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Canon 430EX Speedlite Flash for Canon Pro1, Pro 90, G Series and all EOS SLR Cameras Question
What is the function of the ETTL feature?
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Great review. The ETTL feature of this flash means that it communicates with your Canon digital SLR. The camera knows if you have the flash pointed up or directly at the subject and will adjust the exposure accordingly. If you are starting out with this flash, try using the TV mode of your camera and make sure your shutter speed doesn't exceed the sync speed (1/250th for a 30D for example). For outdoor shots during the day, decrease the power of the flash in order to use it as fill. See here for a great tutorial on EOS system ETTL flashes... http://photonotes.org/articles/eos-flash/
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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...
- Replaces the Canon Speedlite 420EX Flash
- Automatic selection of camera white-balance settings and auto-adjustment of zoom flash position to match camera's sensor size
- Flash head zoom covers the range 24mm to 105mm; integrated diffusion panel allows extends coverage to 14mm
- Compatible with distance-linked E-TTL II system; supports other EOS cameras that do not support E-TTL II, when required
- Flash head moves up from 0 to 90 degrees, left from 0 to 180 degrees, and right from 0 to 90 degrees