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    E INSTRUCTION MANUAL 1
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    The Canon Speedlite 430EX III-RT/430EX III is an EOS-dedicated external Speedlite, compatible with E-TTL II/E-TTL autoflash systems. The Speedlite can be used as an on-camera flash that attaches to the hot shoe of the camera (normal shooting), as a master unit or slave unit (430EX III-RT only
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    Custom Functions and Personal Functions 79 7 Reference System map, Troubleshooting guide, Using with a type-B camera 89 When using a "Speedlite 430EX III", which is not equipped with the radio transmission function, the wireless flash shooting described in Chapter 4 is not available. To shoot
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    numbers for more information. : Warning to prevent shooting problems Speedlite, and the menu and Custom Functions of the camera are at their default settings. All figures are based on the use of four AA/LR6 alkaline batteries and Canon's testing standards. The explanations use Speedlite 430EX III-RT
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    the Speedlite to and from the Camera.... 17 Turning on the Power 18 a: Fully Automatic Flash Photography 20 E-TTL II/E-TTL Autoflash by Shooting Mode 21 2 Advanced Flash Photography 23 f Flash Exposure Compensation 24 7: FE Lock 25 c High-speed Sync 26 r Second-curtain Sync 27
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    Functions 83 >: Setting Personal Functions 86 7 Reference 89 430EX III-RT/430EX III System 90 f Flash Firing Restriction due to Temperature Increase 92 Troubleshooting Guide 94 Specifications 98 Using with a Type-B Camera 102 Radio Transmission Wireless Function 103 Index 106 6
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    and detaching the Speedlite Î p.17 Lock function Î p.19 LCD panel illumination Î p.19 Normal Shooting Full auto (E-TTL) Autoflash by shooting mode Manual flash Î p.20 Î p.21 Î p.34 Functions Flash exposure compensation FE lock High-speed sync Second-curtain sync Modeling flash AF-assist beam
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    , power sources, or accessories not specified in the Instruction Manual. Do not use any deformed or modified batteries. • Do not short-circuit, disassemble, or modify the product or batteries. Do not apply heat or solder to the battery. Do not expose the battery to fire or water. Do not subject the
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    with interior of a high-temperature, or near a high-temperature object. The product may become hot and cause skin burns if touched. Doing so may also cause battery heat generation, breakage, leakage, and the like. Do not fire the flash with the flash head (light-emitting unit) contacted a human body
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    Nomenclature Flash head (Light-emitting unit) Catchlight panel (retracted) (p.29) Wide panel (retracted) (p.33) Bounce adapter detector Color filter detector Optical transmission wireless sensor AF-assist beam emitter (p.22) Mounting foot (p.17) Locking pin Contacts 10
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    : Power off Select Dial Select/Set button Cross keys Zoom button (p.32) Flash mode button (p.20, 34, 63) Wireless/Linked shooting setting button (p.50, 73/68) Flash exposure compensation/ Flash output setting button (p.24/34) * Not available with Speedlite 430EX III. 11
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    r : Second-curtain sync (p.27, 42) c : High-speed sync (p.26, 42) a : E-TTL II/E-TTL autoflash j : Standard k : Guide number priority (p.85) l : Even coverage (p.85) m : Bounce (p.28) H: Bounce adapter attached (p.30) o : Color filter attached (p.37) t : Temperature increase (flash restriction/p.92
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    Nomenclature Radio Transmission Wireless Shooting/ Optical Transmission Wireless Shooting (p.45/71) Radio transmission wireless: Master unit (430EX III-RT only) Flash mode a : E-TTL II/E-TTL autoflash q : Manual flash [ : Group flash g : Master flash firing ON d : Master flash firing OFF ) :
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    Nomenclature Accessories provided (Common to 430EX III-RT/430EX III) Mini stand pocket Shoe Speedlite case Mini stand (p.47, 72) Bounce adapter SBA-E2 (p.30) Color filter SCF-E2 (p.37) Bounce adapter/ color filter case 14
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    , allow a rest time of at least 10 min. If you fire 20 continuous flashes, and then fire the flash again repeatedly with short intervals, the safety function may activate and restrict flash firing. While flash firing is restricted, the firing interval is automatically set to approx. 8 to 25 sec
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    sec. Approx. 0.1 to 3.5 sec. Number of Flashes Approx. 180 to 1200 times Based on new AA/LR6 alkaline batteries and Canon's testing standards. The Quick flash function enables flash shooting before the flash is fully charged (p.18). CAUTION Do not use AA/R6 lithium batteries. Note that certain AA
