E INSTRUCTION MANUAL 1
Introduction 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) during radio transmission wireless flash shooting, and as a slave unit (430EX III-RT/430EX III) during optical transmission wireless flash shooting.
Chapters Introduction 1 Getting Started and Basic Operations 2 Advanced Flash Photography 3 Setting Flash Functions with Camera Operations 4 Wireless Flash Photography: Radio Transmission 5 Wireless Flash Photography: Optical Transmission 6 Customizing the Speedlite 7 Reference Preparing for flash shooting and basic flash shooting Advanced shooting utilizing the flash shooting functions Setting the flash functions from the camera’s menu screen Wireless (master/slave) flash shooting using r
Conventions Used in this Manual Icons in this Manual 9 8 : Indicates the Select dial. : Indicates the top, bottom, left, and right buttons of the cross keys. : Indicates the Select/Set button. p/2 : Indicates that the respective function remains active for approx. 12 sec. or 16 sec. after you let go of the button. (p.**) : Reference page numbers for more information. : Warning to prevent shooting problems. : Supplemental information.
Contents Introduction 2 Chapters .......................................................................................... 3 Conventions Used in this Manual .................................................... 4 Index to Features .............................................................................. 7 Safety Precautions............................................................................ 8 Nomenclature..................................................................................
Contents 4 Wireless Flash Photography: Radio Transmission 45 ' Radio Transmission Wireless Flash Shooting ........................... 46 Wireless Settings............................................................................ 50 a: Fully Automatic Wireless Flash Shooting .......................... 55 5: Wireless Multiple Flash Shooting with Flash Ratio............... 59 q: Wireless Multiple Flash Shooting with Manual Output ............. 62 [: Shooting in a Different Flash Mode for Each Group .....
Index to Features Power Source Color filter Î p.37 Batteries Î p.16 Firing interval/ frequency Clearing settings (Reverting to defaults) Î p.38 Î p.16 Flash function settings Î p.39 Power ON/OFF Î p.18 Flash firing restriction Î p.92 Flash ready Î p.18 Type-B camera Î p.102 Quick flash Î p.18 Auto power off Î p.18 Radio Transmission Wireless Flash Photography Full auto Î p.55 Attaching and detaching the Speedlite Î p.17 Manual flash Î p.62 Group flash Î p.63 Lock function Î p.
Safety Precautions The following precautions are provided to prevent harm or injury to yourself and others. Make sure to thoroughly understand and follow these precautions before using the product. If you experience any malfunctions, problems, or damage to the product, contact the nearest Canon Service Center or the dealer from whom you purchased the product. Warnings: Follow the warnings below. Otherwise, death or serious injuries may result.
Safety Precautions Keep the equipment out of the reach of children and infants, including when in use. Straps or cords may accidentally cause choking, electrical shock, or injury. Choking or injury may also occur if a child or infant accidentally swallows a part or accessory. If a child or infant swallows a part or accessory, consult a physician immediately.
Nomenclature Catchlight panel (retracted) (p.29) Wide panel (retracted) (p.33) Flash head (Light-emitting unit) Bounce adapter detector Color filter detector AF-assist beam emitter (p.22) Optical transmission wireless sensor Mounting foot (p.
Nomenclature Color filter attachment (p.37) Bounce angle index (p.28) Bounce adapter attachment (p.30) Radio transmission confirmation lamp* (p.53, 56) Bounce lock release button (p.28) Battery compartment cover (p.16) LCD panel <1> Sub-menu button (p.38, 52, 54, 74, 80) Power switch (p.18) : Power on : Button/Dial lock (Power on) : Power off Flash-ready lamp/ Test flash button (p.18, 56) <9> Select Dial <8> Select/Set button <0> Back button (p.
Nomenclature LCD Panel E-TTL II/E-TTL Autoflash (p.21) 2: First-curtain sync (Normal shooting) (p.42) r : Second-curtain sync (p.27, 42) c : High-speed sync (p.26, 42) a : E-TTL II/E-TTL autoflash j k l G : Charge indicator (p.18) L : Automatic d : Manual (p.32) e : Zoom display (p.32) N : Wide panel + bounce warning O : Outside of flash coverage warning Flash coverage (focal length/p.32) : Standard : Guide number priority (p.85) Flash exposure compensation amount : Even coverage (p.
