Received my Sigma EF-530 DG ST Today

I must say choosing this simple flash was no mistake at all, it might not have all the fancy features, but it works great. As far as how long it will last that is something I will have fun finding out. I only have it about an hour and have taken only a few pictures of subject matter around the house. All the photos were taken either in bounce position or direct just to see the contrast.

Bounce Flash:

As you can see this lamp is very well and evenly exposed.











Direct flash:
As you can also see this is not as evenly exposed and the wall is washed out.

Bit the bullet and purchased a flash.

After going from thinking about buying a flash to not buying a flash I decided to go for it. I had a hard choice as I was working on a limited budget and there were only a few flashes to choose from. My first requirement was it had to be a P-TTL dedicated flash. Next it had to have a power zoom with a lens range of 105mm or more. Also it had to swivel up and down as well as right and left for vertical shots. That last one left the Pentax AF-360 out as it does not swivel right and left. Next it also didn't have as powerful a flash and the 105mm lens range. So after looking around I choose the Sigma EF 530 DG ST which swivels and has the 105mm lens with a range of 174'. I ordered it this morning from B&H, and it should be here either tomorrow or Friday depending if it ships today. I am planning on not having any trouble using it, but who knows as i am not a camera expert.