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Sigma EF610 DG Super Flash for Canon DSLR Cameras

  • Price: $255.00
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  • B&H # SIEF610C
  • Mfr# 189101

Product Highlights

  • Guide Number 200' (61 m) @ISO100
  • Modeling Flash and Wireless TTL Features
  • Autozoom Function
  • Compatible with Canon AF DSLRs
  • Carrying Case and Flash Stand Included
 

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This EF610 DG Super Flash for Canon DSLR Cameras is Sigma's most powerful shoe-mount flash yet, with a guide number of 200' (61m) at ISO 100 with the zoom head set to 105mm, and advanced features designed to work with the latest TTL auto exposure systems of Canon DSLRs.

The EF610's auto zoom function automatically sets the optimum illumination angle for the focal length in use, in a range from 24mm to 105mm. When the built-in Wide Panel is used, the flash can cover an angle of 17mm. The EF610 will tilt up 90°, to the left 180°, to the right 180° and down 7° for optimal control.

Other advanced features are a modeling flash function, multi-pulse flash, TTL wireless flash, FP (high speed) flash, rear-curtain Synchro flash and manual flash mode, which allows the photographer to set the flash power level by up to eight stops. The Auto Power-Off function automatically shuts off the LCD panel to help save battery power. When the flash gun is fully charged, a confirmation ready light will be emitted.

The EF610 is compatible with Canon AF DSLRs. A carrying case and flash stand (FS-11) are included with the flash.

Powerful light output with a guide number of 200' (61 m) at ISO 100 with the zoom head set to 105mm.
Equipped with advanced features such as modeling flash and wireless TTL.
Autozoom function for changing the illumination angle in accordance with the lens' angle of view.
Compatible with Canon AF DSLRs
A carrying case and flash stand (FS-11) are included with the flash.
Mount Shoe
Guide No. 200.13' (61 m) ISO100 at 105 mm position
TTL Dedication Yes
Bounce Head Yes
Swivel Head Yes
Coverage 24 mm - 105 mm (Full frame)
Off Camera Terminal Not Specified By Manufacturer
Recycle Time Approximately 5 - 7 seconds
Power Source 4x AA Alkaline, NiCad, Rechargeable Ni-MH Batteries
Dimensions (WxHxD) 3.0 x 5.5 x 4.6" / 7.62 x 13.97 x 11.68 cm
Weight 11.6 oz / 329  g Without batteries
Sigma EF610 DG Super Flash for Canon DSLR Cameras
  • Carrying Case
  • Flash Stand (FS-11)
  • 1-Year Limited Warranty
  • REVIEW SNAPSHOT®

    by PowerReviews
    SigmaEF610 DG Super Flash for Canon DSLR Cameras
     
    4.5

    (based on 32 reviews)

    Ratings Distribution

    • 5 Stars

       

      (19)

    • 4 Stars

       

      (11)

    • 3 Stars

       

      (1)

    • 2 Stars

       

      (1)

    • 1 Stars

       

      (0)

    93%

    of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

    Pros

    • Easy to use (23)
    • Good power output (21)
    • Consistent output (16)
    • Versatile (15)
    • Fast recycling (14)

    Cons

    • Slow recycling (4)

    Best Uses

    • General purpose (25)
    • Fill flash (20)
    • Portraits (15)
    • Night photography (14)
    • Photojournalism (9)
      • Reviewer Profile:
      • Photo enthusiast (16), Semi-pro photographer (8), Pro photographer (6)
      • Was this a gift?:
      • No (32)

    Most Liked Positive Review

     

    Good value

    I just purchased the Sigma EF-610 DG Super flash for my Nikon D300s DSLR.
    So far it is working great and I'm very satisfied.
    Here are a couple of my initial experie...Read complete review

    I just purchased the Sigma EF-610 DG Super flash for my Nikon D300s DSLR.
    So far it is working great and I'm very satisfied.
    Here are a couple of my initial experiences with this flash.

    (1) Before purchasing the Sigma EF-610 DG Super, I also looked into the following flashes before making my final decision: SB700, SB800, SB900 & Metz 58. The Sigma is competing with SB800/900 but with a lower price point.

    (2) I intend using this flash for family photos, occasional weddings, interior/architecture and caving where there is complete darkness and using color filters.