Nomenclature Radio Transmission Wireless Shooting/ Optical Transmission Wireless Shooting (p.
Nomenclature Accessories provided (Common to 430EX III-RT/430EX III) Shoe Mini stand pocket Speedlite case Bounce adapter SBA-E2 (p.30) 14 Color filter SCF-E2 (p.37) Mini stand (p.
1 Getting Started and Basic Operations This chapter describes the preparations before starting flash photography and the basic shooting operations. Cautions for firing continuous flash To avoid degrading and damaging the flash head due to overheating, do not fire more than 20 continuous flashes. After 20 continuous flashes, allow a rest time of at least 10 min.
Installing the Batteries Install four AA/R6 batteries for power supply. 1 Open the cover. Slide the battery compartment cover down, then open the battery compartment cover. the batteries. 2 Install Make sure the “+” and “-” battery contacts are correctly oriented as shown in the battery compartment. the cover. 3 Close Close the battery compartment cover and slide it up by following the procedure of step 1 in reverse.
Attaching and Detaching the Speedlite to and from the Camera Using AA/R6 batteries other than the alkaline type may cause contact failure due to the irregular shape of the battery contacts. When is displayed or the LCD panel display turns off during recycling, replace the batteries with new ones. Use a new set of four batteries of the same brand. When replacing the batteries, replace all four at one time. AA/HR6 Ni-MH batteries can also be used.
Turning on the Power 1 Set the power switch to . X The flash recycling starts. X During recycling, is displayed on the LCD panel. When flash recycling is complete, this indicator disappears. that the flash is ready. 2 Check The status of the flash-ready lamp changes from off to green (Quick flash ready) to red (fully charged). You can press the test flash button (flash-ready lamp) to fire a test flash.
Turning on the Power Lock Function By setting the power switch to , you can disable the flash’s button and dial operations. It is effective when you want to prevent the flash function settings from being accidentally changed after you set them. If you operate a button or dial, is displayed on the LCD panel. LCD Panel Illumination When a button or dial is operated, the LCD panel illuminates for approx. 12 sec (p). When setting a function, the illumination continues until the setting is complete.
a: Fully Automatic Flash Photography When you set the camera’s shooting mode to (Program AE) or fully automatic mode, you can shoot in E-TTL II/E-TTL fully automatic flash mode. 1 Set the flash mode to . Press the button of the cross keys. Turn <9> to select , then press <8>. on the subject. 2 Focus Press the shutter button halfway to focus. X The shutter speed and aperture are displayed in the viewfinder. Check that is lit in the viewfinder. the picture.
E-TTL II/E-TTL Autoflash by Shooting Mode Simply set the camera’s shooting mode 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 speed to obtain a standard exposure based on the metering of X the camera.
E-TTL II/E-TTL Autoflash by Shooting Mode Auto Zoom Adjustment to Image Sensor Size EOS DIGITAL cameras have three sizes of image sensors, and the effective focal length of the attached lens varies depending on the model. 430EX III-RT/430EX III automatically recognizes the image sensor size of the EOS DIGITAL camera and automatically sets the flash coverage that is ideal for the effective focal length of the lens in the range of 24-105 mm.
2 Advanced Flash Photography This chapter describes 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 Zone mode) to enable all the operations in this chapter.
f Flash Exposure CompensationN With a similar procedure as exposure compensation, you can adjust the flash output. The flash exposure compensation amount can be set up to ±3 stops in 1/3-stop increments. 1 Press the button. Press the button of the cross keys. You can also select a flash exposure compensation symbol by pressing <8> and turning <9>. the flash exposure 2 Set compensation amount. Turn <9> to set the flash exposure compensation amount, then press <8>.
