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.... E-TTL II autoflash (evaluative flash metering with the camera's flash metering mode (E-TTL ll, E-TTL, and TTL). The Canon Speedlite 430EX II is the same as part of your camera's instruction manual. Read this instruction manual and your camera's instruction manual to...camera's available flash metering modes, refer to your camera's instruction manual. Before using the Speedlite with normal AE shooting. The basic operation is a multi-feature flash unit for purchasing a Canon product. In accordance with preflash reading) 3. E-TTL autoflash (evaluative flash metering with the ...
.... E-TTL II autoflash (evaluative flash metering with the camera's flash metering mode (E-TTL ll, E-TTL, and TTL). The Canon Speedlite 430EX II is the same as part of your camera's instruction manual. Read this instruction manual and your camera's instruction manual to...camera's available flash metering modes, refer to your camera's instruction manual. Before using the Speedlite with normal AE shooting. The basic operation is a multi-feature flash unit for purchasing a Canon product. In accordance with preflash reading) 3. E-TTL autoflash (evaluative flash metering with the ...
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.../ Setting button. Icons used in the text refers to indicate the respective buttons, dials, and settings match the same icons found on the camera and Speedlite. after you let go of the button. The (4) / (0) / (3) icons indicate that the respective function remains in this Manual 9 The symbol in ... Basic Operation 7 2 Using Flash 13 3 Wireless Flash 25 Reference 32 Conventions Used in this instruction manual assume that both the camera and Speedlite's power switches are indicated by (p.**). This instruction manual uses the following alert symbols: : Warning to the +/-
.../ Setting button. Icons used in the text refers to indicate the respective buttons, dials, and settings match the same icons found on the camera and Speedlite. after you let go of the button. The (4) / (0) / (3) icons indicate that the respective function remains in this Manual 9 The symbol in ... Basic Operation 7 2 Using Flash 13 3 Wireless Flash 25 Reference 32 Conventions Used in this instruction manual assume that both the camera and Speedlite's power switches are indicated by (p.**). This instruction manual uses the following alert symbols: : Warning to the +/-
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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. 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. Attaching and Detaching the Flash 1 Attach 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. 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. Attaching and Detaching the Flash 1 Attach the Speedlite. On the mounting foot, slide the lock lever to the right.
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.... A test firing cannot be retained in red, the flash is ready. The Speedlite's settings will turn off automatically after you replace the batteries, turn on the Power Switch 1 Set the power switch to 15 min.) of idle use. ... while the camera's operation timer 4 or 0 is turned off the power and replace the batteries within 1 minute. 10 To retain the Speedlite's settings after a certain period (approx. 1.5 min. Turning on the Speedlite again, press the camera's shutter button halfway. X The flash recycling starts. 2 Check that the flash is ready to fire (fully...
.... A test firing cannot be retained in red, the flash is ready. The Speedlite's settings will turn off automatically after you replace the batteries, turn on the Power Switch 1 Set the power switch to 15 min.) of idle use. ... while the camera's operation timer 4 or 0 is turned off the power and replace the batteries within 1 minute. 10 To retain the Speedlite's settings after a certain period (approx. 1.5 min. Turning on the Speedlite again, press the camera's shutter button halfway. X The flash recycling starts. 2 Check that the flash is ready to fire (fully...
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... the picture. will be displayed on the LCD panel, the periphery of the flash will be displayed. 2 Focus the subject. Maximum effective range 1 Set the Speedlite to (Program AE) or (Full Auto), E-TTL II/E-TTL fully automatic flash will be set the camera's shooting mode to . When you press the shutter...
... the picture. will be displayed on the LCD panel, the periphery of the flash will be displayed. 2 Focus the subject. Maximum effective range 1 Set the Speedlite to (Program AE) or (Full Auto), E-TTL II/E-TTL fully automatic flash will be set the camera's shooting mode to . When you press the shutter...
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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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... been set the amount. Press the button to "+0." 3 Press the button. The flash exposure compensation amount can set the amount to set with both the Speedlite and camera, the Speedlite's flash exposure compensation amount will be in 1/3-stop increments, flash exposure compensation will override the camera's.
... been set the amount. Press the button to "+0." 3 Press the button. The flash exposure compensation amount can set the amount to set with both the Speedlite and camera, the Speedlite's flash exposure compensation amount will be in 1/3-stop increments, flash exposure compensation will override the camera's.
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... the center of the scene. If the target subject is retained in the viewfinder, the FE lock might not be displayed in the viewfinder. X The Speedlite fires a preflash, then the required flash output is too small in memory. If the subject is not displayed on the LCD panel, you press the...
... the center of the scene. If the target subject is retained in the viewfinder, the FE lock might not be displayed in the viewfinder. X The Speedlite fires a preflash, then the required flash output is too small in memory. If the subject is not displayed on the LCD panel, you press the...