    (3) The Sigma feels solid, not flimsy at all and so far I have tried the following features:
    - Supports Nikon's CLS! (Creative Lighting System)
    - iTTL with flash mounted on camera: works as advertized
    - Ceiling Bounce, no problems from 10-20mm with an ultra wide angle lens. Not tested yet with my 70-200mm lens yet but not too concerned about that range either.
    - Wireless with D300s build in flash as commander: works great and allows creative shots! I tried this flash combined with a 10-20mm Sigma lens set at 10mm. When you pull out the build in flash diffuser, the flash automatically shows '17mm' mode in the lcd display but I didn't see dark edges or significant light falloff in the image. Pretty good!
    - Multiple flashes in one shot worked as advertized
    - Over/under expose settings are easy to set up
    - Full manual control works great
    - The LCD screen is very well readable and has a dedicated 'light' button which will give a nice green illumination for 8 seconds.
    - Dedicated 'mode' button to select iTTL, manual mode, wireless mode, multiple flash mode etc
    - Wireless mode easy to set up.
    - I was looking for accessories which seem hard to find initially but I was informed that the OM-C omni bounce should fit.
    - Also ordered a set of generic color photogels that can be attached to the flashhead. These are the only two accessoiries that I will need.

    (4) I'm using it together with 4 eneloop NiMh batteries and recycle time between shots is generally within 1-4 seconds, depending on whether you used a full 100% flash or just a fraction of the output (depending on light needed in iTTL mode).

    (5) I compared shots with my camera pop-up flash and the Sigma outclasses the pop-up flash - as expected. Light is more consistent, allows the use of an ultra wide angle lens and lights up interior spaces much farther so you don't have the 'dark' background.
    So even as a direct replacement for your occasional family shots, I believe it is worth while the investment.

    So far I have not found any issues. The flash also comes with a stand for wireless mode and a nice pouch. If you are on a budget but would like SB800/900 similar features and performance, this looks like a good alternative at a lower price point. Note: the flash does not come with any other accessories besides the pouch and stand.

    Cheers,

    Peter

    VS

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    Wait until the bugs are worked out

    I am sending this product back because of it lack of functioning with off camera TTL cables. The flash also doesn't recognize Sigma's own 70-200 lens correctly. I received two different responses from ...Read complete review

    I am sending this product back because of it lack of functioning with off camera TTL cables. The flash also doesn't recognize Sigma's own 70-200 lens correctly. I received two different responses from Sigma which stated that they do not support off camera TTL cables. [...]

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    5.0

    Fantastic!

    By Dennis

    from Woodland Hills, CA

    About Me Photo Enthusiast

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Consistent Output
    • Durable
    • Easy To Use
    • Fast Recycling
    • Powerful Output

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Fill Flash

      Comments about Sigma EF610 DG Super Flash for Canon DSLR Cameras:

      Great Design and feel. I have only used it few times but it has all the features I was looking for in a flash.

      • Was this a gift?:
      • No

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      (4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

       
      5.0

      Great Flash

      By Leadbelly

      from Calgary, AB

      About Me Semi-pro Photographer

      See all my reviews

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Durable
      • Easy To Use
      • Fast Recycling
      • Powerful Output
      • Versatile

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Fill Flash
        • General Use
        • Main flash
        • Night Photography
        • Photojournalism
        • Portraits

        Comments about Sigma EF610 DG Super Flash for Canon DSLR Cameras:

        Great flash, easy to use and does everything it claims it does. I wish I hadn't bought my Canon 430EX-II because this flash will do more with more power and less cost.The buttons are much easier to press then the 430EX-II also.It works flawlessly with my Canon 60D's pop-up as the master, triggering the 430 EX-II and SIGMA EF-610 DG Super both acting as slaves. Main & Fill.The built quality is very good, not quite as good as Canon but very good none-the-less. My only gripe with the flash is "red" lettering on some of the upper row button is near impossible to read, SIGMA should have stuck with the white lettering through out. That is very easy to read.One more thing: B&H is a terrific company to deal with. I've placed 4 orders with them now to ship into Canada and they get it right and take care of the duty correctly everytime. Wish all companies were as easy to deal with as B&H. A true model many Corporations could learn from.Thanks B&H!

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        • No
        • Similar:
        • Canon 430EX-II

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        4.0

        An Inexpensive Professional Gear

        By Iceman

        from Rochester, NY

        About Me Pro Photographer

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Durable
        • Powerful Output

        Cons

        • Heavy

        Best Uses

        • General Use
        • Portraits

        Comments about Sigma EF610 DG Super Flash for Canon DSLR Cameras:

        It's really sophisticated but in a good way. I like the zoom option in it where it calculates the distance to the object being shot. Though it's bothering me that it's not easy to use.

        • Was this a gift?:
        • No

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        4.0

        works well with my Canon 7D

        By Rexx

        from Staten Island NY

        About Me Photo Enthusiast

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Easy To Use

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Fill Flash
          • Night Photography

          Comments about Sigma EF610 DG Super Flash for Canon DSLR Cameras:

          lights up the canopy for my bird shots

          • Was this a gift?:
          • No

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          (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

           
          5.0

          A Well Built SpeedLight

          By Viktor99

          from Louisiana

          About Me Semi-pro Photographer

          Verified Buyer

          Pros

          • Consistent Output
          • Durable
          • Easy To Use
          • Fast Recycling
          • Lightweight
          • Powerful Output
          • Versatile

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Fill Flash
            • General Use
            • Night Photography
            • Photojournalism
            • Portraits

            Comments about Sigma EF610 DG Super Flash for Canon DSLR Cameras:

            I purchased this little beauty to replace my EF 530 DG Super as my main light. It works great! And you can't beat it for the price.

