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

I'm a beginner, so I'm still learning about flash photography. But it's been easy to use so far. I debated heavily on getting this or the 580ex II. Maybe down the line once I get more experience, I'll upgrade. But this flash has been great for me so far.

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Bought this as my primary flash, used it and loved it, opened up the night time photography for me, so much that I figured I needed to get into strobing and now, I also paired it together with a 580exII as a slave, and boy am I loving it, so much I'm considering getting another 430 to run as a 2nd slave unit to get creative lighting

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

Fast Recycle time, well built, TTL is almost always perfectly exposed, easy access to manual controls, simple menu system.
Can only work as a slave flash, it would be great if Canon made smaller master flashes like the 430exII without having to buy the larger 580exII. I really like the physical size as opposed to my 580exII. It really is a must have flash to have in your bag.

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

Very easy to use, even if you've never used external flash before. I use it for portraits indoor and outdoor. Very good fill flas as well.

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

Easy to use and instructions were helpful.

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

Better than the Refurbished model I received earlier

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

Had the choice of 2 430EXIIs or one 580EXII, knowing I would get 2 pocket wizard TT5s, 2 is better than 1. The 430 handles most situations and will bounce in all directions. It's power enough for great outdoor fill flash, and more manageable, (size), when using a bracket. I do miss the master mode which could control other ETTL flashes.

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I must say that before getting this flash, I HATED FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY... After listening to a mentor and researching several sites... I decided to make the purchase. This flash is awesome!!! I bounce light of ceilings/walls etc and create a natural light on my subjects.. this flash has changed the way I shoot completely! Lighting is no longer an issue for me on sets. I was recently shooting a concert and needed a shot of the crowd. I bounced the light off the ceiling in an very large auditorium!! That right there should give you an idea on the power of this flash!

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I use this flash on my D40 as a 'fill' flash while taking outdoor sports portraits, and LOVE it.

This flash is the perfect combination of size and power. Smaller than the 580 EX, it is easier to pack and carry to a shoot. While not as powerful as the 580 EX, it has more than enough light to create crisp, clear images.

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

Love this flash, but wish I had the money for the 580EX II for a little more versatility. Still, this flash is a keeper for me. Enough options for me for awhile until I can take the next step. You've gotta love Canon products and trust this will last. Seamless tie-in with my Canon EOS.

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This unit is not a simple set and forget device. The infrared pannel must be placed to receive the Master Flash's signal, or it does not fire. I would recommend buying some reference texts on Canon Speedlite Flash set-up, as there is only the bare minimal operating information included with the unit.

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I bought this flash specifically to improve my holiday photos which always seem to be indoors in less than suitable lighting. It is my first external flash and right out of the box I was able to hook it up quickly and snap a few trial run photos. Very easy to use. So far my evening and indoor pictures have improved dramatically.

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

Night photography olsom
Battereas last long
Litte bulky but exelent idom...

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

This flash was used at Wedding rehearsal and was going to use it at the rehearsal; ;however my batteries expired. I would like to see the same battery that they use in the 5D camera used in the flash. I was using this as fill flash. When it worked I was satisfied.

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

Great with a Lambency diffuser for people.

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

I have one and i bought this for a friend... I had no Idea he had already bought this for himself having used mine. I have many cameras lenses and flashes...this always seem to be the one I grab...I use it with my canon rebel...It is a small lightweight combo that is easy to take with me when I want to just have fun and shoot...[...]

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

i use this flash for both indoor fotography and portrates & cant wait to use as fill flash

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

I am a semi-pro portrait photographer and I love using this speedlite on location shoots. It works well with my Canon T2i. I had tried an off brand and did not like the option of only shooting in manual only mode off brands only perform in. It is worth going with Canon speedlites when you have a Canon DSLR.

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

Not much more to say. Great flash if you are on a budget! Very powerful for most everyday shoots.

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

This Flash is way better than the one that is built into the camera. Better lighting.