7: FE LockN The FE (Flash Exposure) lock locks the correct flash exposure setting for any part of the scene. While is displayed on the LCD panel, press the camera’s button. For cameras without a button, press the (AE lock) or <7> button. 1 Focus on the subject. the button. (8) 2 Press With the subject at 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 memory.
c High-speed SyncN With high-speed sync, you can shoot with a flash even at shutter speeds that exceed the maximum flash sync speed. This is convenient when you want to shoot in the aperture-priority AE mode (open aperture) with background blur in locations such as outdoors in daylight. 1 Press <8>. the symbol in the 2 Select illustration. Turn <9> to select the symbol shown in the illustration, then press <8>. . 3 Select Turn <9> to select , then press <8>.
r Second-curtain SyncN Shooting with a slow shutter speed and second-curtain sync captures the trajectory of the light sources of a moving subject, such as car lights, in a natural way. The flash fires right before the exposure finishes (shutter closes). 1 Press <8>. the symbol in the 2 Select illustration. Turn <9> to select the symbol shown in the illustration, then press <8>. . 3 Select Turn <9> to select , then press <8>.
m Bounce By pointing the flash head toward a ceiling or wall, the flash light will bounce off the surface before illuminating the subject, making it possible to soften the shadows of the subject for a more natural-looking shot. This shooting method is called “Bounce shooting”. Set the Bounce Direction You can turn the flash head while pressing the button as shown. When you turn the flash head, the display changes to .
m Bounce Since the 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 the catchlight panel when shooting a portrait enables you to capture reflected light in a person’s eyes and create a more vivid expression. 1 Turn the flash head 90° up. panel.
m Bounce q Bounce Adapter If you 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 diffused flash light emitted out of the side facing the subject will be casted on the front of the subject (shooting distance guidance: within approx. 1.5 m/4.9 ft.
m Bounce When the bounce adapter is attached, or when the bounce adapter and the wide panel are used together, underexposure may result since the flash output decreases. Take necessary 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 recommended (P.Fn-05-1/p.
e: Setting the Flash CoverageN Flash coverage (the range covered by the flash light) can be set automatically or manually. With the (automatic) setting, the flash coverage is adjusted automatically according to the focal length (shooting angle of view) of the lens in use and the image sensor size (p.22). With the (manual) setting, you can manually set flash coverage in the range of 24 to 105 mm. 1 Press the button. Press the button of the cross keys. the flash coverage.
e: Setting the Flash CoverageN Wide Panel When you use the flash’s built-in wide panel together, you can perform flash shooting with ultra-wide angle lenses with a focal length up to 14 mm. 1 Pull out the wide panel. Pull out the protruding area located in the center of the wide panel. X The white catchlight panel is pulled out at the same time. back the catchlight panel. 2 Push Push back the catchlight panel only, keeping the wide panel down.
q: Manual FlashN You can set the flash output from 1/1 full output to 1/128 power in 1/3step increments. Use a flash meter (commercially available) to determine the required flash output to obtain a correct flash exposure. Setting the camera’s shooting mode to or is recommended. 1 Set the flash mode to . Press the button of the cross keys. Turn <9> to select , then press <8>. the flash output. 2 SetPress the button of the cross keys.
q: Manual FlashN 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. Set the camera’s shooting mode to or . Set the Speedlite flash mode to . 2 Focus on the subject. Focus manually. 3 Set up an 18% gray reflector.
Modeling FlashN When the camera’s depth-of-field preview button is pressed, the flash fires continuously for approx. 1 sec. This feature is called “modeling flash”. This is effective for checking shadow effects on the subject with the flash light and the lighting balance during wireless flash shooting (p.45, 71). Press the depth-of-field preview button on the camera. X The flash fires continuously for approx. 1 sec.
o Color Filter When shooting with flash under incandescent lighting (a tungsten light source), reddish, unnatural colors may result on the subject background where the flash light does not reach. By attaching the provided color filter to the flash, automatic adjustments are made by the camera’s white balance function so that both the subject and background can be shot with appropriate white balance. “Canon” logo 1 Attach the color filter.
