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User manual CANON SPEEDLITE 430EX II - 430EX%20II%20PRODUCT%20MANUAL
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Manual abstract: user guide CANON SPEEDLITE 430EX II - 430EX%20II%20PRODUCT%20MANUAL
Detailed instructions for use are in the User's Guide. Canon
SPEEDLITE
INSTRUCTION MANUAL MODE D'EMPLOI MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES
Canon
SPEEDLITE
Thank you for purchasing a Canon product.
The Canon Speedlite 430EX II is a multi-feature flash unit for Canon EOS cameras. It works automatically with E-TTL II, E-TTL, and TTL autoflash systems. It can be used as an on-camera flash or as part of a wireless flash system.
a Read this instruction manual while also referring to your
camera's instruction manual.
Before using the Speedlite, read this instruction manual and your camera's instruction manual to familiarize yourself with the Speedlite operations.
s The basic operation is the same as with normal AE shooting.
When the 430EX II is attached to an EOS camera, almost all automatic exposure control for flash photography i s handled by the camera. Although the 430EX II is an external flash unit, it works automatically and seamlessly like the camera's built-in flash.
r It becomes automatically compatible with the camera's flash metering mode (E-TTL II, E-TTL, and TTL).
In accordance with the camera's flash control system, the Speedlite controls the flash automatically in the respective flash metering mode: I . E-TTL I autoflash (evaluative flash metering with preflash readingllens 1 distance information) 2. E-TTL autoflash (evaluative flash metering with preflash reading) 3. TTL autoflash (off-the-film metering for real-time flash metering)
Regarding the camera's available flash metering modes, refer to the "External Speedlite" specification in the "Specifications" of your camera's instruction manual. In the camera instruction manual, cameras having flash metering modes 1 or 2 are called Type-A cameras (compatible with E-TTL II or E-TTL). And cameras having flash metering mode 3 (compatible only with TTL) are Type-B cameras.
* This instruction manual assume that you are using the Speedlite with a Type-A
camera.
For Type-B cameras, see page 37.
Contents
1 Getting Started and Basic Operation................................. 2 Using Flash ........................................................................
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3 Wireless Flash .................................................................. B 25
Reference ............................................................................
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Conventions Used in this Manual
n The <@> symbol in the text refers to the +/- button.
e The
symbol in the text refers to the Select1 Setting button.
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s The operation procedures in this instruction manual assume that both
the camera and Speedlite's power switches are ON. a Icons used in the text to indicate the respective buttons, dials, and settings match the same icons found on the camera and Speedlite. s The ( 6 4 ) I( 6 6 ) I(616) icons indicate that the respective function remains in effect for 4 sec., 6 sec., or 16 sec. after you let go of the button. r Reference page numbers are indicated by (p.**). a This instruction manual uses the following alert symbols:
() : Warning to prevent shooting problems.
: Gives supplemental information.
Nomenclature
Built-in wide panel
Flash head
Wireless sensor
Bracket mounting hole AF-assist beam emitter (p.23)
Mounting foot (p.9)
Locking pin
-A iContacts
Case
Mini stand
Bounce angle index
Bounce lock release
< $ H I D > High-speed sync (FP flash)/Shutter
Custom Function setting button (p.6121)
button (p.18/26,29, 30)
Power switch (p.10)
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Flash modeiSlave sett~ng button (p 11, 19/31)
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L < q p >+i-
button
" < e > SelectISett~ng . button
Mounting foot's lock l e v e r 1 iLock-release (P 9)
button (p.9)
Asterisked buttons have functions which remain active for 8 sec. after you press and let go of the button. The < , : ~llurnination :0> lasts for 12 sec.
LCD Panel
Manual flash output level Flash exposure c o m p e n s a q amount Max. flash range Aperture Custom Function
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<&I> zoom Manual
cM> Manual flash
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E-TTL (II)/TTL autoflash Flash exposure compensat~on
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Zoom focal length
< > Auto zoom for Image sensor size
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Custom Function
Second-curtain sync--J
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Channel
5%> Slave flash ----A
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To illuminate the LCD panel, press the <:.@:->button. The items actually displayed depend on the current settings.
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Getting Started and Basic Operation
Installing the Batteries ........................................ 8 Attaching and Detaching the Flash......................... 9 Turning on the Power Switch................................ 10 Fully Automatic Flash Shooting ........................... 11 Using E-TTL II and E-TTL Autoflash in the ........................ 12 Shooting Modes................. ...
-() Cautions for firing continuous flashes a To avoid overheating and degrading the flash head, do not fire more than 20 continuous flashes. After 20 continuous flashes, allow a rest time of at least 10 min.
a If you fire more than 20 continuous flashes and
then fire more flashes in short intervals, the inner overheating prevention function may be activated to make the recycling time about 8 to 20 sec. If this occurs, allow a rest time of about 15 min. and the flash will then return to normal.
Installing the Batteries
Install four size-AA batteries.
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Open the cover.
a Slide the battery compartment cover as shown by the arrow and open it.
Install the batteries.
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Make sure the + and - battery contacts are correctly oriented as shown in the battery compartment.
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3 Close the cover.
a Close the battery compartment cover and slide it as shown by the arrow.
Recycling Time and Flash Count
Recycling Time (Approx.) Flash Count (Approx.) 200 - 1400 01-30sec
r Based on new s~ze-AA alkallne batter~es and Canon's test~ng standards
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Using size-AA batteries other than the alkaline type may cause improper battery contact due to the irregular shape of the battery contacts. If you change the batteries after firing many flashes continuously, be aware that the batteries might be hot.