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    four at one time. AA/HR6 Ni-MH batteries can also be used. Attaching and Detaching the Speedlite to and from the Camera 1 Attach the Speedlite. Slip the Speedlite's mounting foot all the way into the camera's hot shoe. 2 Secure the Speedlite. Slide the mounting foot lock lever to the right. X When
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    Power Off To save battery power, the power will turn off automatically after approx. 90 sec. of idle use. To turn on the Speedlite again, press the camera's shutter button halfway or press the test flash button (flash-ready lamp). During radio transmission wireless master flash shooting (p.57) or
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    , when set as the master unit in radio transmission flash shooting (p.46), or when set as the "master camera unit" in linked shooting (p.67), the LCD panel illuminates in green. When it is set as a slave unit in wireless flash shooting or when set as a "slave camera unit" in linked shooting, the
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    image, move closer to the subject and shoot again. You can also increase the ISO speed when using a digital camera. "Fully automatic mode" refers to , , and shooting modes. Even when attached to a camera that supports the E-TTL II autoflash system, is displayed on the LCD panel. 20
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    to (shutter-priority AE), (aperture-priority AE), or (manual exposure) and you can use E-TTL II/E-TTL autoflash suitable for each shooting mode. Select this mode when you want to set the shutter speed manually. The camera will then automatically set the aperture matching the shutter
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    . The AF-assist beam, which uses a series of small flashes, is emitted when 430EX III-RT/430EX III is attached to an EOS DIGITAL camera with a function for controlling external flashes from the camera's menu screen. Note that, depending on the camera model, the camera's firmware may need to be
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    advanced shooting operations utilizing the flash functions. When the camera's shooting mode is set to a fully automatic mode or a Basic Zone mode, the functions with M added to the right side of the page title cannot be set. Set the camera's shooting mode to , , , , or (Creative
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    's exposure compensation is set in 1/2-stop increments, flash exposure compensation will be up to ±3 stops in 1/2-stop increments. When the flash exposure compensation is set on both the flash and the camera, priority is given to the flash setting. Without pressing the button of the cross
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    the center of the viewfinder, press the camera's button. X The Speedlite will fire a preflash and the required flash output for the subject is retained in again. You can also set a higher ISO speed and perform FE lock again when using a digital camera. If the target subject is too small in the
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    is lit in the viewfinder, then shoot. With high-speed sync, the faster the shutter speed, the lower the guide number will be. You can check the effective flash range on the LCD panel. When the shutter speed is less than or equal to the maximum flash sync speed, is not displayed in the viewfinder
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    works well when the camera's shooting mode is set to (bulb shooting). When the flash mode is set to , the flash fires twice. The first flash is a preflash to determine the flash output. It is not a malfunction. Second-curtain sync is not available during wireless flash shooting. To return to
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    be possible since the bounced flash may be too weak. If the picture appears dark, use a larger aperture opening (smaller f/ number) and try again. You can also increase the ISO speed when using a digital camera. The ceiling or wall should be plain white for high reflectance. If the bounce surface
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    flash guide number decreases in bounce shooting, focusing with AFassist beam using a series of small flashes may not be possible. During bounce shooting, using infrared AF-assist beam is recommended (P.Fn-05-1/p.87). Catchlight Shooting Using Doing so may detach the wide panel from the Speedlite. 29
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    attach the provided bounce adapter to the Speedlite and bounce the flash light on the ceiling or wall, etc., you can spread the flash light across a larger area and suppress the shadows of the subject. Also, if the flash head is turned 90° upward to bounce the flash light on the ceiling, etc., the
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    countermeasures such as increasing ISO speed on the camera or applying flash exposure compensation (p.24). Since the flash guide number decreases when the bounce adapter is attached, focusing with AF-assist beam using a series of small flashes may not be possible. Using infrared AF-assist beam is
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    you set the flash coverage manually, set the same or a wider coverage than the angle of view for shooting to avoid darkening the periphery of the picture. When a lens with a focal length less than 24 mm is attached, the warning is displayed on the LCD panel. When using a camera with the image
