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Speedlite 430EX Flash Exposure Confirmation Light is on Red All the Time

Dave44 — Tue, 11 Jul 2023 16:02:31 GMT

Does anybody know what it means when the flash exposure confirmation light is on red all the time - even when the flash is turned off? Just recently as soon as I put batteries in my flash this light is on & never goes off - is it time for a new flash?

Re: Speedlite 430EX Flash Exposure Confirmation Light is on Red All the Time

deebatman316 — Tue, 11 Jul 2023 15:51:10 GMT

Which speedlite 430 do you have. Is it the 430EX original, 430EX II, 430EX III or 430EX III-RT. I'm assuming you mean the 430EX series. Not the old 430EZ from the film era.

Re: Speedlite 430 Flash Exposure Confirmation Light is on Red All the Time

Danny — Tue, 11 Jul 2023 15:54:46 GMT

Thanks for joining the conversation, Dave44!

So that the Community can help you better, we need to know exactly which Canon Speedlite model you're using. We've made at least three different models with the number 430 in their name, so please let us know whether you're using the Speedlite 430EX, the Speedlite 430EX II, the Speedlite 430EX III-RT, or something else. That, and any other details you'd like to give will help the Community better understand your issue!

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Re: Speedlite 430 Flash Exposure Confirmation Light is on Red All the Time

Dave44 — Tue, 11 Jul 2023 16:01:33 GMT

Thanks Danny - unfortunately I'm away & didn't bring my flash with me because it wasn't working & I was just thinking about getting a new one but tried to google the problem first which led me here. I think its the 430EX

Basically, as soon as I put batteries in that light comes on red, even when the flash is turned off & its not connected to the camera - my guess was there's a button cell or something that needs replacing but I've found out nothing so far

Re: Speedlite 430 Flash Exposure Confirmation Light is on Red All the Time

deebatman316 — Tue, 11 Jul 2023 16:03:08 GMT

None of Canon's speedlites use button cell batteries.

Re: Speedlite 430EX Flash Exposure Confirmation Light is on Red All the Time

kvbarkley — Tue, 11 Jul 2023 16:40:23 GMT

I have the 430EX II.

Do you mean the Pilot light?

That simply means that the capacitor is fully charged and ready to fire.

Re: Speedlite 430EX Flash Exposure Confirmation Light is on Red All the Time

deebatman316 — Tue, 11 Jul 2023 16:44:09 GMT

All of Canon's 430EX series have pilot lights. Even the predecessor 420EX has a pilot light. But the pilot light should go out after the speedlite is powered off. It should stay on while the speedlite is powered up.

Re: Speedlite 430EX Flash Exposure Confirmation Light is on Red All the Time

Dave44 — Tue, 11 Jul 2023 16:45:28 GMT

No, its the little rectangular light below the pilot light

Re: Speedlite 430EX Flash Exposure Confirmation Light is on Red All the Time

deebatman316 — Tue, 11 Jul 2023 16:46:43 GMT

Which exact model and when was it purchased. I don't want to steer you in the wrong direction.

Re: Speedlite 430EX Flash Exposure Confirmation Light is on Red All the Time

Dave44 — Tue, 11 Jul 2023 16:50:22 GMT

Thanks Demetrius - unfortunately I do not have that information to hand! Sorry, I should have tried this when I had the flash with me, not when I was away!

Re: Speedlite 430EX Flash Exposure Confirmation Light is on Red All the Time

deebatman316 — Tue, 11 Jul 2023 16:54:44 GMT

Original 430EX

430EX II

430EX III/ III-RT

Re: Speedlite 430EX Flash Exposure Confirmation Light is on Red All the Time

Dave44 — Tue, 11 Jul 2023 16:58:11 GMT

So the light that is constantly on red is the flash exposure confirmation light on your images of the 430EX & 430EX II

Re: Speedlite 430EX Flash Exposure Confirmation Light is on Red All the Time

deebatman316 — Tue, 11 Jul 2023 17:04:59 GMT

Can you change speedlite settings via the speedlite control menu on the camera. Or can you ONLY do it from the camera. Also do you have the quick release lock. Or do you have the kind the you spin to tighten it to the hot shoe. Also what camera are you using this speedlite on. Are you using it on a camera released in 2007 or newer camera. Or one an older camera one released before 2007.

Re: Speedlite 430EX Flash Exposure Confirmation Light is on Red All the Time

Dave44 — Tue, 11 Jul 2023 17:07:05 GMT

Thanks again Demetrius - I'm using it on a Canon 5D Mark III, so newer than 2007. I have only ever changed settings on the flash itself. The light is on as soon as I put batteries in, so when its nowhere near the camera & while the flash is still turned off

Re: Speedlite 430EX Flash Exposure Confirmation Light is on Red All the Time

deebatman316 — Tue, 11 Jul 2023 17:09:37 GMT

How does the speedlite attach to the camera. Is it a quick release lever. Ie you move it from left to right to lock it in place. Or do you have to spin the the lock and tighten it down.

Re: Speedlite 430EX Flash Exposure Confirmation Light is on Red All the Time

Dave44 — Tue, 11 Jul 2023 17:11:34 GMT

You spin the lock to tighten it down

Re: Speedlite 430EX Flash Exposure Confirmation Light is on Red All the Time

deebatman316 — Tue, 11 Jul 2023 17:13:34 GMT

Then you have the original 430EX. The 430EX II brought compatibly with the speedlite control (in camera flash menu) and the quick release lever. Attach and detach the speedlite.

Re: Speedlite 430EX Flash Exposure Confirmation Light is on Red All the Time

Dave44 — Tue, 11 Jul 2023 17:17:06 GMT

It makes no difference if the speedlite is attached or detached, turned on or turned off, the red light is on constantly as soon as batteries go in the flash

Re: Speedlite 430EX Flash Exposure Confirmation Light is on Red All the Time

deebatman316 — Tue, 11 Jul 2023 17:22:38 GMT

It sounds like your speedlite needs repair then. But Canon no longer repairs it anymore. So a 3rd Party will have to repair it. Or replacement maybe warranted if it can't be fixed. Does the speedlite still work as normal. Except for the light being on all the time.

Re: Speedlite 430EX Flash Exposure Confirmation Light is on Red All the Time

Dave44 — Tue, 11 Jul 2023 17:49:14 GMT

Thanks again Demetrius, it does still flash but then the settings re-set every time & if I leave the batteries in they'll just be getting drained - I guess its time for a new flash unit