Summary
For stunning flash photography even in complex lighting environments, Canon's new Speedlite 430EX III-RT offers a fantastic combination of advanced features and simple operation. Compact in size, yet powerful in range, the Speedlite 430EX III-RT not only provides a portable light source, it has easy to manage features that can enhance contrast, color temperature, brightness and focus of light for more natural-looking photography. Whether bouncing the light source off a wall or ceiling, using its integrated Catchlight panel to brighten up a subject's face, or using its bounce adapter to soften the intensity of the flash beam, the Speedlite 430EX III-RT is impressively versatile. With convenient custom and personal functions, speedy recycle times and advanced wireless photography options, the Speedlite 430EX III-RT can be an indispensable accessory for photographers ready to take their flash photography to the next level.
What's in the Box
- SBA-E2 Bounce Adapter for 430EX III-RT
- SCF-E2 Color Filter for 430EX III-RT
- Mini Stand
- Speedlite Soft Case
- Accessory Soft Case
- Instruction Manual CD-ROM
- Limited 1-Year Warranty
Features
- Compact body for space efficiency and style.
- Zoom flash head covers a range of 24-105mm; maximum guide number 141 ft./43m at ISO 100.
- Convenient controls include a built-in Catchlight Panel to help enhance the subject's facial expression, Dot-matrix LCD and Control Dial that help provide smooth operation and use.
- A broad bounce angle range allows the flash head to be moved up from 0-90°, 150° to the left and 180° to the right.
- Wireless flash shooting support is available for both radio and optical transmission offering users greater functional range when using a flash.
- Shortened recycling time and quick firing from 0.1-2.5 seconds per flash.
- Accessory options include a color filter and new bounce adapter that adjust temperature and brightness helping to produce more natural-looking photographs.
- Enhanced Flash Exposure Compensation and Light Distribution settings allow the user to make lighting adjustments based on their specific needs.
- 10 Custom Functions and 8 Personal Functions allow the user to tailor the Speedlite to their personal needs.
Specifications
| Flash | |
| Compatible Cameras | Type-A EOS cameras (E-TTL II/E-TTL autoflash) |
| Guide Number | Supports a shooting angle of view with a lens focal length of 24-105mm. The maximum Guide No. is approximately 141.1 ft./43m at ISO 100 and 105mm flash coverage. When the extendable wide panel is pulled out, the flash coverage is 14mm. |
| Number of Flashes | Approx. 180-1200 flashes (with size-AA/LR6 alkaline batteries) |
| Recycling Time | Normal flash: Approx. 0.1-3.5 sec. Quick flash: Approx. 0.1-2.5 sec.
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| Flash Range | Effective flash range with EF 50mm f/1.4 lens at ISO 100
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| AF Assist Beam | Emission method switchable in Personal Functions between Intermittent flashes and Infrared AF-assist beam. Emitting small series of flashes is supported during viewfinder shooting, and Quick mode during Live View shooting or movie shooting. Effective Range (Approx.): At Center: 2.3-13.1 ft./0.7-4.0m Periphery: 2.3-11.5 ft./0.7-3.5m |
| Custom Functions | 10 Functions |
| Personal Functions | 8 Functions |
| General | |
| Power Source | Four AA-size/LR6 alkaline or AA/HR6 Ni-MH batteries |
| Internal Sound Generator | N/A |
| External Power Source | N/A |
| Dimensions | Approx. 2.78 x 4.48 x 3.87 in./70.5 x 113.8 x 98.2mm |
| Weight | Approx. 10.41 oz. / 295g |