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    . Do not pull out the wide panel with excessive force. Doing so may detach the wide panel from the Speedlite. Angle of view of EF15mm f/2.8 Fisheye or EF8-15mm f/4L Fisheye USM is not supported. The flash coverage is set automatically when using the wide panel. You cannot change the setting. 33
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    output, then press . Shooting distance Aperture When you press the camera's shutter button halfway, an indication of the shooting distance and the aperture setting are displayed. For guide number details with manual flash, refer to page 101. Without pressing the button of the cross
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    Metered Manual Flash Exposures When using an EOS-1D series camera, the flash exposure level can be manually set before shooting. This is effective when you are close to the subject. Use a 18% gray reflector (commercially available) and shoot as follows. 1 Configure the camera and Speedlite settings
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    K2/3000V, EOS REBEL XS N/REBEL G II/3000N/66, EOS IX, or EOS IX Lite/IX7. Set C.Fn-02 to 1 or 2 (p.83), and fire modeling flash using the test flash button. During normal flash shooting or when using the flash as the master unit in radio transmission wireless shooting, you can fire the modeling
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    resulting image and perform white balance compensation on the camera as required. The flash guide number decreases when you use the color filter. When performing manual flash, compensate flash output, approximately +1 stop. Do not use a commercial color filter in combination with the provided color
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    Speedlite SettingsN With cameras that are not compatible with color temperature information transmission (p.22), take a shot and set it for manual white balance using the color filter in the shooting environment, set the white balance to , and shoot. Attaching the color filter to the flash
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    This chapter describes how to set the flash functions from the camera's menu screen. When the camera's shooting mode is set to a fully automatic mode or a Basic Zone mode, the operations in this chapter are not available. Set the camera's shooting mode to , , , , or (Creative Zone
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    When using EOS DIGITAL cameras released in and after 2007, you can set flash functions or Custom Functions from the camera's menu screen. For camera operations, refer to the camera's instruction manual. Flash Function Settings 1 Select [External Speedlite control]. Select [External Speedlite control
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    camera used, flash mode, and wireless function settings, etc. Functions Flash firing Enable / Disable E-TTL II flash metering Evaluative / Average Flash synchronization speed in Av mode Flash mode E-TTL II (autoflash) / Manual flash Shutter synchronization 1st curtain / 2nd curtain / High
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    AE (W) mode with flash. Flash mode You can select [E-TTL II] or [Manual flash] according to your shooting objective. Shutter synchronization You can select the flash firing timing/method from [1st curtain], [2nd curtain], or [High-speed synchronization]. To perform normal flash shooting, set [1st
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    the Camera's Menu Screen Wireless flash functions You can set radio transmission wireless flash shooting. For details, see Chapter 4 (p.45). Clear settings You can revert the settings of Speedlite to their default settings. When P.Fn-05-0 is set (p.87), AF-assist beam (p.22), which uses a series
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    Set the Custom Function. Select the Custom Function number, then set the function. To clear all the Custom Function settings, select ([Clear settings],) [Clear all Speedlite C.Fn's] or [Clear ext. flash C.Fn set.] in step 1. When using a camera released in 2011 or earlier, or EOS REBEL T5/ 1200D
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    mode to , , , , or (Creative Zone mode). The procedures for wireless flash shooting are described, using the 430EX III-RT for both the master and slave unit. The 430EX III-RT attached to the camera is called "master", and the 430EX III-RT controlled wirelessly is called "slave". 45
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    a Canon Speedlite (master/slave) equipped with the radio transmission wireless shooting function, you can easily perform wirelessly-controlled shooting with multiple flashes in the same way as normal E-TTL II/E-TTL autoflash shooting. The system is designed so that the settings of the 430EX III-RT
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    ' Radio Transmission Wireless Flash Shooting Wireless Multiple Flash Shooting You can divide the slave units into two or three groups and perform E-TTL II/E-TTL autoflash shooting while changing the flash ratio (flash output rate). In addition, you can set and shoot in a different flash mode for
