Canon Camera Accessories 2805B002 User Manual

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Contents  
Getting Started and Basic Operation................................. 7  
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2 Using Flash........................................................................ 13  
3 Wireless Flash ................................................................... 23  
Reference ............................................................................ 30  
Conventions Used in this Manual  
 The <9> symbol in the text refers to the +/– button.  
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 The <8> symbol in the text refers to the Select/Set  
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button.  
 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.  
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Nomenclature  
Built-in wide panel  
(retracted) (p.18)  
Flash head  
Wireless sensor  
Bracket fitting  
AF-assist beam emitter  
(p.22)  
Bracket mount  
cover  
Locking ring (p.9)  
Mounting foot (p.9)  
Locking pin (p.9)  
Contacts  
Case  
Mini stand  
Shoe  
Mini stand pocket  
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Bounce angle index  
<z>  
Bounce lock release  
button (p.17)  
<E>  
High-speed sync (FP flash)/  
Shutter curtain  
LCD panel  
synchronization button (p.16)  
* <A>  
LCD panel illumination/  
Custom Function  
setting button (p.6/20)  
Battery compartment cover  
(p.8)  
<G>  
Zoom button/  
<J>  
Wireless set button  
(p.18/27, 28)  
Pilot lamp/Test firing/  
Wireless slave auto power  
off cancel button (p.10/25)  
Power switch (p.10)  
<L> : Power off  
<K> : Power on  
Flash exposure  
confirmation lamp (p.11)  
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<
> +/– button  
<D>  
Flash mode/Slave setting button  
(p.11, 19/29)  
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Wireless selector (p.9, 24)  
<L> Wireless off (for on-camera flash)  
<N> : Slave unit  
* <  
> Select/Set 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  
Zoom focal length  
Aperture  
Manual flash output level  
Flash exposure compensation  
amount  
Max. flash range  
Custom Function No.  
Custom Function setting  
<d> Manual zoom  
<s> Auto zoom  
<a/b>  
for image size  
E-TTL (ll)/TTL autoflash  
<f>  
Flash exposure  
compensation  
Indicator (meters)  
Indicator (feet)  
<c> High-speed  
sync (FP flash)  
Slave ID  
<q> Manual flash  
<x> Slave  
<u> Custom Function  
<w> Channel  
<r> Second-curtain sync  
Firing mode  
Slave flash :X  
  To illuminate the LCD panel, press the <B> button.  
  The items actually displayed depend on the current settings.  
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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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Installing Batteries  
Install four size-AA batteries.  
Open the cover.  
  Slide the battery compartment cover  
1
2
3
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 Time and Flash Count (with size-AA alkaline batteries)  
Recycling Time (Approx.)  
Flash Count (Approx.)  
Normal Flash  
0.1 - 3.7 sec.  
200 - 1400  
  Based on new size-AA alkarine batteries and Canon’s testing standards.  
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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Attaching to the Camera  
Loosen the locking ring.  
  Turn the locking ring as shown by the  
1
2
3
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.  
Before attaching or detaching the Speedlite, be sure to turn off the Speedlite.  
Wireless Selector Settings  
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>.  
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Turn on the Power Switch  
Set the power switch to <K>.  
X The flash will start recycling.  
1
Check that the flash is ready.  
  When the pilot lamp lights in red, the  
flash is ready to fire.  
2
  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 4 or 0  
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.  
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Fully Automatic Flash Shooting  
When you set the camera’s shooting mode to <V> (Program AE) or  
<U> (Full Auto), E-TTL II/E-TTL fully automatic flash will make it as  
easy as normal AE shooting.  
Set the Speedlite to <a>.  
1
  Press the <D> button so that  
<a> is displayed.  
Focus the subject.  
2
 
Press the shutter button halfway to focus.  
X The shutter speed and aperture will  
be set as displayed in the viewfinder.  
  Check that the <Q> icon is lit in the  
viewfinder.  
Take the picture.  
  Take the picture.  
3
X
A preflash is fired right before the shot  
is taken, then the main flash is fired.  
If a standard flash exposure was  
X
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.18).  
  <a> 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. With a digital camera, you can also  
increase the camera’s ISO speed.  