            • Was this a gift?:
            • No

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            (0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

             
            5.0

            Well Built

            By Burley Teach

            from Burley, Id.

            About Me Pro Photographer

            Verified Buyer

            Pros

            • Consistent Output
            • Durable
            • Easy To Use
            • Powerful Output
            • Versatile

            Cons

            • I Wish It Had A Power Pac

            Best Uses

            • Fill Flash
            • General Use
            • Night Photography
            • Photojournalism
            • Portraits

            Comments about Sigma EF610 DG Super Flash for Canon DSLR Cameras:

            I will use this flash for weddings,portraits, and teaching.

            • Was this a gift?:
            • No

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            4.0

            Great value

            By HK

            from Ottawa, ON

            About Me Casual Photographer

            Verified Buyer

            Pros

            • Easy To Use
            • Fast Recycling
            • Lightweight
            • Versatile

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • General Use
              • Portraits

              Comments about Sigma EF610 DG Super Flash for Canon DSLR Cameras:

              I bought this as my first portrait photography flash and its perfect for an on camera flash. i expected it to feel heavier than it did. Easy to use controls. I really like the swivel feature. Overall great value for the money spent.

              • Was this a gift?:
              • No

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              (3 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

               
              5.0

              Great bang for the buck

              By Tiny Photos

              from Westfield, NY

              About Me Photo Enthusiast

              Verified Buyer

              Pros

              • Easy To Use
              • Lightweight
              • Powerful Output

              Cons

              • Slow Recycling

              Best Uses

              • Fill Flash
              • General Use
              • Portraits

              Comments about Sigma EF610 DG Super Flash for Canon DSLR Cameras:

              Works great on my T2i. I haven't played with the settings yet, but works super on full auto, so I really haven't had the need to adjust any settings.

              • Was this a gift?:
              • No

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              (0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

               
              5.0

              awesome flash

              By mmmdist

              from springfield mo

              About Me Pro Photographer

              Verified Buyer

              Pros

              • Consistent Output
              • Durable
              • Easy To Use
              • Fast Recycling
              • Lightweight
              • Powerful Output
              • Versatile

              Cons

              • none

              Best Uses

              • Fill Flash
              • General Use
              • Night Photography
              • Photojournalism
              • Portraits

              Comments about Sigma EF610 DG Super Flash for Canon DSLR Cameras:

              i love this flash easy to use and works better than i expected.

              • Was this a gift?:
              • No

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              (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

               
              4.0

              Excellent Flash for the money!!

              By Ralock

              from Nashua, N.H.

              About Me Photo Enthusiast

              Verified Buyer

              Pros

              • Durable
              • Easy To Use
              • Fast Recycling
              • Powerful Output
              • Versatile

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Fill Flash
                • General Use
                • Night Photography
                • Portraits

                Comments about Sigma EF610 DG Super Flash for Canon DSLR Cameras:

                Sigma really put out a great flash that rivals the Canon 580EX II. Amazing power and nice firm housing! I have yet to take it into the field but for portraits it works great! The only reason I didn't give it a full 5 stars is because of the plastic hot shoe. Great that it helps keep it light but a metal one would have made this flash a 5 star in my book!!

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                • No

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                5.0

                Excellent value for money

                By Alex Checchinato

                from São Paulo, BRa

                About Me Pro Photographer

                See all my reviews

                Verified Buyer

                Pros

                  Cons

                    Best Uses

                    • General Use
                    • Photojournalism

                    Comments about Sigma EF610 DG Super Flash for Canon DSLR Cameras:

                    Works perfectly with my Canon 60D, including the E-TTL

                    • Was this a gift?:
                    • No

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                    4.0

                    good powerful flash

                    By Professional photographer for 41 years

                    from Florida

                    About Me Pro Photographer

                    Verified Buyer

                    Pros

                      Cons

                        Best Uses

                          Comments about Sigma EF610 DG Super Flash for Canon DSLR Cameras:

                          60% more power than a vivitar 285. Tilt and rotating head are helpfull. I miss not having a sync cord. My review would be 5 star IF it had a sync cord.

