SPEEDLITE 430EX Instruction Manual
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... this instruction manual while also referring to an EOS camera, almost all automatic exposure control for Canon EOS cameras. The Canon Speedlite 430EX is the same as with ETTL II or E-TTL). It works automatically with E-TTL II, E-TTL, and TTL autoflash systems. It can be used as an on flash photography will refer to cameras having 3 (compatible...
... this instruction manual while also referring to an EOS camera, almost all automatic exposure control for Canon EOS cameras. The Canon Speedlite 430EX is the same as with ETTL II or E-TTL). It works automatically with E-TTL II, E-TTL, and TTL autoflash systems. It can be used as an on flash photography will refer to cameras having 3 (compatible...
SPEEDLITE 430EX Instruction Manual
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The items actually displayed depend on the current settings. 6 LCD Panel Manual flash output level Flash exposure compensation amount Manual zoom E-TTL (ll)/TTL autoflash Flash exposure compensation High-speed sync (FP flash) Manual flash Custom Function Second-curtain sync Firing mode Slave flash :X Zoom focal length Aperture Max. flash range Custom Function No. Custom Function setting Auto zoom for image size Indicator (meters) Indicator (feet) Slave ID Slave Channel To illuminate the LCD panel, press the button.
The items actually displayed depend on the current settings. 6 LCD Panel Manual flash output level Flash exposure compensation amount Manual zoom E-TTL (ll)/TTL autoflash Flash exposure compensation High-speed sync (FP flash) Manual flash Custom Function Second-curtain sync Firing mode Slave flash :X Zoom focal length Aperture Max. flash range Custom Function No. Custom Function setting Auto zoom for image size Indicator (meters) Indicator (feet) Slave ID Slave Channel To illuminate the LCD panel, press the button.
SPEEDLITE 430EX Instruction Manual
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After 20 continuous flashes, allow a rest time of more than 20 continuous flashes. Getting Started and Basic Operation Installing Batteries 8 Attaching to the Camera 9 Turn on the Power Switch 10 Fully Automatic Flash Shooting 11 Using E-TTL II and E-TTL Autoflash in the Shooting Modes 12 To avoid overheating and deteriorating the flash head, do not fire rapid bursts of at least 10 min. 7
After 20 continuous flashes, allow a rest time of more than 20 continuous flashes. Getting Started and Basic Operation Installing Batteries 8 Attaching to the Camera 9 Turn on the Power Switch 10 Fully Automatic Flash Shooting 11 Using E-TTL II and E-TTL Autoflash in the Shooting Modes 12 To avoid overheating and deteriorating the flash head, do not fire rapid bursts of at least 10 min. 7
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X The shutter speed and aperture will be set the camera's shooting mode to (Program AE) or (Full Auto), E-TTL II/E-TTL fully automatic flash will light for about 3 sec. Take the picture. Use the built-in the viewfinder. If the lens focal length blinks on the... (p.18). If the flash exposure confirmation lamp does not light, move closer to focus. With a digital camera, you set as normal AE shooting. 1 Set the Speedlite to . Press the button so that the icon is displayed. 2 Focus the subject. Fully Automatic Flash Shooting When you can also increase the camera's ISO...
X The shutter speed and aperture will be set the camera's shooting mode to (Program AE) or (Full Auto), E-TTL II/E-TTL fully automatic flash will light for about 3 sec. Take the picture. Use the built-in the viewfinder. If the lens focal length blinks on the... (p.18). If the flash exposure confirmation lamp does not light, move closer to focus. With a digital camera, you set as normal AE shooting. 1 Set the Speedlite to . Press the button so that the icon is displayed. 2 Focus the subject. Fully Automatic Flash Shooting When you can also increase the camera's ISO...
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... in the Shooting Modes Just set the camera's shooting mode to (aperture-priority AE), (shutter-priority AE), or (manual) and you use E-TTL II/E-TTL autoflash. Select this mode when you set the shutter speed matching the aperture to obtain a standard exposure. The camera will be underexposed or overexposed. If ...
