Canon Speedlite 430EX II Quick Manual page 2

C.Fn 09 (Auto-zoom for sensor size) the 430EX II will
automatically reduce the angle of coverage to match that
of Canon APS-C sensors. This improves lighting efficiency,
reduces recycle times and improves battery life.
Manual Zoom
Press the Zoom Button once. When the coverage angle
indicator in the upper right corner of the display blinks,
use the [+/–] buttons to manually increase or decrease
the angle of coverage. The choices are 24, 28, 35, 50, 70,
80, and 105mm. Coverage is based on full-frame 35mm
format.
High-Speed Sync
When you select this option the 430EX II will flash
stroboscopically, in sync with the shutter as it crosses
the focal plane. Although this allows the 430EX II to
synchronize with shutter speeds higher than 1/200 or 1/250
second, it also reduces light output as shutter speeds move
progressively past the normal maximum sync speed.
Second-Curtain Sync
The 430EX II normally triggers the instant the first shutter
curtain opens. If you select Second-Curtain Sync the flash
will trigger immediately before the second shutter curtain
closes.
Keep in mind that given a fixed ISO setting, the longer the
shutter speed you use, the more effect that ambient light
and any resulting pre-flash motion blur will have on the
image. With first-curtain sync any ambient light blurring
will happen after the flash exposure. With second-curtain
sync any ambient light blurring will happen before the flash
exposure.
MANUAL MODE
This operating mode allows you to manually adjust the
light output to the setting of your choice. This mode is best
for situations where the flash and subject are at a fixed
distance and the subject has a fixed brightness. When
you are in this mode you will be able to make the following
selections:
Manual power adjustment
Flash power settings are manually adjustable from full
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(1/1) to 1/64 in 0.3-stop increments. Press the [Select/Set]
button to activate manual flash power adjustment, indicated
by a blinking fraction. Use the [+/–] Buttons to adjust
manual flash power from full to 1/64th power in 0.3-stop
increments. Press the [Select/Set] button a second time to
register your choice.
Manual Zoom (refer to E-TTL instructions)
High-Speed Sync (refer to E-TTL instructions)
Second-Curtain Sync (refer to E-TTL instructions)
WIRELESS OPERATION (E-TTL OR MANUAL)
When the 430EXII is set to this option it will function as a
remote slave flash unit controlled by a master flash unit
such as a Canon 580EX II or ST-E2 Speedlite Transmitter.
The master and slave(s) must be set to the same
communication channel. Slaves set to a different channel
than the master will not trigger. You can select from four
channels, numbered 1 – 4.
Slaves can also be grouped so that, for example, one
group (A) is the main light source, a second group (B)
provides fill light, and a third group (C) illuminates the
background. You can assign the 430EX II to any one of
three groups: A, B, or C.
To set the Communication Channel:
1. Press (but don't hold) the [Zoom/Wireless] button
until CH. will blinks.
2. Use the [+/–] button to select a channel (1 – 4).
3. Press the [Select/Set] button to register your choice.
To set the Slave ID:
1. Press (but don't hold) the [Zoom/Wireless] button
until SLAVE blinks.
2. Use the [+/–] button to select a slave ID (A, B, or C).
3. Press the [Select/Set] button to register your choice.
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CUSTOM FUNCTIONS (ALL MODES)
C.Fn Function Setting
00 Distance indicator 0 Meters (m)
display
1 Feet (ft)
01 Auto power off 0 Enabled
1 Disabled
02 Modeling flash 0 Enabled (via depth-of-field
preview button)
1 Enabled (via test-firing button
on flash)
2 Enabled (via either button)
3 Disabled
07 Test firing with 0 1/32 power
autoflash
1 Full output
08
AF-assist beam 0 Enabled
1 Disabled
09 Auto zoom for 0 Enabled
sensor size
1 Disabled
10 Slave auto power 0 60 minutes
off timer
1 10 minutes
11
Slave auto power 0 Will wake up from sleep within
off cancel 8 hours
1 Wake up from sleep up to 1
hour only
14 Flash range/ 0 Maximum distance
aperture info
1 Aperture display
To set a Custom Function:
1. Press the [+] button to scroll upward through the
custom functions or [–] to scroll downward.
2. When you have selected the C.Fn you want to
change, press the [Select/Set] button. The current
setting will begin blinking.
3. Press the [+] or [–] button to move the setting up or
down in value.
4. Press the [Mode] button to register your change.
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