Canon Speedlite 430EX II Flash with Guide Number 141 Feet / 43m at ISO 100 - U.S.A. Warranty

SKU: CA430EX2U

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Questions & Answers

JESSICA B : Do I need to use a trigger for off camera photography? I have a Canon T3iSteven G : You can do remote flash via infrared or with a flash cable, but radio wireless is not available on the T3i camera to use with the 430EX II. You would have to be a trigger kit for radio wireless.
Dennis W : Canon Speedlite 430EX2, the 2 items listed SKU: CA430EX2U and SKU: CA430EX2UA, are those Canon USA models or imported? I need to know if the warranty is provided by Canon USA or not.DAVID N : USA Warranty means Canon WarrantyANDREW R : Did you mean CA430EX2UKA? Grey market or "Direct Import" items are clearly marked as such on our website. The item in THIS listing is standard US market equipment. NOT grey market.
CARLA R : So, does this flash have a port to plug in a Pocket Wizard III and be used as an Off Camera Flash?DAVID N : No it doesn't. Go Flex TT5 and Mini TT1 - no cables and full TTL.

Reviews about this item

Review Summary

2017-02-04T10:33:44

Rated 4 out of 5

430EX

Well functioning TTL speed light Have not yet experienced the overheating issue

Philip M.

2017-01-05T05:15:32

Rated 5 out of 5

upgrade

by far the best thing I've done for my photography. very powerful.

Michael L.

2016-11-22T07:38:50

Rated 5 out of 5

works great

This flash works well with my camera (Canon Rebel T3i) and is everything promised and expected.

David M.

2016-10-16T16:46:25

Rated 5 out of 5

Great flash, very powerful

Great flash, very powerful

MARSDEN J.

2015-09-09T21:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Nice Flash Unit

This unit makes a nice slave to my 580EX II. It is light but not cheaply made. It would make a good alternative to the 580 as on on-camera flash if I needed something lighter, and could do with less power. So far I've been able to use my flashes with direct line of sight to each other- this is required with infrared triggered flashes.

STEVE S.

2015-09-03T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Fast and Furious

I'm really liking the new Speedlite II. It's got a solid build and is easy to use.

KeithCourage

2015-09-03T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Fantastic flash !!

I'm using this flash in my studio and out in the field and am amazed at the power output and superb color accuracy. No more correcting for color casts in software, I get true colors every time. I use this flash either with an omni-bounce or softbox attached and get even lighting across the entire image.

RHONDA R.

2014-06-16T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great little flash

This is the second 430 that I have. Both work great.

srw

2014-06-16T21:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Great Flash at Best Price

I wish flashes were less money, but they aren't. This one is a reasonable price for a great quality flash. It is important to not cheap out on a flash. If you are going to spend the money, you might as well spend a little more and get a better quality one.

Gerbear

2014-06-09T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Excellent flash!

Perfect for enthusiast photographers. Paired with 5Dmk3: great results.

Bertrand

2014-05-12T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

It's my second

I bought my first Speedlite from Adorama about 6 months ago. I loved it so much I just purchased a second Speedlite. I love the off-camera remote flash capability. I do a lot of real estate listing photography and the one Speedlite was great for lighting up a space or casting a soft light for nice texture and interesting shadows. This second unit more than doubles my pleasure. .doubles my fun!! Great buy!

Kevin M.

2014-04-27T21:00:00

Rated 3 out of 5

too heavy

I returned this product because is was too heavy. I was looking for a powerful speedlight for my Canon but this is too combursome

Jean C.

2014-04-21T21:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

A Whole New (Brighter) World!

My first Speedlite, so exciting! There is quite a steep learning curve, but thanks to youtube and the manual, I am getting it figured out. The bounce flash ability is improving my indoor shots immeasurably!

Serra S.

2014-03-19T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great flash

Just added a second speed light to my camera bag. I am learning off camera flash and it was time to move up to two flashes. This is a great flash and works as advertised.

Tracy J.

2014-02-10T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Nice Flash

Nice Flash. Thsi is my 2nd Sppedlite. I am very happy with the performance.

