>-----Original Message----- >From: Icoz, Evrim [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > >Hi folks, > >I tried my D30 with e-ttl flash couple days ago (Sigma Super 500 EF). > >The results were pretty all over the place, they were couple right on >exposures, but it was mostly bad. > >I heard that a lot of people use thrystor style flashes with >D30 and get >good results. But I love the focus assist light of Sigma (or any other >e-ttl) flash, it turns dismal focusing of D30 in to very >acceptable one. But >I am not happy with the e-ttl results at all. And Sigma 500 does not do >thrystor style autoflash. > >Somebody suggested putting a st-e2 on top and using the >thrystor as well at >the same time. Thrystor (Sunpak 383) for more consistent flash results, >st-e2 for flash assist. > >What do you think? > >-e >
Evrim, There's varying opinions on this. I spent the $200 to get one for mine and was a little disappointed in the results. The focusing light is plenty bright but is doesn't seem to have as much of contrasty (sp) line pattern to make it as effective as the assist light on the EX550. It's range is also less than the EX550. I went the circuitous route of ST-E2 & Sunpak 383, 444D with FA light, then finally the PZ5000AF. The FA light of the latter two work quit well with the D30, but the trigger voltage on the 444D is upwards of 12V, at least on mine and the coverage of the 5000 at 28mm is a little tight. Even though I'm not using them I'm still keeping my EX550 and ST-E2 for when I upgrade to a better digital body with a more capable metering system. You've probably read all about the ST-E2 in the Canon SLR forum on www.dpreview.com, but I'll mention it anyway. GlenBA PS If you want to try one out I'd more than happy to let you borrow mine for a while to try it out, I think your just down the coast from me. Email me if your interested. * **** ******* *********************************************************** * For list instructions, including unsubscribe, see: * http://www.a1.nl/phomepag/markerink/eos_list.htm ***********************************************************