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Using E-TTL II and E-TTL Autoflash in the Shooting Modes  
Just set the camera’s shooting mode to <W> (aperture-priority AE),  
<X> (shutter-priority AE), or <q> (manual) and you can use E-TTL  
II/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.  
X
  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 subject and background.  
Standard exposure of the main subject is obtained with the flash, while a  
W
standard exposure of the background is obtained with a slow shutter speed.  
  Since 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.  
q
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 use the <Z> or <Y> shooting mode, the result will be the same as  
using the <V> (Program AE) mode.  
Flash Sync Speeds and Apertures Used  
Shutter Speed Setting  
Automatic (1/60 sec. - 1/X sec.)  
Manual (30 sec. - 1/X sec.)  
Aperture Setting  
Automatic  
Automatic  
Manual  
V
X
W
q
Automatic (30 sec. - 1/X sec.)  
Manual (buLb, 30 sec. - 1/X sec.)  
Manual  
  1/X sec. is the camera’s maximum flash sync speed.  
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Using Flash  
fFlash Exposure Compensation ....................... 14  
7 FE Lock ........................................................ 15  
cHigh-Speed Sync ............................................. 16  
rSecond-Curtain Sync..................................... 16  
Bounce Flash........................................................ 17  
H Setting the Flash Coverage and Using  
the Wide Panel ..................................................... 18  
q Manual Flash .................................................. 19  
C Setting Custom Functions........................... 20  
Custom Function Settings .................................... 21  
About Color Temperature Information Transmission.. 22  
Reverting to 430EX Default Settings.................... 22  
About the AF-Assist Beam ................................... 22  
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fFlash Exposure Compensation  
You can adjust the flash output as easily as normal exposure  
compensation. Flash exposure compensation can be set up to ±3 stops  
in 1/3-stop increments. (If the camera’s exposure compensation is set in  
1/2-stop increments, flash exposure compensation is set in 1/2-stop  
increments.)  
Press the <8> button until the  
1
<f> icon and compensation  
amount start blinking.  
Set the flash exposure  
2 compensation amount.  
  Press the <9> button to set the  
amount.  
  To cancel the flash exposure  
compensation, set the amount to +0.  
Press the <8> button.  
3
X The flash exposure compensation  
amount will be set.  
If flash exposure compensation has been set with both the Speedlite and  
camera, the Speedlite’s flash exposure compensation amount will override  
the camera’s.  
Using <9>  
This is for setting various numeric settings. Pressing the <6> (plus)  
button increases the number, while the <5> (minus) button decreases  
the number.  
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7 FE Lock  
FE (flash exposure) lock enables you to lock the correct flash exposure  
for any part of the picture.  
With <a> displayed on the LCD panel, you press the camera’s  
<7> button. If the camera does not have the <7> button, press  
the <P> button.  
Focus the subject.  
1
Press the <7> button. (3)  
2
  Aim the viewfinder center over the  
subject and press the <7> button.  
X A preflash will be fired to obtain a  
flash exposure reading for the  
subject.  
X FEL” will be displyed on the LCD  
panel for 0.5 sec.  
  Each time you press the <7>  
button, a preflash will be fired and a  
new flash exposure reading will be  
locked.  
  If the subject is too far away and underexposure will result, the <Q> icon  
will blink in the viewfinder. Move closer to the subject and try the FE lock  
again.  
  If <a> is not displayed on the LCD panel, FE lock will not be  
possible.  
  If the subject is too small, FE lock might not be very effective.  
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cHigh-Speed Sync  
With high-speed sync, you can use flash with all shutter speeds. This is  
convenient when you want to use aperture priority for fill-flash portraits.  
Press the <E> button so that  
<c> is displayed.  
  Check that the <F> icon is lit in the  
viewfinder.  
  If you set a shutter speed that is the same or slower than the camera’s  
maximum flash sync speed, <F> wil not be displayed in the viewfinder.  
  With high-speed sync, the faster the shutter speed, the shorter the  
effective flash range will be. Check the LCD panel for the maximum flash  
range for the respective shutter speed.  
  To return to normal flash, press the <E> button so that <c> icon  
turns off.  
rSecond-Curtain Sync  
With a slow shutter speed, you can create a light trail following the  
subject. The flash fires right before the shutter closes.  
Press the <E> button so that  
<r> is displayed.  
  Setting the shooting mode to “buLb” will make it easier for second-  
curtain sync.  
