Canon 430EX 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 wotirs automatically with E-TTLII, E-TTL, and TTL autoflash systems. It can be used as an on-camera flash or as part of a wireless flash system.

e 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 II, 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 autollash (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 ETTLII 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.

Contents

1 Getting Started and Basic Operation

2 Using Flash

3 Wireless Flash..........................................................................23

Reference...................................................................................30

Conventions Used in this Manual

• 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 Speediite.

• The (S8) / (S12) 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;

O ; The Caution symbol indicates a warning to prevent shooting

problems.

: The Note symbol gives supplemental information.

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• The <® > symbol in the text refers to the +/- button.

• The <® > symbol in the text refers to the Select/Set

button.

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Nomenclature

Mini stand

Shoe

LCD panel

* <-T0c/CFn>

LCD panel illumination/ Custom Function setting button (p 6/20)

<PILOT>'-

Pilol lamp/Tesl firing/ Wireless slave auto power off cancel button (p. 10/25)

Rash exposure confirmation lamp (p.11)

Bounce angle index

<PUSH>

Bounce lock release button (p.17)

High-speed sync (FP flash)/ Shutter curtain synchronization button (p.16)

Battery compartment cover (p8)

Zoom buttor\/ Wireless set button (p.18/27. 28)

Power switch (p.10)

<OFF>: Power off <ON> : Power on

<MODE>-

Rash mode/Slave setting button

> +/- button

{p.11,19/29)

• <(S)> Select/Set button

Q Asterisked buttons have a timer that keep the button's function active for 8

sec. {(^) after you let go of the button. The <^> illumination lasts for 12 sec.

Wireless selector (p.9. 24)

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<OFF> : Wireless off (for on-camera flash)

<SLAVE> : Slave unit

LCD Panel

• To illuminate the LCD panel, press the button.

• The items actually displayed depend on the current settings.

Getting Started and

Basic Operation

Installing Batteries.................................................... 8

Attaching to the Camera........................................... 9

Turn on the Power Switch

Fully Automatic Flash Shooting.............................11

Using E-TTLII and E-TTL Autoflash in the Shooting Modes

o 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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Installing Batteries

Install four size-AA batteries.

Open the cover.

• 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.

Close the cover.

• Close the battery compartment cover and slide it as shown by the arrow.

Recycling Tinte and Flash Count (with size-AA alkaline batteries)

RecycirrigjnfMfi^gr^),

-;h Nonilal Flash f '

0.1 - 3.7 sec.

Based on new size-AA alkarine batteries and Canon's testing standards.

Flash Count (Approx.)

200- 1400

u Since the shape of their contacts is not standardized, using non-alkaiine

Size-AA batteries may resuit in faulty battery connection.

1^ «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.

Attaching to the Camera

•1 Loosen the locking ring.

• Turn the locking ring as shown by the arrow to loosen it.

Attach it to the camera.

• Slip the Speedlite’s mounting foot all the way into the hot shoe.

Tighten.

• 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.

o Before attaching or detaching the Speedlite, be sure to turn off the Speedlite.

Wireless Selector Settings

The wireless selector is for swKching between normal flash shooting and wireless flash shooting. For normal flash shooting, be sure to set the wireless selector to <OFF>.

Turn on the Power Switch

Set the power switch to <ON>.

^ The flash will start recycling.

Check 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.

About Auto Power Off

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.

A test firing cannot be fired while the camera's operation timer 64 or (2)6 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.

Fully Automatic Flash Shooting

When you set the camera’s shooting mode to <P> (Program AE) or

<□> (Full Auto), E-TTL ll/E-TTL fully automatic flash will make it as easy as normal AE shooting.

Set the Speedlite to <ETTL>.

• Press the <MODE> button so that <ETTL> is displayed.

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Focus the subject

• Press the shutter button halfway to focus.

► The shutter speed and aperture will

be set as displayed in the viewfinder.

• Check that the <^> icon is lit in the viewfinder.

Take the picture.

• Take the picture.

>■ A preflash is fired right before the shot

is taken, then the main flash is fired.

^ If a standard flash exposure was

obtained, the flash exposure confirmation lamp will light 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.lB).

0 • <ETTL> 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. Wth a digital camera, you can also increase the camera's ISO speed.

Using E-TTLII and E-TTL Autoflash in the Shooting Modes ■

Just set the camera's shooting mode to < Av> (aperture-priority AE),

<Tv> (shutter-priority AE), or <M> (manual) and you can use E-TTL

ll/E-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.

• 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 subj^ and background.

Standard exposure of the rrrain subject is obtained with the flash, while a

standard exposure of the background is obtained with a slow shutter speed.

• Sirtce a slow shutter speed will be used for low-light scenes, using a

tripod 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 when 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.

• If you usethe<DEP>or<A-DEP> shooting mode, the result will be the same as

using the <P> (Program AE) mode.

Flash Sync Speeds and Apertures Used

Shutter Speed Setting

p Tv Av

• 1/X sec. is the camera's maximum flash sync speed.

Automatic (1/60 sec. - 1/X sec.) Automatic

Manual (30 sec. - 1/X sec.)

Automatic (30 sec. - 1/X sec.) Manual

Manual (buLb, 30 sec. - 1/X sec.) Manual

Aperture.Setdng

Automatic

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