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

I first bought this smaller flash to use as the on camera trigger, but didnt realize, this flash CAN NOT trigger multiple flashes.

So...Plan two, use as an additional SLAVE Flash for multiflash setups at weddings and portraits. Works great, steady output, and recycles fast event without the capability of a battery pack (can not use with this flash). Smaller and lightweight to tote around when you are carrying multiple stands with flashes, and works with Radio Poppers. And also can use in camera settings to control the flash output as well.

The flash does very well as a remote slave, and I am very satisifed for the purchase price to add to my group of off camera flashes(580EXII, 550ex, etc).

For an enthusiast, this flash would be great as on camera flash at a good price as well. But for Pros, it does fit the bill for an optional Slave flash.

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

Great flash at a great price.

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

Perfect first flash if you're looking to start getting into off-camera flashes. I'm primarily a photojournalist, but occasionally do feature or portraiture -- this flash comes in real handy. I highly recommend a diffuser (the cheap plastic cover one is great) and perhaps an off-camera shoe-cord.

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This is my third flash like this, and I use them wireless to create anything I want, all of them works just great.

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

Great item with a great value. I use it as my fill flash (second flash) and even as my camera flash. Either way, it works perfectly.

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

Overall, great flash!

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

primarily using this for my portrait photography. even with it mounted on the camera, the bounce flash ability produces great results. more than happy with this product

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

Overall this flash is a great flash, easy to use and reliable. The flash recycles fast and seams to really be ready to shoot whenever I am. The only complaint is that there is not sync port on the flash, for off shoe flash techniques.

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

Excellent flash! So many features to explore. Definitly a step up from a pop-up flash. Improved photos dramatically!

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

Sent the flash back. The internal "zoom" motor was too noisy in a quiet environment. It lacked the output I was used to. (had the 580ex) Paid extra for the 580EXII. MUCH better. Ordered two of them! Adorama was great to deal with- even with the returns.

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Just got the 430 flash to use as a slave unit. When my 580 flash went down during a wedding, I grabed the 430 and started using it to finish off the church shots. I must say it is a very good flash unit. Even though its out put is not as strong as the 580, the 430 will get the job done. I like the smaller size, and its easy to navigate through the menu which makes it easy to set up and start using.
Not only is it good as a slave unit, but its also good as a main flash.

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

I am amazed at the difference in my photographs! Great Flash, excellent quality!!

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

Superb range with the PocketWizard Mini and Flex.

Can also be used as a Master flash instead of a 550, 580, or 580II with the Mini or Flex.

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

Would recommend - good product

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

It works like a charm and it's the perfect match with my EOS T2i.

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

This is the first Speedlite I ever used, and I'm really impressed! The quality, features, and ease of use are all top notch, and there's no hi pitched whine noise between flashes either. I considered several other off brands (Sigma, Nisan) but in the end I really wanted a Canon flash to go with my 500D. I'm very satisfied.

The ONLY criticism I can make is that the flash is pretty heavy, but I suppose that comes with packing everything into such a small package.

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This flash is super. It is easy to use and has functions that are simple to understand and program. The flash works right out of the box without first having to wade through hard to understand instruction booklets.

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The metal shoe is a great improvement of the plastic of previous Canon flashes and the new battery door is wonderful.

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

i used it for social events and studio photographs, adn it works very welll

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

I think this is a great flash... The only flash that would have been better is the 580 ex ii but I hear for the price it isn't worth it and you can get away with the 430, and looking at the specs and using it, I could tell there are differences but not enough to justify spending the extra money. Last 2 comments are: 1. The lady that helped me with my purchase was great, and I will be ordering from Adorama from now on. and 2. I hope I can win that $1,000 because I can think of 2 other things that would help me buy.

Thank you for your time. have a great day!