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                          • No

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                          (0 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

                           
                          4.0

                          Good deal

                          By Mr. H

                          from Parlin, NJ

                          About Me Casual Photographer

                          Verified Buyer

                          Pros

                          • Attach Securely
                          • Good Color Value
                          • Powerful

                          Cons

                            Best Uses

                            • General Use
                            • Indoors
                            • Low Light

                            Comments about Sigma EF610 DG Super Flash for Canon DSLR Cameras:

                            Great Flash for the money

                            • Was this a gift?:
                            • No

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                            (3 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

                             
                            5.0

                            Great flash - excellent price

                            By Northguy

                            from Chugiak, AK

                            About Me Photo Enthusiast

                            Verified Buyer

                            Pros

                            • Attach Securely
                            • Durable
                            • Good Color Value
                            • Long-Lasting
                            • Powerful

                            Cons

                              Best Uses

                              • General Use
                              • Indoors
                              • Low Light
                              • Night Time
                              • Special Events

                              Comments about Sigma EF610 DG Super Flash for Canon DSLR Cameras:

                              This is a great flash: equal or better than the Canon 580, but half the price. I would recommend this over the Canon anytime. And B&H's service is second to none. Thanks.

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                              • No

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                              (7 of 14 customers found this review helpful)

                               
                              2.0

                              Wait until the bugs are worked out

                              By littleBig

                              from Phoenix AZ

                              About Me Semi-pro Photographer

                              Verified Buyer

                              Pros

                              • Powerful Output

                              Cons

                                Best Uses

                                • Fill Flash

                                Comments about Sigma EF610 DG Super Flash for Canon DSLR Cameras:

                                I am sending this product back because of it lack of functioning with off camera TTL cables. The flash also doesn't recognize Sigma's own 70-200 lens correctly. I received two different responses from Sigma which stated that they do not support off camera TTL cables. [...]

                                • Was this a gift?:
                                • No

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                                (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

                                 
                                4.0

                                Good Flash, Great Pprice

                                By Red Menace

                                from Calgary, AB, Canada

                                About Me Photo Enthusiast

                                Verified Buyer

                                Pros

                                • Consistent Output
                                • Easy To Use
                                • Powerful Output

                                Cons

                                • Lacks some bellswhistles

                                Best Uses

                                • Fill Flash
                                • General Use

                                Comments about Sigma EF610 DG Super Flash for Canon DSLR Cameras:

                                Doesn't have all the flexibility of the Canon 580 EX II, but has the power at a fraction of the price.

                                My CTR 301P triggers will only trigger this flash when it is set to slave mode. The triggers will work on Canon flashes when they are set to manual.

                                • Was this a gift?:
                                • No

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                                (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

                                 
                                5.0

                                Nice flash that really does the job.

                                By Ed173

                                from Tellico Plains, TN

                                About Me Photo Enthusiast

                                Verified Buyer

                                Pros

                                • Easy To Use
                                • Lightweight
                                • Versatile

                                Cons

                                  Best Uses

                                  • Fill Flash
                                  • General Use
                                  • Night Photography

                                  Comments about Sigma EF610 DG Super Flash for Canon DSLR Cameras:

                                  The flash is easy to instal and no problem to use. Angle adjusts to allow for off target use.

                                  • Was this a gift?:
                                  • No

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                                  (0 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

                                   
                                  4.0

                                  Great Flash for the money.

                                  By 360 photographer

                                  from New Mexico

                                  About Me Photo Enthusiast

                                  Verified Buyer

                                  Pros

                                  • Consistent Output
                                  • Easy To Use
                                  • Lightweight

                                  Cons

                                    Best Uses

                                    • Fill Flash
                                    • General Use
                                    • Night Photography

                                    Comments about Sigma EF610 DG Super Flash for Canon DSLR Cameras:

                                    I haven't used the flash a lot but I am pleased with its performance so far.

                                    • Was this a gift?:
                                    • No

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                                    (5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

                                     
                                    5.0

                                    Great flash, very pleased

                                    By pixelmagicphotography[@]

                                    from Sarasota, FL

                                    About Me Semi-pro Photographer

                                    Verified Buyer

                                    Pros

                                    • Consistent Output
                                    • Easy To Use
                                    • Lightweight
                                    • Powerful Output

                                    Cons

                                    • Slow Recycling

                                    Best Uses

                                    • Fill Flash
                                    • General Use
                                    • Night Photography
                                    • Photojournalism
                                    • Portraits

                                    Comments about Sigma EF610 DG Super Flash for Canon DSLR Cameras:

                                    It does everything that my 430ex II does, and then some.
                                    It's about 1 to 1.3 stops brighter than my 430ex II
                                    It works perfectly with the 7D in cam TX.