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    Set for Each Group (p.63) E-TTL II Ceiling E A B E-TTL II Manual flash D C Manual flash Manual flash * The flash mode settings are indicated only as an example. Difference between Radio Transmission and Optical Transmission Wireless shooting using radio transmission has advantages over
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    icon will disappear. 2. High-speed sync shooting is not possible. 3. Group flash is not possible (p.63). 4. Modeling flash from the slave unit (p.65) as well as remote release from the slave unit (p.66) are not possible. 5. The camera cannot be used for a "slave camera unit" during linked shooting
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    same way as for the master unit setting. To perform normal flash shooting, select to clear the wireless (master/slave) settings. Transmission Channel/Wireless Radio ID Settings To avoid interference with wireless flash systems using radio transmission used by other photographers or with other
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    Channel/Wireless Radio ID Use the following procedure to set the transmission channels and wireless radio IDs of the master unit and slave unit. Set the same channel and ID for both the master unit and slave unit. Note that the procedure is the same for the master unit and slave unit. Transmission
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    Wireless Settings Scanning and Setting the Master Unit Transmission Channels You can scan the radio reception status and set the master unit's transmission channel automatically or manually. When the channel is set to "AUTO", the channel with the best reception signal is set automatically. When
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    IDs of the master unit and slave unit are different, the slave unit does not fire. Set to the same number. Master Flash Firing ON/OFF You can set whether or not to fire the master unit as a wireless flash that controls the slave unit. When master flash firing is set to ON, the master unit is fired
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    wireless shooting, the master unit's LCD panel illuminates or turns off according to the charge status of the master unit and slave units (firing groups). The master unit's LCD panel illuminates if the master unit and slave units are not fully charged. When the master unit and slave units
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    Automatic Wireless Flash Shooting This section describes the basic fully automatic wireless shooting when using a 430EX III-RT attached to the camera (master) and a 430EX III-RT set as a slave unit. Autoflash Shooting Using One Slave Unit Firing group 1 Set the master unit. Set the 430EX III-RT
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    a: Fully Automatic Wireless Flash Shooting 5 Set the flash mode to . Press the button of the cross keys of the master unit. Turn to select , then press . The slave unit is set automatically to during shooting via the control from the master unit. Check that the firing group
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    mm. You can also set the flash coverage manually. To also fire the master unit, set the master flash firing to ON in step 5 (p.53). You can press the depth-of-field preview button on the camera to fire the modeling flash (p.36). When a Speedlite is set as the master unit, the time until auto power
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    High-speed sync (c/p.26) • Manual flash (p.34, 62) You can also directly operate the slave unit to separately set flash exposure compensation and flash coverage on each slave unit. You can also perform FEB shooting and stroboscopic flash using the 430EX III-RT set as a slave unit with a master unit
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    5: Wireless Multiple Flash Shooting with Flash Ratio Autoflash Shooting with Two Slave Groups You can divide the slave units into two firing groups, A and B, and adjust the lighting balance (flash ratio) for shooting. The exposure is controlled automatically so that the total flash output of
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    as "Autoflash Shooting with Two Slave Groups". A 1 Set the slave unit to firing group C. Set the slave unit you want to add to flash firing group in the same way as step 1 on the preceding page. 2 Set the master unit to . Set master firing group control to in the same way as step
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    wish to perform more sophisticated lighting, you can increase the number of slave units. Simply set an additional slave unit to the firing group (A, B, or C) whose flash output you want to increase. You can increase the number of slave units up to 15 units in total. For example, if you set a firing
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    Multiple Flash Shooting with Manual Output This section describes wireless (multiple flash) shooting using manual flash. You can shoot with a different flash output setting for each slave unit (firing group). Configure all the settings on the master unit. Firing group control 1 Set the flash mode