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

This was my first every ETTL purchase. Prior to getting this we were using an old Canon Speedlight from the 80s. So we were very easily impressed with the power & flexibility of this product! (As I told a few other photographer friends, "It does everything, but talk!")

You definitely need to spend time working with it prior to actual use, but the aperture priority mode (automatic shutter dragging) is a pretty neat deal. Works wonderfully as bounced flash, especially with reflectors.

Highly recommend purchasing a diffuser of some sort. Very powerful output needs it.

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

Plays,sports and action
Bad----it sucks the battery power more than most I have used

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

[...]...Received my flash for the weekend shoot...

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

very easy to use, great results. i us it with a 5d mkii.

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

You can hardly go wrong with any Canon product. This flash is solid on-camera and works well as a slave. Good recycle time, adjustable outputs, and flexible flash head make this a must-have. The owner's manual will tell you what the buttons do, but you may need other resources to help you get the most out of this flash.

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

easy to use, and an affordable flash. Good value for good price.

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

Not enough power for my taste.Will go back to the 580.The 580 is worth the extra bucks

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

I wanted more control when shooting up close. The bounce feature works great. I was impressed with the quality for the money.

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

I haven't had a ton of use with this yet, but so far I am impressed and I would definitely recommend purchasing this flash.

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

Under heavy use, we have noticed a couple of times is was a little slow recycling. Other than that we are very pleased.

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

Does a great job in low light situations. Like the bounce to keep the harsh glare off the subject. Especially like the way it works in sync with my XSi.

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

For the price it is a excellent unit and very happy with it

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

The missing link to outstanding photo's. This thing is able to bounce light in so many ways. Amazing!!!

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

great flash for wedding photography

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

I use this with my 5D Mark II and works perfect. I have used it in all modes and as a master flash with a 430 EX for some artistic shots. Works great as fill flash also. You can't go wrong with this flash. Big improvement over the 430 EX.

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Although I am still figuring it out, I will say that for the Canon Rebel series, this flash is more than sufficient, just bouncing this thing gives off an awful lot of light.

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My photography mainly consists of automotive type shoots. I use this flash along with canon's ST-E2 wireless transmitter. This flash is perfect! Awesome performance, quiet, fast recycle, and POWERFUL.
I highly recommend this product.

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

Good value

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

I have two of this and I use them with the transmitter. So I put my Novatron to rest. It`s a great portable mini-studio

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

For the money, Canon Flashes don't get any better. I have used the 580ex on a 20D and thought it was great but this is the same or better on a 5D. No complaints. Rechargeable batteries work great in it. The 5D can take pictures a lot faster than this can cycle but you can still hit three in succession.

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Easy to use and good lens for portraits. Still learning to use for night photos. Very well made.

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

I was amazed the difference this flash makes. I am new to this hobby, and love it. This flash adds weight, and it is off balance shooting portraits, but I'm sure that be less of a problem for me as I use it more. I'm so happy that I purchased it, and would recomMend it.

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

Wonderful flash -- quick recycling time, consistant, and very veritile. Only drawback is that it is heavy. But plan for the weight and the pros definately make up for it.

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

Purchased this camera to use with all sorts of photography very easy to use.

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

Got this Canon as Xmas gift to myself! Great addition for my T1i camera and will be using it at various Xmas events! Flash diffuser/charger w/batteries ordered w/this flash is excellent! Would recommend this kit to anyone. Happy Holidays!

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

Great item. Small size but with professional features like a studio flash. Truly spectacular. Recommended 100%

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

I have found this flash to perform very well. Recently I found myself shooting pictures at a knife show indoors with terrbile lighting , the 430 EXII performed better than expected. I was able to bounce the light off of the ceilings and far walls with no problems.

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

This is a great Flash my photos have improved 10fold with this flash. This is my 2nd one i use it for fill flash

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

This is my first shoe mount flash. It works very well for portraits, night shots, and macro. I also got the Sto-Fen diffuser at the same time which prevents the flash from bleaching out close faces. It has expanded my creative options.

