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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.
| 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 |
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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
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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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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.
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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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Best Uses
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.
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Sigma EF610 DG Super Flash for Canon DSLR Cameras:
lights up the canopy for my bird shots
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Best Uses
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.
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Sigma EF610 DG Super Flash for Canon DSLR Cameras:
I will use this flash for weddings,portraits, and teaching.
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
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.
Pros
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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.
Pros
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Best Uses
Comments about Sigma EF610 DG Super Flash for Canon DSLR Cameras:
i love this flash easy to use and works better than i expected.
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
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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Best Uses
Comments about Sigma EF610 DG Super Flash for Canon DSLR Cameras:
Works perfectly with my Canon 60D, including the E-TTL
Pros
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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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Comments about Sigma EF610 DG Super Flash for Canon DSLR Cameras:
Great Flash for the money
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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.
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
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. [...]
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
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.
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
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.
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
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.
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
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.
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
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.
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviewsPros
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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. [...]
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Reviewed by 32 customers
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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.
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
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!
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
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.
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Sigma EF610 DG Super Flash for Canon DSLR Cameras:
lights up the canopy for my bird shots
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
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.
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Sigma EF610 DG Super Flash for Canon DSLR Cameras:
I will use this flash for weddings,portraits, and teaching.
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
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.
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
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.
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Sigma EF610 DG Super Flash for Canon DSLR Cameras:
i love this flash easy to use and works better than i expected.
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
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!!
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Sigma EF610 DG Super Flash for Canon DSLR Cameras:
Works perfectly with my Canon 60D, including the E-TTL
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.
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Sigma EF610 DG Super Flash for Canon DSLR Cameras:
Great Flash for the money
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
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.
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
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. [...]
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
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.
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
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.
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
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.
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
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.
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
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.