Canon Speedlite 430EX 2 Instruction Manual

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EnglishA52_E.book Page 1 Friday, June 10, 2005 4:40 PM

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101Set the power switch to <K>. X The flash will start recycling.2Check that the flash is ready. When the pilot lamp lights in red, the flash i

Page 3 - Contents

11When you set the camera’s shooting mode to <V> (Program AE) or <U> (Full Auto), E-TTL II/E-TTL fully automatic flash will make it as eas

Page 4 - Nomenclature

12Just set the camera’s shooting mode to <W> (aperture-priority AE), <X> (shutter-priority AE), or <q> (manual) and you can use E-TT

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13Using FlashfFlash Exposure Compensation ... 147 FE Lock ... 15cHigh-Speed

Page 6 - LCD Panel

14You can adjust the flash output as easily as normal exposure compensation. Flash exposure compensation can be set up to ±3 stops in 1/3-stop increme

Page 7 - Basic Operation

15FE (flash exposure) lock enables you to lock the correct flash exposure for any part of the picture.With <a> displayed on the LCD panel, you p

Page 8 - Installing Batteries

16With high-speed sync, you can use flash with all shutter speeds. This is convenient when you want to use aperture priority for fill-flash portraits.

Page 9 - Attaching to the Camera

17By pointing the flash head toward a wall or ceiling, the flash will bounce off the surface before illuminating the subject. This can soften shadows

Page 10 - Turn on the Power Switch

18The flash coverage can be set to match the lens focal length from 24mm to 105mm. The flash coverage can be set automatically or manually. Also, with

Page 11 - Take the picture

19You can set the flash output from 1/64 power to 1/1 full power in full-stop increments.Use a hand-held flash meter to determine the required flash o

Page 12 - II/E-TTL autoflash

2Thank you for purchasing a Canon product.The Canon Speedlite 430EX is a multi-feature flash unit for Canon EOS cameras. It works automatically with E

Page 13 - Using Flash

20You can customize Speedlite features to suit your preferences. Do it with Custom Functions.1Press the <A> button for 2 sec. so that <u>

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21C.Fn-05-1:Convenient when you want to check the depth of field. (p.28)EOS digital cameras have one of three image sizes. The lens’ effective focal l

Page 15 - 7 FE Lock

22When the flash fires, the color temperature information is transmitted to certain specific EOS digital camera. This feature optimizes the flash pict

Page 16 - <r> is displayed

23Wireless FlashWireless Flash ... 24Setting Manual Flash with the Slave Unit ... 29A52

Page 17 - Bounce Flash

24With multiple Canon Speedlites having the wireless flash feature, you can create various lighting effects with the same ease as using normal E-TTL I

Page 18 - Using the Wide Panel

256Set the master unit’s flash mode to <a>. The slave unit(s) will also be automatically set to <a>.7Check that the flash is ready. When

Page 19 - Set the flash output

26 Use the mini stand (tripod socket provided) to prop up the slave unit. Use the bounce feature to swing the slave unit’s flash body so that the wi

Page 20 - C Setting Custom Functions

27Flash exposure compensation and other settings set with the master unit will also be automatically set in the slave units. Thus, you need not make s

Page 21 - Custom Function Settings

28Set the slave ID if you use two (A and B) or three (A, B, and C) slave groups.1Press the <G> button so that <x> blinks.2Press the <9&

Page 22 - About the AF-Assist Beam

29Manual flash can be set manually with the slave unit. Do this in the following cases:(1) When you want to set the flash output with the slave units

Page 23 - Wireless Flash

3 The operation procedures in this instruction manual assume that both the camera and Speedlite’s power switches are ON. Icons are used in the text to

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301 Speedlite 430EX (Slave unit)2 Mini stand (included with 430EX)3 Speedlite 580EX (On-camera/Master unit)4 Speedlite Transmitter ST-E2Dedicated tran

Page 25 - 8m (26.2ft.) 12m (39.4ft.)

31Have a problem? See the table below. The mounting foot’s locking pin has not been retracted.X Loosen the locking ring all the way before detaching

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32 When you set the flash coverage manually, the setting was a higher number than the lens focal length, resulting in a dark periphery.X Set the flas

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33•TypeType: On-camera, E-TTL II/E-TTL/TTL autoflash SpeedliteCompatible cameras: Type-A EOS cameras (E-TTL II/E-TTL autoflash), Type-B EOS cameras (T

Page 28 - ID = A ID = AID = A

34• AF-Assist BeamLinkable AF points: 1 - 9 AF points (28mm or longer focal length)Effective range (Approx.): At center: 0.7 - 10 m / 2.3 - 32.8 ft, P

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35If you use the 430EX with a Type-B camera (TTL autoflash camera), note the available features and restrictions below.When a Type-B camera is used wi

Page 30 - Reference

36This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful inte

Page 31 - Troubleshooting

37This mark indicates that the product complies with Australia’s EMC regulations.A52_E.book Page 37 Friday, June 10, 2005 4:40 PM

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This Instructions booklet is dated July 2005. For information on the camera’s compatibility with system accessories marketed after this date, contact

Page 33 - Specifications

4NomenclatureBuilt-in wide panel (retracted) (p.18)Flash headWireless sensorAF-assist beam emitter (p.22)Mounting foot (p.9)Locking pin (p.9)ContactsB

Page 34 - • Dimensions

5LCD panel* <A>LCD panel illumination/Custom Function setting button (p.6/20)* <8> Select/Set button<J>Pilot lamp/Test firing/Wirele

Page 35 - Using a Type-B Camera

6LCD Panel To illuminate the LCD panel, press the <B> button. The items actually displayed depend on the current settings.Manual flash output

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7Getting Started andBasic OperationInstalling Batteries ... 8Attaching to the Camera...

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8Install four size-AA batteries.1Open the cover. Slide the battery compartment cover as shown by the arrow and open it.2Install the batteries. Make

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91Loosen the locking ring. Turn the locking ring as shown by the arrow to loosen it.2Attach it to the camera. Slip the Speedlite’s mounting foot all

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