I've seen other flashes that can be triggered by the on camera flash, but this one does not have that ability.

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TIES IN PERFECTLY WITH G10.

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

It's great!! Nice unit and does the job. Comes with it's own protective case and a little desktop stand too. If you don't need the 580EX II, this is a great unit for the money.

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

How I lived three years using the pop up flash on my Canon Rebel is beyond me. I finally got around to buying the 430 EX II and the results of my flash photography are so much improved that I am kicking myself for not buying it sooner. I just photographed my nephews Christening with awesome results both in the large high ceiling church as well at his home. Yes the camera is now heavier but not by much and the results are worth it.

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Expectacular really. Very light and very professional using pocket wizard. Excellent product. Recommended 100%

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

Fabulous integration with Canon DSLR cameras.

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

Slave functionality is soft select and was not readily apparent.

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

Easy to use right out of the box

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

This is a near-perfect flash for the hobbyist/enthusiast who needs more than the 220EX, but doesn't need the extra features (mostly directed toward studio use) of the 580EX II and its larger size and higher cost. This is really the maximum size flash I would want on a walk around camera, and it also fits nicely in my camera bag. The auto features practically ensure a perfect fill-flash or night-time photo. I am now experimenting with it for macro shots with a sto-fen diffuser and the flash set to a manual low power. The only derogitory thing I can say is the pan/tilt stops allow a bit of play instead of a firm stop at the desired setting. The entire flash will even turn a little side-to-side when locked in the hot-shoe of my 40D. I am used to the tighter tolerances Canon used in the 1980's, and really notice the slop in today's products.

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This is a very good flash unit for someone who is making a first step up from the on-camera flash. There is a little bit of a learning curve to use it effectively, but even sticking with just E-TTL give noticeably better results. Using an omni-bounce, my indoor portraits look much more natural and flattering.

The one downside is its weight compared to my XTi and the relatively light lenses I have. The flash overbalances the camera, so when wearing the camera around your neck, it always points down. I imagine it would be better with a heavier camera/lens.

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I bought this flash to use with my digital Rebel xt. I wish I would have bought this accessory sooner, as it has made a big difference in my photos. The only criticism I have is that it seems to eat through AA batteries in just a short time.

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Pictures are much brighter when taken inside. Great addition to my camera equipment. I have noticed a vast improvemnet in all my pictures when using this flash. I bought it on the recommendation of my son who has the same one and have not been disappointed.

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It is hard not to take a great photo.
No more ruined photos from a flash that was too bright.

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I bought this flash because a friend of mine wanted some portraits done, and while I'm no professional she trusted that I could do the job. While ideally I'd like to use good studio lighting, it wasn't an option. The on-camera flash is essentially useless so I'd been eying up a speedlite. With a little improvising and using both the avilable light and my new flash, the lighting on the pictures came out great. They key is to do as much reading up and practicing with it as you can if you're not familiar with this type of flash. pointing it straight toward someone in a dark room, or even straight at the ceiling, is not going to give you flattering lighting. With this flash you can turn it and angle it and bounce the light off surrounding surfaces in order to get a well lit subject. I used manual settings and found the flash was very easy to use. I'm glad I bought this flash and would definitely recommend it.

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I bought this unit because my old one (380EX) is demanding high correction to compensate the age (and number of firings). Easy to use, good information on back panel. No complaints.

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The first week I had this flash I let a friend shoot with it. Not paying attention, they took a lot of frames. The next day I had a shoot of my own and the batteries did half way through the shoot. I love having the flash, but needless to say, I'd recommend some good quality rechargeables.

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This was so easy to start using I couldn't believe it. I have seen a lot written about the price of this flash but you get what you pay for,and this is worth every dime you spend. I will buy some more of them to use with a pocket wizard. It's so easy to put in your hot shoe even a old fart like me can do it.Love it

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I was getting a lot of dark pictures but with this speedlite my pictures are much brighter. Well worth the money spent. My son has the exact same one and was always bragging about it so I decided to get one for myself. I am glad I did.

