User manual SIGMA EF-500 DG SUPER

[. . . ] Thank you very much for purchasing the Sigma EF-500 SUPER EO Electronic Flash. this product is specifically developed for the Canon EOS series SLR cameras. Depending on the camera model, functions and operation may vary. 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. [. . . ] Selecting shutter speeds slower than the camera's normal synchronized speed cancels Hi-speed sync. then the flash will automatically set to normal ETTL operation. To activate FP flash again, follow the procedure (No. 1) for High speed sync (FP flash) described in this instruction manual. It is possible to use exposure compensation function, with high speed synchronization operation. "FE" lock mode allows you to choose exposure for the part of the viewfinder, and lock it in, before taking the picture. Focus on the subject in the center AF frame of the viewfinder, and depress FE lock button. The maximum number of flashes varies, depending on the flash guide number and firing frequency settings. (Please refer to table3 on the last page). This function cannot be used with EOS 700, 750, 850 cameras. Set the camera's exposure mode to M mode, and set the F number Press the MODE button until the Multi-flash mode appears Press the SEL button until the flash firing frequency starts to blink. press the or button to set the desired flash frequency value. After pressing the SEL button again, the flash power level will blink. press the or button to set the desired power level. Press the SEL button again, the number of flashes will blink. 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 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° When the bounce flash mode is activated , a bounce indicator will appear on the LCD panel. The picture will receive the color from the reflecting surface. Please choose a white surface for bouncing. [. . . ] Now, aperture value and film speed are automatically transmitted to the slave flash unit. Set the flash power by setting the distance indicator on the LCD panel to coincide as closely as possible with the actual distance from the slave flash to the subject. If the actual distance is out of range, you need to change the aperture value. Press the SEL button several times to make the display stop blinking. [. . . ]