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                                    • No

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                                    (5 of 12 customers found this review helpful)

                                     
                                    3.0

                                    Not as sophisticated as name brand

                                    By disengagedman

                                    from NY

                                    About Me Semi-pro Photographer

                                    Verified Buyer

                                    Pros

                                    • Powerful Output

                                    Cons

                                    • Not flexible at short dis

                                    Best Uses

                                    • Fill Flash
                                    • General Use

                                    Comments about Sigma EF610 DG Super Flash for Canon DSLR Cameras:

                                    Thought I could use this flash instead of 580exII for my Event work but I was wrong. The shorter range blows out highlights. A financial mistake as I already have purchased a Canon that I can count on.

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                                    • No

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                                    REVIEW SNAPSHOT®

                                    by PowerReviews
                                    SigmaEF610 DG Super Flash for Canon DSLR Cameras
                                     
                                    4.5

                                    (based on 32 reviews)

                                    Ratings Distribution

                                    • 5 Stars

                                       

                                      (19)

                                    • 4 Stars

                                       

                                      (11)

                                    • 3 Stars

                                       

                                      (1)

                                    • 2 Stars

                                       

                                      (1)

                                    • 1 Stars

                                       

                                      (0)

                                    93%

                                    of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

                                    Pros

                                    • Easy to use (23)
                                    • Good power output (21)
                                    • Consistent output (16)
                                    • Versatile (15)
                                    • Fast recycling (14)

                                    Cons

                                    • Slow recycling (4)

                                    Best Uses

                                    • General purpose (25)
                                    • Fill flash (20)
                                    • Portraits (15)
                                    • Night photography (14)
                                    • Photojournalism (9)
                                      • Reviewer Profile:
                                      • Photo enthusiast (16), Semi-pro photographer (8), Pro photographer (6)
                                      • Was this a gift?:
                                      • No (32)

                                    Most Liked Positive Review

                                     

                                    Good value

                                    I just purchased the Sigma EF-610 DG Super flash for my Nikon D300s DSLR.
                                    So far it is working great and I'm very satisfied.
                                    Here are a couple of my initial experie...Read complete review

                                    I just purchased the Sigma EF-610 DG Super flash for my Nikon D300s DSLR.
                                    So far it is working great and I'm very satisfied.
                                    Here are a couple of my initial experiences with this flash.

                                    (1) Before purchasing the Sigma EF-610 DG Super, I also looked into the following flashes before making my final decision: SB700, SB800, SB900 & Metz 58. The Sigma is competing with SB800/900 but with a lower price point.

                                    (2) I intend using this flash for family photos, occasional weddings, interior/architecture and caving where there is complete darkness and using color filters.

                                    (3) The Sigma feels solid, not flimsy at all and so far I have tried the following features:
                                    - Supports Nikon's CLS! (Creative Lighting System)
                                    - iTTL with flash mounted on camera: works as advertized
                                    - Ceiling Bounce, no problems from 10-20mm with an ultra wide angle lens. Not tested yet with my 70-200mm lens yet but not too concerned about that range either.
                                    - Wireless with D300s build in flash as commander: works great and allows creative shots! I tried this flash combined with a 10-20mm Sigma lens set at 10mm. When you pull out the build in flash diffuser, the flash automatically shows '17mm' mode in the lcd display but I didn't see dark edges or significant light falloff in the image. Pretty good!
                                    - Multiple flashes in one shot worked as advertized
                                    - Over/under expose settings are easy to set up
                                    - Full manual control works great
                                    - The LCD screen is very well readable and has a dedicated 'light' button which will give a nice green illumination for 8 seconds.
                                    - Dedicated 'mode' button to select iTTL, manual mode, wireless mode, multiple flash mode etc
                                    - Wireless mode easy to set up.
                                    - I was looking for accessories which seem hard to find initially but I was informed that the OM-C omni bounce should fit.
                                    - Also ordered a set of generic color photogels that can be attached to the flashhead. These are the only two accessoiries that I will need.

                                    (4) I'm using it together with 4 eneloop NiMh batteries and recycle time between shots is generally within 1-4 seconds, depending on whether you used a full 100% flash or just a fraction of the output (depending on light needed in iTTL mode).

                                    (5) I compared shots with my camera pop-up flash and the Sigma outclasses the pop-up flash - as expected. Light is more consistent, allows the use of an ultra wide angle lens and lights up interior spaces much farther so you don't have the 'dark' background.
                                    So even as a direct replacement for your occasional family shots, I believe it is worth while the investment.

                                    So far I have not found any issues. The flash also comes with a stand for wireless mode and a nice pouch. If you are on a budget but would like SB800/900 similar features and performance, this looks like a good alternative at a lower price point. Note: the flash does not come with any other accessories besides the pouch and stand.

                                    Cheers,

                                    Peter

                                    VS

                                    Most Liked Negative Review

                                     

                                    Wait until the bugs are worked out

                                    I am sending this product back because of it lack of functioning with off camera TTL cables. The flash also doesn't recognize Sigma's own 70-200 lens correctly. I received two different responses from ...Read complete review

                                    I am sending this product back because of it lack of functioning with off camera TTL cables. The flash also doesn't recognize Sigma's own 70-200 lens correctly. I received two different responses from Sigma which stated that they do not support off camera TTL cables. [...]

