Friday, July 17, 2009
Review Canon Speedlite 430ex II
Low light focus, January 2, 2009
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!
| By | Neil (NY) - See all my reviews |
Review Canon Speedlite 430ex II
430EX II, December 30, 2008
The Speedlite 430EX II flash is a solid unit. It contains most of the upgrades that its big brother received. A metal foot finally, with a twist-lock that holds it totally securely to the top of the camera, yet removes in less than a second when you want to take it off, are true values and make a excellent flash unit even better. Canon quality is demonstrated in every aspect.
I actually purchased this unit as a slave to my 580EX II, but don't under estimate this unit. It is somewhat smaller than its bigger brother but is still a powerful flash to have in your bag. It can be used as a standalone flash or a slave to its bigger brother. The guide number for the 430ex is 43 and 58 for the 580EX units. That being said, in most shots, you will not know the difference. The unit can be rotated both vertically and horizontal, and can be operated fully ETTL automatically or manually. It supports High-Speed sync which allows you to shoot using all shutter camera speeds and has built in wide panel.
I also purchased the DVD "Understanding the Canon Speedlite 580EX/430EX" by Blue Crane Digital. This is a great companion that I highly recommend.
This is a great unit that is built for reliability and will be a work horse in anyone's bag. You will not go wrong with it purchase. It's a great investment. Later, if you decide to move up, you can add the 580EX as a master and use your 430EX as a slave.
| By | C. Calder "Engineer" (Florence, SC) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME) |
I actually purchased this unit as a slave to my 580EX II, but don't under estimate this unit. It is somewhat smaller than its bigger brother but is still a powerful flash to have in your bag. It can be used as a standalone flash or a slave to its bigger brother. The guide number for the 430ex is 43 and 58 for the 580EX units. That being said, in most shots, you will not know the difference. The unit can be rotated both vertically and horizontal, and can be operated fully ETTL automatically or manually. It supports High-Speed sync which allows you to shoot using all shutter camera speeds and has built in wide panel.
I also purchased the DVD "Understanding the Canon Speedlite 580EX/430EX" by Blue Crane Digital. This is a great companion that I highly recommend.
This is a great unit that is built for reliability and will be a work horse in anyone's bag. You will not go wrong with it purchase. It's a great investment. Later, if you decide to move up, you can add the 580EX as a master and use your 430EX as a slave.
Canon Speedlite 430EX II Flash
Product Features and Technical Details
Product 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
Technical Details
* Brand Name: Canon
* Model: 480 EX II
* Item Package Quantity: 1
* Included Flash Type: Hot-shoe clip-on flash
* Guide Number: 43
* lens_coverage: 24mm - 105mm
* Exposure Control Type: E-TTL II, TTL, E-TTL
* Width: 2.8 inches
* Depth: 4 inches
* Height: 4.8 inches
* Weight: 11.6 Ounces
Product 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
Technical Details
* Brand Name: Canon
* Model: 480 EX II
* Item Package Quantity: 1
* Included Flash Type: Hot-shoe clip-on flash
* Guide Number: 43
* lens_coverage: 24mm - 105mm
* Exposure Control Type: E-TTL II, TTL, E-TTL
* Width: 2.8 inches
* Depth: 4 inches
* Height: 4.8 inches
* Weight: 11.6 Ounces
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