Canon 430EX III SpeedLite Flash

Compatible with Canon E-TTL / E-TTL II

Guide Number: 141' at ISO 100 and 105mm

Zoom Range: 24-105mm (14mm with Panel)

Tilts Upward 90°

Rotates 90° Right & 180° Left

Wireless Slave TTL Functionality

AF Assist Beam and Modeling Flash

Recycle Time: 0.1-3.7 Seconds

High-Speed, 1st & 2nd Curtain Sync

Runs on 4 AA Batteries

Balancing power with size, the Speedlite 430EX II from Canon offers a very useful guide number of 141' at ISO 100 and 105mm as well as complete compatibility with Canon's E-TTL / E-TTL II flash metering system. The flash head also offers an excellent zoom range of 24-105mm, which is expanded to 14mm with the use of the wide-angle diffusion panel. There is even the option to tilt the flash upwards 90° as well as rotate it right 90° or left 180° for bounce capabilities.

Wireless slave TTL functionality is possible with Canon's optical pulse transmission system. This is possible with one of 4 channels and 3 groups at up to 39.4'. This enables photographers to setup off-camera lighting without running cables. Other features include an AF assist beam, modeling flash, and high-speed, first and second curtain sync modes. It also recycles in 0.1-3.7 seconds and runs on 4 AA batteries. Additionally, it comes with a mini stand and a case.

When used as a wireless slave, the 430EX II supports stroboscopic flash from the master unit

Near silent recycling

LCD panel on rear for viewing and changing settings

Nine user-adjustable custom functions with 20 settings

Metal locking foot

Effective flash range of 2.3 to 79.7'

AF assist beam works with 1-9 AF points and has a range of up to 32.8'

Battery life of about 200-1400 flashes

Bracket mounting hole

• Mount ... Shoe
• Guide No. ... 141.08' (43 m) ISO100 at 105 mm position
• Angle of Coverage ... 84° - 23.3°
• Wide-Angle Adapter: 114°
• Vari-Power ... 1/1 - 1/64
• Bounce Head ... 0° to +90°
• Swivel Head ... 270°
• Coverage ... 14 mm - 105 mm (Full frame)
• Distance Range ... 2.30 to 79.72' (0.7 to 24.3 m) at f/1.4
• Zoom Head ... Full frame: 24 mm - 105 mm
• Off Camera Terminal ... None
• Recycle Time ... Approximately 0.1 - 3.7 seconds
• Flash-ready Indicator ... Yes
• Compensation ... -3 EV to +3 EV (in 1/3 and 1/2 EV steps)
• Wireless Operation ... Method: Optical pulse
• Distance: Up to 39.37' / 12 m
• Wireless Communication Channels ... 4 Channels
• Wireless Groups ... 3 Groups
• Power Source ... 4x AA Alkaline, Lithium, Rechargeable NiMH Batteries
• Dimensions (WxHxD) ... 2.8 x 4.8 x 4.0" / 72.0 x 122.0 x 101.0 mm
• Weight ... 11.29 oz / 320 g