                                    Reviewed by 32 customers

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                                    5.0

                                    Fantastic!

                                    By Dennis

                                    from Woodland Hills, CA

                                    About Me Photo Enthusiast

                                    Verified Buyer

                                    Pros

                                    • Consistent Output
                                    • Durable
                                    • Easy To Use
                                    • Fast Recycling
                                    • Powerful Output

                                    Cons

                                      Best Uses

                                      • Fill Flash

                                      Comments about Sigma EF610 DG Super Flash for Canon DSLR Cameras:

                                      Great Design and feel. I have only used it few times but it has all the features I was looking for in a flash.

                                      • Was this a gift?:
                                      • No

                                      Share this review

                                      (4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

                                       
                                      5.0

                                      Great Flash

                                      By Leadbelly

                                      from Calgary, AB

                                      About Me Semi-pro Photographer

                                      See all my reviews

                                      Verified Buyer

                                      Pros

                                      • Durable
                                      • Easy To Use
                                      • Fast Recycling
                                      • Powerful Output
                                      • Versatile

                                      Cons

                                        Best Uses

                                        • Fill Flash
                                        • General Use
                                        • Main flash
                                        • Night Photography
                                        • Photojournalism
                                        • Portraits

                                        Comments about Sigma EF610 DG Super Flash for Canon DSLR Cameras:

                                        Great flash, easy to use and does everything it claims it does. I wish I hadn't bought my Canon 430EX-II because this flash will do more with more power and less cost.The buttons are much easier to press then the 430EX-II also.It works flawlessly with my Canon 60D's pop-up as the master, triggering the 430 EX-II and SIGMA EF-610 DG Super both acting as slaves. Main & Fill.The built quality is very good, not quite as good as Canon but very good none-the-less. My only gripe with the flash is "red" lettering on some of the upper row button is near impossible to read, SIGMA should have stuck with the white lettering through out. That is very easy to read.One more thing: B&H is a terrific company to deal with. I've placed 4 orders with them now to ship into Canada and they get it right and take care of the duty correctly everytime. Wish all companies were as easy to deal with as B&H. A true model many Corporations could learn from.Thanks B&H!

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                                        • Canon 430EX-II

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                                        4.0

                                        An Inexpensive Professional Gear

                                        By Iceman

                                        from Rochester, NY

                                        About Me Pro Photographer

                                        Verified Buyer

                                        Pros

                                        • Durable
                                        • Powerful Output

                                        Cons

                                        • Heavy

                                        Best Uses

                                        • General Use
                                        • Portraits

                                        Comments about Sigma EF610 DG Super Flash for Canon DSLR Cameras:

                                        It's really sophisticated but in a good way. I like the zoom option in it where it calculates the distance to the object being shot. Though it's bothering me that it's not easy to use.

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                                        • No

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                                        4.0

                                        works well with my Canon 7D

                                        By Rexx

                                        from Staten Island NY

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                                        Pros

                                        • Easy To Use

                                        Cons

                                          Best Uses

                                          • Fill Flash
                                          • Night Photography

                                          Comments about Sigma EF610 DG Super Flash for Canon DSLR Cameras:

                                          lights up the canopy for my bird shots

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                                          • No

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                                          5.0

                                          A Well Built SpeedLight

                                          By Viktor99

                                          from Louisiana

                                          About Me Semi-pro Photographer

                                          Verified Buyer

                                          Pros

                                          • Consistent Output
                                          • Durable
                                          • Easy To Use
                                          • Fast Recycling
                                          • Lightweight
                                          • Powerful Output
                                          • Versatile

                                          Cons

                                            Best Uses

                                            • Fill Flash
                                            • General Use
                                            • Night Photography
                                            • Photojournalism
                                            • Portraits

                                            Comments about Sigma EF610 DG Super Flash for Canon DSLR Cameras:

                                            I purchased this little beauty to replace my EF 530 DG Super as my main light. It works great! And you can't beat it for the price.

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                                            • No

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                                            5.0

                                            Well Built

                                            By Burley Teach

                                            from Burley, Id.

                                            About Me Pro Photographer

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                                            Pros

                                            • Consistent Output
                                            • Durable
                                            • Easy To Use
                                            • Powerful Output
                                            • Versatile

                                            Cons

                                            • I Wish It Had A Power Pac

                                            Best Uses

                                            • Fill Flash
                                            • General Use
                                            • Night Photography
                                            • Photojournalism
                                            • Portraits

                                            Comments about Sigma EF610 DG Super Flash for Canon DSLR Cameras:

                                            I will use this flash for weddings,portraits, and teaching.

