Bringing a new level of versatility and capability to flash photography, the Speedlite 430EX II features a powerful flash (guide number of 141 ft./43m at ISO 100) with a fast recycling time in a compact, durable body. A one-touch quick-lock mechanism makes it easy to attach or detach the 430EX II from the camera and a metal foot has been added for strength and durability. Flash controls can now be set through the camera's LCD screen on compatible EOS Digital SLR cameras. The Speedlite 430EX II is also quieter, recycle time is 20% faster (as compared to the 430EX) and since it is compatible with Canon's wireless E-TTL, it can be used as an affordable "slave unit".
 
Features of Canon Speedlite 430EX II
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Superior build quality, including a metal foot for added strength
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Approx. 20% faster recycling time, compared to previous 430EX
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One-touch, quick-lock mechanism for easy attaching/detaching flash from camera
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Full flash control possible on camera menu, with compatible EOS Digital SLR cameras
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Virtually silent flash recycle
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The flash head can be moved up from 0 - 90° (5 settings), left from 0 - 180° (7 settings) and right from 0 - 90° (4 settings)
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Zoom flash head covers range of 24-105mm; maximum guide number 141 ft./43m at ISO 100
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Technical Specifications |
Canon Speedlite 430EX II |
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Type |
Mode: E-TTL II, E-TTL, TTL |
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Compatible Cameras |
All Canon EOS cameras; PowerShot G series cameras |
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Guide Number |
141 ft./43m (at ISO 100); flash head at 105mm zoom setting |
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Flash Coverage |
Fixed condenser lens with inner zoom: (1) Auto Zoom, (2) Manual Zoom, (3) Wide Panel
Zoom positions: 24mm, 28mm, 35mm, 50mm, 70mm, 80mm, 105mm; Indicated by numerals on the LCD's focal length display
Image Size Zoom Control: With cameras compatible with auto zoom, it zooms automatically to match the camera's image size |
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Number of Flashes |
Approx. 200 to 1,400, with AA-size Alkaline Batteries manufactured within the last three months or AA-size Ni-MH fully-charged batteries |
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Recycling Time |
Approx. 0.1 to 3.7 seconds (AA-size Alkaline Batteries)/0.1 to 2 seconds (AA-size Ni-MH batteries) |
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Flash Range |
At ISO 100, with EF 50mm f/1.4
For normal flash: Approx. 2.3-79.7 ft./0.7-24.3m
For high sync speed (EF flash): Approx. 2.3-39.4 ft./0.7-12m |
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AF Assist Beam |
Built-in; covers all focus points in EOS cameras up to 9 AF points
Effective range:
At center: Approx. 2.3-32.8 ft./0.7-10m
Periphery: Approx. 2.3-16.4 ft./0.7-5m (in total darkness) |
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Custom Functions |
Six user-selectable Custom Functions built-in; set on Speedlite's LCD panel |
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General |
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Power Source |
Four AA-size Alkaline Batteries (6V); Four AA-size Ni-MH (4.8V) |
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Dimensions |
2.8 x 4.8 x 4.0 in./72 x 122 x 101mm |
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Weight |
11.6 oz./330g (without batteries) |
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