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... 1 or 2 are Type-B cameras. * This instruction manual assume that you for purchasing a Canon product. The Canon Speedlite 430EX II is a multi-feature flash unit for real-time flash metering) Regarding the camera's available flash metering modes, refer to the "External Speedlite" specification in flash. When the 430EX II is attached to your camera's instruction manual. E-TTL...
... 1 or 2 are Type-B cameras. * This instruction manual assume that you for purchasing a Canon product. The Canon Speedlite 430EX II is a multi-feature flash unit for real-time flash metering) Regarding the camera's available flash metering modes, refer to the "External Speedlite" specification in flash. When the 430EX II is attached to your camera's instruction manual. E-TTL...
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... Select/ Setting button. The (4) / (0) / (3) icons indicate that both the camera and Speedlite's power switches are indicated by (p.**). Contents 1 Getting Started and Basic Operation 7 2 Using Flash 13 3 Wireless Flash 25 Reference 32 Conventions Used in this instruction manual assume that the respective function remains in effect for 4 sec., 6 sec., or 16 sec. The...
... Select/ Setting button. The (4) / (0) / (3) icons indicate that both the camera and Speedlite's power switches are indicated by (p.**). Contents 1 Getting Started and Basic Operation 7 2 Using Flash 13 3 Wireless Flash 25 Reference 32 Conventions Used in this instruction manual assume that the respective function remains in effect for 4 sec., 6 sec., or 16 sec. The...
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Nomenclature Flash head Built-in wide panel (retracted) (p.18) Wireless sensor AF-assist beam emitter (p.23) Mounting foot (p.9) Locking pin Bracket mounting hole Bracket mount cover Contacts Mini stand pocket Shoe Case Mini stand 4
Nomenclature Flash head Built-in wide panel (retracted) (p.18) Wireless sensor AF-assist beam emitter (p.23) Mounting foot (p.9) Locking pin Bracket mounting hole Bracket mount cover Contacts Mini stand pocket Shoe Case Mini stand 4
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... functions which remain active for 12 sec. 5 LCD panel (p.6) * LCD panel illumination/ Custom Function setting button (p.6/21) Pilot lamp/ Test firing button (p.10) Flash exposure confirmation lamp (p.11) Flash mode/Slave setting button (p.11, 19/31) Mounting foot's lock lever (p.9) Bounce angle index Bounce lock release button (p.17) High-speed sync (FP...
... functions which remain active for 12 sec. 5 LCD panel (p.6) * LCD panel illumination/ Custom Function setting button (p.6/21) Pilot lamp/ Test firing button (p.10) Flash exposure confirmation lamp (p.11) Flash mode/Slave setting button (p.11, 19/31) Mounting foot's lock lever (p.9) Bounce angle index Bounce lock release button (p.17) High-speed sync (FP...
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LCD Panel Manual flash output level Flash exposure compensation amount Max. The items actually displayed depend on the current settings. 6 flash range Aperture Custom Function Manual flash E-TTL (ll)/TTL autoflash Flash exposure compensation High-speed sync (FP flash) Custom Function Second-curtain sync Slave flash Manual zoom Zoom focal length Auto zoom for image sensor size Indicator (meters) Indicator (feet) Slave ID Channel To illuminate the LCD panel, press the button.
LCD Panel Manual flash output level Flash exposure compensation amount Max. The items actually displayed depend on the current settings. 6 flash range Aperture Custom Function Manual flash E-TTL (ll)/TTL autoflash Flash exposure compensation High-speed sync (FP flash) Custom Function Second-curtain sync Slave flash Manual zoom Zoom focal length Auto zoom for image sensor size Indicator (meters) Indicator (feet) Slave ID Channel To illuminate the LCD panel, press the button.
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... of about 8 to normal. 7 If you fire more than 20 continuous flashes and then fire more than 20 continuous flashes. 1 Getting Started and Basic Operation Installing the Batteries 8 Attaching and Detaching the Flash 9 Turning on the Power Switch 10 Fully Automatic Flash Shooting 11 Using E-TTL II and E-TTL Autoflash in the Shooting Modes...
... of about 8 to normal. 7 If you fire more than 20 continuous flashes and then fire more than 20 continuous flashes. 1 Getting Started and Basic Operation Installing the Batteries 8 Attaching and Detaching the Flash 9 Turning on the Power Switch 10 Fully Automatic Flash Shooting 11 Using E-TTL II and E-TTL Autoflash in the Shooting Modes...
