slide the Power Switch to the TTL Position E if the flash coverage angle indicator blinks when you turn on the power of your flash please make sure that the flash head bounce angle is adjusted to the normal 0 position 3 Focus onto the subject 4 Press the shutter button after the flash is charged E If the Ready Lamp blinks the flash power is not sufficient for that situation Please retake the picture at a distance closer to the subject E if you use the AF camera with AF lens the AF Auxiliary Light will turn on automatically as you focus on a subject in a dark area However the AF Auxiliary Light will not ligh
3. SIGMA ELECTRONIC FLASH EF 530 DG ST NA iTTL SIGMA CORPORATION 2 4 16 Kuriki Asao ku Kawasaki shi Kanagawa 215 8530 Japan Phone 044 989 7430 Fax 044 989 7451 Matz 2 7215 8530 2858 ER ISBRE JVEDFNEsIDKCKR F17N07701 XSEA 2 T BA 165 T 044 989 7430 f FAX 044 989 7451 AAZSYV D CAEIB B 044 989 7436 NeXt SSM insrrucciONES of O Oooo Ti IS T969 3395 ZS REMERA RASOR 6594 0242 73 2771 ALSS T 007 0865 LIRHRKAS S E478 1895 KSC 2 011 786 3710 ARSA 1541 0059 AlRPHARKS AH 1 7 2 RIA KEIL BF 06 6271 1548 MSP 1812 0013 BMHSSRSSRR 1 11 15 SSRROCIL OF 092 475 5635 4YSI RY KR DR IP RUZ http www sigma photo co jp m SS 1 chart 1 Tabelle 1 Tableau 1 pel 1 Tabla 1 ft 17mm 24mm 28mm 35mm 50mm 70mm 105mm 44 1 3 14 3 1 8 20 0 19 207 2 0 22 1 26 286 2 9 32 1 3 4 37 9 4 3 46 9 5 9 65 6 6 2 67 9 6 6 72 5 8 5 93 8 9 5 105 3 11 2 124 3 2o 0 9 10 0 1 3 14 0 1 3 14 5 1 4 15 5 1 8 20 0 2 0 22 5 2 4 26 5 3 0 32 8 4 3 45 9 4 3 47 6 4 6 50 9 5 9 65 6 6 6 73 8 7 9 86 9 2g 277 1 0 9 10 0 0 9 10 4 1 0 11 1 1 3 14 3 1 5 16 1 1 7 18 9 2 3 23 3 3 0 32 8
4. able FLASH ILLUMINATE ANGLE 24mm 105mm motor powered control 17mm with Built in Wide Panel WEIGHT 320 g 11 30z DIMENSIONS 77mm W 3 0in x 139mm H 5 5in x 117mm L 4 6in
5. cause injury or damage Do not use this flash unit on any camera other than the Nikon series cameras otherwise the flash may damage the circuitry of these cameras This flash unit is not waterproof When using the flash and camera in the rain or snow or near water keep it from getting wet It is often impractical to repair internal electrical components damaged by water Never subject the flash and camera to shock dust high temperature or humidity These factors might cause fire or malfunctioning of your equipment When the flash is subjected to sudden temperature change as when the flash unit is brought from a cold exterior to warm interior condensation might form inside In such a case place your equipment in a sealed plastic bag before such a change and do not use the flash unit until it reaches room temperature Do not store your flash in a drawer or cupboard etc containing naphthalene camphor or other insecticides These chemicals will have negative effects on the flash unit Do not use a thinner Benzene or other cleaning agents to remove dirt or finger prints from the component Clean with a soft moistened cloth For extended storage choose a cool dry place preferably with good ventilation It is recommended that the flash be charged and fired several times a month to maintain proper capacitor functioning DESCRIPTION OF THE PARTS fig 1 1 Flash Head 2 Built in Wide Panel 3 AF Auxiliary Light 4 Bounce Angle Up and D
6. d operation may vary Please read this instruction booklet carefully 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 A Symbol denotes the important points where warning and caution are required Symbol contains information regarding the actions that must be avoided A Warning Using the product disregarding this warning sign might cause serious injury or other dangerous results S This flash contains high voltage circuits To avoid electric shock or burns do not attempt to disassemble the flash If the outside shell of the unit is broken or cracked do not touch the mechanism inside S Do not fire the flash close to eyes Otherwise the bright light could damage the eyes Keep at least 1m 3feet distance between face and the flash unit when taking a picture with flash S Do not touch the synchro terminal of your camera when the flash is attached to hot shoe High voltage circuitry could cause electric shock S Never use your camera in an environment where flammable burnable gas liquids or chemicals etc exist Otherwise it might cause fire or explosion A Caution Using the product disregarding this caution sign might
