Significantly greater user control via new LCD panel on rear of flash

Wide-angle pull-down panel covers 14mm lens (on a full-frame camera)

Slightly higher max. guide number at 105mm setting (GN 141-feet, at ISO 100)

Auto conversion of flash zoom coverage with compatible digital SLRs

White balance info communicated instantly to compatible digital SLRs

Bounce upward to 90o; swivel right (to 90o) and left (to 180o)

14% lighter and approx. 25% smaller in overall volume than top-of-the-line 580EX

Six flash custom functions built into the 430EX (set on rear LCD panel)

Type : Shoe Mount

Guide No. : 43 m at 105mm

Angle of Coverage : 114o (14mm in 35mm) ~ 23o (105mm in 35mm)

Vari-Power : full power to 1/64th (in whole stop increments)

TTL Dedication : E-TTL II with appropriate cameras

Bounce Head : yes

Swivel Head : yes

Zoom Head : 24-105mm (flash head senses focal length, sensor size & adjusts accordingly), plus built-in 14mm panel

Off Camera Terminal : no

Recycle Time : 3.7 Seconds (based on alkaline batteries & full power)

2 Seconds (based on NiMH batteries & full power)

Power Source : four 1.5-volt "AA" alkaline batteries

Speedlite 430EX

Soft Case 430EX

Instruction Book