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Canon Speedlite 430EX II User Manual

Canon Speedlite 430EX II
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PRINTED IN CHINA
CT1-7794-000 © CANON INC. 2008
2008.05
English
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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Canon Speedlite 430EX II Specifications

General IconGeneral
Flash Coverage24-105mm (14mm with wide panel)
Exposure ControlE-TTL II/E-TTL/TTL
Power Source4 x AA batteries
Auto Zoom HeadYes
CompatibilityCanon EOS cameras
Guide Number43 (at ISO 100, 105mm)
Recycling Time0.1-3.7 seconds
Dimensions72 x 122 x 101 mm
WeightApprox. 320 g (without batteries)
TypeShoe Mount
Bounce HeadUp to 90°
Swivel Head180° left, 90° right
Wireless FunctionalityYes (slave mode)

Summary

Getting Started and Basic Operation

Installing the Batteries

Step-by-step guide to inserting AA batteries into the flash unit.

Attaching and Detaching the Flash

Instructions for mounting the Speedlite onto a camera's hot shoe and removing it.

Turning on the Power Switch

How to power on the Speedlite and check its readiness.

Fully Automatic Flash Shooting

Guide to using the Speedlite in automatic flash modes with the camera.

Using E-TTL II and E-TTL Autoflash in the Shooting Modes

Explanation of how to use E-TTL II/E-TTL autoflash with different camera shooting modes.

Using Flash

Flash Exposure Compensation

How to adjust flash output for brighter or darker exposures.

FE Lock

How to lock the flash exposure setting for a specific subject.

High-Speed Sync

Using flash at shutter speeds faster than the camera's sync speed.

Second-Curtain Sync

How to achieve a light trail effect by firing flash at the end of exposure.

Bounce Flash

Directing flash off surfaces like walls or ceilings for softer light.

ZOOM: Setting the Flash Coverage and Using the Wide Panel

Adjusting flash coverage to match lens focal length and using the wide panel.

Manual Flash

Setting flash output power manually for precise control.

Setting Custom Functions

Customizing Speedlite features through various settings.

Auto Zoom for Image Sensor Size

Automatic adjustment of flash coverage based on camera sensor size.

About Color Temperature Information Transmission

How flash color temperature data is transmitted to the camera for white balance.

About the AF-Assist Beam

Information on the Speedlite's autofocus assist beam functionality.

Speedlite Control with the Camera’s Menu Screen

Controlling Speedlite settings directly from the camera's menu.

Wireless Flash

Wireless Flash

Guide to setting up and using the Speedlite in a wireless flash system.

Setting Manual Flash with the Slave Unit

How to set manual flash output for slave units.

Reference

System overview, troubleshooting, specifications, and camera compatibility.

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