Canon International Speedlite 430EX III-RT camera flash
Compact flash with 24-105mm zoom head, 43m guide number, and 0.1-3.7s recycle time
- Product colorBlack
- Compact body saves bag space while delivering guide number 43 m at ISO 100
- Zoom head covers 24 to 105 mm for wide to telephoto framing
- Built-in catchlight panel brightens eyes for natural portraits
- Dot-matrix LCD with multi-dial gives quick access to settings
- Fast recycle down to 0.1 s with Ni-MH cells keeps shooting rhythm
Compact flash for on-camera use
The Canon Speedlite 430EX III-RT fits directly onto a hot shoe and draws power from four AA batteries. Its zoom head covers 24-105mm and delivers a guide number of 43m at ISO 100. The built-in catch-light panel helps lift facial highlights for portrait work. A dot-matrix LCD and multi-dial provide direct access to settings.
Slide onto hot shoe and set zoom
Installation is a simple slide-and-lock onto the camera hot shoe; the flash head zooms automatically or manually to match the lens focal length. Recycling time ranges from 0.1 to 3.7 seconds with alkaline cells and 0.1 to 2 seconds with Ni-MH cells, so carry fresh batteries for consistent bursts. The LCD can be dim in bright sun, making menu changes slower outdoors.
Check hot shoe compatibility and battery type
Verify that your camera body has a standard ISO hot shoe with full electronic communication for TTL metering. Decide whether you will use alkaline or Ni-MH AA cells, as recycle speed differs markedly between the two. The unit was first listed by the manufacturer on 26 January 2022, so firmware updates from that period may apply.
How it compares
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- Price $384.99
- Pricier than about 86% of the 163 comparable items (median $118.99).
Specifications
| Product | |
|---|---|
| Brand name | Canon International |
| Model name | Not Available |
| Product color | Black |
Questions about this item
How can I confirm the 430EX III-RT is firing correctly after I mount it?
Take a test shot at ISO 100 from 43 metres; the subject should be evenly lit at the 141 ft guide number.
What ships with the flash and what must I buy separately?
The unit includes the flash body with 24-105 mm zoom head and catch-light panel; AA alkaline or Ni-MH batteries are not included.
Which guide-number version should I choose for general use?
The single 43 m / 141 ft model at ISO 100 covers 24-105 mm zoom range and recycles in 0.1-3.7 s with alkaline cells.
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