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 . [. . . ] 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. This feature optimizes the flash picture's or white balance. 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 AFassist beam is compatible with 28mm and longer lenses. 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Setting Manual Flash with the Slave Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Reference 430EX II System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Troubleshooting Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] 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. (Speedlite only, excluding batteries) Weight: s All specifications above are based on Canon's testing standards. Product specifications and external appearance are subject to change without notice. Manual Flash Guide No. (IS0 100, in meterslfeet) Using a Type-B Camera If you use the 430EX II with a Type-I3 camera (TTL autoflash EOS camera), note the features available and not available below. When a Type-B camera is used with the 430EX II set to autoflash, <TTL> will be displayed on the Speedlite's LCD panel. Features Available with Type-B Cameras TTL autoflash Flash exposure compensation Manual Flash Second-curtain sync - Manual flash and stroboscopic flash with wireless flash Features not Available with Type-B Cameras E-TTL IIIE-TTL autoflash FE lock High-speed sync (FP flash) Autoflash and flash ratio setting with wireless flash This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. [. . . ]