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Canon Speedlite 430EX II Flash for Canon Digital SLR Cameras Bulk Packaging (White Box, New)

4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 1,389 ratings
Price: $129.99 ($433.30 / kg)
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Brand Canon
Compatible Mountings Canon EF
Battery Life 6 Hours
Camera Flash Slave
Included Components Stand

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  • Superior build quality, including a metal foot for added strength
  • Approximately 20% faster recycling time, compared to previous 430EX II
  • 1-Touch Quick-Lock Mechanism for easy attaching/detaching flash from camera
  • Full flash control possible on camera menu, with compatible EOS digital SLRs
  • Zoom head full frame: 24mm-105mm, virtually silent operation
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4.6 out of 5 stars
1,389 global ratings

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Customers like the functionality, quality, and value of the camera flash. They mention it performs flawlessly, works great for standard shoots, and is well worth the price. Some appreciate the ease of use and picture quality.

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378 customers mention "Functionality"355 positive23 negative

Customers are satisfied with the functionality of the camera flash. They mention it performs flawlessly, does a great job calculating the amount of light it needs, and is very pleased with the results. They say it works great for standard shoots and is more than adequate for hobbyists. Indoors, it works wonders with any subject that is moving at more than a snail's pace. The portability makes it an excellent piece of gear for any gadget bag. It also works great as a bounce flash and the movable head makes a huge difference over other models.

"...The pre-focus light works well, although only at shorter ranges. Across a room, no problem. Across the street in the dark? Forget it...." Read more

"...This gives you a very nice, soft light not coming from the camera - usually a great idea, however the loss of light can be huge, it is hard to..." Read more

"...Update 30 Dec 2010: The flash is still working well never a problem, I have added a Diffuser and its made a world of difference!..." Read more

"...Its light weight and overall portability make it an excellent piece of gear for any gadget bag...." Read more

295 customers mention "Flash quality"263 positive32 negative

Customers like the flash quality of the product. They mention it's excellent, reliable, and works beautifully each time. Some appreciate the good flash power and that it helps add much-needed light without annoying test flashes. They also say using it as an external flash is very easy and it really adds depth to the pictures.

"...The bare flash can still be harsh even when pointed up or away, I now rarely need to remove the Diffuser and take all indoor pictures with this..." Read more

"...Overall, though, this is an excellent flash that is as reliable as it is versatile...." Read more

"...A great all-around flash. I haven't yet played with bouncing the flash off the ceiling or walls yet...." Read more

"...Let me tell you that the price is worth the extra money. The flash works beautifully each and every time...." Read more

152 customers mention "Value for money"126 positive26 negative

Customers like the value for money of the camera flash. They say it's well worth the price, one of the better value flashes Canon offers, and worth it for the additional options for controlling the flash. Some also mention it's versatile and well-constructed for the price.

"...Try it out, it is really worth the effort: it can be set up in minutes and you will have a nice new tool in your belt...." Read more

"...Very worth it. I suggest that if possible, take a local class on it...." Read more

"...Check out their gear. They're pretty affordable and also very portable..." Read more

"...Let me tell you that the price is worth the extra money. The flash works beautifully each and every time...." Read more

137 customers mention "Ease of use"119 positive18 negative

Customers find the camera flash easy to use. They mention it's smooth, easy to install and remove from the camera, and interfaces very well with the S5is. The controls are as complicated as they need to be for the features offered, and the manual is helpful with some of this information.

"...The controls are as complicated as they need to be for the features offered...." Read more

"...photographers reportedly favor this flash as it is very simple to understand and control. Or if you are a pro you can manually operate it...." Read more

"...Not a lot of time to know your equipment, but it was a fairly simple transition...." Read more

"...No manual, but easy to download it. With my EOS 60D, using this as external flash is very easy and don't need a second "master" flash...." Read more

124 customers mention "Picture quality"117 positive7 negative

Customers are satisfied with the picture quality of the camera flash. They mention it improves indoor photos and portraits. The pictures are clear, well-lit, and no shadows. Customers also say the flash is compact, thoughtfully designed, versatile, and that details really come alive.

"...Suddenly flash photos are coming to life for me, with depth, color, and eye pleasing qualities...." Read more

"...the flash totally illuminated the room, the pictures were very clear well lit and no shadows...." Read more

"...I zoomed all the way to 250 and took a photo, and the picture indoors came out great, despite the zoom on this flash only goes as far as 105mm which..." Read more

"...a slave flash work together is a creative technique that allows for intriguing final shots...." Read more

69 customers mention "Weight"54 positive15 negative

Customers like the weight of the camera flash. They mention it's not too big and heavy, and is compact enough to pack and carry in a separate bag. Some say it fits in the camera bag easily and is quick to release and attach.

