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Now, don't get mad at me since this topic has probably been discussed a million times already. I did check the previous posts on external flashes for the Dimage 7Hi.
Can you let me know what are all the external flash options available to me? The reason I need it is just for in-door pictures, I won't be using it for connecting to other huge flashes like the studio types. I know there's the Minolta 5600HS(D) and 3600HS(D) and the Sigma EP-500. Are there any others? The Sigma EP-500 looks like a good price range of $160 unlike the 5600. Are there any KEY features in Minolta 5600HS that the Sigma doesn't have? Please advice. Thanks in advance. |
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FYI
http://www.sigma-photo.co.jp/english..._500super.html It should be a virtual clone to the 5600HS(D) or the Canon 550EX. There's also the Metz, but they use a different wireless mode... ![]() |
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Awesome NHL..that's the same thing I was thinking after further researching after making the post. Just needed some confirmation from a pro like yourself. Thank you again.
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Ok, I'll continue this thread with my ignorance. From what I can tell so far, the external flashes on the 7-Hi can be used off the camera or in off-camera combinations. I am wondering how the flashes are mounted, then? I mean, are there stands/mounts they sit in, etc?
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Theses flashes come with a stand with a flash socket build-in. You slip this tiny 'X' shaped leg on the flash hot shoe and voila`
![]() The D7i/Hi will then control theses external flashes (ie multiples units) by sending controlling pulses via the camera built-in flash. No wires are required: All this is done with a pre-flash Through-The-Lens (TTL) measurement. With their Maxxum film camera they have an infrared controller that does the same thing (very similar to the Canon's 550/420EX system), but I haven't try this combination with their digital yet. The modeling light function from theses flashes can be enabled by pushing the aperture stop-down button on the camera so you can check the shadow casts or the unwanted reflections as well! 8) |
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Ok....now I have a question...just to clarify...the Sigma EF-500 can be mounted on a Dimage 7Hi right? Like, where the external flash hotshoe that's on the camera?
If any of you use a Sigma EF-500 with a Dimage 7/i/Hi, please let me know if there are any compatability issues. Thanks in advance. |
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FYI
No adapter required unless you want to extend it off-the camera: http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/re...essage=6510219 That's why the wireless mode is there for... 8) |
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