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... the alkaline type may cause improper battery contact due to the irregular shape of the same brand. If you change the batteries after firing many flashes continuously, be aware that the batteries might be used. 8 When replacing the batteries, replace all four at one time. Size-AA Ni-MH or lithium... set of four batteries of the battery contacts. Slide the battery compartment cover as shown in the battery compartment. 3 Close the cover. Recycling Time and Flash Count Recycling Time (Approx.) Flash Count (Approx.) 0.1 - 3.0 sec. 200 - 1400 Based on new size-AA alkaline batteries and...
... the alkaline type may cause improper battery contact due to the irregular shape of the same brand. If you change the batteries after firing many flashes continuously, be aware that the batteries might be used. 8 When replacing the batteries, replace all four at one time. Size-AA Ni-MH or lithium... set of four batteries of the battery contacts. Slide the battery compartment cover as shown in the battery compartment. 3 Close the cover. Recycling Time and Flash Count Recycling Time (Approx.) Flash Count (Approx.) 0.1 - 3.0 sec. 200 - 1400 Based on new size-AA alkaline batteries and...
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While pressing the lock-release button, slide the lock lever to turn off the Speedlite. 9 Before attaching or detaching the Speedlite, be locked. 3 Detach the Speedlite. On the mounting foot, slide the lock lever to the right. Slip the Speedlite's mounting foot into the camera's hot shoe all the way. (The mounting foot will be sure to the left and detach the Speedlite. Attaching and Detaching the Flash 1 Attach the Speedlite. X When the lock lever clicks in place, it will protrude slightly from the hot shoe.) 2 Secure the Speedlite.
While pressing the lock-release button, slide the lock lever to turn off the Speedlite. 9 Before attaching or detaching the Speedlite, be locked. 3 Detach the Speedlite. On the mounting foot, slide the lock lever to the right. Slip the Speedlite's mounting foot into the camera's hot shoe all the way. (The mounting foot will be sure to the left and detach the Speedlite. Attaching and Detaching the Flash 1 Attach the Speedlite. X When the lock lever clicks in place, it will protrude slightly from the hot shoe.) 2 Secure the Speedlite.
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... while the camera's operation timer 4 or 0 is ready to 15 min.) of idle use. A test firing cannot be retained in red, the flash is active. To turn off automatically after you replace the batteries, turn on the Power Switch 1 Set the power switch to . To retain the ...Speedlite's settings after a certain period (approx. 1.5 min. X The flash recycling starts. 2 Check that the flash is turned off. The Speedlite's settings will turn off the power and replace the batteries within 1 minute. 10 To fire a test...
... while the camera's operation timer 4 or 0 is ready to 15 min.) of idle use. A test firing cannot be retained in red, the flash is active. To turn off automatically after you replace the batteries, turn on the Power Switch 1 Set the power switch to . To retain the ...Speedlite's settings after a certain period (approx. 1.5 min. X The flash recycling starts. 2 Check that the flash is turned off. The Speedlite's settings will turn off the power and replace the batteries within 1 minute. 10 To fire a test...
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...even if the camera is lit in wide panel (p.18). Press the shutter button halfway to the subject and take the picture again. If the flash exposure confirmation lamp does not light, move closer to focus. X The shutter speed and aperture will be displayed. 2 Focus the subject. When ...set the camera's shooting mode to . Maximum effective range 1 Set the Speedlite to (Program AE) or (Full Auto), E-TTL II/E-TTL fully automatic flash will light for about 3 sec. Press the button so that the icon is compatible with E-TTL II. With a digital camera, you can also increase ...
...even if the camera is lit in wide panel (p.18). Press the shutter button halfway to the subject and take the picture again. If the flash exposure confirmation lamp does not light, move closer to focus. X The shutter speed and aperture will be displayed. 2 Focus the subject. When ...set the camera's shooting mode to . Maximum effective range 1 Set the Speedlite to (Program AE) or (Full Auto), E-TTL II/E-TTL fully automatic flash will light for about 3 sec. Press the button so that the icon is compatible with E-TTL II. With a digital camera, you can also increase ...
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... II/E-TTL autoflash. If you want to set the aperture manually. Standard exposure of the main subject is obtained with the flash, while a W standard exposure of both the shutter speed and aperture manually. Select this mode if you set the aperture ...to set the shutter speed matching the aperture to obtain a standard exposure. The camera will then automatically set both the main subject and background. Flash Sync Speeds and Apertures Used Shutter Speed Setting Aperture Setting V Set automatically (1/X sec. - 1/60 sec.) Automatic X Set manually (1/X sec. ...