7. of flash lighting to get the appropriate exposure for the subject Depending on the combination of the camera lens exposure mode and metering mode the TTL system may change Please refer to Chart E When you use Digital SLR cameras functions will vary depending on the lens type and combinations of exposure modes same as F5 and F100 group However all TTL exposure functions will be the D TTL i TTL system Exp Camera Lens Type Mode Metering TTL System Note F5 D Type All Modes All Modes __ 3 D Multi Sensor BL F100 AF lens other Can switch to TTL Mode All Modes All Modes Multi Sensor BL With F5 F100 F80 series Cameras spot metering system is always TTL F90X N90ser than D type F80 N80ser Without Builtin AM Center weighted Center Weighted F70D N70 CPU Modes Spot Metering Spot Fill Flash Matrix Pattern TTL BL Can switch to TTL Mode TTL F4 Series With Built in CPU All Modes Center weighted Center Weighted BL can work with only Die FeO eos Spot Metering Spot Fill Flash E lens Spot metering system 4 i a F65 N65 Without AIM Center weighted Center Booi vili piste TTL heel P 600i 0 Weighted Spot i wll be when ronea 600 Built in CPU Modes Spot Metering Fill Flash lexposure mode is M Center Weighted BL cannot work Matrix Pattern TTL BL F601 N6006 Myth Bulle nC UAI Modes Center weighted Center Weighted
8. own 5 Bounce Angle Right and Left 6 Bounce Lock and Release Button Up and Down 7 Swivel Lock and Release Button Right and Left 8 flash coverage angle indicator 9 Battery Cover 10 Shoe Ring 11 Shoe 12 TEST Button 13 Ready Light 14 Power Switch ABOUT THE BATTERY This flash unit uses four AA type Alkaline dry cell batteries or Ni Cad Ni MH rechargeable batteries Manganese batteries can also be used but as they have a shorter life than Alkaline batteries we do not recommend using them Please replace batteries if it takes more than 30seconds to light the Ready Lamp E To assure proper electrical contact clean the battery terminals before installing the batteries E NiCad batteries do not have standardized contacts If you use NiCad batteries please confirm that the battery contacts touch the battery compartment properly E To prevent battery explosion leakage or overheating use four new AA batteries of the same type and brand Do not mix the type or new and used batteries E Do not disassemble or short circuit batteries or expose them fire or water they may explode Also do not recharge the batteries other than Ni Cd rechargeable batteries E When the flash will not be used for an extended period of time remove the batteries from the flash to avoid the possibility of damage from leakage E Battery performance decreases at low temperatures Keep batteries insulated when using the flash in cold weather E As with any flash i
9. se contact the store where you have purchased the flash or a service station 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 DOWN 0 7 RIGHT 0 60 75 90 LEFT 0 60 75 90 120 150 180 fig 7 W The picture will receive the color from the reflecting surface Please choose a white surface for bouncing Close up Exposures For bounce flash can be tilted 7 downward for close ups The Flash will be effective only for the subjects 0 5 meter to 2 meters E The Flash coverage angle display will blink 2 times second when you set the flash head tilted downward by 7 SPECIFICATIONS TYPE Clip on type serial controlled TTL auto zoom electric flash GUIDE NUMBER 53 ISO 100 m 105mm head position POWER SOURCE Four AA type alkaline batteries or Four AA type Ni Cd batteries or Four AA type Ni MH Nickel Metal Hydride RECYCLING TIME about 6 0sec Alkaline batteries about 4 0 sec Ni Cd Ni MH Nickel Metal Hydride NUMBER OF FLASHES about 220 flashes Alkaline batteries about 100 flashes Ni Cd Ni MH Nickel Metal Hydride FLASH DURATION about 1 700 sec full power firing AUTO POWER OFF Avail
