Canon 430EX - Speedlite II - Hot-shoe clip-on... User manual

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Thank 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-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.
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 familairize yourself with the Speedlite operations.
The basic operation is the same as with normal AE shooting.
When the 430EX is attached to an EOS camera, almost all automatic
exposure control for flash photography is handled by the camera.
Although the 430EX is an external flash unit, it works automatically and
seamlessly like the camera’s built-in flash.
It is automatically compatible with the camera’s flash metering
mode (E-TTL ll, E-TTL, and TTL).
The camera controls the Speedlite automatically in the following flash metering
modes:
1. E-TTL II autoflash (evaluative flash metering with preflash reading/lens
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. The Speedlite’s major specifications are
listed in “External Flash Items.”
The camera instruction manual’s chapter on flash photography will refer
to cameras having 1 and 2 as a Type-A camera (compatible with E-
TTL II or E-TTL). And cameras having 3(compatible with only TTL) are
called Type-B cameras.
* This instruction manual assume that you are using the 430EX with a Type-A
camera.
For Type-B cameras, see page 35.
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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 indicate the respective buttons, dials,
and settings. They match the same icons found on the camera and
Speedlite.
The (1) / (2) icons indicate that the respective function remains
in effect for 8 sec. or 12 sec.
Reference page numbers are indicated by (p.**).
This instruction manual uses the following alert symbols:
: The Caution symbol indicates a warning to prevent shooting
problems.
: The Note symbol gives supplemental information.
Contents
Conventions Used in this Manual
The <9> symbol in the text refers to the +/– button.
The <8> symbol in the text refers to the Select/Set
button.
1Getting Started and Basic Operation................................. 7
2Using Flash ........................................................................ 13
3Wireless Flash ................................................................... 23
Reference ............................................................................ 30
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Nomenclature
Built-in wide panel
(retracted) (p.18)
Flash head
Wireless sensor
AF-assist beam emitter
(p.22)
Mounting foot (p.9)
Locking pin (p.9) Contacts
Bracket mount
cover
Locking ring (p.9)
Bracket fitting
Case Mini stand
Mini stand pocket
Shoe
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LCD panel
* <A>
LCD panel illumination/
Custom Function
setting button (p.6/20)
* <8> Select/Set button
<J>
Pilot lamp/Test firing/
Wireless slave auto power
off cancel button (p.10/25)
<D>
Flash mode/Slave setting button
(p.11, 19/29)
<z>
Bounce lock release
button (p.17)
Bounce angle index
<G>
Zoom button/
Wireless set button
(p.18/27, 28)
<E>
High-speed sync (FP flash)/
Shutter curtain
synchronization button (p.16)
Flash exposure
confirmation lamp (p.11)
Battery compartment cover
(p.8)
Power switch (p.10)
<L> : Power off
<K> : Power on
Wireless selector (p.9, 24)
<L> :
Wireless off (for on-camera flash)
<N> : Slave unit
<9> +/– button
Asterisked buttons have a timer that keep the button’s function active for 8
sec. (1) after you let go of the button. The <B> illumination lasts for 12
sec.
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LCD Panel
To illuminate the LCD panel, press the <B> button.
The items actually displayed depend on the current settings.
Manual flash output level
Flash exposure compensation
amount
<d> Manual zoom
<c> High-speed
sync (FP flash)
<f>
Flash exposure
compensation
<u> Custom Function
<r> Second-curtain sync
<q> Manual flash
<a/b>
E-TTL (ll)/TTL autoflash
Firing mode
Slave flash :X
<w> Channel
<x> Slave
<s> Auto zoom
for image size
Indicator (feet)
Indicator (meters)
Slave ID
Aperture
Max. flash range
Custom Function No.
Custom Function setting
Zoom focal length
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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 more than 20 continuous flashes. After 20
continuous flashes, allow a rest time of at least 10 min.
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Install four size-AA batteries.
1Open the cover.
Slide the battery compartment cover
as shown by the arrow and open it.
2Install the batteries.
Make sure the + and – battery
contacts are correctly oriented as
shown in the battery compartment.
3Close the cover.
Close the battery compartment cover
and slide it as shown by the arrow.
Recycling Time and Flash Count (with size-AA alkaline batteries)
Based on new size-AA alkarine batteries and Canon’s testing standards.
Installing Batteries
Recycling Time (Approx.) Flash Count (Approx.)
Normal Flash
0.1 - 3.7 sec. 200 - 1400
Since the shape of their contacts is not standardized, using non-alkaline
size-AA batteries may result in faulty battery connection.
Use four new batteries of the same brand and type. Do not mix battery
types. When replacing batteries, replace all four batteries at the same time.
Size-AA Ni-MH or lithium batteries can also be used.
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1Loosen 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
the way into the hot shoe.
3Tighten.
Turn the locking ring as shown by the
arrow. The locking pin will protrude
from the mounting foot to further
secure the attachment.
To detach the Speedlite, loosen the
locking ring until the locking pin
disengages. Then slip the Speedlite
out of the hot shoe.
The wireless selector is for switching
between normal flash shooting and
wireless flash shooting.
For normal flash shooting, be sure to set
the wireless selector to <L>.
Attaching to the Camera
Wireless Selector Settings
Before attaching or detaching the Speedlite, be sure to turn off the Speedlite.
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1Set the power switch to <K>.
XThe flash will start recycling.
2Check that the flash is ready.
When the pilot lamp lights in red, the
flash is ready to fire.
To fire a test flash, press the pilot
lamp.
To save battery power, the power will turn off automatically after 90 sec.
of idle use. To turn on the Speedlite again, press the shutter button
halfway. Or press the Speedlite’s test firing button.
Turn on the Power Switch
About Auto Power Off
A test firing cannot be fired while the camera’s operation timer 4or 0
is active.
The Speedlite’s settings will be retained in memory even after the power
is turned off. To retain the Speedlite’s settings when you replace the
batteries, replace the batteries within 1 minute after turning off the power.
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