Is Canon 430EX II wireless?

Wireless Features Used wirelessly with a camera that supports it, it gives TTL or manual exposure, flash exposure compensation, rear sync and repeating flash.

Can Canon 430EX II be used as master?

1) In “radio” mode (which the 430EX II doesn’t have) the 430EX III RT can be a master or slave. 2) In “optical” mode, both flashes can ONLY be a “slave” (no optical master capability). You would need an optical master unit. 2) the Canon Speedlite 90EX – this is a flash, but it has optical master capability.

Can Canon 430EX II be used off-camera?

The 430EX II is capable of being an “optical” slave (that’s builtin… no additional accessories are required provided it is being used with a Canon “master”). It cannot be a “master”. This means it will function as an off-camera flash provided it has “line of sight” to notice the on-camera “master” trigger the flash.

Is Canon 430EX II compatible cameras?

Compatibility. The Canon 430EX II is compatible with all of the Canon EOS SLR cameras, analogue and digital, giving you the added option of controlling and adapting the flash via the camera’s menu system. Legend has it, the 430EX II is even compatible with analogue models dating back to the 80’s.

Do you need a trigger for off camera flash?

Off-camera flash is actually quite simple. All you need to fire a flash off camera is (1) a speedlight flash, (2) a trigger/receiver to wirelessly fire the flash, and (3) your camera.

Can I use flash without Trigger?

Canon and Nikon (I’m not sure about Sony) have both released cameras and flashes in the last year that enable the photographer to fire a flash wirelessly without the need for a trigger receiver.

What is a wireless flash trigger?

Wireless flash triggers allow your camera to communicate with a flash without a physical connection to the camera. That allows the flash to fire perfectly timed for the photograph. Typically, wireless flash triggers come in two parts: a transmitter, mounted on the camera, and a receiver, mounted on the flash.

What is the best ISO for indoor photography?

So what is the best ISO setting for indoor photography? In general, ISO 100 or 200 can work well if you are using a tripod and you have enough brightness. If you are shooting from your hand, you have to raise your ISO to 800 or 1000. Sometimes even higher, as you will notice from my camera settings below.

Can Canon 430EX II be used off camera?

How much does a canon 430EX II cost?

Canon 430EX II (14.8 oz./420g with 4-AA eneloopcells, 1.8 second measured recycle time, measured ISO 100 guide number of 24 meters/80 feet at 35mm, rated guide number 31m/102′ at 35mm, 24-105mm zoom head with 14mm wide panel, discontinued but still available new at Amazonor about $80 usedif you know How to Win at eBay). B&Hhas acessories for it.

What is the difference between the Canon EOS 430EX and E-TL?

also quieter, recycle time is 20% faster (as compared to the 430EX) and since it is compatible with Canon’s wireless E-TTL, it can be used as an affordable “receiver unit”. Superior build quality, including a metal foot for added strength.

Where is the exposure OK light on a Nikon 430EX II?

The unmarked green “Exposure OK” light just below the Pilot light is a bit too directional; it’s less visible from the sides. The 430EX II calculates and its LCD displays the maximum range for TTL exposure, up to 60 feet or 18 meters. Since they are slightly inset, it might be more difficult to push the +, – and SET buttons.

What is the difference between the Canon EOS 420EX and 220ex?

My 420EX recycles in 4.8 seconds at full power, compared to 2 seconds with the 430EX II. 220EX(1996-2009) For general use where I’m not shooting a wedding or portraits all day, I prefer a smaller flash like my Canon 220EX.