"...I am pleased with the size of the flash, I was concerned it would be too big, its about the same size as the the Canon 55-250mm zoom lens in width..." Read more

"...really shines is in its ability to be used as a slave for an incredibly portable, battery-powered monolight..." Read more

"...Maybe others are far more careful than I am. The weight of the flash is good. I'll probably use it with my 50mm more, but with the 35-70mm it's fine...." Read more

"...The flash does feel heavy for a relatively small unit but how I love the auto internal flash zooming...." Read more

67 customers mention "Lighting"67 positive0 negative

Customers like the lighting of the camera flash. They mention it provides the right lighting needed for the shots, helps them focus with minimal lighting, and provides a much more gentle, soft light. They also appreciate that they can control their light. Overall, customers are satisfied with the product's lighting.

"...This gives you a very nice, soft light not coming from the camera - usually a great idea, however the loss of light can be huge, it is hard to..." Read more

"...the flash totally illuminated the room, the pictures were very clear well lit and no shadows...." Read more

"...when taking 55 mm shots at 10 and 15 feet, this flash lit up the room very well. Cycle time was not an issue...." Read more

"...The AF (automatic focus) helps you focus with minimal lighting...." Read more

63 customers mention "Speed"63 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the speed of the camera flash. They mention it recycles quickly and almost instantly, and the rebound time after each picture is fairly quick. It has a good battery life and readies itself to fire very quickly.

"...Its recovery time with quality disposable batteries or rechargeable is quick and can easily provide at least 6-8 rapid fire shots before it takes a..." Read more

"...Cycle time was not an issue...." Read more

"...Not too big and heavy* quick charge. Can fire between 2-3 shots in most conditions before it needs to "take some time off" to recharge*..." Read more

"...Refresh times between flash is fast. Flash is quiet... tooks some shots of a possum on the wall at night - so silent flash was good...." Read more

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Art Welling
5.0 out of 5 stars Thinking about adding a real flash to your Canon DSLR?
Reviewed in the United States on November 20, 2010
Product Packaging: Bulk PackagingVerified Purchase
Just do it. The 430EXII flash is the second best thing I ever attached to my Canon DSLR. I'm a bit sorry I waited all this time to get one.

I have never been a fan of flash photography, and I peg that squarely on the shoulder of on-camera flash units. Sure, they are great when there is no other light, and one just HAS to have that picture..... but it will be poorly exposed, and flat as a pancake. I always prided myself on having a steady hand, and shooting sans-flash until lack of light made it ludicrous.

Well.... after watching a pro work a wedding with a shoe mounted flash, I was ready to give it a shot. Enter the 430EXII.

In the last week I have been bouncing flash off everything I can, experimenting. Several hundred photos later, I'll say this... the flash unit will go with me everyplace the camera does now.

The quality on this unit is good. The metal shoe is solid, the battery door is not mickey mouse, and overall heft gives a feel of confidence in durability.

The controls are as complicated as they need to be for the features offered. While there is a learning curve to use everything there, there is also the easy option of sliding it into the camera shoe and simply turning it on. For 90% of the casual photographers out there nothing else needs to be done. The flash, coupled with an EOS camera, is almost idiot proof. Turn on the flash, turn on the camera, and shoot.

The flash head swivels in two planes, making bounce flash a treat. Suddenly flash photos are coming to life for me, with depth, color, and eye pleasing qualities. Exactly opposite of what the built in flash usually offers.

As for rapidness of recharge, it easily keeps up with the camera's top shooting speed. In fact, I can manually trigger full power blasts as fast as I can push the test button, appearing like a strobe light to anyone watching.

The pre-focus light works well, although only at shorter ranges. Across a room, no problem. Across the street in the dark? Forget it. At that point, switch to manual focus and shoot. The flash will keep up with your best effort.

For the $260 I paid, with two day shipping..... I call this the best purchase I have made since I got the camera itself. Along with the L lenses I have, this flash will one day move to a more advanced camera body, and I won't consider myself under equipped at all.
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Patrick Perdu
5.0 out of 5 stars The smaller genuine Canon flash
Reviewed in the United States on March 11, 2014
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This is the one I always have with my 7D - granted, because the pocket where I store it is slightly too tight for my 580EXII and I don't need the optical master mode with the 7D.

What this has:
● ETTL, i.e. automatic flash exposure measurement Through The Lens, when paired with a Canon camera, including the rebels or the G15 and such.
● Manual mode. Obvious but it is worth mentioning if only because it is very useful, especially for macro.
● Guide number of 43 - i.e. decent maximum power for a small flash.
● Optical remote slave mode that supports ETTL (not just manual) when not attached to the camera and paired with an optical master. More on that below.
● A swivel head
● A zoom that matches that of the Canon camera to maximize the illumination of the target when zooming out. This only when the flash is mounted on the camera and aimed straight forward.

