Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product Speedlite 430EX II Canon
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Canon SPEEDLITE INSTRUCTION MANUAL MODE D'EMPLOI MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES.
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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.
Contents 1 Getting Started and Basic Operation ................................. 2 Using Flash ........................................................................ 13 1 3 Wireless Flash .............................................................
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 <$HID> High-speed sync (FP flash)/Shutter Custom Function setting button (p.6121) button (p.18/26,29, 30) Power switch (p.10) I I I ' L<qp> +i- button <MODE> Flash modeiSlave sett~ng button 1 1 (p 11, 19/31) - " < .
LCD Panel Manual flash output level <&I> Manual zoom Flash exposure compensaq r amount Max. flash range Aperture Custom Function cM> Manual flash 11 I <ETTLITTL>.
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 .
Installing the Batteries Install four size-AA batteries. ---I $ Open the cover. a Slide the battery compartment cover as shown by the arrow and open it. Install the batteries. @ Make sure the + and - battery contacts are correctly oriented as shown in the battery compartment.
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 11 (The mountlng foot w~ll protrude sl~ghtly from the hot shoe ) Secure the Speedlite.
Turning on the Power Switch Set the power switch to <ON>. b The flash recycl~ng starts Check that the flash is ready. o When the pllot lamp l~ghts In red, the flash IS ready to fire (fully charged).
Fully Automatic Flash Shooting 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 easy as normal AE shooting in the <P> and modes. 1 4 Set the Speedlite to cETTL>.
Using E-TTL II and E-TTL Autoflash in the Shooting Modes II Just set the camera's shooting mode to <Tv> (shutter-priority AE), cAv> (aperture-priority AE), or <M> (manual) and you can use E-TTL IIIE-TTL autoflash. Flash Sync Speeds and Apertures Used Shutter Speed Setting Aperture Setting Set automatically (IIX sec.
Using Flash ................. Flash Exposure Compensation (*) 14 FE L: FE Lock (*) ............................................ 15 High-speed Sync (*) ................... ... ........... 16 ........................ DSecond-Curtain Sync (* ) ..... 16 Bounce Flash .
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 will be in 112-stop increments.
FE L: FE Lock FE (flash exposure) lock locks the correct flash exposure setting for any part of the scene. With <ETTL> displayed on the LCD panel, you press the camera's <FE L> button. If the camera does not have the <FE L> button, press the <Jt> button.
High-Speed Sync With high-speed sync (FP flash), the flash can synchronize with all shutter speeds. This is convenient when you want to use aperture priority for fill-flash portraits. I ETTL Press the <$HI~ > button so that 9.C" em> is displayed.
Bounce Flash By pointing the flash head toward a wall or ceiling, the flash will bounce off the surface before illuminating the subject. This can soften shadows behind the subject for a more natural-looking shot. This is called bounce flash. Set the Bounce Direction r Hold down the <PUSH> button and turn the flash head.
ZOOM : Setting the Flash Coverage and Using the Wide Panel ma The 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 the built-in wide panel, the flash coverage will be compatible with ultra wide-angle lenses as short as 14mm.
M: Manual Flash You can set the flash output from 1/64 power to 111 full power In 113- stop Increments Use a hand-held flash meter to determine the requlred flash output to obtaln a correct flash expo.
Metered Manual Flash Exposures When the Speedlite is attached to an EOS-1 D series camera, you can also set the flash exposure level manually. 9 Set the camera and Speedlite. o Setting the camera's shooting mode to <Av> or <M> is recommended.
C.Fn: Setting Custom Functions - You can customize Speedlite features to suit your shooting preferences. You do this with Custom Functions. 0 C.Fn-02-113: Convenient when you want to use the depth-of-field preview button to check the depth of field. 0 C.
Setting Custom Functions -1 4 Press the <:@:/c.F~> button for 2 sec. or more so that *Qd* is displayed. i 2- Select the Custom Function No. e Press the <G9> button to select the Custom Function number. Eng fm)* Lj kg- /- Qb jw 3 Change the setting.
Auto Zoom for Image Sensor Size EOS DIGITAL cameras have one of three image sensor sizes. The lens' effective focal length will differ depending on the camera's sensor size.