  To return to normal flash, press the <E> button so that the <r>  
icon turns off.  
  With E-TTL ll/E-TTL, the flash will fire twice even with a slow sync speed.  
The first flash is the preflash.  
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Bounce Flash  
By pointing the flash head toward a wall or ceiling, the flash will bounce  
off the surface before illuminating the subject. This can soften shadows  
behind the subject for a more natural-looking shot. This is called bounce  
flash.  
Set the Bounce Direction  
Hold down the <z> button and turn the flash head.  
If the flash coverage is set automatically, the flash coverage will be set  
to 50mm.  
The LCD panel will also display <O> mm. (p.18)  
  You can also set the flash coverage manually.  
  If the wall or ceiling is too far away, the bounced flash might be too weak  
and result in underexposure.  
  The wall or ceiling should be a plain, white color for high reflectance. If  
the bounce surface is not white, a color cast may result in the picture.  
  After you take the shot, if the flash exposure confirmation lamp does not  
light, use a larger aperture opening and try again. With a digital camera,  
you can also increase the ISO speed.  
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H
Setting the Flash Coverage and Using the Wide Panel  
The flash coverage can be set to match the lens focal length from  
24mm to 105mm. The flash coverage can be set automatically or  
manually. Also, with the built-in wide panel, the flash coverage will be  
compatible with ultra wide-angle lenses as short as 14mm.  
Press the <G> button.  
  Press the <9> button to change the  
flash coverage.  
  When the flash coverage is set  
automatically, <d> is not displayed.  
If you set the flash coverage manually, make sure it covers the lens focal  
length so that the picture will not have a dark periphery.  
Using the Wide Panel  
Pull out the wide panel and place it over  
the flash head as shown.  
  The <G> button will not  
work.  
  The flash coverage will not be compatible with the EF15mm f/2.8  
Fisheye lens.  
  For the effective lens focal length (or crop factor), refer to the camera’s  
instruction manual.  
  If you use bounce flash with the wide panel in place, the entire display on  
the LCD panel will blink as a warning. Since the subject will be  
illuminated by both the bounce flash and direct flash, it will look  
unnatural.  
  Pull out the wide panel gently. Using excessive force may detach the  
wide panel.  
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q Manual Flash  
You can set the flash output from 1/64 power to 1/1 full power in full-  
stop increments.  
Use a hand-held flash meter to determine the required flash output to  
obtain a correct flash exposure. Be sure to first set the camera’s  
shooting mode to <W> or <q>.  
Press the <D> button so  
that <q> is displayed.  
1
Set the flash output.  
2
  Press the <8> button.  
X The flash output display will blink.  
  Press the <9> button to set the  
flash output, then press the <8>  
button.  
  Press the shutter button halfway to  
see the effective flash range  
displayed.  
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C Setting Custom Functions  
You can customize Speedlite features to suit your preferences. Do it  
with Custom Functions.  
Press the <A> button for 2  
1
sec. so that <u> is displayed.  
Select the Custom Function No.  
2
  Press the <9> button to select the  
Custom Function number.  
Change the setting.  
3
  Press the <8> button.  
X The Custom Function number and  
setting number will blink.  
X Press the <9> button to select “0”  
or “1”, then press the <8> button.  
X After you set the Custom Function  
and press the <D> button, the  
camera will be ready to shoot.  
Changing Meters or Feet  
After step 1 above, press the <8> button for at least 2 sec. When the  
distance display blinks, press the <9> button to switch between meters  
and feet. Then press the <8> button.  
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Custom Function Settings  
Custom  
Setting  
Function  
No.  
Item  
Setting Description  
No.  
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
ON  
C.Fn-01 Auto Power Off activation  
OFF  
Auto power off after 60 min.  
Auto power off after 10 min.  
Enabled  
Slave unit’s auto power off  
C.Fn-02  
time  
C.Fn-03 Auto zoom for image size  
C.Fn-04 AF-assist beam OFF  
C.Fn-05 Modeling flash  
Disabled  
Disabled  
Enabled  
Enabled  
Disabled  
Display maximum flash range. (Displays up  
to max. 18 m/60 ft)  
LCD panel display when  
C.Fn-06 shutter button pressed  
halfway  
0
1
Display aperture.  