Clearing 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 head does not affect the flash coverage. If dirt or dust adheres to the color filter, wipe it off with a soft, dry cloth. You can also attach the bounce adapter (p.30) when using the color filter.
3 Setting Flash Functions with Camera Operations 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 mode).
Flash Control from the Camera’s Menu Screen 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] or [Flash control]. [Flash function settings]. 2 Select Select [Flash function settings] or [External flash func. setting]. X The setting screen is displayed.
Flash Control from the Camera’s Menu Screen Settings Available on the Flash Function Settings Screen EOS DIGITAL cameras released in and after 2012 On the camera’s [Flash function settings] or [External flash func. setting] screen, you can configure normal shooting and radio transmission wireless shooting settings. * Although EOS REBEL T5/1200D was released after 2012, the configurable functions are the same as with EOS DIGITAL cameras released from 2007 to 2011.
Flash Control from the Camera’s Menu Screen Flash firing To perform flash shooting, set to [Enable]. To use the flash’s AFassist beam only, set to [Disable]. E-TTL II flash metering For normal exposures, set it to [Evaluative]. If [Average] is set, the flash exposure will be averaged for the entire scene metered by the camera. Flash exposure compensation may be necessary depending on the scene. This setting is for advanced users.
Flash Control from 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 of small flashes, is emitted as necessary, even if you set [Flash firing] to [Disable].
Flash Control from the Camera’s Menu Screen Flash Custom Function Settings You can set Custom Functions for the Speedlite from the camera’s menu screen. The details displayed vary by the camera. If C.Fn-21 to 23 are not displayed, set them by operating the Speedlite. For the Custom Functions, see pages 83-85. 1 Custom Function number Select [Flash C.Fn settings]. Select [Flash C.Fn settings] or [External flash C.Fn setting]. X The flash Custom Function settings screen is displayed. the Custom Function.
4 Wireless Flash Photography: Radio Transmission This chapter describes wireless flash shooting using the radio transmission wireless master/slave function. For the accessories required for radio transmission wireless shooting, see the system map (p.90). For the regions of use, restrictions, and precautions related to radio transmission, see page 103. When using a “Speedlite 430EX III”, which is not equipped with the radio transmission function, shootings described in this chapter are not available.
' Radio Transmission Wireless Flash Shooting Using 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 (master) attached to the camera are automatically applied to the wirelessly controlled 430EX III-RT (slave).
' 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 each firing group with up to 5 groups (p.48). Autoflash Shooting with Slave Groups C A A B 2 (A, B) groups (p.59) B 3 (A, B, C) groups (p.60) Before shooting, perform a test flash (p.18) and test shooting.
' Radio Transmission Wireless Flash Shooting Shooting in a Different Flash Mode Set for Each Group (p.63) Ceiling E-TTL II E D A B Manual flash C E-TTL II Manual flash Manual flash * The flash mode settings are indicated only as an example.
' Radio Transmission Wireless Flash Shooting Restrictions on Functions Depending on the Camera Used When performing radio transmission wireless flash shooting, function restrictions may apply, depending on the camera used. EOS DIGITAL cameras released in and after 2012 When using the flash with a camera such as the EOS-1D X, you can shoot without any restrictions on the flash mode and flash sync speed, etc.
Wireless Settings To perform radio transmission wireless shooting, set the master unit and slave unit with the following procedure. Master Unit Setting Set to <'M>. Press the button of the cross keys. Turn <9> to select <'M>, then press <8>. Slave Unit Setting Set to <'x>. Operate and set the flash you want to set as the slave unit. Select <'x> in the same way as for the master unit setting. To perform normal flash shooting, select to clear the wireless (master/slave) settings.
Wireless Settings Setting the Transmission 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. 1 Transmission channel Wireless radio ID Set a channel. Press <8>. Turn <9> to select the channel symbol, then press <8>. Turn <9> to select or any channel between Ch.
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 setting the channel manually, you can reset the transmission channel while referring to the scan results. Scanning when “AUTO” is set Run the scan. Press the <1> button. Turn <9> to select , then press <8>.