Speedlite Control with the Camera's Menu Screen a If the Speedlite is attached to an EOS DIGITAL camera enabling External Speedlite control, the camera can set the Speedlite settings. Setting Speedlite functions The settable functions will vary depending on the flash metering mode and flash mode.
Wireless Flash 580EX II . Wireless Flash ................................................ 26 ............. Setting Manual Flash with the Slave Unit 31 Reference 430EX II System ................. ... .......................... 32 Troubleshooting Guide .
Wireless Flash With multiple Canon Speedlites having the wireless flash feature, you can create various lighting effects with the same ease as using normal E-TTL II autoflash. The settings you input with the master unit attached to the camera are also automatically transmitted to the slave units which are controlled by the master unit via wireless.
Set the master unit's flash mode For shoot~ng, <ETTL> will also be set automatically for the slave unit(s). w w v r 7 Check that the flash is ready. a When he slave unltrs) IS ready to f~re (fully charged), the AF-asslst beam w~ll bllnk at I-sec lnte~als ICI d -- @ Check the flash operation.
e Use the mini stand (tripod socket provided) to prop up the slave unit. r Use the bounce feature to swing the slave unit's flash body so that the wireless sensor faces the master unit. rl, Indoors, the wireless signal can also bounce off the wall so there is more leeway in positioning the slave unit(s).
-- Using Fully Automatic Wireless Flash Flash exposure compensation and other settings set with the master unit will also be automatically set in the slave units. Thus, you need not operate the slave unit(s). Wireless flash with the following settings can be done in the same way as with normal flash shooting.
Setting the Slave ID Set the slave ID if you use two (A and B) or three (A, B, and C) slave groups. , press the <ZOOMI-> button so that <-> blinks.
About Slave Group Control -- - 1 Slave group A For example, ~f you have the slave ID set I /---- to <A> for three slave un~ts, all three slave un~ts will be controlled as ~f they were one Speedl~te In slave group A Setting Manual Flash with the Slave Unit - Manual flash can be set manually with the slave unit.
Reference II System O Speedlite 430EX II (Slave unit) O Mini stand (included with 430EX 11) O Speedlite 580EX II (On-cameralMaster unit) @ Speedlite Transmitter ST-E2 Dedicated transmitter for wireless control of 430EX II set as slave units. O Macro Ring Lite MR-14EX 1 @ Macro Twin Lite MT-24EX Flash for macro photography.
Troubleshooting Guide If there is a problem, refer to this Troubleshooting Guide The Speedlite does not fire. + The batteries are installed in the wrong orientation. Bb Install the batteries in the correct orientation. (p.8) a The Speedlite's internal batteries are exhausted.
The periphery or bottom of the picture looks dark. ct When you set the flash coverage manually, the setting was a higher number than the lens focal length, resulting in a dark periphery. b Set the flash coverage that is a lower number than the lens focal length or set it to auto zoom.
Specifications TY pe Type: On-camera. E-TTL IIIE-nL/TTL autoflash Speedlite Compatible cameras: Type-A EOS cameras (E-nL IIIE-TTL autoflash). Type-B EOS cameras (TTL autoflash) Guide No.
AF-Assist Beam Linkable AF points: 1 - 9 AF points (28mrn or longer focal length) Effective range, At center: Approx. 0.7 - 10 m 12 3 - 32.8 ft., Periphery: Approx. 0.7 - 5 rn 1 2.3 - 16.4 ft. Power Source Battery: Four size-AA alkaline batteries * Size-AA Ni-MH and lithium batteries also usable Battery life (flash count): Approx.
Using a Type-B Camera If you use the 430EX II with a Type-I3 camera (TTL autoflash EOS camera), note the features available and not available below. When a Type-B camera is used with the 430EX II set to autoflash, <TTL> will be displayed on the Speedlite's LCD panel.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing. Batter~es shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like. Dry batteries shall not be subjected to charging.
Canon This Instructions booklet is dated May 2008. For information on the camera's compatibility with system accessories marketed after this date, contact your nearest Canon Service Center.
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