C.Fn-05-1:Convenient when you want to check the depth of field. (p.28)  
  C.Fn-06 can be set only with Type-A cameras.  
  If “AF-assist beam OFF” is set with the Speedlite or camera, the AF-  
assist beam will not be emitted.  
Automatic Setting of Flash Coverage for the Camera’s Image Size  
EOS digital cameras have one of three image sizes. The lens’ effective  
focal length will differ depending on the camera’s image size. The  
Speedlite automatically recognizes the EOS digital camera’s image size  
and automatically sets the flash coverage for lens focal lengths from  
24mm to 105mm.  
When the Speedlite is attached to a compatible camera, <s> will  
appear on the Speedlite’s LCD panel.  
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About Color Temperature Information Transmission  
When the flash fires, the color temperature information is transmitted to  
certain specific EOS digital camera. This feature optimizes the flash  
picture’s white balance. When the camera’s color balance is set to  
<A> or <Q>, it will work automatically.  
To see if this feature works with your camera, see the “White Balance”  
specification in the “Specifications” of your camera’s instruction manual.  
Reverting to 430EX Default Settings  
When 430EX is attached to an EOS camera equipped with a <B>  
button, you can press it to revert the 430EX’s settings (except Custom  
Functions) to the default.  
About the AF-Assist Beam  
Under low-light or low-contrast conditions, the built-in AF-assist beam  
will be emitted automatically to make it eaasier to autofocus. The  
430EX’s AF-assist beam is compatible with the AF points of almost all  
EOS cameras. The AF-assist beam is compatible with 28mm and  
longer lenses. The effective range is shown below.  
Position  
Center  
Effective Range (m / ft)  
Approx. 0.7 - 10 / 2.3 - 32.8  
Approx. 0.7 - 5 / 2.3 - 16.4  
Periphery  
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Wireless Flash  
Wireless Flash...................................................... 24  
Setting Manual Flash with the Slave Unit............. 29  
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Wireless Flash  
With multiple Canon Speedlites having the wireless flash feature, you can  
create various lighting effects with the same ease as using normal E-TTL II  
autoflash.  
The settings you input with the master unit attached to the camera are also  
transmitted to the slave unit(s) controlled by wireless. Therefore, you need  
not operate the slave unit(s) at all during the shoot.  
For details on wireless flash photography and operating the master unit,  
see the master unit’s instruction manual. The procedure below applies to a  
master unit attached to the camera and slave unit(s) controlled by wireless.  
Set the master unit.  
  Attach Speedlite 580EX, 550EX, ST-  
1
E2, MR-14EX or MT-24EX to the  
camera and set it as necessary.  
Set the 430EX as the slave unit.  
  Set the wireless selector to  
2
<N>.  
Check the communication  
3 channel.  
  If the master unit and slave unit(s) are  
set to a different channel, set them all  
to the same channel (p.27).  
Set the slave ID.  
  Set the slave ID when using two (A  
4
and B) or three (A, B, and C) slave  
groups (p.28).  
Position the camera and  
5 Speedlites as desired.  
  Position the slave unit(s) within the  
master unit's wireless transmission  
range.  
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Set the master unit’s flash mode  
6 to <a>.  
  The slave unit(s) will also be  
automatically set to <a>.  
Check that the flash is ready.  
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  When the slave unit is ready to fire,  
the AF-assist beam will blink once  
each second.  
Check the flash operation.  
8
  Press the master unit’s test firing  
button.  
X The slave unit will fire. If the flash  
does not fire, adjust the slave unit’s  
angle toward the master unit and  
distance from the master unit.  
Set the camera and shoot.  
9
  Set the camera in the same way as  
with normal flash shooting.  
Sample wireless flash setup  
Indoors  
Outdoors  
Slave A  
Slave B  
80°  
Master  
unit  
8m (26.2ft.) 12m (39.4ft.)  
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  Use the mini stand (tripod socket provided) to prop up the slave unit.  
  Use the bounce feature to swing the slave unit’s flash body so that  
the wireless sensor faces the master unit.  
  Indoors, the wireless signal may also bounce off the wall so there is  
more leeway in positioning the slave unit(s).  
  After positioning the slave unit(s), be sure to test the wireless  
operation before shooting.  
