Canon 430EX II Speedlite Flash + 8 Batteries & Charger + Sto-Fen Omni-Bounce Diffuser + Cord + Stroboframe 350 Bracket for Canon EOS 7D, 5D, 60D, 50D, Rebel T3, T3i, T2i, T1i, XS Digital SLR Cameras

by Canon

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 4 pounds
• ASIN: B000OLC8RI
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: March 19, 2007

Product Description

Kit includes:
♦ 1) Canon 430EX II Speedlite Flash
♦ 2) Precision Design Multi-Voltage Rapid Charger with 4 NiMH Batteries
♦ 3) Set of 4 High Capacity 2900mAh NiMH Rechargeable Batteries
♦ 4) Stroboframe Quick Flip FB350 Flash Bracket
♦ 5) Sto-Fen Omni-Bounce EW Flash Diffuser
♦ 6) Precision Design E-TTL Flash Cord
♦ 7) Cameta Microfiber Cleaning Cloth
♦ 8) Precision Design Deluxe 6-Piece Lens & Digital SLR Camera Cleaning Kit

Bringing a new level of versatility and capability to flash photography, the Canon 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% 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".

Provide your camera with plenty of power with 8 ultra-high capacity 2900mAh Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) batteries and a multi-voltage rapid charger.

The Stroboframe Quick Flip 350 is an economical flash-rotating bracket. This model offers high value, compact size, lightweight and fast handling. The Quick Flip 350 accepts most cameras except those with large, accessory battery packs or motor drives. All Stroboframe Quick Flip Flash brackets have a pivoting flash arm that keeps the flash over the lens in both horizontal and vertical positions. They have a comfortable foam grip and a tripod mountable base.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars 430EX II Kit, July 20, 2009

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D. Kren - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Canon 430EX II Speedlite Flash + 8 Batteries & Charger + Sto-Fen Omni-Bounce Diffuser + Cord + Stroboframe 350 Bracket for Canon EOS 7D, 5D, 60D, 50D, Rebel T3, T3i, T2i, T1i, XS Digital SLR Cameras (Electronics)

I've been doing photography for some time 40 yr+. Hobby/College and some pro work, Weddings etc. The 430EX II is a great flash and will work great for most photography including weddings. It will work as a slave flash if needed.
The Sto-fen bounce is a decent quick & easy basic diffuser, that will help take the harshness out of flash photography.
The "Precision Design" Battery Charger and battery's work great (the first charge took a lot longer then expected)But the battery's hold a charge for a long time (no specs yet). Although some reviews were not great, the charger and battery's are working great for me.
The "Precision Design" Off-Camera Flash cord (this is why I wrote the review) It's junk, (the one I got is anyway) Just like most of the reviews say. It only works about half the time. You constantly have to monitor the Camera info to see if it's is getting the information. Then mess around with the connections (at the flash on mine) until it decides to work. Very unreliable!
The Stroboframe 350, Does not fold down for easy storage. It's a basic frame that will keep the flash above the lens, I have no problems with it. It does it's job. I have other frames that fold down, and over time have become weak & wobbly . So I purposely wanted a more rigid type frame.
Because this is a kit.. Cameta Camera offered to replace the "Off-Camera cord" with another one and pay for shipping unless I wanted to return the whole kit for something else. I opted to exchange the cord.. (other then that I like the kit and think it's worth it.) I'll exchange the cord until I get one that works, maybe use it as a back up or DIY an extension on it and use it as a hard wire slave cord for Studio stuff (When I have time to fool with connection problems). I'm also ordering the "ProMaster Off Camera TTL Cord, (good reviews) to give it a try....
Update:
Cameta replaced the cord, (no problems with the exchange method)Received it, and so far the replacement cord is working fine.. But I still would recommend the "ProMaster TTL cord, seems to be more reliable and constructed better.. I like the idea of having a back-up cord....

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars THE 430EX II FLASH KIT, June 1, 2009

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Michael Quick (West Virginia, USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Canon 430EX II Speedlite Flash + 8 Batteries & Charger + Sto-Fen Omni-Bounce Diffuser + Cord + Stroboframe 350 Bracket for Canon EOS 7D, 5D, 60D, 50D, Rebel T3, T3i, T2i, T1i, XS Digital SLR Cameras (Electronics)

Kudos to the people that put this kit together. I've found that it includes all the necessary items that one needs for 'Out of the Box' shooting.

The Canon 430EX II Speedlite is a very powerful flash, and the included batteries are just what one needs for a long indoor session. The Sto-Fen Omni-Bounce Diffuser and Stroboframe 350 work great with my Canon XTi.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Flash Outfit, October 25, 2007

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TJF (PA USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Canon 430EX II Speedlite Flash + 8 Batteries & Charger + Sto-Fen Omni-Bounce Diffuser + Cord + Stroboframe 350 Bracket for Canon EOS 7D, 5D, 60D, 50D, Rebel T3, T3i, T2i, T1i, XS Digital SLR Cameras (Electronics)

The Canon 430ex Speedlite is great in that it is a match for my Canon Power Shot S5 IS and automatically adjusts for focal length. The Sto-Fen Omni-Bounce Diffuser makes a big difference in the color tone faces. The faces are no longer washed out. The TTL Flash Cord has given me a couple of problems. Sometimes the flash and camera don't sync as indicated by a symbol on back of the flash readout. I have had to play with the connection to get it to work. The flash bracket is nothing special but when folding it out the angle or the flash head changes so it's best to take a couple of test shots. Overall it was a great combo deal with the extra batteries and charger.