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Canon Speedlite 430EX II Flash for Canon Digital SLR Cameras | 
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| Brand: Canon
Category: Photography
List Price: $319.99
Buy New: $239.00
You Save: $80.99 (25%)
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Rating:  12 reviews
Sales Rank: 91
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.7
Dimensions (in): 2.8 x 4.8 x 4
MPN: 480 EX II
Model: 480 EX II
UPC: 013803099805
EAN: 0013803099805
ASIN: B001CCAISE
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Includes Speedlite 430EX II, Soft Case, Shoe Stand, Instruction book (EFS), and Warranty card with Service Network List (BLANK) | | • | Superior build quality, including a metal foot for added strength | | • | Approximately 20% faster recycling time, compared to previous 430EX | | • | One-touch quick-lock mechanism for easy attaching/detaching flash from camera | | • | Full flash control possible on camera menu, with compatible EOS digital SLRs |
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Product Description
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."
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| Customer Reviews: Read 7 more reviews...
How could it be better? January 4, 2009
T. Martino (upstate ny)
Wow. The 430 EX II exceeded my expectations! What a great flash. I use it with an XSI and it is absolutely awesome. I keep it aimed up at the ceiling and it produces great results. It is so bright! When you use it in conjunction with the zoom, it performs awesome too. It really lights up a long way. I use it with rechargeable battteries and it cycles almost instantly. I can pretty much snap 5 shots in a row and it keeps up, then needs about 2 seconds to give me another 5 shots. Use good rechargeable batteries, like 2650 milliamps. They work best.
Hats off to the folks at Canon, they did it again!
Low light focus January 2, 2009
Neil (NY)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I use this external flash unit with my Canon Rebel xTi. The flash does a great job calculating the amount of light it needs to release to expose the photo, making grossly over exposed or underexposed photos a thing of the past. The ability to bounce the flash off of medium height white ceilings gives you great looking photos to the point where I now prefer using my flash instead of relying on high ISOs, fast lenses and low aperature numbers. Although flash photography is a tricky subject, the casual shooter can leave this flash in automatic mode and get wonderfully exposed photos. However, in my opinion, the BEST PART of this external flash is that it enables you to focus MUCH faster than the built in flash and this is reason alone to pick up the Speedlite 430EX II. Previously, when shooting in low light settings, the camera/lens would struggle to focus and the flash would emit several highly annoying test flashes. The Speedlite has no problem finding and focusing on your subject in low lit catering halls and dark rooms and it does so without the annoying test flashes. Great product!
430EX II December 30, 2008
C. Calder (Florence, SC)
8 out of 8 found this review helpful
The Speedlite 430EX II flash is a solid unit. It contains most of the upgrades that its big brother received. A metal foot finally, with a twist-lock that holds it totally securely to the top of the camera, yet removes in less than a second when you want to take it off, are true values and make a excellent flash unit even better. Canon quality is demonstrated in every aspect.
I actually purchased this unit as a slave to my 580EX II, but don't under estimate this unit. It is somewhat smaller than its bigger brother but is still a powerful flash to have in your bag. It can be used as a standalone flash or a slave to its bigger brother. The guide number for the 430ex is 43 and 58 for the 580EX units. That being said, in most shots, you will not know the difference. The unit can be rotated both vertically and horizontal, and can be operated fully ETTL automatically or manually. It supports High-Speed sync which allows you to shoot using all shutter camera speeds and has built in wide panel.
I also purchased the DVD "Understanding the Canon Speedlite 580EX/430EX" by Blue Crane Digital. This is a great companion that I highly recommend.
This is a great unit that is built for reliability and will be a work horse in anyone's bag. You will not go wrong with it purchase. It's a great investment. Later, if you decide to move up, you can add the 580EX as a master and use your 430EX as a slave.
Nice flash December 29, 2008
L. Yee (Mi,USA)
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
I like this flash as it is not to big and recycles much faster than my old flash. I like the way the head swivels so I can bounce off the ceiling in portrait. I think it should be easier to be used as a remote flash without paying more for more stuff. A pc sync would also be great too. Overall I am satisfied and recommend this flash
Excellent Flash Accessory December 22, 2008
ScottEOD
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I love my new flash. After losing my Canon Speedlight 430EX I had to buy another one. this time the 430EX II was what I chose. I was at the Cadillac Ranch in Texas yesterday morning at sunrise and too some shots of the cars and of the cloud formations in the sky. This flash lit up a great range of the farm field in front of me and made for some beautiful shots with the fill flash effect. Other than that it is effortless to get good lighting of people and indoors. this is a big improvement over the 430 EX.
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