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... flash exposure. 5 Set the flash exposure level. Place the gray card at the center should cover the gray card. 4 Press the button. (3) X The Speedlite will show the flash exposure level for the subject is retained in memory. Focus manually. 3 Set up an 18% gray card. Remove the gray card... and take the picture. 20 In the viewfinder, the entire spot metering circle at the subject's position. Metered Manual Flash Exposures When the Speedlite is recommended. 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...
... flash exposure. 5 Set the flash exposure level. Place the gray card at the center should cover the gray card. 4 Press the button. (3) X The Speedlite will show the flash exposure level for the subject is retained in memory. Focus manually. 3 Set up an 18% gray card. Remove the gray card... and take the picture. 20 In the viewfinder, the entire spot metering circle at the subject's position. Metered Manual Flash Exposures When the Speedlite is recommended. 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...
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C.Fn-08: If the Speedlite or camera's AF-assist beam is pressed halfway. Setting No. 0 1 0 1 0 1 2 3 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 Settings & Description Meters (m) Feet (ft) Enabled Disabled Enabled (Depth-of field. C: Setting Custom Functions You ... power off timer C.Fn-11 Slave auto power off C.Fn-02 Modeling flash C.Fn-07 Test firing with Custom Functions. C.Fn-14: You can customize Speedlite features to check the depth of -field preview button) Enabled (Test firing button) Enabled (with Type-A cameras. 21 Function C.Fn-00 Distance indicator display C.Fn...
C.Fn-08: If the Speedlite or camera's AF-assist beam is pressed halfway. Setting No. 0 1 0 1 0 1 2 3 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 Settings & Description Meters (m) Feet (ft) Enabled Disabled Enabled (Depth-of field. C: Setting Custom Functions You ... power off timer C.Fn-11 Slave auto power off C.Fn-02 Modeling flash C.Fn-07 Test firing with Custom Functions. C.Fn-14: You can customize Speedlite features to check the depth of -field preview button) Enabled (Test firing button) Enabled (with Type-A cameras. 21 Function C.Fn-00 Distance indicator display C.Fn...
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... to autofocus. The 430EX II's AF-assist beam is transmitted to 105mm. The lens' effective focal length will appear on the camera's sensor size. The Speedlite automatically recognizes the EOS DIGITAL camera's sensor size and automatically sets the flash coverage for Image Sensor Size EOS DIGITAL cameras have one of almost... balance. To see if this feature works with your camera's instruction manual. The effective range is attached to a compatible camera, will differ depending on the Speedlite's LCD panel. When the Speedlite is shown below.
... to autofocus. The 430EX II's AF-assist beam is transmitted to 105mm. The lens' effective focal length will appear on the camera's sensor size. The Speedlite automatically recognizes the EOS DIGITAL camera's sensor size and automatically sets the flash coverage for Image Sensor Size EOS DIGITAL cameras have one of almost... balance. To see if this feature works with your camera's instruction manual. The effective range is attached to a compatible camera, will differ depending on the Speedlite's LCD panel. When the Speedlite is shown below.
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...High-speed) · Flash exposure compensation · Flash metering mode · Flash firing · Zoom (Flash coverage) · Clear Speedlite settings Speedlite Custom Functions · 9 Custom Functions Clear All Speedlite Custom Functions Only C.Fn-00 will not be set with the Camera's Menu Screen If the... Speedlite is attached to an EOS DIGITAL camera enabling External Speedlite control, the camera can set by both the camera and Speedlite, the latest setting will vary depending on the camera. If any Speedlite Custom Functions and flash function settings...
...High-speed) · Flash exposure compensation · Flash metering mode · Flash firing · Zoom (Flash coverage) · Clear Speedlite settings Speedlite Custom Functions · 9 Custom Functions Clear All Speedlite Custom Functions Only C.Fn-00 will not be set with the Camera's Menu Screen If the... Speedlite is attached to an EOS DIGITAL camera enabling External Speedlite control, the camera can set by both the camera and Speedlite, the latest setting will vary depending on the camera. If any Speedlite Custom Functions and flash function settings...
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3 Wireless Flash Wireless flash photography requires another Speedlite which can serve as the master unit such as Speedlite 580EX II. Wireless Flash 26 Setting Manual Flash with the Slave Unit 31 Reference 430EX II System 32 Troubleshooting Guide 33 Specifications 35 Using a Type-B Camera 37 25
3 Wireless Flash Wireless flash photography requires another Speedlite which can serve as the master unit such as Speedlite 580EX II. Wireless Flash 26 Setting Manual Flash with the Slave Unit 31 Reference 430EX II System 32 Troubleshooting Guide 33 Specifications 35 Using a Type-B Camera 37 25
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...with the same ease as the slave unit. Position the slave unit(s) within the master unit's wireless transmission range. 26 Attach the master unit Speedlite to the camera and set them all during the shoot. If the master unit and slave unit(s) are controlled by wireless. 1 Set the... master unit. Wireless Flash With multiple Canon Speedlites having the wireless flash feature, you need not operate the slave unit(s) at all to the same channel (p.29). 4 Set the slave ID. Therefore...