  Do not place any obstacles between the master unit and slave  
unit(s). Obstacles can block the transmission of wireless signals.  
  Even with multiple slave units, all of them will be controlled in the same  
way via wireless.  
  The Speedlite’s zoom setting will be set automatically to 24mm. It is  
possible to change the master unit’s zoom setting. However, note that  
the master unit transmits wireless signals to the slave unit(s) with the  
preflash. Therefore, the flash coverage must cover the slave unit’s  
position. If you change the master unit’s zoom setting, be sure to test the  
wireless operation before shooting.  
  If the slave unit enters auto power off, it can be turned on again by  
pressing the master unit’s test firing button.  
  If the 430EX is set as a slave unit and remains in auto power off mode for  
more than 8 hours, it will not turn on even if you try to fire a test flash with  
the master unit. In this case, press the slave unit’s test firing button to  
turn it on.  
  A test flash cannot be fired while the camera’s operation timer 4 or 0  
is active.  
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Using Fully Automatic Wireless Flash  
Flash exposure compensation and other settings set with the master  
unit will also be automatically set in the slave units. Thus, you need not  
make settings on the slave unit(s). Wireless flash with the following  
settings can be done in the same way as with normal flash shooting.  
• Flash exposure compensation  
• High-speed sync (FP flash)  
• FE lock  
• FEB  
• Manual flash  
• Stroboscopic flash  
  With FE lock, if even one Speedlite will result in underexposure, the <Q>  
icon will blink in the viewfinder. Open the aperture more or move the  
slave unit closer to the subject.  
  With a wireless flash system, the master unit’s settings will not be  
displayed on the 430EX’s LCD panel.  
Setting Communication Channel  
If there is another Canon wireless flash system nearby, you can change  
the channel No. to prevent signal confusion. Both the master and slave  
units must be set to the same channel No.  
Press the <G> button  
so that <w> blinks.  
1
Set the channel No.  
2
  Press the <9> button to select the  
number, then press the <8> button.  
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Setting the Slave ID  
Set the slave ID if you use two (A and B) or three (A, B, and C) slave  
groups.  
Press the <G> button  
so that <x> blinks.  
1
Press the <9> button to select  
2 the slave ID (A, B, or C).  
Press the <8> button to set the  
3 slave ID.  
Modeling Flash  
If the camera has a depth-of-field preview button, press it to fire a 1-sec.  
burst of flashes. This is the modeling flash.  
You can check the lighting and shadow effects. You can fire the  
modeling flash for both wireless and normal flash shooting.  
Do not fire the modeling flash more than 10 consecutive times. If you fire the  
modeling flash 10 consecutive times, allow the Speedlite to rest for at least  
10 min. to avoid overheating and deteriorating the flash head.  
The modeling flash cannot be fired with the EOS 300/REBEL 2000 and  
Type-B cameras (p.2).  
About Slave Group Control  
For example, if you have the slave ID set  
to <1> for three Speedlites, all three  
Speedlites will be controlled as if they  
were one Speedlite in slave group A.  
Slave group A  
ID = A  
ID = A  
ID = A  
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Setting Manual Flash with the Slave Unit  
Manual flash can be set manually with the slave unit. Do this in the  
following cases:  
(1) When you want to set the flash output with the slave units  
individually for wireless or manual flash, as with studio flash units.  
(2) When you use Speedlite Transmitter ST-E2 for wireless or manual  
flash.  
  Press the <D> button for 2 sec.  
X <q> will blink.  
  Set the manual flash output (p.19).  
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Reference  
430EX System  
3
4
1
2
7
5
6
8
1 Speedlite 430EX (Slave unit)  
2 Mini stand (included with 430EX)  
3 Speedlite 580EX (On-camera/Master unit)  
4 Speedlite Transmitter ST-E2  
Dedicated transmitter for wireless control of 430EX set as slave units.  
5 Macro Ring Lite MR-14EX / 6 Macro Twin Lite MT-24EX  
Flash for macro photography. Compatible with wireless flash and it can be  
used together with the 430EX slave unit.  
7 Off-Camera Shoe Cord 2  
Enables the 430EX to be connected to the camera up to 60 cm/2 ft away. All of  
the EOS camera’s automatic functions can be used.  
8 Speedlite Bracket SB-E1  
The SB-E1 is not available in all countries.  