... in the Shooting Modes Just set the camera's shooting mode to (aperture-priority AE), (shutter-priority AE), or (manual) and you use E-TTL II/E-TTL autoflash. Select this mode when you set the shutter speed matching the aperture to obtain a standard exposure. The camera will be underexposed or overexposed. If ...
SPEEDLITE 430EX Instruction Manual
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... the viewfinder. This is the preflash. 16 rSecond-Curtain Sync With a slow shutter speed, you can use aperture priority for fill-flash portraits. With E-TTL ll/E-TTL, the flash will fire twice even with all shutter speeds. Press the button so that the icon turns off . With high-speed sync, the faster...
... the viewfinder. This is the preflash. 16 rSecond-Curtain Sync With a slow shutter speed, you can use aperture priority for fill-flash portraits. With E-TTL ll/E-TTL, the flash will fire twice even with all shutter speeds. Press the button so that the icon turns off . With high-speed sync, the faster...
SPEEDLITE 430EX Instruction Manual
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...unit. Attach Speedlite 580EX, 550EX, STE2, MR-14EX or MT-24EX to the slave unit(s) controlled by wireless. 1 Set the master unit. Set the slave ID when using normal E-TTL II autoflash....also transmitted to the camera and set them all during the shoot. Wireless Flash With multiple Canon Speedlites having the wireless flash feature, you can create various lighting effects with the master unit attached... to the camera are set to a different channel, set it as necessary. 2 Set the 430EX as desired. For details on wireless flash photography and operating the master unit, see the master ...
...unit. Attach Speedlite 580EX, 550EX, STE2, MR-14EX or MT-24EX to the slave unit(s) controlled by wireless. 1 Set the master unit. Set the slave ID when using normal E-TTL II autoflash....also transmitted to the camera and set them all during the shoot. Wireless Flash With multiple Canon Speedlites having the wireless flash feature, you can create various lighting effects with the master unit attached... to the camera are set to a different channel, set it as necessary. 2 Set the 430EX as desired. For details on wireless flash photography and operating the master unit, see the master ...
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Specifications • Type Type: On-camera, E-TTL II/E-TTL/TTL autoflash Speedlite Compatible cameras: Type-A EOS cameras (E-TTL II/E-TTL autoflash), Type-B EOS cameras (TTL autoflash) Guide No.: 43/141 (at 1/250 sec.) Flash exposure compensation: Manual, ±3 stops...ms or shorter Color temperature information transmission: Flash color temperature information transmitted to camera • Exposure Control Exposure Control Type: E-TTL II/E-TTL/TTL autoflash, manual flash Flash range (with camera's depth-of-field preview button • Custom Functions: 6 (12 settings) ...
Specifications • Type Type: On-camera, E-TTL II/E-TTL/TTL autoflash Speedlite Compatible cameras: Type-A EOS cameras (E-TTL II/E-TTL autoflash), Type-B EOS cameras (TTL autoflash) Guide No.: 43/141 (at 1/250 sec.) Flash exposure compensation: Manual, ±3 stops...ms or shorter Color temperature information transmission: Flash color temperature information transmitted to camera • Exposure Control Exposure Control Type: E-TTL II/E-TTL/TTL autoflash, manual flash Flash range (with camera's depth-of-field preview button • Custom Functions: 6 (12 settings) ...
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... Stroboscopic flash Features not Available with Any Type-B Cameras E-TTL II/E-TTL autoflash FE lock High-speed sync (FP flash) Autoflash with wireless flash Flash ratio set with multi-Speedlite wireless flash Features not Available with the 430EX set to autoflash, will be displayed on the Speedlite's LCD panel. When a Type-B camera is used with...
... Stroboscopic flash Features not Available with Any Type-B Cameras E-TTL II/E-TTL autoflash FE lock High-speed sync (FP flash) Autoflash with wireless flash Flash ratio set with multi-Speedlite wireless flash Features not Available with the 430EX set to autoflash, will be displayed on the Speedlite's LCD panel. When a Type-B camera is used with...