SPEEDLITE 430EX Instruction Manual
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... called Type-B cameras. * This instruction manual assume that you for Canon EOS cameras. For Type-B cameras, see page 35. 2 E-TTL II autoflash (evaluative flash metering with preflash reading) 3. The Canon Speedlite 430EX is handled by the camera. Although the 430EX is an external flash unit, it works automatically and seamlessly like the camera's built-in the...
... called Type-B cameras. * This instruction manual assume that you for Canon EOS cameras. For Type-B cameras, see page 35. 2 E-TTL II autoflash (evaluative flash metering with preflash reading) 3. The Canon Speedlite 430EX is handled by the camera. Although the 430EX is an external flash unit, it works automatically and seamlessly like the camera's built-in the...
SPEEDLITE 430EX Instruction Manual
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The items actually displayed depend on the current settings. 6 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. 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.
The items actually displayed depend on the current settings. 6 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. 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.
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
SPEEDLITE 430EX Instruction Manual
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...displayed on the LCD panel, the periphery of the flash picture may turn out dark. Press the button so that the icon is compatible with E-TTL II. Check that is fired. Press the shutter button halfway to the subject and take the picture again. X A preflash is fired right ... panel (p.18). Use the built-in the viewfinder. With a digital camera, you set as normal AE shooting. 1 Set the Speedlite to (Program AE) or (Full Auto), E-TTL II/E-TTL fully automatic flash will light for about 3 sec. Fully Automatic Flash Shooting When you can also increase the camera's ISO speed....
...displayed on the LCD panel, the periphery of the flash picture may turn out dark. Press the button so that the icon is compatible with E-TTL II. Check that is fired. Press the shutter button halfway to the subject and take the picture again. X A preflash is fired right ... panel (p.18). Use the built-in the viewfinder. With a digital camera, you set as normal AE shooting. 1 Set the Speedlite to (Program AE) or (Full Auto), E-TTL II/E-TTL fully automatic flash will light for about 3 sec. Fully Automatic Flash Shooting When you can also increase the camera's ISO speed....
SPEEDLITE 430EX Instruction Manual
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... 1/X sec.) q Manual (buLb, 30 sec. - 1/X sec.) Aperture Setting Automatic Automatic Manual Manual 1/X sec. Select this mode when you use E-TTL II/E-TTL autoflash. Select this mode when you want to (aperture-priority AE), (shutter-priority AE), or (manual) and you want to set the shutter speed ... The camera will then automatically set the aperture matching the shutter X speed to obtain a standard exposure. Using E-TTL II and E-TTL Autoflash in the Shooting Modes Just set the camera's shooting mode to set both the main subject and background. Standard...
... 1/X sec.) q Manual (buLb, 30 sec. - 1/X sec.) Aperture Setting Automatic Automatic Manual Manual 1/X sec. Select this mode when you use E-TTL II/E-TTL autoflash. Select this mode when you want to (aperture-priority AE), (shutter-priority AE), or (manual) and you want to set the shutter speed ... The camera will then automatically set the aperture matching the shutter X speed to obtain a standard exposure. Using E-TTL II and E-TTL Autoflash in the Shooting Modes Just set the camera's shooting mode to set both the main subject and background. Standard...
SPEEDLITE 430EX Instruction Manual
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... that is displayed. Check the LCD panel for the maximum flash range for secondcurtain sync. Press the button so that icon turns off . With E-TTL ll/E-TTL, the flash will fire twice even with all shutter speeds. Check that is the same or slower than the camera's maximum flash sync speed, wil...
... that is displayed. Check the LCD panel for the maximum flash range for secondcurtain sync. Press the button so that icon turns off . With E-TTL ll/E-TTL, the flash will fire twice even with all shutter speeds. Check that is the same or slower than the camera's maximum flash sync speed, wil...
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... 2 Set the 430EX as desired. The procedure below applies to a master unit attached to the slave unit(s) controlled by wireless. 1 Set the master unit. Position the slave unit(s) within the master unit's wireless transmission range. 24 Wireless Flash With multiple Canon Speedlites having the wireless ...flash feature, you need not operate the slave unit(s) at all to . 3 Check the communication channel. Set the slave ID when using normal E-TTL II autoflash. The settings you input with the ...
... 2 Set the 430EX as desired. The procedure below applies to a master unit attached to the slave unit(s) controlled by wireless. 1 Set the master unit. Position the slave unit(s) within the master unit's wireless transmission range. 24 Wireless Flash With multiple Canon Speedlites having the wireless ...flash feature, you need not operate the slave unit(s) at all to . 3 Check the communication channel. Set the slave ID when using normal E-TTL II autoflash. The settings you input with the ...
SPEEDLITE 430EX Instruction Manual
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..., manual flash Flash range (with camera's depth-of-field preview button • Custom Functions: 6 (12 settings) 33 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 in 1/3-
..., manual flash Flash range (with camera's depth-of-field preview button • Custom Functions: 6 (12 settings) 33 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 in 1/3-
SPEEDLITE 430EX Instruction Manual
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... sync, wireless flash 35 Using a Type-B Camera If you use the 430EX with wireless flash Flash ratio set to autoflash, will be displayed on the Speedlite's LCD panel. Features Available with Type-B Cameras Configuration On-camera shooting Wireless flash Available Features TTL autoflash Flash exposure compensation Manual flash Second-curtain sync Manual flash...
... sync, wireless flash 35 Using a Type-B Camera If you use the 430EX with wireless flash Flash ratio set to autoflash, will be displayed on the Speedlite's LCD panel. Features Available with Type-B Cameras Configuration On-camera shooting Wireless flash Available Features TTL autoflash Flash exposure compensation Manual flash Second-curtain sync Manual flash...