Canon Speedlite 430EX II Flash for Canon Digital SLR Cameras
by Canon
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Manufacturer: CanonModel: 480 EX II
Product features:
- E-TTL II for compatible Canon EOS cameras and EF series lenses
- Flash controls settable through camera's LCD screen on compatible EOS digital SLR models
- LCD information panel
- Flash head can be tilted and swiveled for bounce flash
- Built-in wide-angle pull-down diffuser panel (covers focal lengths down to 14mm on a full-frame camera)
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Digital camera reviews of Canon Speedlite 430EX II Flash for Canon Digital SLR Cameras
Digital camera Review: Best money I've spent on photography toys!
Summary: 5 Stars
I bought the 430 EX II on recommendation of a friend. If you've never used a shoe-mounted flash before, this thing will amaze you! Built-in flash is harsh and stark. (I am using a Canon T1i (500D)) The 430 EX II provides a much more gentle, soft light, even head-on, than the built-in flash. If you take advantage of its tilt and swivel features, you can get some amazing flash pictures. It is also powerful enough to light up an entire 14x16 room. My built-in would only light the center of the frame, leaving the outer edges in progressive darkness. The difference between the 430EX II and the built-in is flash is just huge. This is a powerful, versatile flash unit. OH! I almost forgot to mention how fast is recycles. With fresh alkaline AA batteries this flash was able to keep up with the burst mode of my T1i! That is 3.4 flash pictures per second! (Be careful - limit this activity to 10 or so frames, then give the flash a chance to cool off.) The best my built flash would do is about one photo every two seconds, under the same indoor-incandescent-lighting-evening conditions. It also has FP mode, which I intend to use a lot! I was able to take pictures indoors with flash at 1/2000 of a second. Great for capturing my newest kitties playing around.
Summary of Canon Speedlite 430EX II Flash for Canon Digital SLR Cameras
Bringing a new level of versatility and capability to flash photography, the Speedlite 430EX II features a powerful flash (guide number of 141 ft./43m at ISO 100) with a fast recycling time in a compact, durable body. A one-touch quick-lock mechanism makes it easy to attach or detach the 430EX II from the camera and a metal foot has been added for strength and durability. Flash controls can now be set through the camera's LCD screen on compatible EOS Digital SLR cameras. The Speedlite 430EX II is also quieter, recycle time is 20 percent faster (as compared to the 430EX) and since it is compatible with Canon's wireless E-TTL, it can be used as an affordable "slave unit."Cameras and Photo
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