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I'm getting very good results with this flash. I love the range and I'm getting true color results, not washed out. I wish it didn't go through rechargeable batteries so quickly, and it could be a little smaller and more transportable. Highly recomended overall!

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Using 3 Canon Flashes with soft boxes and the Pocket Wizards for Canon Flashes, you can produce some nice studio photos. With the portablity one can take them on site and are capable of lighting large rooms....again controling the output of each from your Canon camera.

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very easy to use

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

Use it as an everyday flash if needed...
Great for fill-in flash and bounce flash too.

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

Still learning, But so far works great

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

Great flash, The 580 was more than I needed, this is a great alternative for the money. It does more than I need.

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

Much better than my 420 - easier to connect.

Unfortunatley, I had to get new Sto-Fen diffusers, went for the Gary Fong stuff this time.

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I use this flash mostly for wedding shoots and fuond that it works well with Canon 5D Mark ll

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

I bought this due to some poor shots with my fast primes. Sometimes even f/1.4 is not enough! The 420EX II is a great flash. I usually use it for fill lighting. There is no comparison between the pop up flash on your DSLR and a speedlight. The results can be amazing and relatively easy to achieve. Highly recommended for anyone who is not satisfied with their pop up flash. It does add some weight to your camera, but that is to be expected.

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

I tend to avoid using flash (mostly shoot outdoors) but when I need something stronger than on-camera unit (rebel xsi)this does the job nicely. Comes with quality padded case. Also purchased Sto-fen Omni Bounce due to high recommendations, and am happy with it. My experience with Adorama has been great!

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

The first time I attached this flash to my camera, it didn't work. Then, I discovered I had inserted it backwards. After turning it around the right way, it still didn't work. Then, I discovered I hadn't turned it on. After turning it on, it still didn't work. Then, I discovered I hadn't properly turned the locking collar. OK - I know I sound like an idiot - my point is, the flash works well and didn't seem the worse for wear in the hands of a complete novice.

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

I'm quite angry that I didn't reasearch this more, I could have saved myself [$]and gotten the 430EX I. I went with the 430EXII based on the specs here on Adorama, that said it rotated 180 both ways, which it doesn't. Otherwise, I really like it a lot.

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

I love the smaller size (as compared to the 580EX II).

Recycles very quickly.

The new hotshoe mount is nice too.

I still do not like the buttons on this model. They are not as easy to use as the 580's.

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

i'm using this with off camera shoe cord. great for light off camera work. when using 580exII, i use this flash as slave for additional lighting.

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

I purchased a Sakar 952AF flash unit which turned out to be the biggest piece of junk that I have ever bought - I could never get a good picture with it no matter what I did and yet it is Sakar's top of the line model. So in in total disgust with the Sakar unit, I purchaced the CANON 430EX II. I have never been happier with a unit, it worked perfectly right out of the box and I have not had one bad picture yet. I have entered enough photo constests to know that this unit will give you award winning pictures. Long story, short - Buy this unit and you will not regret it. Best of all, you can buy a CANON 580EX and use this unit a dependable slave unit.

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

I haven't used the 430 EX II much yet. It was purchased primarily for indoor family and school events where low light dictates the need for a flash. I don't do portraits or studio photography so I have not pushed the limits of this flash. For what I need it is easy to use and priced right.

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

The Speedlight is much stronger and more versatile than the built-in flash on the XTI. My indoor and night photos have improved 100% with the external flash, and it has opened a whole new world of options for me. It is especially helpful when using an extended zoom lens.

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

Good general purpose flash.

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

This flash is perfect for the hobbyist, it is quite an improvement over the built in flash. There are many options as far as angle and rotation. There is no color cast and it fills shadows in beautifully. I would recommend this flash to any hobbyist or serious amature for their photography.