Canon Speedlite 430EX III RT

Features

• 2.4 GHz Wireless Radio Transmission
• Compatible with Canon E-TTL / E-TTL II
• Guide Number: 141' at ISO 100 and 105mm
• Zoom Range: 24-105mm (14mm with Panel)

Canon Radio Flash Capabilities

Canon radio flash capabilities are trickling down from their flagship model with the integration of a 2.4 GHz wireless triggering system with master and slave capabilities in the mid-range Speedlite 430EX III-RT. Much like its predecessor, the E-TTL / E-TTL II unit has a guide number of 141' at ISO 100 and 105mm along with a zoom range of 24-105mm and a wide panel that extends coverage down to 14mm. Bounce has been expanded with the ability to rotate 150° right and 180° left as well as tilt upwards 90°. Enhancing operation are a dot-matrix LCD and a Multi Dial for smooth maneuvering of the menu settings.

Wireless Flash and Optical Slave Transmission

In addition to the newly implemented radio system for wireless flash, optical slave transmission is still available for greater functionality. The 430EX III-RT's electronics have been sped up with a faster recycle time of 0.1 to 3.5 seconds along with a Quick mode that shortens this to just 2.5 seconds. Also, it offers enhanced Flash Exposure Compensation and Light Distribution settings for making very specific adjustments to the output settings.

Versatility and Additional Features

Versatility is still key with this compact unit, offering high-speed, 1st and 2nd curtain sync modes along with a variety of custom functions for setting the Speedlite up exactly as you need. A color filter and bounce adapter are included as well for adjusting the color temperature and brightness of the flash for more balanced lighting. And, it runs on 4 AA batteries.

• Effective flash range of 2.3 to 77.4'
• Exposure compensation of ±3 EV in 1/3 or 1/2 step increments
• Light Distribution settings allow for Standard, Guide Number Priority, and Even Coverage settings
• Radio master and slave functionality allows for the use of up to 15 flashes set up in 15 channels and 5 groups up to 98.4' away
• Using optical transmission it can be set as a slave with an unlimited number of flashes within 4 channels and 3 groups
• 10 custom Functions and 8 personal Functions are available for dialing in specific settings
• LCD panel on rear for viewing and changing settings
• AF assist beam with range of up to 13.1'
• Fresh batteries will provide approximately 180 full-power flashes
• Metal locking foot

Specifications

Mount

Shoe

Guide No.

141.08' (43 m) ISO100 at 105 mm position

Exposure Control

E-TTL / E-TTL II

Angle of Coverage

84° - 23.3°

Wide-Angle Adapter: 114°

Vari-Power

1/1 - 1/64

Bounce Head

0° to +90°

Swivel Head

330°

Coverage

14 mm - 105 mm (Full frame)

Distance Range

2.30 to 77.43' (0.7 to 23.6 m) at f/1.4

Zoom Head

Full frame: 24 mm - 105 mm

Off Camera Terminal

None

Recycle Time

Approximately 0.1 - 3.5 seconds

Flash Duration

Not Specified By Manufacturer

Flash-ready Indicator

Yes

Compensation

-3 EV to +3 EV (in 1/3 and 1/2 EV steps)

Wireless Operation

Method

RF
Optical pulse

Distance

Up to 98.43' / 30 m
Up to 49.21' / 15 m

Wireless Communication Channels

15 Channels

Wireless Groups

5 Groups

Power Source

4x AA Alkaline, Rechargeable NiMH Batteries

Dimensions (WxHxD)

2.8 x 4.5 x 3.9" / 70.5 x 113.8 x 98.2 mm

Weight

10.41 oz / 295 g