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    using an EOS DIGITAL camera released in and after 2012, such as the EOS-1D X, you can shoot in a different flash mode set for each firing group with up to 5 groups (A, B, C, D, and E). The flash modes that can be set are " ETTL II/E-TTL autoflash, # Manual flash, and $ Auto external flash metering
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    compensation amount Turn to select the flash output or flash exposure compensation amount symbol, then press . When using the mode, set the flash output. When using the or mode (auto external flash metering), set the flash exposure compensation amount as required. Repeat step
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    to auto external flash metering when 430EX III-RT is set as a master unit, this function is effective when using a slave unit that supports (example: 600EX-RT). 430EX III-RT does not support . As a result, when the flash mode of the master unit is set to , 430EX III-RT units set as the
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    main master that has the lamp lit in green. Remote Release from a Slave Unit When using an EOS DIGITAL camera released in and after 2012, such as EOS-1D X, you can perform remote release (remote control shooting) from a 430EX III-RT set as a slave unit during radio transmission wireless shooting
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    , attach a Speedlite or transmitter to all the cameras to be used for linked shooting. For details on setting other devices, refer to the instruction manuals of the devices. The combination of an EOS camera and 430EX III-RT set with linked shooting function is called either "master camera unit" or
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    wireless radio ID. For details on the setting procedure, see pages 50 to 53. 4 Set the camera's shooting functions. 5 Set all the Speedlites. Set all the Speedlites to perform linked shooting to "master unit" or "slave unit" in linked shooting. Set the transmitters in the same way if any to be used
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    one to change the setting to in step 1. You can use this function as a remote control for linked shooting without attaching a Speedlite to a camera. Press of the master unit and select to release all slave camera units. During linked shooting, the time until auto power off takes effect
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    shooting. When [Flash firing] in [External Speedlite control] or [Flash control] is set to [Disabled] (p.42), linked shooting cannot be performed. When performing linked shooting with a Live View image displayed and P.Fn-07-0 set (p.88), set [Silent LV shoot.] on the master camera unit menu to
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    slave function is available with both Speedlite 430EX III-RT and Speedlite 430EX III. You can wirelessly control a 430EX III-RT/430EX III set as an optical transmission wireless slave unit using a device equipped with the optical transmission wireless master function (p.91). The device equipped with
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    : Optical Transmission Wireless Flash Shooting Using a Canon device with an optical transmission wireless master function and 430EX III-RT/430EX III set as a slave unit makes it easy to shoot with wireless multiple flash lighting in the same way as normal ETTL II/E-TTL autoflash shooting. The system
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    . Transmission Channel Setting To avoid interference with optical transmission wireless flash systems used by other photographers, you can change the transmission channel. Set the same channel for both the master unit and slave unit. Set a channel. Press . Turn to select the channel symbol
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    . If the transmission channels of the master unit and slave unit are different, the slave unit will not fire. Set to the same number. Memory Function You can save the wireless settings to the slave unit, and recall the settings later. Operate each slave unit individually as you desire to save or
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    when using a device (master) equipped with the optical transmission wireless master function and a 430EX III-RT/430EX III set as a slave unit. For details on optical transmission wireless flash shooting and master unit operation procedure, refer to the instruction manual of the master device
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    Fully Automatic Wireless Flash Shooting 6 Check that the flash is ready. When the slave flash is ready, the AFassist beam emitter blinks with approx. 1-second intervals. Check that the master unit's flashready lamp is lit. 7 Check the performance. Fire a test flash from the master unit. X The slave
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    • High-speed sync (c/p.26) • Manual flash (p.34, 78) You can also directly operate the slave unit to separately set flash exposure compensation and flash coverage on each slave unit. You can also perform FEB shooting and stroboscopic flash using the 430EX III-RT/430EX III set as a slave unit when