Wireless Settings The Lamp You can check the transmission status by viewing the color of the lamp. Color Status Description Green Lit Transmission OK Lit Not connected Check the channel and ID. Too many units Change the master and slave unit total to 16 or less. Error Turn the master unit and slave unit off and on again. Red Blinking Action – If the transmission channels of the master unit and slave unit are different, the slave unit will not fire.
Wireless Settings LCD Panel Illumination During radio transmission 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 are fully charged, the LCD panel illumination will turn off after approx. 12 sec.
a: Fully 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 1 Set the master unit. Set the 430EX III-RT attached to the camera as the master unit (p.50). You can also use a device equipped with the radio transmission wireless master function as the master unit. unit.
a: Fully Automatic Wireless Flash Shooting the flash mode to . 5 SetPress the button of the cross keys of the master unit. Turn <9> to select , then press <8>. The slave unit is set automatically to during shooting via the control from the master unit. Check that the firing group control is set to <8>. Firing group control Slave flash ready the transmission status 6 Check and charge status. Check that the lamp is lit in green.
a: Fully Automatic Wireless Flash Shooting Autoflash Shooting Using Multiple Slave Units When you need more flash output or you want to perform lighting more easily, you can increase the number of slave units and fire them as a single flash. To add slave units, perform the same procedure as “Autoflash Shooting Using One Slave Unit” (p.55). Set the firing group to A, B, or C (p.59). The flash will not fire if it is set to D or E.
a: Fully Automatic Wireless Flash Shooting Advanced Shooting with Fully Automatic Wireless Flash Flash exposure compensation and other settings set on the master unit will be set automatically on the slave unit(s). You do not need to operate the slave unit(s). Wireless flash shooting with the following settings can be performed in the same way as in normal flash shooting. • Flash exposure compensation (f/p.24) • High-speed sync (c/p.26) • FE lock (p.25) • Manual flash (p.
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 firing groups A and B results in the standard exposure. B A Firing groups 1 Set the firing group of the slave units. Operate and set the slave units one by one. Press <8>.
5: Wireless Multiple Flash Shooting with Flash Ratio the A:B flash ratio. 3 SetTurn <9> to select the A:B flash A:B flash ratio ratio symbol, then press <8>. Turn <9> to set the flash ratio, then press <8>. the picture. 4 Take X The slave units fire at the set flash ratio. Autoflash Shooting with Three Slave Groups You can add firing group C to firing groups A and B. C is convenient to set lighting so as to eliminate the subject’s shadow.
5: Wireless Multiple Flash Shooting with Flash Ratio Slave C flash exposure compensation amount the flash exposure 4 Set compensation amount for slave C. Set it by operating the master. Set the amount as necessary. Press <8>. Turn <9> to select the flash exposure compensation amount symbol for C, then press <8>. Turn <9> to set the flash exposure compensation amount, then press <8>.
q: Wireless 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. 1 Firing group control Set the flash mode to . Press the button of the cross keys of the master unit. Turn <9> to select , then press <8>. firing group control. 2 SetPress <8>.
[: Shooting in a Different Flash Mode for Each Group Ceiling D E C A B When 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. When the flash mode is " or $, exposure is controlled to result in standard exposure for the main subject as a single group.
[: Shooting in a Different Flash Mode for Each Group Flash exposure compensation for all firing groups Firing groups Flash mode firing group. 3 SetSeteach the flash mode, flash output, or flash exposure compensation amount of each firing group by operating the master unit. Press <8>. Turn <9> to select the firing group to be set, then press <8>. Setting the flash mode Turn <9> to select the flash mode displayed on the right of to , then press <8>. Turn <9> to select the flash mode, then press <8>.
Test Flash and Modeling Flash with a Slave Unit While the flash mode can be set 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 slaves do not fire.
Remote Release from a Slave Unit Modeling flash is not possible from a slave unit with cameras released up to 2011 or EOS REBEL T5/1200D. For the precautions related to modeling flash, see page 36. When C.Fn-02-1 is set on the master unit, modeling flash will not be fired even if you select . When there are two or more master units (p.58), the flash signal is sent to the main master that has the lamp lit in green.
