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I think there was some discussion of that in the Sigma part of the DPR forums. Might be worth a look. I didn't pay any attention because I never use flash.I've searched but haven't found any answers...
Is there any way to use a Canon 420/430/550/580EX flash on a Sigma DP2? (I have the 550EX.)
I have the Off-Shoe Cord and the Wireless Transmitter, if that's of any value in not electrocuting my new camera.
Don
To use a flash I already own.What are you hoping for?
I'll check it out... thanks, Bill. I don't care for flash as well... but the question flashed through my mind, so I thought I'd ask it.I think there was some discussion of that in the Sigma part of the DPR forums. Might be worth a look. I didn't pay any attention because I never use flash.
Bill
Santa's not coming to dinner so forget about TTL, but I don't see why it wouldn't work in manual mode.To use a flash I already own.
And to get TTL metering as a Christmas present.
I don't really like flash photography but sometimes, in the dark, that's the only way you're going to get the shot. I would rather not buy a flash I will seldom use... so maybe I won't use one at all if the Canon can't be made to easily work.
Thanks very much for your thoughts, Ed.
Don
Don't recall ever believing in Santa, so no disappointments there. I guess my only concern is causing an electrical problem with the camera and burning something out.Santa's not coming to dinner so forget about TTL, but I don't see why it wouldn't work in manual mode.
Nah, there wont be any shorting or fusing going on.Don't recall ever believing in Santa, so no disappointments there. I guess my only concern is causing an electrical problem with the camera and burning something out.
That's why I mentioned the wireless transmitter, thinking there was less danger of fusing something.
Thanks,
Don
Really? I don't mean to be a skeptical pest about this, but I seem to have read about electrical problems with mismatched flashes and cameras... no?Nah, there wont be any shorting or fusing going on.
Don't worry nothing will go wrong as long as both your camera and flash are in the right working order, all that's going to happen is that you wont be able to use some of your flash's capabilities. If you don't believe me, check with Sigma tech support on their website!Really? I don't mean to be a skeptical pest about this, but I seem to have read about electrical problems with mismatched flashes and cameras... no?
Thanks,
Don
It's hard not to believe someone so authoritative.Don't worry nothing will go wrong as long as both your camera and flash are in the right working order, all that's going to happen is that you wont be able to use some of your flash's capabilities. If you don't believe me, check with Sigma tech support on their website!
Indeed. If the voltage across the contacts is high (and with older strobes it often is) when the flash is charged and ready, it can fry the electronics in many modern cameras. Here is a table with voltages for some strobes:Really? I don't mean to be a skeptical pest about this, but I seem to have read about electrical problems with mismatched flashes and cameras... no?
Thanks,
Don
Thank you for that... it would really be a shame to fry my new DP2, especially since I'm not fond of flash in the first place.Indeed. If the voltage across the contacts is high (and with older strobes it often is) when the flash is charged and ready, it can fry the electronics in many modern cameras. Here is a table with voltages for some strobes:
http://www.botzilla.com/photo/strobeVolts.html
Since Canon digitals have been among the least tolerant ones for high voltages, I´d guess that more recent Canon strobes are safe with most other cameras, but....