What it does not have:
● An external power port for additional batteries - would have been nice, but not such a problem.
● Multi mode where it could output a string of flashes at programmable interval - that can be useful for some physics experiments but not much more.
● Master mode for optically controlling other remote flash - more on this below.
● A swivel head that can go 180 degrees to the right. It can to the left but not to the right. Usually not an issue, especially since when mounted on a camera held in portrait with a battery grip, the flash in on the left of the camera, therefore the important angles are to the right of it (at that time: to the top)

I use it mostly with a 7D which features a popup flash with optical master for the Canon remote flash system.

Why is that so nice?
Much of the problem with on-camera flash, whether built-in or added, is that the light comes from the direction of the camera, thereby giving red eyes and flattening everything. (This is the reason why the usual advice about having the sun in the back of the photographer is a bad idea.)
To avoid that, the obvious solution is to have the light come from the side, so as to have modelling of the subject shape.
There are several ways to achieve that: you could position your subject 5 feet from a north window. Assuming you have a north window and it is daytime that would be preferred, but you don't need a flash for that.
You can shoot the flash sideways or upwards to a white wall or ceiling, hence the swivel head. This gives you a very nice, soft light not coming from the camera - usually a great idea, however the loss of light can be huge, it is hard to control spillage (light splattering everywhere) and it tends to get a color cast if the wall or ceiling is not white, or if there is a big colored object in the room.
Then of course you need a wall or a ceiling.
What else?
Move the flash away from the camera.
You will need to control the flash so that it fires when the shutter is open, and you will have to control the flash power.

Synchronization can be optical (synced on another flash), cabled or radio. Cabled and radio involve more hardware.

Exposure control can always be manual - this flash here supports ETTL over optical wireless, meaning you can use your flash as if it were attached onto your camera, although actually it is not.
You will need a master for that, either another flash your camera's popup flash. If you have a 7D or a 70D you are in luck.

Is optical remote control perfect?
No: for it to work you will need the 430ExII to see the master's light, i.e. a reasonable combination of dark location, short distance and line of sight: it works very well indoors but if you try triggering a flash hidden behind a tree 50' away in broad daylight it will not fire.
There are other issues but they will not kick in unless you mix and match multiple different flash - if you are interested, please check out my review about the Yongnuo YN560-II which has the details of how to make it work in such a setup.

Practically:
● Set your flash to remote controlled by holding the zoom button down for 4s. This is not obvious and poorly documented.
● Select the group (use default A unless you have multiple flash)
● Select the channel (pick one between 1 and 4 and stick with it)
● Set your master flash as such:
If you use a 580ExII you set it as remote by holding the zoom button down as well, then select the master mode and the same channel as on your 430ExII.
If you use a 7D, go to internal flash menu, select the remote flash capability and the same channel as on your 430ExII.

Try it out, it is really worth the effort: it can be set up in minutes and you will have a nice new tool in your belt.

I would recommend the 430ExII for any Canon shooter, regardless of the camera as long as if features a hot shoe.
Beginners will have a very easy tool shooting in ETTL to take pictures without too much hassle and will have room to grow into it.
More seasoned photographers probably already have a heap of assorted gear to choose from. For them the 430 can be a nice, less expensive backup flash or a travel flash as I am using it.

It comes with a soft pouch; you may want to consider procuring some gels for it (at least CTO and half CTO) and maybe a small soft box.

There are excellent books about these flash and how to use them. Syl Arena's "Speeliter's handbook" is one about the technical aspects of Canon gear, while Niel van Niekerk's "Off-camera flash" deals more with the corresponding lighting techniques. I recommend both.

Please don't hesitate to ask me questions either directly or through comments.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Excelente producto, entrega súper rápida
Reviewed in Mexico on October 11, 2016
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El flash cumplió con todo lo que tenía en mente, en mi caso no soy profesional y me sirve de mucho, tengo una Canon 60D
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Meeta
5.0 out of 5 stars So far so good
Reviewed in India on December 25, 2015
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It is good as expected. Not used much so far but so far so good.
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OG-BD-WPG
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent flash for the price.
Reviewed in Canada on August 16, 2012
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This is an excellent flash that works very well with rechargeable batteries. I purchased it for use with a Canon Rebel T3i and have no regrets. One feature that I wasn't expecting is the ability of the flash head to swivel. It doesn't just angle up and down, it also rotates, which allows for bouncing the flash off of side walls etc.
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Pi
5.0 out of 5 stars Qualité
Reviewed in Canada on August 23, 2023
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Réputation,qualité - fonctionne très bien rotation de la tête du flash base en métal
Produit recommandé
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Federico Piña Acosta
5.0 out of 5 stars el producto es excelente, al igual que el embalaje para la transportación, lo que fallo un poco fue la fecha de entrega.
Reviewed in Mexico on August 5, 2015
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la calificación del producto excelente.

Me gustaría comentar que tuve problemas con la entrega, ya que varias veces me llego a mi correo electrónico la confirmación de que llegaría el paquete cierto dia y no llgo,
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