- Speedlite 430EX
The Speedlite 430EX is an external flash made by
Canon Inc. for use with their EOS line ofcamera s. The Speedlite 430EX is Canon's current midrangeSpeedlite , first released in 2005 and designed to be a replacement for theSpeedlite 420EX . It is compatible with E-TTL II flash metering. The 430EX's replacement, theSpeedlite 430EX II , was announced on June 10, 2008. The flash'sGuide Number is 141'/43m (at ISO 100 and 105mm).The Speedlite 430EX can be used as a wireless slave unit with Canon
Speedlite Transmitter ST-E2 or top-of-line flashes with built-ininfrared controller, such asSpeedlite 550EX orSpeedlite 580EX II The flash head can swivel up (to 90°), right (to 90°) and left (to 180°). The swivel properties allow the photographer to bounce the flash off walls, ceilings, and other objects, diffusing the light that hits the subject and reducing the harsh shadows associated with on-camera flash.
External links
* [http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/controller?act=ModelDetailAct&fcategoryid=141&modelid=11923 Speedlite 430EX] at canon.com
* [http://www.dpreview.com/news/0508/05082206canon430ex.asp Press Release] at dpreview.com
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