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General| Wireless Slave Function | Yes |
|---|---|
| Power Source | 4 x AA batteries |
| Auto Zoom Head | Yes |
| Off-Camera Terminal | No |
| Second Curtain Sync | Yes |
| Flash Exposure Lock | Yes |
| High-Speed Sync | Yes |
| Guide Number | 43 (m, ISO 100 at 105mm) |
| Flash Coverage | 24-105mm |
| Bounce | Yes |
| Swivel | Yes |
| Recycling Time | 0.1 to 3.7 Seconds |
| Type | Shoe mount flash |
| Tilt Angle | Up to 90 degrees |
| Weight | 330g (without batteries) |
Diagram identifying the physical parts of the Speedlite 430EX unit.
Description of buttons and indicators on the Speedlite's LCD panel.
Explanation of the data elements shown on the Speedlite's LCD screen.
Instructions for inserting four size-AA batteries into the flash unit.
Steps to securely mount the Speedlite onto the camera's hot shoe.
How to power on the Speedlite and check if it is ready to use.
Guide to using the Speedlite in automatic E-TTL II/E-TTL modes with the camera.
Details on using E-TTL II/E-TTL autoflash with camera shooting modes like Av, Tv, and M.
How to adjust flash output levels relative to the camera's exposure settings.
Locking the flash exposure for a specific subject or part of the scene.
Using flash with shutter speeds faster than the camera's normal sync speed.
Creating light trails by firing the flash just before the shutter closes.
Technique for softening light by bouncing the flash off surfaces.
Adjusting flash coverage to match lens focal length and using the built-in wide panel.
Setting flash output manually from 1/64 to 1/1 power.
Customizing Speedlite features and settings to personal preferences.
Transmitting flash color information to optimize camera white balance.
Restoring Speedlite settings to factory defaults, excluding Custom Functions.
How the Speedlite's AF-assist beam aids focusing in low light.
Guide to setting up master unit, slave unit, channel, ID, and positioning for wireless flash.
Verifying flash readiness, operation, and final camera settings for wireless shooting.
How flash settings transfer to slave units for automatic wireless shooting.
How to change the channel number to avoid interference with other systems.
Setting slave IDs (A, B, or C) for managing multiple slave groups.
Using the modeling flash to preview lighting and shadow effects.
Manually setting flash output for slave units in wireless or manual flash scenarios.
Diagram and list of components in the 430EX system, including accessories.
Common problems and their solutions for the Speedlite 430EX.
Technical details and performance metrics of the Canon Speedlite 430EX.
Information on using the Speedlite 430EX with TTL autoflash Type-B cameras.
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