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                                            • No

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                                            4.0

                                            Great value

                                            By HK

                                            from Ottawa, ON

                                            About Me Casual Photographer

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                                            Pros

                                            • Easy To Use
                                            • Fast Recycling
                                            • Lightweight
                                            • Versatile

                                            Cons

                                              Best Uses

                                              • General Use
                                              • Portraits

                                              Comments about Sigma EF610 DG Super Flash for Canon DSLR Cameras:

                                              I bought this as my first portrait photography flash and its perfect for an on camera flash. i expected it to feel heavier than it did. Easy to use controls. I really like the swivel feature. Overall great value for the money spent.

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                                              • No

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                                              5.0

                                              Great bang for the buck

                                              By Tiny Photos

                                              from Westfield, NY

                                              About Me Photo Enthusiast

                                              Verified Buyer

                                              Pros

                                              • Easy To Use
                                              • Lightweight
                                              • Powerful Output

                                              Cons

                                              • Slow Recycling

                                              Best Uses

                                              • Fill Flash
                                              • General Use
                                              • Portraits

                                              Comments about Sigma EF610 DG Super Flash for Canon DSLR Cameras:

                                              Works great on my T2i. I haven't played with the settings yet, but works super on full auto, so I really haven't had the need to adjust any settings.

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                                              • No

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                                              5.0

                                              awesome flash

                                              By mmmdist

                                              from springfield mo

                                              About Me Pro Photographer

                                              Verified Buyer

                                              Pros

                                              • Consistent Output
                                              • Durable
                                              • Easy To Use
                                              • Fast Recycling
                                              • Lightweight
                                              • Powerful Output
                                              • Versatile

                                              Cons

                                              • none

                                              Best Uses

                                              • Fill Flash
                                              • General Use
                                              • Night Photography
                                              • Photojournalism
                                              • Portraits

                                              Comments about Sigma EF610 DG Super Flash for Canon DSLR Cameras:

                                              i love this flash easy to use and works better than i expected.

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                                              • No

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                                              4.0

                                              Excellent Flash for the money!!

                                              By Ralock

                                              from Nashua, N.H.

                                              About Me Photo Enthusiast

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                                              Pros

                                              • Durable
                                              • Easy To Use
                                              • Fast Recycling
                                              • Powerful Output
                                              • Versatile

                                              Cons

                                                Best Uses

                                                • Fill Flash
                                                • General Use
                                                • Night Photography
                                                • Portraits

                                                Comments about Sigma EF610 DG Super Flash for Canon DSLR Cameras:

                                                Sigma really put out a great flash that rivals the Canon 580EX II. Amazing power and nice firm housing! I have yet to take it into the field but for portraits it works great! The only reason I didn't give it a full 5 stars is because of the plastic hot shoe. Great that it helps keep it light but a metal one would have made this flash a 5 star in my book!!

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                                                • No

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                                                5.0

                                                Excellent value for money

                                                By Alex Checchinato

                                                from São Paulo, BRa

                                                About Me Pro Photographer

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                                                Verified Buyer

                                                Pros

                                                  Cons

                                                    Best Uses

                                                    • General Use
                                                    • Photojournalism

                                                    Comments about Sigma EF610 DG Super Flash for Canon DSLR Cameras:

                                                    Works perfectly with my Canon 60D, including the E-TTL

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                                                    • No

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                                                    4.0

                                                    good powerful flash

                                                    By Professional photographer for 41 years

                                                    from Florida

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                                                    Pros

                                                      Cons

                                                        Best Uses

                                                          Comments about Sigma EF610 DG Super Flash for Canon DSLR Cameras:

                                                          60% more power than a vivitar 285. Tilt and rotating head are helpfull. I miss not having a sync cord. My review would be 5 star IF it had a sync cord.

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                                                          • No

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                                                          4.0

                                                          Good deal

                                                          By Mr. H

                                                          from Parlin, NJ

                                                          About Me Casual Photographer

                                                          Verified Buyer

                                                          Pros

                                                          • Attach Securely
                                                          • Good Color Value
                                                          • Powerful

                                                          Cons

                                                            Best Uses

                                                            • General Use
                                                            • Indoors
                                                            • Low Light

                                                            Comments about Sigma EF610 DG Super Flash for Canon DSLR Cameras:

                                                            Great Flash for the money

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                                                            • No

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                                                            5.0

                                                            Great flash - excellent price

                                                            By Northguy

                                                            from Chugiak, AK

                                                            About Me Photo Enthusiast

                                                            Verified Buyer

                                                            Pros

                                                            • Attach Securely
                                                            • Durable
                                                            • Good Color Value
                                                            • Long-Lasting
                                                            • Powerful

                                                            Cons

                                                              Best Uses

                                                              • General Use
                                                              • Indoors
                                                              • Low Light
                                                              • Night Time
                                                              • Special Events

                                                              Comments about Sigma EF610 DG Super Flash for Canon DSLR Cameras:

                                                              This is a great flash: equal or better than the Canon 580, but half the price. I would recommend this over the Canon anytime. And B&H's service is second to none. Thanks.

