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Canon Speedlite 430EX II Flash for Canon Digital SLR Cameras
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Features: Includes Speedlite 430EX II, Soft Case, Shoe Stand, Instruction book (EFS), and Warranty card with Service Network List (BLANK)
Superior build quality, including a metal foot for added strength
Approximately 20% faster recycling time, compared to previous 430EX
One-touch quick-lock mechanism for easy attaching/detaching flash from camera
Full flash control possible on camera menu, with compatible EOS digital SLRs
Editorial Reviews:
Bringing a new level of versatility and capability to flash photography, the Speedlite 430EX II features a powerful flash (guide number of 141 ft./43m at ISO 100) with a fast recycling time in a compact, durable body. A one-touch quick-lock mechanism makes it easy to attach or detach the 430EX II from the camera and a metal foot has been added for strength and durability. Flash controls can now be set through the camera's LCD screen on compatible EOS Digital SLR cameras. The Speedlite 430EX II is also quieter, recycle time is 20 percent faster (as compared to the 430EX) and since it is compatible with Canon's wireless E-TTL, it can be used as an affordable "slave unit."
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Customer Rating:
Summary: Excellent Flash
Comment: Excellent flash with lots of features. The metal base is a nice upgrade over previous models and adds a measure of durability. Also has a long battery life (with lithium batteries). I take a lot of pictures in dark nightclubs and bars. Most of these pics require a room-illuminating flash with lots of coverage. This flash works great in those environments.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Good Portable Flash
Comment: I have both the Speedlite 430EX and 580EX. I started by dipping my toe in the water with this flash since it was less expensive and I thought it would be fine.
In fact it worked out to be perfectly fine for my needs. It took care of light in most instances when I needed it with family and friends and the vast majority of shooting situations. I am able to get many flashes from one set of batteries and for the most part the recycle delay was fine.
In other words it is a very good general flash for a majority of uses, is relatively small and has been reliable. I have also used diffusers on it and it as been fine. I eventually added the 580EX to get the additional benefits including faster recycles and output, plus tried some masteer/slave shooting.
If you are looking for one flash only the question really comes down to how you shoot and whether the difference in price between the units is worth it for you. (For some reason I recall a greater price differential when I first got this unit and the difference seems less now, so keep that in mind.) The 580EX is overall a better unit with the additional features and if the price is not a major factor to you, it is probably worth getting.
That being said if price is a bit of an issue or you are a more casual shooter then this unit will be fine. If you find yourself becoming more serious than this becomes a perfect slave to the 580EX. Also it serves as a good back-up just in case. It has been awhile since I had any equipment problems (none with this) but it is nice to have a back-up especially for special trips.
The bottom line is that this is a good flash, solid, will do the things you need (though you may want to tweak exposure bit down) and serve you well. But if someone was going to ask me "I want a Speedlight" I would say 580EX all other things being equal.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Incredible!
Comment: Wow! This flash was even better than we expected. Much more professional than I'll ever need, but low-light photos are almost dummy-proof with this thing. Regular batteries last longer than advertised.
Customer Rating:
Summary: How could it be better?
Comment: Wow. The 430 EX II exceeded my expectations! What a great flash. I use it with an XSI and it is absolutely awesome. I keep it aimed up at the ceiling and it produces great results. It is so bright! When you use it in conjunction with the zoom, it performs awesome too. It really lights up a long way. I use it with rechargeable battteries and it cycles almost instantly. I can pretty much snap 5 shots in a row and it keeps up, then needs about 2 seconds to give me another 5 shots. Use good rechargeable batteries, like 2650 milliamps. They work best.
Hats off to the folks at Canon, they did it again!
Customer Rating:
Summary: Low light focus
Comment: I use this external flash unit with my Canon Rebel xTi. The flash does a great job calculating the amount of light it needs to release to expose the photo, making grossly over exposed or underexposed photos a thing of the past. The ability to bounce the flash off of medium height white ceilings gives you great looking photos to the point where I now prefer using my flash instead of relying on high ISOs, fast lenses and low aperature numbers. Although flash photography is a tricky subject, the casual shooter can leave this flash in automatic mode and get wonderfully exposed photos. However, in my opinion, the BEST PART of this external flash is that it enables you to focus MUCH faster than the built in flash and this is reason alone to pick up the Speedlite 430EX II. Previously, when shooting in low light settings, the camera/lens would struggle to focus and the flash would emit several highly annoying test flashes. The Speedlite has no problem finding and focusing on your subject in low lit catering halls and dark rooms and it does so without the annoying test flashes. Great product!
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Technical Details
Binding: ElectronicsBrand: Canon
EAN: 0013803099805
Feature: Includes Speedlite 430EX II, Soft Case, Shoe Stand, Instruction book (EFS), and Warranty card with Service Network List (BLANK)
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Label: Canon
Manufacturer: Canon
Model: 480 EX II
Publisher: Canon
Studio: Canon
