With a range of 2.3 feet to 79.7 feet in normal mode, and 2.3 feet to 39.4 feet in high-speed synch mode, the Canon 430EX flash can meet all but the most demanding professional applications. The 430EX has a guide number of 141 at ISO 100, a 90-degree swivel to either left or right of center, and a bounce function. It runs on four AA batteries, which can power it for up to 1,400 flashes before they need replacement. The 430EX is also easy to install.
Instructions
1. Install the AA batteries in the 430EX battery compartment, following the polarity guide on the inside of the battery door.
2. Turn the locking ring counterclockwise while looking at the back of the flash, slide it onto the camera's hot shoe, and lock it to the camera by turning the ring clockwise.
3. Turn the power button on the flash to "On" and the wireless button to "Off."
4. Wait for the flash to recycle; the flash is ready when the pilot light turns red. Fire a test flash by pushing the pilot light button.
5. Turn on your camera and turn its shooting mode to "P" ("Program Auto"). Set the ISO for the camera at 200.
6. Point the camera lens at the subject you are shooting and depress the shutter button halfway to engage the autofocus. When the flash indicator light in the viewfinder lights up (the lightning bolt icon), take the picture.
7. Check that you got a proper flash exposure by looking at the flash exposure confirmation light on the bottom left of the flash, below the pilot light. If the exposure was correct, the confirmation light will blink three times.
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