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    You can directly operate the slave unit to manually set the flash output. This function is called individual slave. This is convenient when, for example, you use the Speedlite Transmitter ST-E2 (sold separately) to perform wireless manual flash. 1 Set the individual slave. Press the button of
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    describes how to customize the Speedlite with the Custom Functions (C.Fn) and Personal Functions (P.Fn). When the camera's shooting mode is set to a fully automatic mode or a Basic Zone mode, the operations in this chapter are not available. Set the camera's shooting mode to , , , , or
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    Functions You can customize the Speedlite features to suit your shooting preferences. The functions used to do this are called the Custom Functions and Personal functions. The Personal Functions are customizable functions unique to the 430EX III-RT/430EX III. C: Custom Functions 1 Display the Custom
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    List Number P.Fn-01 P.Fn-02 P.Fn-03 P.Fn-04 P.Fn-05 P.Fn-06 P.Fn-07 P.Fn-08 @ A B C ] + I ^ Function LCD panel display contrast LCD panel illumination color: Normal shooting LCD panel illumination color: Master LCD panel illumination color: Slave AF-assist beam emission method Quick flash Flash
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    left, and selecting . Even if you clear all Custom Functions, C.Fn-00 will not be cleared. P.Fn-03 and 07 are not displayed on the Speedlite 430EX III. You can set or clear all Custom Functions of the Speedlite on the camera's menu screen (p.44). 82
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    # (Auto power off) When the Speedlite is not operated for approx. 90 seconds wireless master flash shooting (p.57) or during linked shooting (p.69), the time until auto power off takes effect is approx. 5 min. C.Fn-02: $ (Modeling flash) 0: % (Enabled (Depth-of-field preview button)) Press the camera
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    (Disabled) This disables the emission of the AF-assist beam from the Speedlite. The flash symbol displayed with C.Fn-08 set changes according to the setting of P. flash button of master unit, you can turn on the slave units in the auto power off status. You can change the time for the slave units
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    can change the flash light distribution (flash coverage) of the Speedlite in relation to the shooting angle of view when the flash coverage is set to (automatic). 0: j (Standard) The optimum flash coverage for the shooting angle of view is set automatically. 1: k (Guide number priority) Although
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    ) You can select the color of the LCD panel illumination for the Speedlite set as the master unit for wireless flash shooting using radio transmission or linked shooting. P.Fn-03 is not displayed on the Speedlite 430EX III. 0: GREEN (Green) 1: ORANGE (Orange) P.Fn-04: C (LCD panel illumination color
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    beam, which uses a small series of flashes, is emitted (p.22). 1: K (Infrared) Infrared AF-assist beam aiming at the center AF point is emitted. Position the subject in the center of the viewfinder and focus. The effective range is approx. 0.7 - 8 m/2.3 - 26.2 ft. When 1 is set, manually select the
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    set whether or not to fire the flash attached to the camera. Set it on each flash to be used in linked shooting. P.Fn-07 is not displayed on the Speedlite 430EX III. 0: OFF (Disabled) The flash does not fire during linked shooting. 1: ON (Enabled) The flash fires during linked shooting. If you fire
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    7 Reference This chapter provides a system map, trouble shooting guide, use of the Speedlite with Type-B cameras, etc. 89
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    430EX III-RT/430EX III System Wireless Flash Shooting Radio transmission Speedlite/Transmitter equipped with master function " ' Speedlite equipped with slave function " ( "# % & $ + Optical transmission Camera/Speedlite/ Transmitter equipped with master function ) ) Speedlite
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    with optical transmission wireless master function by built-in flash * Speedlite equipped with optical transmission wireless slave function 600EX-RT, 600EX, 580EX II, 580EX, 550EX, 430EX II, 430EX, 420EX, 320EX, 270EX II + Off-Camera Shoe Cord OC-E3 Enables the 430EX III-RT/430EX III to be connected
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    As the internal temperature of the Speedlite increases, the warning is displayed in two levels. Display Icon Level 1 (Firing Interval: Approx. 8 sec.) e Level 2 (Firing Interval: Approx. 25 sec.) f LCD panel Red (lit) Red (blinking) Number of Continuous Flash and Rest Time The following
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    the number of flash firings, see page 15 (continuous flashes) or page 36 (modeling flash). When Level 2 warning is displayed and remote release (p.66), test flash or modeling flash (p.65) is performed by a slave, the firing interval becomes approx. 40 sec. Do not touch the flash head, batteries, or
