Canon SPEEDLITE 430EX Manuale utente

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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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