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 enlarge | Brand: Canon
Category: Photography
List Price: $400.00
Buy New: $224.99
You Save: $175.01 (44%)
New (59) Used (2)
Avg. Customer Rating:  190 reviews
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 4
Dimensions (in): 6 x 2 x 2
Legal Disclaimer: Warranty does not cover misuse of product.
MPN: SL-430EX
Model: SL-430EX
UPC: 013803057003
EAN: 0013803057003
ASIN: B000AO3L84
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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 Awesome little gizmo ! June 1, 2008
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
I didn't give this item 5 stars because I already own the Canon Speedlite 580EX II Flash for Canon EOS Digital SLR Cameras flash and it deserves 5 stars. This one however will have to do with 4 stars. It's cheaper and smaller than the 580EX II, but it packs quite a punch. the configuration is simpler and the flash range is less than that of the EX II...that being said I'm still impressed with it's power.
It doesn't have a 360 degree swivel head for backwards bounce flash, and it feels lighter and is smaller than the 580EX II, so that makes it more ideal if you don't have a big camera bag or are planning to travel as light as you can (which I am this summer).
I bought this mainly to be a slave unit for my 580EX II, whether you are buying this as a slave unit or your first flashgun, go for it.
Great flash, excellent match May 29, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
The Canon 430EX is a no-brainer flash. It works great, recyles fast, excellent tilt and twist flash head. Don't waste your money on the expensive model. I give the 430EX an A+, must have unit.
Superb all around flash May 24, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
This flash is just excellent. It is well built and has enough power for just about everything short of fill at a distance on a bright day. (It provides plenty of power for fill reasonably close shots, though.)
There are only two downsides to this flash, and neither are serious enough to merit less than 5 stars. The first is that the tilt-and-pivot head does not go 180 degrees in both directions and that the buttons on the back are a pain to use for manually changing power/zoom. Since I change the power on the camera body (Rebel XT) and the zoom is automatic, that doesn't matter to me.
To really add a new dimension to your photography try putting the flash exposure on -1/2 EV and setting the camera to M. You can then set the aperture and shutter speed you want and the flash will provide whatever other light is needed. I get great pictures of my daughter with f/8 1/90th and the flash bounced off a white wall.
Highly recommended!
Solid Flash May 21, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
A lot cheaper than the 580ex. If you want a solid flash and you're not a professional, this is definitely a must own. I'm happy with its size and weight. Your flash photography will be greatly improved and you won't regret it.
Canon 430EX Speedlight Flash May 20, 2008
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
I owned a Canon 20D with more gear than I could use and had the Canon 420EX flash for that camera. I got tired of carrying around a backpack full of gear and found myself mostly using the flash and one IS wide zoom lens. Well, I sold the whole deal on eBay with a decision to downsize my overall package.
I opted for a Canon XTi (400D) and bought a third party external flash and a Sigma 18 - 200mm stabilized lens so everything fit very well in a smallish camera bag. I found that the third party flash just wasn't strong enough to overcome the slightly dim Sigma so again I visited eBay to recoup some funds so I could go for the "real deal", a Canon flash.
I was very happy with the 420EX but couldn't find one at a reputable place since they are no longer available. I went with this 430EX instead of the higher end 5XX Canon because I wanted it to be as small as possible yet work well with my camera and provide the strong flash I had gotten used to. This is a bit bigger than the 420 and the Sunpak third party unit I had but not too much so. I was still able to cram it into the same Lowpro EX 160 bag albeit with a tighter fit - but hey, I have my powerful flash back and also found that it meters much better than the Sunpak did.
Since this flash can be quite strong indoors, I recommend getting a Sto-Fen diffuser when you are shooting in close quarters - still bounce-flash when you need to or can but the diffuser seems to give better overall results. If you're think why not just use the built in flash when indoors in smaller quarters, try a few shots and you'll quickly find that it produces sharp shadows behind your subject no matter if you turn down the power or not. This unit with the diffuser gives much more even lighting and is designed to work with your Canon.
If you're looking for a great flash that is more affordable than the professional units, this is the one in my opinion. Take the diffuser off when you're shooting outdoors at night and have a lot of distance to illuminate and this baby gets the job done. Way better than the Sunpak and way, way better than the built-in flash.
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