Canon Product Reviews and Ratings - Flashes - Speedlite 430EX from RitzCamera.com

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Brand: Canon

Located in: Flashes

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-percent faster, and since it is compatible with Canon''s wireless E-TTL, it can be used as an affordable slave unit.

Significantly greater user control via new LCD panel on rear of flash
Wide-angle pull-down panel covers 14mm lens (on a full-frame camera)
Slightly higher max. guide number at 105mm setting (GN 141-feet, at ISO 100)
Auto conversion of flash zoom coverage with compatible digital SLRs
White balance info communicated instantly to compatible digital SLRs
Bounce upward to 90-degrees; swivel right (to 90-degrees) and left (to 180-degrees)
14-percent lighter and approx. 25-percent smaller in overall volume than top-of-the-line 580EX
Six flash custom functions built into the 430EX (set on rear LCD panel)

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Avg. Customer Rating:

4.6 stars

(based on 9 reviews)

100% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:

Consistent output(8), Easy to clean(3), Fast recycling(8), Lightweight(3), Quiet(3)

Best Uses:

General purpose(5), Lighting(3), Night photography(5), Photojournalism(5), Portraits(3)

Describe Yourself:

Enthusiast(6)

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

CANON'S AWESOME MIDRANGE FLASH SYSTEM

By FIJIMAN

from LAS VEGAS/HENDERSON, NEVADA on 4/25/2008

Pros:

Compact and lightweight, Consistent Output, Fast Recycling, Lightweight, Quiet, Semi pro flash

Cons:

None that I can find

Best Uses:

General Use, Night Photography, Photojournalism, Portraits, Sports Photography, Whatever

Describe Yourself:

Hobbyist/Enthusiast

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Canon Speedlite 430EX:

CANON'S MID-RANGE, SEMI-PRO PHOTO DIGITAL FLASHGUN GREAT FOR ALL PURPOSES.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

I love it

By powding

from The Colony, TX on 4/2/2008

Pros:

Consistent Output, Durable, Easily Interchangeable, Easy To Clean, Fast Recycling, Quiet

Best Uses:

General Use, Night Photography, Portraits, Sports Photography

Describe Yourself:

Hobbyist/Enthusiast

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Canon Speedlite 430EX:

As an amateur I was uncertain about spending this kind of money. Looking at the indoor shots I'm now getting, It's worth it.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Glad I had paid more.

By UnderMyKilt

from McDonough, GA on 2/17/2008

Pros:

Consistent Output, Durable, Fast Recycling, Flexable, Versatile

Cons:

None at this time

Best Uses:

General Use, Indoor Photography

Describe Yourself:

Hobbyist/Enthusiast

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Canon Speedlite 430EX:

My wife and I bought this flash to use at a wedding. The flash worked flawlessly and the pictures turned out great. I'm glad I had paid the extra amount to buy Canon. We were going to buy a cheaper off brand, but decided to stay brand consistant.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

I recommend it!!!

By Green Giant

from West Palm Beach, FL on 2/5/2008

Pros:

Easy To Clean, Fast Recycling

Cons:

Nothing yet

Best Uses:

General Use, Night Photography

Describe Yourself:

Casual user

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Canon Speedlite 430EX:

I'm just a casual user, like to take pics and this is my first flash and it work great!!!

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Great Help.

By Funkeychicken

from Salt Lake City, Utah on 7/17/2007

Pros:

Consistent Output, Easily Interchangeable, Easy To Clean, Fast Recycling, Quiet

Best Uses:

General Use, Night Photography, Photojournalism, Portraits, Professional Work

Describe Yourself:

Hobbyist/Enthusiast

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Canon Speedlite 430EX:

Helps with the poor flash of the Canon XTi.

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Tags: Made with Product

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Awesome flash!

By Brian from Alhambra, CA on 5/26/2007

Pros:

Consistent Output, Fast Recycling, Lightweight, Strong Construction

Best Uses:

Bounce flash, Fill Flash, Lighting, Wireless Slave Flash

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Canon Speedlite 430EX:

This is a great flash unit. It performs extremely well indoors and out.

The recycle rate is quick, depending on your flash output but over it it performs amazingly.

I highly recommend this flash to anyone who is planning on entering the world of flash photography.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Nice flash for your Canon needs

By Esqette

from Sacramento, CA on 2/20/2007

Describe Yourself:

Hobbyist/Enthusiast

Pros:

Consistent Output, Strong Construction

Best Uses:

Fill Flash, Lighting, Photography, Photojournalism

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Canon Speedlite 430EX:

The right flash can make or break any photo, and this one allows you to use it both automatically and manually.
Its features may be a little overwhelming for a person who is new to photography, but you can always use it on the automatic mode and it will do well.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Great Workhorse

By Manny

from Rhode Island on 2/19/2007

Describe Yourself:

Casual user

Pros:

Consistent Output, Fast Recycling

Cons:

Moderate weight

Best Uses:

Photojournalism

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Canon Speedlite 430EX:

Works well. Batteries last a long time

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

My first flash...it's awesome!

By Snapshot

from Riverside County, CA on 2/17/2007

Describe Yourself:

Hobbyist/Enthusiast

Pros:

Consistent Output, Fast Recycling, Lightweight, Strong Construction

Best Uses:

Lighting, Night Photography, Photography, Photojournalism

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Canon Speedlite 430EX:

This was the first flash I have purchased and for the money it is great! I would recommend this to any photographer who can't afford the big guns.

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