topic Speedlite 430EX II Compatibility with DSLR in Speedlite Flashes

Speedlite 430EX II Compatibility with DSLR

JFG1976 — Tue, 20 Feb 2024 14:19:34 GMT

Does anyone know if I can connect a speed light to a canon markiii? I have both but I can’t connect the light to the camera with a speed light off the camera. Please help

Re: 430exii

SamanthaW — Sun, 18 Feb 2024 00:51:54 GMT

Hi there!

We have several cameras with a mark iii option, can you please be more specific?

Re: 430exii

rs-eos — Sun, 18 Feb 2024 00:58:18 GMT

Also would be helpful to understand how you want to control that flash. You mention "off the camera", so if the 430 EX II is off camera, it would need to be controlled either optically (a second flash mounted on your camera), or via a sync cable. The Mark II version of the 430 EX lacks radio control like the Mark III version does. So with a Mark III version, you'd have additional options in controlling it.

Re: Speedlite 430EX II Compatibility with DSLR

RaymondSchwage — Fri, 08 Mar 2024 10:03:51 GMT

Any update?

Re: Speedlite 430EX II Compatibility with DSLR

kvbarkley — Fri, 08 Mar 2024 14:18:48 GMT

Update to what? There was not enough question there. If you have a specific issue, ask away.

Re: Speedlite 430EX II Compatibility with DSLR

shadowsports — Fri, 08 Mar 2024 14:45:00 GMT

@RaymondSchwage wrote:

Any update?

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The OP never replied with the model of this camera. It seems the thread was abandoned.

Re: Speedlite 430EX II Compatibility with DSLR

Afzal_BG_BR_UK — Tue, 26 Mar 2024 16:37:10 GMT

You can successfully use your Canon flashgun with your Canon camera by connecting the two together either:-

1.) physically attach the flashgun directly onto the hot-shoe mount of your camera. OR, you can…

2.) connect a compatible remote Trigger directly onto your camera hot-shoe mount AND then connect the respective Receiver to your flashgun. This allows for Off-Camera Flash - OCF. Freedom of light positioning for artistic and creative effects. (You are now not limited to using a single flashgun, buy additional flashguns with additional receivers and take your photographic journey to a whole new level.

Note1: How - confirm your camera Flash sync speed and ensure your flashgun and camera settings reflect the same.

Note2:- if your Canon flashgun supports the “Master/Slave” feature, you can have one flashgun mounted and another set OCF positioned as/where you want!

Re: Speedlite 430EX II Compatibility with DSLR

kvbarkley — Tue, 26 Mar 2024 18:56:01 GMT

You forgot to mention an extension cable.