| An ultra-bright
2-LED configuration focus assist-beam has been designed to be compatible
with all focus points within the frame of all EOS AF systems, up to
9-point AF.
Optimum flash coverage
The flash head zoom covers the range 24mm to 105mm and an integrated
diffusion panel allows extended wide-angle coverage to 14mm. When
attached to digital EOS cameras with smaller than full-frame sensors
(such as the EOS-1D Mark II N, EOS 20D and EOS 350D) the Speedlite 430EX
gives a more accurate flash coverage by detecting the model to which it
is attached and automatically narrowing the angle of coverage. This has
the effect of eliminating light loss in peripheral areas and extending
the effective flash range.
Ideal white balance
The Speedlite 430EX automatically transfers colour temperature
information to recent models of digital SLR cameras[1]. The camera then
sets the white balance optimally for the flash shot. This feature works
when the camera's white balance mode is set to Auto White Balance (AWB)
or Flash white balance mode.
E-TTL II
The Speedlite 430EX is fully compatible with the distance
linked E-TTL II system found on recent EOS cameras, and supports other
EOS cameras that do not support E-TTL II, when required. For a complete
multiple flash system, the Speedlite 430EX serves as a wireless slave
when either the Speedlite 580EX, Macro Ring Lite MR-14EX, Macro Twin
Lite MT-24EX or Speedlite Transmitter ST-E2 is used as a master.
Upgrade for control
An intuitive and ergonomic interface includes an LCD panel for
clear indication of modes and settings. A single bounce lock release
button provides immediate control over the bounce head angle for
flexible positioning of the flash head. The flash head can be moved up
from 0 – 90degrees (five settings), left from 0 – 180degrees (seven
settings) and right from 0 – 90degrees (four settings). Six custom
functions allow customisation of the flash operations. Despite high
power and short recycling times, the unit is small and lightweight.
Fully synchronised
Features include 1st and 2nd curtain flash synchronisation, and
manual adjustment of flash output from full to 1/64 power (7 levels).
Accessorise
An optional Speedlite Bracket SB-E1 allows the flash unit to be
mounted to one side of the camera. Designed specifically for press and
wedding photographers, it eliminates the red-eye that can occur when
mounting a flash on the axis of the lens, such as on the camera hot
shoe. Flash batteries are replaceable without removing the unit from the
bracket. |