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    . If the main subject looks very dark or very bright, set flash exposure compensation (p.24). If there is a highly reflective object in the picture, use FE lock (p.25). With high-speed sync, the faster the shutter speed, the lower the guide number becomes. Move closer to the subject (p.26). 94
  • Canon Speedlite 430EX III-RT | Instruction Manual - Page 95
    set the sync speed in [Flash sync. speed in Av mode] (p.42). The flash coverage is not set automatically. Set the flash coverage to (automatic) (p.32). Insert the mounting foot into the camera's hot shoe all the way, slide the lock lever to the right, and secure the Speedlite to the camera (p.17
  • Canon Speedlite 430EX III-RT | Instruction Manual - Page 96
    master unit and slave unit to the same numbers (p.50-52). Check that the slave unit is within the transmission range of the master unit (p.46). The camera's built-in flash cannot be used as the master unit in radio transmission wireless shooting. 430EX III-RT does not support auto external flash
  • Canon Speedlite 430EX III-RT | Instruction Manual - Page 97
    only one Speedlite to fire or to use a self-timer to space out the timing of the flashes. Optical Transmission Wireless Flash Shooting The slave unit does not fire. Set the slave unit to (p.73). Set the transmission channels of the master unit and slave unit to the same numbers (p.73). Check
  • Canon Speedlite 430EX III-RT | Instruction Manual - Page 98
    Specifications Type Type: Compatible cameras: E-TTL II/E-TTL autoflash Shoe-mount Speedlite Type-A EOS cameras (E-TTL II/E-TTL autoflash) * Autoflash is not possible when using Type-B EOS cameras. Flash Head (Light-emitting unit) Guide No.: Approx. 43/141.1 (at 105 mm flash coverage, ISO 100,
  • Canon Speedlite 430EX III-RT | Instruction Manual - Page 99
    / 2.3 - 11.5 ft. Infrared AF-assist beam: Center AF point in viewfinder supported Effective distance: Approx. 0.7 - 8 m / 2.3 - 26.2 ft. Radio Transmission Wireless Master/Slave Function (430EX III-RT only) Frequency: 2405 MHz - 2475 MHz Modulation system: Primary modulation: OQPSK, Secondary
  • Canon Speedlite 430EX III-RT | Instruction Manual - Page 100
    up on the slave unit Customizable Functions Custom Functions: 10 types Personal Functions: 430EX III-RT: 8 types / 430EX III: 6 types Power Source Speedlite power source: Four AA/LR6 alkaline batteries * AA/HR6 Ni-MH batteries can be used Battery life (number of flashes): Approx. 180 - 1200
  • Canon Speedlite 430EX III-RT | Instruction Manual - Page 101
    Specifications Guide Number (ISO 100, in approx. meters/feet) Normal Flash (Full Output)/Quick Flash Flash Coverage (mm) 14 24 28 35 Normal Flash (Full Output) 14.0 / 45.9 22.0 / 72.2 24.0 / 78.7 28.0 / 91.9 Quick Flash Same as approx. 1/2 - 1/3 of full output Flash Coverage (mm) 50 70
  • Canon Speedlite 430EX III-RT | Instruction Manual - Page 102
    output. Functions available with Type-B cameras Manual flash Second-curtain sync Functions not available with Type-B cameras E-TTL II/E-TTL/TTL autoflash Speedlite flash exposure compensation FE lock High-speed sync Quick flash Modeling flash Wireless flash shooting with radio transmission Linked
  • Canon Speedlite 430EX III-RT | Instruction Manual - Page 103
    Web site to check where use is allowed. Note that Canon cannot be held liable for any problems arising from radio transmission wireless function use in other countries and regions. 9 Model Number 430EX III-RT : DS401121 (including radio transmission wireless module model: CH9-1216) This equipment
  • Canon Speedlite 430EX III-RT | Instruction Manual - Page 104
    that this 430EX III-RT, CH9-1216 is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/ EC. Please contact the following address for the original Declaration of Conformity: CANON EUROPA N.V. Bovenkerkerweg 59, 1185 XB Amstelveen, The Netherlands CANON INC
  • Canon Speedlite 430EX III-RT | Instruction Manual - Page 105
    be exposed to dripping or splashing. Batteries shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire, or the like. Dry batteries shall not be subjected to charging. Only scheme or your household waste disposal service. For more information regarding return and recycling of WEEE products, please
  • Canon Speedlite 430EX III-RT | Instruction Manual - Page 106
    Batteries flash range 12, 20 E-TTL II (flash metering 42 E-TTL II/E-TTL Flash sync. speed 42, 49 Flash sync. speed in Av mode ....... 42 Flash-ready lamp 18, 56, 87 Fully automatic flash photography . 20 Function settings 39 G Group control 61 Group firing 63 Guide number 101 H High-speed sync
  • Canon Speedlite 430EX III-RT | Instruction Manual - Page 107
    (Manual exposure 21 M (Manual flash 34, 62 Manual flash 34, 62 Master flash firing ON/OFF 53 Master unit 13, 45, 71 Master unit setting 50 Memory function 54, 74 Metered manual flash 35 Modeling flash 36, 65 N Normal flash 16, 101 Number of flashes 16 O Optical transmission wireless flash
  • Canon Speedlite 430EX III-RT | Instruction Manual - Page 108
    The descriptions in this Instruction Manual are current as of June 2015. For information on the compatibility with any products introduced after this date, contact any Canon Service Center. For the latest version Instruction Manual, refer to the Canon Web site. CPA-E144-000 © CANON INC. 2015
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