Use a new set of four batteries of the same brand. When replacing the batteries, replace all four at one time. r Size-AA Ni-MH or lithium batteries can also be used
Attaching and Detaching the Flash mmmmm 4 Attach the Speedlite.
m Sllp the Speedl~te's mountlng foot Into
the camera's hot shoe all the way (The mountlng foot w ~ lprotrude l sl~ghtly from the hot shoe )
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Secure the Speedlite.
a On the mount~ng foot sl~de lock the
lever to the r~ght
b When the lock lever cl~cks place, ~t In
w ~ lbe locked l
Detach the Speedlite.
r Whlle presslng the lock-release
the button, sl~de lock lever to the left and detach the Speedllte
0 Before attaching or detaching the Speedlite, be sure to turn off the Speedlite.
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Turning on the Power Switch
Set the power switch to . b The flash recycl~ng starts
Check that the flash is ready.
o When the pllot lamp l~ghts red, the In flash IS ready to fire (fully charged). s To fire a test flash, press the button
About Auto Power Off
To save battery power, the power will turn off automatically after a certain period (approx. 1.5 min. to 15 min.) of idle use. To turn on the Speedlite again, press the camera's shutter button halfway. Or press the Speedlite's button.
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A test firing cannot be fired while the camera's operation timer 6 4 or 66
is active. ar The Speedlite's settings will be retained in memory even after the power is turned off. To retain the Speedlite's settings after you replace the batteries, turn off the power and replace the batteries within 1 minute.
Fully Automatic Flash Shooting
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When you set the camera's shooting mode to < P > (Program AE) or (Full Auto), E-TTL IIIE-TTL fully automatic flash will make it as modes. easy as normal AE shooting in the and
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4 Set the Speedlite to cETTL>.
o Press the button so that
-Maximum effective raAge
is displayed. When you press the shutter button halfway, the maximum effective range (distance) of the flash will be displayed.
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focus. a The shutter speed and aperture will be set as displayed in the viewfinder. F Check that the < f > icon is lit in the viewfinder.
Take the picture.
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When you press the shutter button completely, the flash w~ll and the fire p~cture ~ lbe taken wl If a standard flash exposure was obta~nedthe flash exposure conf~rmat~on lamp (green) w ~ ll~ght l for about 3 sec
If the lens focal length blinks on the LCD panel, the periphery of the flash picture may turn out dark. Use the built-in wide panel (p.18).
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will be displayed on the LCD panel even if the camera is compatible with E-TTL II If the flash exposure confirmation lamp does not light, move closer to the subject and take the picture again. With a digital camera, you can also increase the camera's IS0 speed.
Using E-TTL IIand E-TTL Autoflash in the Shooting Modes
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Just set the camera's shooting mode to (shutter-priority AE), c A v > (aperture-priority AE), or < M > (manual) and you can use E-TTL IIIE-TTL autoflash.
Select this mode when you want to set the shutter speed manually. The camera will then automatically set the aperture matching the shutter speed to obtain a standard exposure. Tv e If the aperture display blinks, it means that the background exposure will be underexposed or overexposed. Adjust the shutter speed until the aperture display stops blinking. Select this mode when you want to set the aperture manually. The camera will then automatically set the shutter speed matching the aperture to obtain a standard exposure. If the background is dark like a night scene, a slow sync speed will be used to obtain a standard exposure of both the main subject and background. Standard exposure of the main subject is obtained with the flash, while a Av standard exposure of the background is obtained with a slow shutter speed. @ Since a slow shutter speed will be used for low-light scenes, using a trlpod is recommended. * If the shutter speed display blinks, it means that the background exposure will be underexposed or overexposed. Adjust the aperture until the shutter speed display stops blinking. Select this mode if you want to set both the shutter speed and aperture manually. Standard exposure of the main subject is obtained with the flash. The exposure of the background is obtained with the shutter speed and aperture combination you set.
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If you use the or cA.DEP> shooting mode, the result will be the same as using the (Program AE) mode.
Flash Sync Speeds and Apertures Used
Shutter Speed Setting
Set automatically (IIX sec. 1/60 sec.) Set automatically (IIX sec. - 30 sec.) Set manually (IIX sec. - 30 sec., Bulb) e 1IX sec. is the camera's maximum flash sync speed.
Aperture Setting
Autornat~c Automatic Manual Manual
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Using Flash
Flash Exposure Compensation (*) ................. 14
FE L: FE Lock (*) ............................................15
High-speed Sync (*) ................... . ........... 16 . . 16 DSecond-Curtain Sync ( * ......................... ) Bounce Flash......................................................... 17 ZOOM: Setting the Flash Coverage (*) and Using the Wide Panel ............................................. 18 M: Manual Flash ( * ) ........................................... 19 C.Fn. Setting Custom Functions ( * ) .................... 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 ( J r ) ............................................................ 24
Flash Exposure Compensation
In the same way as normal exposure compensation, you can set exposure compensation for flash. The flash exposure compensation amount can be set up to +3 stops in 113-stop increments. (If the camera's exposure compensation is in 1/2-stop increments, flash exDosure com~ensation be in 112-stop increments.) will
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Press the c@)> button until the icon and compensation amount start blinking.
Set the flash exposure compensation amount.
a Press the <@> button to set the amount s To cancel the flash exposure compensation, set the amount to
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jPress the <(?=))>button.
b Flash exposure compensation will be set
If flash exposure compensation has been set with both the Speedlite and camera, the Speedlite's flash exposure compensation amount will override the camera's.
Using <@*
This is for setting various numeric settings. Pressing the (plus) button increases the number, while the (minus) button decreases the number.
FE L: FE Lock
FE (flash exposure) lock locks the correct flash exposure setting for any part of the scene. With displayed on the LCD panel, you press the camera's button. If the camera does not have the button, press the button.
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Focus the subject.
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Press the cFE L > button. (616)
A ~ r n subject at the center of the the v~ewf~nder press the ...
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