Canon 430EX User Manual
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The flash coverage can be set to match the lens focal length from
24mm to 105mm. The flash coverage can be set automatically or
manually. Also, with the built-in wide panel, the flash coverage will be
compatible with ultra wide-angle lenses as short as 14mm.
24mm to 105mm. The flash coverage can be set automatically or
manually. Also, with the built-in wide panel, the flash coverage will be
compatible with ultra wide-angle lenses as short as 14mm.
Press the <G> button.
Press the <9> button to change the
flash coverage.
flash coverage.
When the flash coverage is set
automatically, <d> is not displayed.
automatically, <d> is not displayed.
Pull out the wide panel and place it over
the flash head as shown.
the flash head as shown.
The <G> button will not
work.
work.
H
Setting the Flash Coverage and Using the Wide Panel
Using the Wide Panel
If you set the flash coverage manually, make sure it covers the lens focal
length so that the picture will not have a dark periphery.
length so that the picture will not have a dark periphery.
The flash coverage will not be compatible with the EF15mm f/2.8
Fisheye lens.
Fisheye lens.
For the effective lens focal length (or crop factor), refer to the camera’s
instruction manual.
instruction manual.
If you use bounce flash with the wide panel in place, the entire display on
the LCD panel will blink as a warning. Since the subject will be
illuminated by both the bounce flash and direct flash, it will look
unnatural.
the LCD panel will blink as a warning. Since the subject will be
illuminated by both the bounce flash and direct flash, it will look
unnatural.
Pull out the wide panel gently. Using excessive force may detach the
wide panel.
wide panel.
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