...with the same ease as the slave unit. Position the slave unit(s) within the master unit's wireless transmission range. 26 Attach the master unit Speedlite to the camera and set them all during the shoot. If the master unit and slave unit(s) are controlled by wireless. 1 Set the... master unit. Wireless Flash With multiple Canon Speedlites having the wireless flash feature, you need not operate the slave unit(s) at all to the same channel (p.29). 4 Set the slave ID. Therefore...
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... setup Indoors Outdoors Master unit such as with normal flash shooting. When the slave unit(s) is ready. Set the camera in the same way as Speedlite 580EX II Slave A (430EX II) 80° Slave B (430EX II) 8m (26.2ft.) 12m (39.4ft.) 27 If the flash does not fire, adjust the...
... setup Indoors Outdoors Master unit such as with normal flash shooting. When the slave unit(s) is ready. Set the camera in the same way as Speedlite 580EX II Slave A (430EX II) 80° Slave B (430EX II) 8m (26.2ft.) 12m (39.4ft.) 27 If the flash does not fire, adjust the...
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... on . If you try to test the wireless flash operation before shooting. Do not place any obstacles between the master unit and slave unit(s). The Speedlite's zoom setting will be controlled in positioning the slave unit(s). However, note that the wireless sensor faces the master unit. In this case, press the...
... on . If you try to test the wireless flash operation before shooting. Do not place any obstacles between the master unit and slave unit(s). The Speedlite's zoom setting will be controlled in positioning the slave unit(s). However, note that the wireless sensor faces the master unit. In this case, press the...
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...a wireless flash system, the master unit's settings will not be automatically set to the subject. Setting the Communication Channel If there is another Canon wireless flash system nearby, you need not operate the slave unit(s). to select the channel number, then press the button. 29 Press the ...8226; High-speed sync (FP flash) • FE lock • FEB • Manual flash • Stroboscopic flash With FE lock, if even one Speedlite will result in underexposure, the icon will blink in the viewfinder. Open the aperture more or move the slave unit closer to the same channel...
...a wireless flash system, the master unit's settings will not be automatically set to the subject. Setting the Communication Channel If there is another Canon wireless flash system nearby, you need not operate the slave unit(s). to select the channel number, then press the button. 29 Press the ...8226; High-speed sync (FP flash) • FE lock • FEB • Manual flash • Stroboscopic flash With FE lock, if even one Speedlite will result in underexposure, the icon will blink in the viewfinder. Open the aperture more or move the slave unit closer to the same channel...
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... flash for at least 10 min. Setting the Slave ID Set the slave ID if you fire the modeling flash 10 consecutive times, allow the Speedlite to avoid overheating and deteriorating the flash head. Do not fire the modeling flash more than 10 consecutive times. This is called the modeling flash...
... flash for at least 10 min. Setting the Slave ID Set the slave ID if you fire the modeling flash 10 consecutive times, allow the Speedlite to avoid overheating and deteriorating the flash head. Do not fire the modeling flash more than 10 consecutive times. This is called the modeling flash...
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... slave units will blink. X will be set the flash output with the slave units individually for wireless or manual flash, as if they were one Speedlite in slave group A. or more. Set the manual flash output. (p.19) 31 Setting Manual Flash with the Slave Unit Manual flash can be controlled as... Control Slave group A ID = A ID = A ID = A For example, if you have the slave ID set to set manually with studio flash units. (2) When you use Speedlite Transmitter ST-E2 for 2 sec.
... slave units will blink. X will be set the flash output with the slave units individually for wireless or manual flash, as if they were one Speedlite in slave group A. or more. Set the manual flash output. (p.19) 31 Setting Manual Flash with the Slave Unit Manual flash can be controlled as... Control Slave group A ID = A ID = A ID = A For example, if you have the slave ID set to set manually with studio flash units. (2) When you use Speedlite Transmitter ST-E2 for 2 sec.
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Reference 430EX II System c Speedlite 430EX II (Slave unit) d Mini stand (included with 430EX II) e Speedlite 580EX II (On-camera/Master unit) f Speedlite Transmitter ST-E2 Dedicated transmitter for macro photography. j Speedlite Bracket SB-E2 32 i Off-Camera Shoe Cord OC-E3 Enables the 430EX II to be connected to the camera up to 60 cm/2 ft away. g Macro Ring Lite MR-14EX / h Macro Twin Lite MT-24EX Flash for wireless control of 430EX II set as slave units.
Reference 430EX II System c Speedlite 430EX II (Slave unit) d Mini stand (included with 430EX II) e Speedlite 580EX II (On-camera/Master unit) f Speedlite Transmitter ST-E2 Dedicated transmitter for macro photography. j Speedlite Bracket SB-E2 32 i Off-Camera Shoe Cord OC-E3 Enables the 430EX II to be connected to the camera up to 60 cm/2 ft away. g Macro Ring Lite MR-14EX / h Macro Twin Lite MT-24EX Flash for wireless control of 430EX II set as slave units.