Zoom; Using The Wide Panel - Canon Speedlite 430EXII Instruction Manual

ZOOM
: Setting the Flash Coverage and Using the Wide Panel
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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.
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Press the
<ZOOM/=>
button.
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Press the <@> button to change the
flash coverage.
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If
is not displayed, the flash
coverage will be set automatically.
a
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
a
s The flash coverage will not be compatible with the EF15mm f12.8
Fisheye lens.
For the effective lens focal length (or crop factor). refer to the camera's
instruction manual.
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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.
a
Pull out the wide panel gently. Using excessive force may detach the
wide panel.
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Pull out the wide panel and place it as
shown.
e The
<ZOOM/;q>
button will not
work.