User manual CANON SPEEDLITE 430EX II 430EX%20II%20PRODUCT%20MANUAL

[. . . ] Canon SPEEDLITE INSTRUCTION MANUAL MODE D'EMPLOI MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES Canon SPEEDLITE Thank you for purchasing a Canon product. The Canon Speedlite 430EX II 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. a 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 familiarize yourself with the Speedlite operations. s The basic operation is the same as with normal AE shooting. When the 430EX II is attached to an EOS camera, almost all automatic exposure control for flash photography i s handled by the camera. Although the 430EX II is an external flash unit, it works automatically and seamlessly like the camera's built-in flash. r It becomes automatically compatible with the camera's flash metering mode (E-TTL II, E-TTL, and TTL). In accordance with the camera's flash control system, the Speedlite controls the flash automatically in the respective flash metering mode: I . [. . . ] (616) b The Speedlite will fire a preflash and the required flash output for the subject is retained in memory. b On the right side of the viewfinder, the exposure level indicator will show the flash exposure level for the correct flash exposure. 5 Set the flash exposure level. e Adjust the Speedlite's manual flash level and the camera aperture so that the flash exposure level aligns with the standard exposure index. 6 Take the picture. e Remove the gray card and take the picture. C. Fn: Setting Custom Functions You can customize Speedlite features to suit your shooting preferences. You do this with Custom Functions. - C. Fn-02-113: Convenient when you want to use the depth-of-field preview button to check the depth of field. If the Speedlite or camera's AF-assist beam is 0 C. Fn-08: disabled, the AF-assist beam will not be emitted. You can change the information displayed on the LCD a C. Fn-14: panel when the shutter button is pressed halfway. This function can be set only with Type-A cameras. 0 Setting Custom Functions 1i 4 Press the <:@:/c. F~> button for 2 sec. or more so that *Qd* is displayed. 2- Select the Custom Function No. Eng m f* L )j e Press the button to select the Custom Function number. <G9> k g /- j w EZ 3 Change the setting. r, Qb ; !: . I, Press the <@)> button b The setting number w~ll bllnk. b Press the < ( > button to set the $ 3 desired number, then press the > button. b After you set the Custom Funct~on and press the <MODE>button, the camera will be ready to shoot. <@D Auto Zoom for Image Sensor Size EOS DIGITAL cameras have one of three image sensor sizes. The lens' effective focal length will differ depending on the camera's sensor size. The Speedlite automatically recognizes the EOS DIGITAL camera's sensor size and automatically sets the flash coverage for lens focal lengths from 24mm to 105mm. When the Speedlite is attached to a compatible camera, will appear on the Speedlite's LCD panel. 1 <m> 1 ETTL zoom 3sm@ About Color Temperature Information Transmission When the flash fires, the color temperature information is transmitted to the EOS DIGITAL camera. When the camera's white balance is set to <$>, it will work automatically. To see if this feature works with your camera, see the Specifications in your camera's instruction manual. <m> About the AF-Assist Beam Under low-light or low-contrast conditions when autofocus cannot be achieved, the built-in AF-assist beam will be emitted automatically to make it easier to autofocus. The 430EX Il's AF-assist beam is compatible with the AF points of almost all EOS cameras. The effective range is shown below. Speedlite Control with the Camera's Menu Screen a If the Speedlite is attached to an EOS DIGITAL camera enabling External Speedlite control, the camera can set the Speedlite settings. Setting Speedlite functions The settable functions will vary depending on the flash metering mode and flash mode. Flash mode Shutter sync (1st curtain, 2nd curtain, High-speed) Flash exposure compensation Flash metering mode Flash firing Zoom (Flash coverage) Clear Speedlite settings Speedlite Custom Functions 9 Custom Functions Clear All Speedlite Custom Functions Only C. Fn-00 will not be cleared. Flash function settings screen* Flash C. Fn settings screen* The screen may look d~fferent depending on [he camera 0 If flash exposure compensation has already been set with the Speedlite, flash exposure compensation cannot be set with the camera. If any Speedlite Custom Functions and flash function settings other than flash exposure compensation have been set by both the camera and Speedlite, the latest setting will take effect. Wireless Flash 580EX II. Wireless Flash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using a Type-B Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 33 35 37 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 automatically transmitted to the slave units which are controlled by the master unit via 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. [. . . ] Channels: Transmission range: Slave-ready indicator: Modeling flash: Custom Functions: 9 (20 settings) AF-Assist Beam Linkable AF points: Effective range, 1 - 9 AF points (28mrn or longer focal length) At center: Approx. Four size-AA alkaline batteries * Size-AA Ni-MH and lithium batteries also usable Power Source Battery: Battery life (flash count): Approx. 200 - 1400 flashes (with size-AA alkaline batteries) Power saving: Power off afler approx. of idle operation (60 rnin, 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 Approx. [. . . ]