Linked Shooting with Radio Transmission When using an EOS DIGITAL camera released in and after 2012 (except EOS REBEL T5/1200D), such as EOS-1D X, you can perform linked shooting, which automatically releases the shutter of a slave camera unit by linking it to the master camera unit. You can perform linked shooting with up to 16 units, including both master units and slave units. This is convenient when you want to shoot a subject from multiple angles at the same time.
Linked Shooting with Radio Transmission 1 Set to linked shooting mode. Press the button of the cross keys. Turn <9> to select , then press <8>. X The display changes to <4>. the master/slave unit. 2 SetTurn <9> to select <'M> or <'x>, then press <8>. Linked shooting the transmission channel and 3 Set wireless radio ID. For details on the setting procedure, see pages 50 to 53. Transmission channel/ Wireless radio ID the camera’s shooting 4 Set functions. 5 SetSetallallthetheSpeedlites.
Linked Shooting with Radio Transmission When changing the setting from “slave unit” to “master unit” in step 2, other Speedlites (or transmitters) that were set as “master unit” until then automatically switch to “slave unit”. camera units. 6 SetSetupuptheall slave the slave camera units within approximately 30 m/98.4 ft. of the master camera unit. Check that the lamps of the slave units are lit in green. the picture.
Linked Shooting with Radio Transmission Setting the focus mode switches of the lenses attached to the slave cameras to and taking the picture with manual focusing is recommended. If focus cannot be achieved with autofocus, linked shooting is not possible with the corresponding slave camera units. There is a short time lag between the release of the slave camera units and the release timing of the master camera unit. Perfectly simultaneous shooting is not possible.
5 Wireless Flash Photography: Optical Transmission This chapter describes wireless flash shooting using the optical transmission wireless slave function. For the accessories required for optical transmission wireless shooting, see the system map (p.90). 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 mode).
: 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 is designed so that the settings of the master unit are set automatically on the 430EX III-RT/430EX III (slave) that is wirelessly controlled.
Wireless Settings Turn transmission wireless sensor (p.10) of the slave unit toward the master, using the bounce function (p.28). When shooting indoors, since the transmission signal is reflected off the walls, operation may be possible even with slightly imprecise positioning. Wireless Settings To perform flash shooting using the optical transmission wireless slave function, configure the settings as follows. Slave Unit Setting Set to <:x>. Operate and set the flash you want to set as the slave unit.
Wireless Settings Turn <9> to select any channel between Ch. “Y” and “[”, then press <8>. Transmission channel 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 recall its settings. 1 Select . Press the <1> button. Turn <9> to select , then press <8>.
a: Fully Automatic Wireless Flash Shooting This section describes basic fully automatic wireless shooting 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. 1 Set the master unit.
a: Fully Automatic Wireless Flash Shooting that the flash is ready. 6 Check 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. the performance. 7 Check Fire a test flash from the master unit. X The slave unit fires. If it does not fire, check that it is placed within the transmission range (p.72). picture. 8 TakeSetthe the camera and take the picture in the same way as with normal flash shooting.
a: Fully Automatic Wireless Flash Shooting Advanced Shooting with Fully Automatic Wireless Flash Since flash exposure compensation and other settings set on the master unit will be set automatically on the slave unit(s), you do not need to operate the slave unit. Wireless flash shooting with the following settings can be performed in the same way as in normal flash shooting. • Flash exposure compensation (f/p.24) • High-speed sync (c/p.26) • FE lock (p.25) • Manual flash (p.
A Manual Flash Setting on a Slave Unit 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 the cross keys. Turn <9> to select <:A>, then press <8>. X <(> appears on the LCD panel. X The flash mode is set to . the flash output.
6 Customizing the Speedlite This chapter 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 (Creative Zone mode).
C / >: Setting Custom and Personal 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 Functions screen. Press the <1> button. Turn <9> to select <=>, then press <8>. X The Custom Functions screen is displayed. an item to set.
