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Reviewed by
jorgemonkey
, Expert
Price Paid
$100.00
at B&H Photo
Photography Experience
2-5 years
, People
Summary
I bought this flash to use as an off camera flash triggered by my pocket wizards. It didn't have a manual, so I had to email Sigma and have them email me a copy. The flash is pretty easy to use, and it does the job. When firing at 1/2 power or full power, the recycle time is noticeably slower than my SB-800 at the same power. There are 5 different power settings, 1/1, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, and 1/16. So if you need anything less power you'll have to diffuse it or move it back farther.
The head while zooming is pretty noisy. I can mount it on my D2h and use it in certain modes. Mostly I just put both the camera & the flash in manual and it works good there.
I mainly use it when out at cycling races. I'll keep this flash mounted on a small lightstand to use off camera while my SB-800 is on the camera.
Strengths
Has a PC Sync socket
Pretty cheap for a decent off camera flash
Plastic body feels cheap, but after dropping it on concrete a couple times it still works like a charm
Weaknesses
Recycle time even with full batteries at 1/1 and 1/2 is slow
Similar Products Used
Nikon SB-800
Nikon SB-600
Customer Service
I've used Sigma's customer service a couple times, and have had mixed results. They've gotten my gear back quickly, but once they couldn't find my lens even though it was in the system!
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