AZ

2014-02-10T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Canon Speedlite 430EX II Flash

Must have for indoor photo! box came as discribe, recommended!

California S.

2014-02-10T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Excellent flash for the price

I use it on my 5DMKIII and it's fantastic. It has all the necessary features but doesn't cost a fortune and it is quite a bit lighter than the 600 series. One downside of this flash is that it cannot serve as a master if you are using multiple flashes.

wilpwrr

2014-01-16T19:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Great Flash

I am a hobby user and with a new baby on the way and rather than spend a bunch of cash on a new faster lens for all the lower light photo's i'd be taking, I decided to try and expand my ability and get into flash photography. I'm still learning how to get the most out of it for off camera purposes, but it can be used as a slave with my on camera flash as the master which is cool for a novice like me. I mostly use it on camera now and bounce the flash for better fill in my pics. It has a wide range from off ceiling, can be swiveled to bounce off the wall behind or on a side if a lot of light is coming thru a window or something. It really evens out the pictures nicely. Far better than the on camera flash that is on the 60D. I haven't had any accidents with it, no drops or anything yet, so can't comment on it's toughness, but I'm hoping it's rather tough as I'm sure to drop it at some point.

ERIC R.

2013-12-30T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Excellent Flash

Nice flash does exactly what it is supposed to do.

mw

2013-12-22T19:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Like the Sun on a clear day.

I just love that I can fire the flash remotely from a number of distances and locations. I use it Inand Out doors.

dee

2013-12-02T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

430EX II Flash

I shoot senior pics on the side and this flash was very helpful in getting a great deal of light on my subjects. The remote trigger will be very helpful in future projects. It is hard to find limitations for this item in the work that I do.

Jim M.

2013-11-25T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

essential for complete dslr

I bought a full frame camera so I wouldn't have to use a flash. I have used prime lenses and I have gotten most of my shots. However, I didn't want low lighting to restrict my photos during the holiday season. I have strong side lighting through the front windows and this helps to counter that light. I would be able to get shots without the flash, but I wouldn't have been able to get excellent shots without this flash. It is excellent for fill, backlight, sparkle in the eye, and bounce. Using the camera menu for changing the exposure, and adjusting the flash through the camera menu is easy, and useful.

ben w.

2013-09-23T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

A Lot of Functionality at a Modest Price

I use the flash for portraits of grandchildren, other indoor shots, and as a fill flash in landscapes.

THOMAS B.

2013-07-14T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Excellent flash. Using with Canon T3i

1. Light weight. 2. Produces good amount of light. 3. I made my own reflector using foam and velcro, to bounce the light instead of buying a diffusor. Plans available online. These will improve the quality of photos. 4. Light may not be adequate in greater distances, then will need to tweak the settings to zoom the lens on this flash manually.

Novice P.

2013-07-08T21:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Not bad for the money

While this unit is a bit underpowered for my use as a wedding photographer, it does make a good slave flash for multi-flash setups, which are nice to have during wedding receptions. My only complaint is that it can't act as a master, like the 580exII or 600EX-RT, but for the price, I guess that's to be expected. Still, I was able to complete a wedding once when my 580exII got fried, and I was glad to have it!

WILLIAM A.

2013-07-03T21:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Good Flash For Buck

-Event photography -Lightweight, easy to use -Not as powerful as 580/600 series

geram

2013-07-01T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Very happy with this Flash

The 430EX II is very well integrated with the Canon EOS 6D. It's cycle time is quite fast and operation with the 6D is very straightforward.

JOHN M.

2013-06-30T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great flash!

I received this product and it has been great. The swivel on the flash allows you to choose how much is direct and how much can bounce off the ceiling. It is pretty easy to use.

Neil M.

2013-06-24T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

dependable back up.

basic fill flash, great for when I dont want to shlep a bag full of lighting with me just in case I might need it. Diffuser comes in handy.

Will

2013-06-11T21:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Great Wedding Flash!

I used this flash on my Canon MarkIII for my first wedding... did everything I needed and then some. I won't shoot another without it.

Toni