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Troubleshooting  
Have a problem? See the table below.  
The Speedlite does not detach from the camera.  
  The mounting foot’s locking pin has not been retracted.  
X Loosen the locking ring all the way before detaching the Speedlite.  
(p.9)  
The Speedlite does not fire.  
  The batteries are installed in the wrong orientation.  
X Install the batteries in the correct orientation. (p.8)  
  The Speedlite’s internal batteries are exhausted.  
X If the flash recycling time is 30 sec. or longer, replace the  
batteries. (p.8)  
  Attach the Speedlite securely to the camera.  
X Attach the Speedlite’s mounting foot securely to the camera. (p.9)  
  The electrical contacts of the Speedlite and camera are dirty.  
X Clean the contacts. (p.9)  
The slave unit does not fire.  
  The slave’s wireless selector is not set to <N>.  
X Set it to <N>. (p.24)  
  The slave unit is not positioned properly.  
X Place the slave unit within the master unit’s transmission range.  
(p.26)  
X Point the slave unit’s sensor toward the master unit. (p.26)  
The power turns off by itself.  
  After 90 sec. of idle operation, auto power off took effect.  
X Press the shutter button halfway or press the test firing button.  
(p.10)  
The entire LCD panel blinks.  
  The wide panel has been pulled out for bounce flash.  
X Retract the wide panel. (p.18)  
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The periphery or bottom of the picture looks dark.  
  When you set the flash coverage manually, the setting was a  
higher number than the lens focal length, resulting in a dark  
periphery.  
X Set the flash coverage that is a lower number than the lens focal  
length or set it to auto zoom. (p.18)  
  If only the bottom of the picture looks dark, you were too  
close to the subject.  
X Keep at least 0.7 m/2.3 ft away from the subject.  
The flash exposure is underexposed or overexposed.  
  There was a highly reflective object (glass window, etc.) in  
the picture.  
X Use FE lock. (p.15)  
  The subject has a very dark or light color.  
X Set flash exposure compensation. For a dark subject, set a  
decreased flash exposure. And for a bright subject, set an  
increased flash exposure. (p.14)  
  You used high-speed sync.  
X With high-speed sync, the effective flash range will be shorter.  
Make sure the subject is within the effective flash range displayed.  
(p.16)  
The picture is really blurred.  
  The shooting mode was set to <W>, and the scene was  
dark.  
X Use a tripod or set the shooting mode to <V>. (p.12)  
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Specifications  
• Type  
Type:  
On-camera, E-TTL II/E-TTL/TTL autoflash Speedlite  
Compatible cameras:  
Type-A EOS cameras (E-TTL II/E-TTL autoflash),  
Type-B EOS cameras (TTL autoflash)  
43/141 (at 105mm focal length, ISO 100 in meters/feet)  
24 - 105mm (14mm with wide panel)  
• Auto zoom (flash coverage set automatically for lens focal  
length and image size)  
Guide No.:  
Flash coverage:  
• Manual zoom  
• Flash head swing (bounce flash)  
Flash duration:  
Normal flash: 1.2 ms or shorter  
Color temperature  
information transmission: Flash color temperature information transmitted to camera  
• Exposure Control  
Exposure Control Type: E-TTL II/E-TTL/TTL autoflash, manual flash  
Flash range  
(
with EF50mm f/1.4, ISO 100  
)
: Normal flash: Approx. 0.7 - 24.3 m / 2.3 - 79.7 ft  
High-speed sync: Approx. 0.7 - 12 m / 2.3 - 39.4 ft (at 1/250  
sec.)  
