Canon Speedlite 430EX Flash Lineup

Canon Updated: 2007-06-03 RSS

This exciting new addition to the EOS System combines compact size and affordability with an added dose of features and sophistication. Improving on the previous model, Speedlite 420EX, the new 430EX can now be set into manual flash mode (full power~1/64). Flash compensation can be set on the flash unit, and manual control of the flash zoom head is now possible. Improvements in its circuitry make recycle time 40% faster, and since it is compatible with Canon's wireless E-TTL, it can be used as an affordable "slave unit."

Features

Significantly greater user control via new LCD panel on rear of flash

Wide-angle pull-down panel covers 14mm lens (on a full-frame camera)

Slightly higher max. guide number at 105mm setting (GN 141-feet, at ISO 100)

Auto conversion of flash zoom coverage with compatible digital SLRs

White balance info communicated instantly to compatible digital SLRs

Bounce upward to 90°; swivel right (to 90°) and left (to 180°)

14% lighter and approx. 25% smaller in overall volume than top-of-the-line 580EX

Six flash custom functions built into the 430EX (set on rear LCD panel)

Flash

Type: Mode: E-TTL II, E-TTL, TTL

Compatible Cameras: All Canon EOS cameras; PowerShot Pro1, G6, G5, G3 and G2

Guide Number: 141 ft./43m (at ISO 100); flash head at 105mm zoom setting

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

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.

Recycling Time: Approx. 0.1 to 3.7 seconds (AA-size Alkaline Batteries)/0.1 to 2 seconds (AA-size Ni-MH batteries)

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

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)

Custom Functions: Six user-selectable Custom Functions built-in; set on Speedlite's LCD panel

General

Power Source: Four AA-size Alkaline Batteries (6V)/Four AA-size Ni-MH (4.8V)

Dimensions: 2.8 x 4.8 x 4.0 in./72 x 122 x 101mm

Weight: 11.6 oz./330g (without batteries)