Canon Speedlite 430EX

Canon Speedlite 430EX | S/N: 547787

Canon Speedlite 430EX - Good Condition | High-Output E-TTL II Intelligent Electronic Flash

Introductory Paragraph The Canon Speedlite 430EX is the definitive choice for the enthusiast who values a powerful, highly versatile flash unit designed for seamless integration with the EOS camera system. Celebrated for its advanced E-TTL II automatic exposure metering, this speedlight communicates directly with your camera to deliver perfectly balanced light in any environment. Its powerful Guide Number of 43 combined with a fully articulating bounce head makes it an incredibly capable tool for wedding, portrait, and indoor event photographers who need soft, flattering illumination. This Canon flash provides the electronic precision and reliable output required to elevate your creative lighting setups.

Key Features

• Intelligent E-TTL II automatic flash metering, instantly analyzing ambient lighting conditions and lens distance data for highly accurate exposures.

• High power Guide Number of 43 (meters at ISO 100 at 105mm), delivering a robust beam of light to easily illuminate distant subjects.

• Fully articulating bounce flash head, tilting upward up to 90 degrees and rotating 270 degrees to bounce light off walls and ceilings for soft illumination.

• Automated motorized auto-zoom mechanism, dynamically shifting between 24mm and 105mm to match the exact field of view of your attached lens.

• Built-in wide-angle diffuser panel, pulling out from the head to instantly expand flash coverage for ultra-wide perspectives down to 14mm.

• Advanced wireless slave receiver functionality, allowing the flash to be placed off-camera and triggered remotely by master units for creative studio lighting.

• Integrated AF-assist beam transmitter window, projecting an infrared grid to help your camera lock focus instantly in pitch-black environments.

Condition Report Good condition. Body: Shows normal signs of light use and minor cosmetic surface scuffs on the plastic casing consistent with standard handling. The battery compartment contacts are clean and completely free from corrosion. Sensor/Optics: The front fresnel flash panel is clean, clear, and free from heavy yellowing or melt marks. Mechanics/Electronics: Fully operational. The flash recycles quickly, the motorized zoom tracking moves smoothly across the entire range, and all settings adjust perfectly via the rear tactile buttons and clear LCD data panel.

Specialist Note "The Speedlite 430EX is an absolute workhorse flash that strikes the perfect balance between high-end features and portable size. What I love about it is how intelligently it integrates with both film and digital EOS bodies—it automatically senses the camera sensor size (APS-C vs Full Frame) and zooms the flash head accordingly to optimize light distribution. The mechanical build is exceptionally solid, and the recycle time is nice and snappy. It's a completely honest, reliable light source that belongs in every photographer's gear bag. For anyone looking to step up from pop-up flash limitations to professional bouncing light, this Canon is a top-tier choice."

What's Included

• Canon Speedlite 430EX Electronic Flash (S/N: 547787)

• Soft Protective Storage Pouch

• Mini Flash Stand (for off-camera tabletop placement)
  

Technical Specifications

• Brand: Canon

• Model: Speedlite 430EX (Mark I)

• Accessory Type: Flash / Speedlight

• Guide Number: 43 (meters at ISO 100 at 105mm position)

• Flash Head Zoom: 24mm – 105mm (Auto/Manual)

• Exposure Control: E-TTL II, E-TTL, TTL, Manual

• Category: 3. Lighting & Audio ▸ Flash / Speedlight

• Battery Type: 4x AA Alkaline or NiMH Rechargeable (Not Provided)