This exciting new addition to the EOS System combines compact size and affordability with an added dose of features and sophistication. Improving on the previous model, Speedlite 420EX, the new 430EX can now be set into manual flash mode (full power~1/64). Flash compensation can be set on the flash unit, and manual control of the flash zoom head is now possible. Improvements in its circuitry make recycle time 40% faster, and since it is compatible with Canon's wireless E-TTL, it can be used as an affordable "slave unit."
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0
canon 430ex:
so far so good i wish canon came up w/the buttons that is not sooooooooooo soft.sometime having hardtime presssing it.
awsome:
well i didnt do much flash photography but i thought it would be nice to have so i got and i find that i use it all the time more than i ever thought i would its easy to use and has just enough options to be great for a amature but not confusing but also enough to make a pro happy
Great for the beginner:
As a novice photographer, I was looking for a flash to accompany my Canon Rebel xti. This fit the bill. The cost was reasonable relative to other flashes, and gave me the simplicity I was looking for as someone still learning the 'craft' of photography. Well worth the money.
Good Accessory:
This flash is a good addd on if you have an EOS. It is small, portable/light which is a good thing. Larger and heavier flashes may put out more light when needed, or have faster recycle times, but this flash has worked fine for me. It recycles fast enough (I have not missed a shot that I wanted because of the flash cycling too slowly) and it is fine for indoor use.
