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I have 2 of the Sigma DG 500s and have used them with a 300D and 350xt. I'm really happy with them, they perform flawlessly.
Sailaire wrote:
Also, will you every really bother with the extra manual features of the sigma flash, with your Rebel?
First, why wouldn't you use advanced manual functions of a flash on an XT? That's a pretty silly question, I didn't buy my XT to use 5% of it's functionality. The XT is better than a 10D and very, very close to a 20D in functionality.
Second, the Sigma 500 is more powerful, has more functionality, and can act as a master to trigger other flashes. I really love doing flash ratios and full manual master/slave configurations.
As far as compatibility, Canon isn't stupid enough to make a new camera that isn't backwards compatible to it's older flashes...that would piss too many people off. So, if the Sigma is compatible now (which it is), it will be as compatible as any Canon flash (bought now). If you had to upgrade the 430, you would have to upgrade the Sigma.
Problems with the Sigma: crappy manual and a clunky menu/interface
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