Sigma EF-530 DG ST User Manual for Nikon
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ELECTRONIC FLASH
EF-530 DG ST NA-iTTL
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《表 1》《chart.1》《Tabelle 1》《Tableau 1》《tabel 1》《Tabla 1》
17mm 24mm 28mm 35mm 50mm 70mm 105mm
1.3-14.3 1.8-20.0 1.9-20.7 2.0-22.1 2.6-28.6 2.9-32.1 3.4-37.9
1.4
4.3-46.9 5.9-65.6 6.2-67.9 6.6-72.5 8.5-93.8 9.5-105.3
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
2.0
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
0.7-7.1 0.9-10.0 0.9-10.4 1.0-11.1 1.3-14.3 1.5-16.1 1.7-18.9
2.8
2.3-23.3 3.0-32.8 3.0-34.1 3.3-36.4 4.3-46.9 4.9-52.8 5.6-62.0
0.7-5.0 0.7-7.0 0.7-7.3 0.7-7.8 0.9-10.0 1.0-11.3 1.2-13.3
4.0
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
0.7-3.6 0.7-5.0 0.7-5.2 0.7-5.5 0.7-7.1 0.7-8.0 0.9-9.5
5.6
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
0.7-2.5 0.7-3.5 0.7-3.6 0.7-3.9 0.7-5.0 0.7-5.6 0.7-6.6
8.0
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
0.7-1.8 0.7-2.5 0.7-2.6 0.7-2.8 0.7-3.6 0.7-4.1 0.7-4.8
11. 0
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
0.7-1.3 0.7-1.8 0.7-1.8 0.7-1.9 0.7-2.5 0.7-2.8 0.7-3.3
16.0
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
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
22.0
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
32.0
《表 2》《chart.2》《Tabelle 2》《
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
《表 3》《chart.3》《Tabelle 3》《
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
17mm 24mm 28mm 35mm 50mm 70mm 105mm
ISO25 ISO50 ISO200 ISO400 ISO800 ISO1600 ISO3200
20.0 28.0 29.0 31.0 40.0 45.0 53.0
m
Tableau 2》《tabel 2》《Tabla 2》
Tableau 3》《tabel 3》《Tabla 3》
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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 and 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
Warning !!
Using the product disregarding this warning sign might cause serious injury or other dangerous results.
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 t ouch the mechanism inside.
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.
Do not touch the synchro terminal of your camera when the flash is attached to hot shoe.
High voltage circuitry could cause electric shock.
Never use your camera in an environment where flammable, burnable, gas, liquids or
chemicals, etc, exist. Otherwise, it might cause fire or explosion.
Caution!!
Using the product disregarding this caution sign might 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 nea
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 o
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 g ood 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 Down
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. Sho e 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.
■
To assure proper electrical contact, clean the battery terminals before installing the batteries
■ NiCad batteries do not have standardized contacts. If you use NiCad batteries, please
confirm that the battery contacts touch the battery compartment properly.
■ 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.
■ 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.
■ 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.
■ Battery performance decreases at low temperatures. Keep batteries insulated when
using the flash in cold weather.
■ As with any flash, it 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.
■ 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).
■ 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.
■
If the camera’s built-in flash is set in up position, please close it before you attach the flash unit.
■ 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 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.
■ 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).
Camera Lens Type
F5
F100
F90X/N90ser.
F80/N80ser.
F70D/N70
F4 Series
F-801S/N8008S
F-801/N8008
F65/N65
Pronea 600i
F601/N6006
F-601M
F60D/N60
F50D/N50
F-401X/4004S
F501/N2020
F301/N2000
F401S/N4004S
F401/N4004
FA, F E2
FG, F3, FM3
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.
■
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.
■ 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.
■
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 light 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).
■ 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.
■ 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.
■ 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.
■ 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 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 ISO400 film, Zoom Head position for 50mm and the MH mode; multiply the《chart.3》
number ”2” by the《chart.2》number “40”: 40×2=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).
■ 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).
■ If the built-in wide panel comes off accidentally, adjustment mechanism of flash coverage
angle will not function. In this case please 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)
■ 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.
■ 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: Available
FLASH ILLUMINATE ANGLE: 24mm-105mm motor powered control
WEIGHT : 320 g/11.3oz. DIMENSIONS : 77mm(W)/3.0in. x 139mm(H)/5.5in. x 117mm(L)/4.6in.
Symbol denotes the important points, where warning and caution are required.
Symbol contains information regarding the actions that must be avoided.
Exp.
Metering TTL System Note
D Type All Modes
AF lens other
than D type
Without Built in
CPU
With Built-in CPU All Modes
Without
Built-in CPU
With Built-in CPU
Without
Built-in CPU
With Built-in CPU
Without
Built-in CPU
Built-in CPU lens,
Ai-S, Ai, Series E,
AF F3 Lens
Except above lens es
With Built-in CPU
Without Built-in CPU
With Built-in CPU;
Without Built-in CPU
Mode
All Modes
All Modes
All Modes
All Modes Multi-Sensor BL
A/M
Center-weighted,
Modes
Spot Metering
Matrix Pattern TTL BL
Center-weighted,
Spot Metering
A/M
Center-weighted,
Modes
Spot Metering
Matrix Pattern TTL BL
Center-weighted,
Spot Metering
A/M
Center-weighted,
Modes
Spot Metering
P/S
A/M
M
P
A/M TTL
A/M
P/S
A/M TTL
M
A/M TTL
3-D Multi-Sensor BL
Center Weighted /
Spot Fill-Flash
Center Weighted /
Spot Fill-Flash
Center
Weighted/Spot
Fill-Flash
Center Weighted /
Spot Fill-Flash
Center Weighted /
Spot Fill-Flash
TTL BL
Center Weighted /
Spot Fill-Flash
TTL Programmed
TTL
TTL Programmed
TTL
(17mm with Built-in Wide Panel)
Can switch to TTL Mode.
With F5, F100, F80, series
Cameras spot metering
system is always TTL.
Can switch to TTL Mode. TTL
BL can work with only F4
series, AF F3, Ai-S, Ai, Series
E lens. Spot metering system
of F4 is always TTL. Pronea
600i will be TTL, when
exposure mode is “M”. Center
Weighted BL cannot work.
Spot Metering cannot use
with F-601M
If exposure mode is “M”, it
will be Center Weighted /
Spot Fill-Flash
◎
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