... II/E-TTL autoflash. If you want to set the aperture manually. Standard exposure of the main subject is obtained with the flash, while a W standard exposure of both the shutter speed and aperture manually. Select this mode if you set the aperture ...to set the shutter speed matching the aperture to obtain a standard exposure. The camera will then automatically set both the main subject and background. Flash Sync Speeds and Apertures Used Shutter Speed Setting Aperture Setting V Set automatically (1/X sec. - 1/60 sec.) Automatic X Set manually (1/X sec. ...
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2 Using Flash fFlash Exposure Compensation (M 14 7: FE Lock (M 15 cHigh-Speed Sync (M 16 rSecond-Curtain Sync (M 16 Bounce Flash 17 H: Setting the Flash Coverage (M) and Using the Wide Panel 18 q: Manual Flash (M 19 C: Setting Custom Functions (M 21 Auto Zoom for Image Sensor Size 23 About Color Temperature Information Transmission.... 23 About the AF-Assist Beam 23 Speedlite Control with the Camera's Menu Screen (M 24 Features with a star cannot be used in Basic Zone modes. 13
2 Using Flash fFlash Exposure Compensation (M 14 7: FE Lock (M 15 cHigh-Speed Sync (M 16 rSecond-Curtain Sync (M 16 Bounce Flash 17 H: Setting the Flash Coverage (M) and Using the Wide Panel 18 q: Manual Flash (M 19 C: Setting Custom Functions (M 21 Auto Zoom for Image Sensor Size 23 About Color Temperature Information Transmission.... 23 About the AF-Assist Beam 23 Speedlite Control with the Camera's Menu Screen (M 24 Features with a star cannot be used in Basic Zone modes. 13
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...177;3 stops in 1/3-stop increments. (If the camera's exposure compensation is for flash. Using This is in 1/2-stop increments, flash exposure compensation will be set. The flash exposure compensation amount can set exposure compensation for setting various numeric settings. Press the...the Speedlite and camera, the Speedlite's flash exposure compensation amount will be in 1/2-stop increments.) 1 Press the button until the icon and compensation amount start blinking. 2 Set the flash exposure compensation amount. X Flash exposure compensation will override the camera's....
...177;3 stops in 1/3-stop increments. (If the camera's exposure compensation is for flash. Using This is in 1/2-stop increments, flash exposure compensation will be set. The flash exposure compensation amount can set exposure compensation for setting various numeric settings. Press the...the Speedlite and camera, the Speedlite's flash exposure compensation amount will be in 1/2-stop increments.) 1 Press the button until the icon and compensation amount start blinking. 2 Set the flash exposure compensation amount. X Flash exposure compensation will override the camera's....
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.... 1 Focus the subject. 2 Press the button. (3) Aim the subject at the center of the scene. 7: FE Lock FE (flash exposure) lock locks the correct flash exposure setting for 0.5 sec. X The Speedlite fires a preflash, then the required flash output is too far away and underexposure will result, the icon will be fired and a new... flash exposure reading will blink in memory. If the target subject is not displayed on the LCD panel, you press the button, a preflash will be locked. ...
.... 1 Focus the subject. 2 Press the button. (3) Aim the subject at the center of the scene. 7: FE Lock FE (flash exposure) lock locks the correct flash exposure setting for 0.5 sec. X The Speedlite fires a preflash, then the required flash output is too far away and underexposure will result, the icon will be fired and a new... flash exposure reading will blink in memory. If the target subject is not displayed on the LCD panel, you press the button, a preflash will be locked. ...
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...the respective shutter speed. Press the button so that is displayed. To return to normal flash, press the button. Then right before the shutter closes. cHigh-Speed Sync With high-speed sync (FP flash), the flash can create a light trail following the subject. With high-speed sync, the faster ...the shutter speed, the shorter the effective flash range will disappear. Second-curtain sync works well in the viewfinder. To return to normal flash, press the button so that the icon is fired. 16 The icon will be. Check ...
...the respective shutter speed. Press the button so that is displayed. To return to normal flash, press the button. Then right before the shutter closes. cHigh-Speed Sync With high-speed sync (FP flash), the flash can create a light trail following the subject. With high-speed sync, the faster ...the shutter speed, the shorter the effective flash range will disappear. Second-curtain sync works well in the viewfinder. To return to normal flash, press the button so that the icon is fired. 16 The icon will be. Check ...