Flash exposure  
compensation:  
FE lock:  
Manual, ±3 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments  
With <7> button or <P> button  
Provided  
High-speed sync:  
Flash exposure  
confirmation:  
Flash exposure confirmation lamp lights  
• Flash Recycling (with size-AA alkaline batteries)  
Recycling time/  
Flash-ready indicator:  
Normal flash: 3.7 sec. / Red pilot lamp lights  
• Wireless Flash  
Transmission method:  
Channels:  
Optical pulse  
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Wireless options:  
Transmission range  
(Approx.):  
OFF and Slave  
Reception angle: ±40° horizontal, ±30° vertical  
AF-assist beam blinks  
Slave-ready indicator:  
Modeling flash:  
Fired with camera’s depth-of-field preview button  
• Custom Functions: 6 (12 settings)  
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• AF-Assist Beam  
Linkable AF points:  
1 - 9 AF points (28mm or longer focal length)  
Effective range (Approx.): At center: 0.7 - 10 m / 2.3 - 32.8 ft,  
Periphery: 0.7 - 5 m / 2.3 - 16.4 ft  
• Power Source  
Internal power:  
Four size-AA alkaline  
* Size-AA Ni-MH or lithium batteries also possible  
Battery life  
(Approx. flash count):  
Power saving:  
200 - 1400 flashes (with size-AA alkaline batteries)  
Power off after 90 sec. or idle operation (60 min. if set as  
slave)  
• Dimensions  
(W x H x D):  
72 x 122 x 101 mm / 2.8 x 4.8 x 4.0 in  
• Weight:  
330 g / 11.6 oz (Speedlite only, excluding batteries)  
  All specifications are based on Canon’s testing criteria.  
  Product specifications and external appearance are subject to change without  
notice.  
Manual Flash Guide No. (GNo.) (ISO 100, in meters/feet)  
Flash Coverage (mm)  
Flash Output  
14  
24  
28  
35  
50  
70  
80  
105  
43/  
11/  
25/  
82  
27/  
31/  
34/  
37/  
40/  
1/1  
1/2  
36.1  
88.6 101.7 111.5 121.4 131.2 141.1  
7.8/  
25.6  
17.7/ 19.1/ 21.9/  
58.1 62.7 71.9  
24/  
78.7  
26.2/ 28.3/ 30.4/  
86  
92.8  
99.7  
5.5/  
18  
12.5/ 13.5/ 15.5/  
17/  
55.8  
18.5/  
60.7  
20/  
65.6  
21.5/  
70.5  
1/4  
41  
44.3  
50.9  
3.9/  
12.8  
8.8/  
28.9  
9.5/  
31.2  
11/  
36.1  
12/  
39.4  
13.1/ 14.1/ 15.2/  
1/8  
43  
46.3  
49.9  
2.8/  
9.2  
6.3/  
20.7  
6.8/  
22.3  
7.8/  
25.6  
8.5/  
27.9  
9.3/  
30.5  
10/  
32.8  
10.8/  
35.4  
1/16  
1/32  
1/64  
1.9/  
6.2  
4.4/  
14.4  
4.8/  
15.7  
5.5/  
18  
6/  
19.7  
6.5/  
21.3  
7.1/  
23.3  
7.6/  
24.9  
1.4/  
4.6  
3.1/  
10.2  
3.4/  
11.2  
3.9/  
12.8  
4.3/  
14.1  
4.6/  
15.1  
5/  
16.4  
5.4/  
17.7  
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Using a Type-B Camera  
If you use the 430EX with a Type-B camera (TTL autoflash camera),  
note the available features and restrictions below.  
When a Type-B camera is used with the 430EX set to autoflash,  
<b> will be displayed on the Speedlite’s LCD panel.  
Features Available with All Type-B Cameras  
Configuration  
Available Features  
TTL autoflash  
Flash exposure compensation  
Manual flash  
On-camera  
shooting  
Second-curtain sync  
Manual flash  
Wireless flash  
Stroboscopic flash  
Features not Available with Any Type-B Cameras  
 E-TTL II/E-TTL autoflash  
 FE lock  
 High-speed sync (FP flash)  
 Autoflash with wireless flash  
 Flash ratio set with multi-Speedlite wireless flash  
Features not Available with Some Type-B Cameras  
 EOS 750/850: Stroboscopic flash, second-curtain sync,  
wireless flash  
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This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the  
following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference,  
and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including  
interference that may cause undesired operation.  
Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise  
specified in the instructions. If such changes or modifications should be made,  
you could be required to stop operation of the equipment.  
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class  
B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are  
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a  
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio  
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the  
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.  
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular  
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or  
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and  
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of  
the following measures:  
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.  
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.  
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.  
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du  
Canada.  
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This mark indicates that the product complies with Australia’s EMC  
regulations.  
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This Instructions booklet is dated July 2005. For information on the camera’s  
compatibility with system accessories marketed after this date, contact your  
nearest Canon Service Center.  
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