Canon's new Speedlite 430EX II improves on many specifications of its predecessor and includes new features to maximise digital image quality when using a flash.
· E-TTL II compatible
· 20% faster recycling time compared to predecessor
· automatic selection of camera white balance settings
· auto-adjustment of the zoom flash position
· approximately 40% faster recycling time than the Speedlite 420EX
· ultra-bright 2-LED configuration focus assist-beam
· flash coverage from 24mm to 105mm
· integrated diffusion panel allows extended wide-angle coverage to 14mm
· tilt and swivel: 0 - 90degrees (5 settings), left from 0 - 180degrees (7 settings) and right from 0
- 90degrees (4 settings)
· 6 custom functions allow customisation of the flash operations
· 1st and 2nd curtain flash synchronisation
· manual adjustment of flash output from full to 1/64 power (7 levels).
· guide number to 43 (m/ISO 100 at 105mm)
· better camera stability than predeceeor
· small and lightweight.