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Canon Announces Speedlite 430EX III-RT
8 July 2015
Canon has announced its $299.99 wireless Speedlite 430EX III-RT with wireless. The company said it's the first time it has offered wireless in the 430EX series. Both optical and radio wireless connectivity is supported.
Canon U.S.A. President and COO Yuichi Ishizuka said, "The new Speedlite 430EX III-RT provides photographers with a very responsive flash unit having new wireless capabilities that enable users to create more professional lighting effects than if they were to rely on their camera's pop-up flash alone."
SPECIFICATIONS
Specifications of the new Speedlite include:
SPEEDLITE 430EX III-RT SPECIFICATIONS Guide Number 43/141 at ISO 100 in meters/feet Auto Zoom From 24mm to 105mm
14mm with extendable wide panelNumber of Flashes 180-1,200 flashes with AA alkalines Recycle Time Normal flash: 0.1-3.5 sec.
Quick flash: 0.1-2.5 sec.AF Assist Intermittent flashes or infrared AF-assist beam
From 2.3 to 13.1 ft. at center (to 11.5 feet at periphery)Sync Hi-Speed sync and Second-Curtain sync Wireless Operation Radio and optical pulse Power Four AA alkaline or Ni-MH batteries Dimensions 2.78 x 4.48 x 3.87 inches Weight 10.41 oz PRICE, AVAILABILITY
Canon said the Speedlite 430EX III-RT would be available in September for $299.99. Adorama is now accepting pre-orders for $299.
For more information see the news release below.
Canon U.S.A. Adds To Flash Lineup With Speedlite 430EX III-RT
New External Flash Unit Features Wireless Flash Shooting and Compact Size
MELVILLE, N.Y. -- Canon U.S.A. Inc. has announced the new Canon Speedlite 430EX III-RT external flash unit featuring -- for the first time in the Canon 430EX series -- radio-controlled wireless flash shooting capabilities1 designed to make creative light control more manageable and versatile for photographers of all levels. This third generation Speedlite is a perfect primary flash unit for amateur and advanced amateur photographers looking to create beautiful portraits with Canon digital cameras such as the EOS Rebel T6i, as well as professional photographers looking for a small and lightweight secondary flash.
"Canon is proud to offer outstanding photographic accessories that help enhance a photographer's overall creative experience when shooting with our EOS dSLR cameras," said Yuichi Ishizuka, president and COO, Canon U.S.A., Inc. "The new Speedlite 430EX III-RT provides photographers with a very responsive flash unit having new wireless capabilities that enable users to create more professional lighting effects than if they were to rely on their camera's pop-up flash alone."
Featuring enhanced functionality and operability over its predecessor (the Canon Speedlite 430EX II), the new Canon Speedlite 430EX III-RT features wireless flash shooting via optical or radio transmission (similar to the Canon Speedlite 600EX-RT but slave function only), now with shorter recycling time and quicker firing. This multi-functional flash unit makes more advanced flash shooting easy for any photographer with its intuitive, user-friendly operation, abundant bounce and swivel shooting functions and advanced features including a maximum Guide Number of 43/141 at ISO 100 in meters/feet, auto zooming from 24-105mm, Hi-Speed Sync and Second-curtain Sync. In addition, the Speedlite 430EX III-RT has been reduced in size and weight compared to its predecessor.
Featuring another first for the 430EX series of flash units, the Canon Speedlite 430EX III-RT also includes an SCF-E2 Color Filter which helps balance color temperature when shooting in incandescent lighting, an SBA-E2 Bounce Adapter that helps soften light while helping suppress shadows, a built-in Catchlight panel, illuminated dot-matrix LCD, new control dial, light distribution options, multi-camera sync shooting and remote shutter release. Enhanced functions include broader bounce angle range and flash exposure compensation via the new control dial. Also included are two cases -- one for the flash and one for the filter and adapter.
Pricing and Availability
The new Canon Speedlite 430EX III-RT flash is scheduled to be available in September for an estimated retail price of $299.99. For more information visit: http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/consumer/products/cameras/speedlite_flash_lineup/speedlite_430ex_iii_r