10. t is recommended you carry spare batteries when on a long trip or when photographing outdoors in cold weather BATTERY LOADING 1 Be sure to set the Power Switch to the off position then slide the battery cover in the direction of the arrow to open fig 2 2 Insert four AA size batteries into the battery chamber Be sure the and ends of the batteries are aligned according to the diagram in the chamber fig 3 3 Close the cover 4 Slide the Power Switch to the ON position After few seconds the Ready Lamp will light indicating that the flash unit can be fired 5 Please press the Test Button to be sure that the flash is working properly E If the battery power is not sufficient or if there is an electronic information error the flash coverage angle indicator will blink to indicate the condition ATTACHING AND REMOVING THE FLASH TO AND FROM THE CAMERA Be sure turn off the Power Switch Then insert the Shoe Base into the hot shoe on the camera and turn the Shoe Locking Ring until it is tight fig 4 fig 5 E When you attach or remove the flash grasp the bottom of the flash to prevent damage to the shoe foot and camera s hot shoe WI the camera s built in flash is set in up position please close it before you attach the flash unit E To remove the flash rotate the shoe locking ring in the opposite direction of LOCK mark until it stops TTL AUTO FLASH In the TTL AUTO Mode the camera will control the amount
11. t up if central focus area is not selected Note Effective distance is up to about 0 7 to 9 meter 2 3 29 5 feet E When the flash is fully charged the flash mark will appear in the finder If the shutter is released before the flash is fully charged the camera will take the picture at a slow shutter speed with no flash E To conserve battery power the flash unit automatically turns itself off when the flash is not used within approximately 80seconds To turn the flash on again depress the TEST button or the camera shutter button halfway E In case of the combination with on the above chart the flash coverage angle will be set automatically according to focal length of the attached lens In case of attaching the AF zoom lens the flash coverage angle will be changed according to lens zoom setting In case of other combinations the flash coverage angle will be set to 24mm E Please refer to chart 1 for the effective distance ranges MANUEL FLASH OPERATION This flash unit can be used in Manual Mode at full power and at 1 16 power 1 Set the camera s exposure mode to Manual M mode 2 Slide the flash unit s Power Switch to MH full flash power or to ML 1 16 flash power 3 Focus on the subject and set the camera s F stop using the exposure calculated by the formula shown below F stop Guide Number G N Flash to Subject Distance m 4 After the flash is fully charged press he Shutter Release button to take
12. the picture Guide Number will change according to the Zoom Head position see chart 2 Guide Number will also change according to film speed ISO see chart 3 In the case of non ISO100 speed films multiply the chart 3 number by the chart 2 number For example using IS0400 film Zoom Head position for 50mm and the MH mode multiply the chart 3 number 2 by the chart 2 number 40 402 80 This will be the new effective Guide Number G N in meters To determine the G N in feet multiply the G N in meters by 3 3 EX If flash to subject distance is 10 meters F stop 80 10 8 8 is the F stop to set on the camera When repeatedly using the flash rapidly in the MH mode it should be allowed to rest for about 15 minutes after each 15 flashes If used under the same conditions in the ML mode the flash should be allowed to rest after each 40 flashes WIDE PANEL This flash is equipped with built in type wide panel which can provide ultra wide 17mm angle of coverage Slide out the wide panel and flip it down to cover flash s head Then the coverage angle setting of the flash will be set to 17mm automatically fig 6 E The flash coverage angle indicator will show that the wide panel is in use by blinking the both end values 24mm and 105mm slowly 1sec each time E f the built in wide panel comes off accidentally adjustment mechanism of flash coverage angle will not function In this case plea
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