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                                                              2.0

                                                              Wait until the bugs are worked out

                                                              By littleBig

                                                              from Phoenix AZ

                                                              About Me Semi-pro Photographer

                                                              Verified Buyer

                                                              Pros

                                                              • Powerful Output

                                                              Cons

                                                                Best Uses

                                                                • Fill Flash

                                                                Comments about Sigma EF610 DG Super Flash for Canon DSLR Cameras:

                                                                I am sending this product back because of it lack of functioning with off camera TTL cables. The flash also doesn't recognize Sigma's own 70-200 lens correctly. I received two different responses from Sigma which stated that they do not support off camera TTL cables. [...]

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                                                                • No

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                                                                4.0

                                                                Good Flash, Great Pprice

                                                                By Red Menace

                                                                from Calgary, AB, Canada

                                                                About Me Photo Enthusiast

                                                                Verified Buyer

                                                                Pros

                                                                • Consistent Output
                                                                • Easy To Use
                                                                • Powerful Output

                                                                Cons

                                                                • Lacks some bellswhistles

                                                                Best Uses

                                                                • Fill Flash
                                                                • General Use

                                                                Comments about Sigma EF610 DG Super Flash for Canon DSLR Cameras:

                                                                Doesn't have all the flexibility of the Canon 580 EX II, but has the power at a fraction of the price.

                                                                My CTR 301P triggers will only trigger this flash when it is set to slave mode. The triggers will work on Canon flashes when they are set to manual.

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                                                                5.0

                                                                Nice flash that really does the job.

                                                                By Ed173

                                                                from Tellico Plains, TN

                                                                About Me Photo Enthusiast

                                                                Verified Buyer

                                                                Pros

                                                                • Easy To Use
                                                                • Lightweight
                                                                • Versatile

                                                                Cons

                                                                  Best Uses

                                                                  • Fill Flash
                                                                  • General Use
                                                                  • Night Photography

                                                                  Comments about Sigma EF610 DG Super Flash for Canon DSLR Cameras:

                                                                  The flash is easy to instal and no problem to use. Angle adjusts to allow for off target use.

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                                                                  • No

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                                                                  4.0

                                                                  Great Flash for the money.

                                                                  By 360 photographer

                                                                  from New Mexico

                                                                  About Me Photo Enthusiast

                                                                  Verified Buyer

                                                                  Pros

                                                                  • Consistent Output
                                                                  • Easy To Use
                                                                  • Lightweight

                                                                  Cons

                                                                    Best Uses

                                                                    • Fill Flash
                                                                    • General Use
                                                                    • Night Photography

                                                                    Comments about Sigma EF610 DG Super Flash for Canon DSLR Cameras:

                                                                    I haven't used the flash a lot but I am pleased with its performance so far.

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                                                                    • No

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                                                                    (5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

                                                                     
                                                                    5.0

                                                                    Great flash, very pleased

                                                                    By pixelmagicphotography[@]

                                                                    from Sarasota, FL

                                                                    About Me Semi-pro Photographer

                                                                    Verified Buyer

                                                                    Pros

                                                                    • Consistent Output
                                                                    • Easy To Use
                                                                    • Lightweight
                                                                    • Powerful Output

                                                                    Cons

                                                                    • Slow Recycling

                                                                    Best Uses

                                                                    • Fill Flash
                                                                    • General Use
                                                                    • Night Photography
                                                                    • Photojournalism
                                                                    • Portraits

                                                                    Comments about Sigma EF610 DG Super Flash for Canon DSLR Cameras:

                                                                    It does everything that my 430ex II does, and then some.
                                                                    It's about 1 to 1.3 stops brighter than my 430ex II
                                                                    It works perfectly with the 7D in cam TX.

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                                                                    • No

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                                                                    3.0

                                                                    Not as sophisticated as name brand

                                                                    By disengagedman

                                                                    from NY

                                                                    About Me Semi-pro Photographer

                                                                    Verified Buyer

                                                                    Pros

                                                                    • Powerful Output

                                                                    Cons

                                                                    • Not flexible at short dis

                                                                    Best Uses

                                                                    • Fill Flash
                                                                    • General Use

                                                                    Comments about Sigma EF610 DG Super Flash for Canon DSLR Cameras:

                                                                    Thought I could use this flash instead of 580exII for my Event work but I was wrong. The shorter range blows out highlights. A financial mistake as I already have purchased a Canon that I can count on.

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