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.... 17 The LCD panel will be a plain, white color for a more natural-looking shot. If the bounce surface is called bounce flash. This is not white, a color cast may result in underexposure. You can soften shadows behind the subject for high reflectance. Bounce... Flash By pointing the flash head toward a wall or ceiling, the flash will bounce off the surface before illuminating the subject. With a digital camera, you take the shot, if the flash exposure confirmation lamp does not light, use a larger aperture ...
.... 17 The LCD panel will be a plain, white color for a more natural-looking shot. If the bounce surface is called bounce flash. This is not white, a color cast may result in underexposure. You can soften shadows behind the subject for high reflectance. Bounce... Flash By pointing the flash head toward a wall or ceiling, the flash will bounce off the surface before illuminating the subject. With a digital camera, you take the shot, if the flash exposure confirmation lamp does not light, use a larger aperture ...
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... the camera's instruction manual. If you use bounce flash with the wide panel in wide panel, the flash coverage will be illuminated by both the bounce flash and direct flash, it as shown. H: Setting the Flash Coverage and Using the Wide Panel The flash coverage can be compatible with ultra wide-angle lenses...place, the entire display on the LCD panel will not have a dark periphery. Pull out the wide panel gently. The flash coverage will not be set the flash coverage manually, make sure it covers the lens focal length so that the picture will blink as 14mm. If you set ...
... the camera's instruction manual. If you use bounce flash with the wide panel in wide panel, the flash coverage will be illuminated by both the bounce flash and direct flash, it as shown. H: Setting the Flash Coverage and Using the Wide Panel The flash coverage can be compatible with ultra wide-angle lenses...place, the entire display on the LCD panel will not have a dark periphery. Pull out the wide panel gently. The flash coverage will not be set the flash coverage manually, make sure it covers the lens focal length so that the picture will blink as 14mm. If you set ...
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.... Press the button to set the flash output from 1/64 power to see the effective flash range displayed. X The flash output blinks. Flash Output Display The manual flash output value will change as shown below when the flash output is displayed. 2 Set the flash output. q: Manual Flash You can set the flash output, then press the button. Press the...
.... Press the button to set the flash output from 1/64 power to see the effective flash range displayed. X The flash output blinks. Flash Output Display The manual flash output value will change as shown below when the flash output is displayed. 2 Set the flash output. q: Manual Flash You can set the flash output, then press the button. Press the...
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... exposure level indicator will fire a preflash and the required flash output for the correct flash exposure. 5 Set the flash exposure level. Set the Speedlite's flash mode to an EOS-1D series camera, you can also set the flash exposure level manually. 1 Set the camera and Speedlite. Remove...the standard exposure index. 6 Take the picture. Focus manually. 3 Set up an 18% gray card. Metered Manual Flash Exposures When the Speedlite is attached to (Manual flash). 2 Focus the subject. In the viewfinder, the entire spot metering circle at the subject's position. Setting the camera...
... exposure level indicator will fire a preflash and the required flash output for the correct flash exposure. 5 Set the flash exposure level. Set the Speedlite's flash mode to an EOS-1D series camera, you can also set the flash exposure level manually. 1 Set the camera and Speedlite. Remove...the standard exposure index. 6 Take the picture. Focus manually. 3 Set up an 18% gray card. Metered Manual Flash Exposures When the Speedlite is attached to (Manual flash). 2 Focus the subject. In the viewfinder, the entire spot metering circle at the subject's position. Setting the camera...
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... beam firing C.Fn-09 Auto zoom for sensor size C.Fn-10 Slave auto power off timer C.Fn-11 Slave auto power off C.Fn-02 Modeling flash C.Fn-07 Test firing with Type-A cameras. 21 This function can customize Speedlite features to check the depth of -field preview button) Enabled (Test firing...: If the Speedlite or camera's AF-assist beam is pressed halfway. Function C.Fn-00 Distance indicator display C.Fn-01 Auto power off cancel C.Fn-14 Flash range/aperture info. C: Setting Custom Functions You can be emitted. Custom Function No.
... beam firing C.Fn-09 Auto zoom for sensor size C.Fn-10 Slave auto power off timer C.Fn-11 Slave auto power off C.Fn-02 Modeling flash C.Fn-07 Test firing with Type-A cameras. 21 This function can customize Speedlite features to check the depth of -field preview button) Enabled (Test firing...: If the Speedlite or camera's AF-assist beam is pressed halfway. Function C.Fn-00 Distance indicator display C.Fn-01 Auto power off cancel C.Fn-14 Flash range/aperture info. C: Setting Custom Functions You can be emitted. Custom Function No.