C / >: Setting Custom and Personal Functions Custom Function List Number C.Fn-00 Function " C.Fn-01 # Auto power off C.Fn-02 $ Modeling flash C.Fn-08 I C.Fn-10 / C.Fn-11 0 Page Distance indicator display p.83 AF-assist beam firing Slave auto power off timer Slave auto power off cancel C.Fn-13 6 C.Fn-21 ; C.Fn-22 < LCD panel illumination C.Fn-23 ? Slave flash charge check p.84 Flash exposure compensation setting Light distribution p.
C / >: Setting Custom and Personal Functions Clearing All the Custom/Personal Functions You can clear all Custom Functions or Personal Functions by selecting or on the screen on the 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).
C: Setting Custom Functions C.Fn-00: " (Distance indicator display) You can select the distance indicator display on the LCD panel from meters and feet. 0: m (Meters (m)) 1: ft (Feet (ft)) C.Fn-01: # (Auto power off) When the Speedlite is not operated for approx. 90 seconds, the power turns off automatically to save energy. You can disable this function. 0: ON (Enabled) 1: OFF (Disabled) When the temperature of the flash head rises due to continuous flash firing, etc.
C: Setting Custom Functions C.Fn-08: I (AF-Assist beam firing) 0: ON (Enabled) 1: OFF (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.Fn-05 (p.87). C.Fn-10: / (Slave auto power off timer) You can change the time for the slave unit’s auto power off to take effect. Note that when the slave unit’s auto power off takes effect, is displayed on the LCD panel.
C: Setting Custom Functions C.Fn-21: ; (Light distribution) You 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 the periphery of the picture is slightly darker than the 0 setting, this is convenient when you want to give priority to the flash output.
>: Setting Personal Functions P.Fn-01: @ (LCD panel display contrast) You can adjust the contrast of the LCD panel in 5 levels. P.Fn-02: A (LCD panel illumination color: Normal shooting) You can select the color of the LCD panel illumination for normal shooting (on-camera flash shooting). 0: GREEN (Green) 1: ORANGE (Orange) P.
>: Setting Personal Functions P.Fn-05: ](AF-assist beam emission method) You can select AF-assist beam emission method. 0: J (Small series of flashes fired by flash) AF-assist 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 center AF point.
>: Setting Personal Functions P.Fn-07: I (Flash firing during linked shooting) When performing linked shooting function (p.67), you can 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.
7 Reference This chapter provides a system map, trouble shooting guide, use of the Speedlite with Type-B cameras, etc.
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 equipped with slave function " # * $ " # $ % & 90 Speedlite 430EX III-RT Speedlite 430EX III Mini stand (provided with 430EX III-RT/430EX III) Bounce adapter SBA-E2 (provided with 430EX III-RT/430EX III) Color filte
430EX III-RT/430EX III System ' Device equipped with radio transmission wireless master function 600EX-RT and ST-E3-RT ( Speedlite equipped with radio transmission wireless slave function 600EX-RT ) Device equipped with optical transmission wireless master function 600EX-RT, 600EX, 580EX II, 580EX, 550EX, 90EX, MT-24EX, MR14EX II, MR-14EX, ST-E2, and EOS DIGITAL cameras with optical transmission wireless master function by built-in flash * Speedlite equipped with optical transmission wireless slave func
f Flash Firing Restriction due to Temperature Increase When continuous flash or modeling flash is repeatedly fired in short intervals, the temperature of the flash head, batteries, and the area near the battery compartment may increase. Repeated firings of the flash automatically activates the flash firing restriction to avoid degrading or damaging the flash head due to overheating.
f Flash Firing Restriction due to Temperature Increase Even when Level 1 warning is not displayed, the firing interval will be extended as the flash head begins to heat up. If Level 2 warning is displayed, allow a rest time for at least 30 min. For cautions on 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.
Troubleshooting Guide If a problem occurs with the flash, first refer to this Troubleshooting Guide. If this Troubleshooting Guide does not resolve the problem, contact your dealer or nearest Canon Service Center. Normal Shooting The power does not turn on. Make sure that the batteries are installed in the correct orientation (p.16). Make sure that the battery compartment cover is closed (p.16). Replace the batteries with new ones. The Speedlite does not fire.
Troubleshooting Guide The bottom of the picture looks dark. Move at least 0.7 m/2.3 ft. away from the subject. Remove the lens hood if attached. The picture periphery looks dark. Set the flash coverage to (automatic) (p.32). When using the manual setting for the flash coverage, set a flash coverage wider than the shooting angle of view (p.32). Check that C.Fn-21-1 is not set (p.85). The picture is very blurred.
Troubleshooting Guide Radio Transmission Wireless Flash Shooting Wireless shooting does not work. When using a “Speedlite 430EX III”, which is not equipped with the radio transmission function, wireless flash shooting using radio transmission is not available. Perform flash shooting using the optical transmission wireless slave function. The slave unit does not fire. Set the master to <'M> and the slave to <'x> (p.50).
Troubleshooting Guide is displayed. Set the shutter speed 1 stop slower than the flash sync speed (p.49). The LCD panel illumination turns on and off. The master unit’s LCD panel illuminates or turns off according to the charge status of the master unit and slave units (firing groups). See “LCD Panel Illumination” on page 54. Linked Shooting Standard exposure is not obtained / Uneven exposure occurs.
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.
Specifications Flash Recycling Firing interval (Recycling time): Flash-ready lamp: Normal flash: Approx. 0.1 - 3.5 sec., Quick flash: Approx. 0.1 - 2.5 sec.
Specifications Optical Transmission Wireless Slave Function Connection method: Optical pulse Wireless settings: Slave Channel: Ch.
Specifications Guide Number (ISO 100, in approx. meters/feet) Normal Flash (Full Output)/Quick Flash Flash Coverage (mm) 14 Normal Flash (Full Output) 14.0 / 45.9 Quick Flash Flash Coverage (mm) 24 28 35 22.0 / 72.2 24.0 / 78.7 28.0 / 91.9 Same as approx. 1/2 - 1/3 of full output 50 70 80 105 Normal Flash (Full Output) 33.0 / 108.3 40.0 / 131.2 41.0 / 134.5 43.0 / 141.1 Quick Flash Same as approx.
Using with a Type-B Camera This section describes the available and unavailable functions when using the Speedlite 430EX III-RT/430EX III with a Type-B camera (EOS film camera supporting A-TTL/TTL autoflash). Although is displayed on the flash LCD panel when the Speedlite is attached to a Type-B camera, autoflash is not available. If you take a picture in this status, the flash will always fire at full output.
Radio Transmission Wireless Function 9 Countries and Regions Permitting Radio Transmission Wireless Function Use Use of radio transmission wireless function is restricted in some countries and regions, and illegal use may be punishable under national or local regulations. To avoid violating radio transmission wireless function regulations, visit the Canon Web site to check where use is allowed.
Hereby, Canon Inc. declares 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. 30-2, Shimomaruko 3-chome, Ohta-ku, Tokyo 146-8501, Japan Model: DS401121/ DS401122 systems This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
CAN ICES-3 (B) / NMB-3 (B) The apparatus shall not 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 for European Union and EEA (Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein) This symbol indicates that this product is not to be disposed of with your household waste, according to the WEEE Directive (2012/19/ EU) and national legislation.
Index Numerics 12 sec., 16 sec. timer........................4 A Accessory shoe ..............................17 AF-assist beam.............22, 81, 84, 87 Auto power off.....................18, 83, 84 Auto zoom adjustment to image sensor size......................................22 Av (Aperture-priority AE).................21 B Batteries..........................................16 Bounce............................................28 Bounce adapter ..............................30 C C.Fn .................
Index Illumination color.........................86 Light distribution..............................85 Light-emitting unit (Flash head)..............................10, 28 LINK ....................................11, 53, 56 Linked shooting...................13, 67, 88 LOCK ..............................................19 Lock function...................................19 M M (Manual exposure) ......................21 M (Manual flash) .......................34, 62 Manual flash..............................
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.
