Canon Speedlite 430EX Instruction Manual

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12Just set the camera’s shooting mode to <W> (aperture-priority AE),<X> (shutter-priority AE), or <q> (manual) and you can use E-TTLII/E-TTL autoflash.If you use the <Z> or <Y> shooting mode, the result will be the same asusing the <V> (Program AE) mode.1/X sec. is the camera’s maximum flash sync speed.Using E-TTL II and E-TTL Autoflash in the Shooting ModesXSelect this mode when you want to set the shutter speed manually.The camera will then automatically set the aperture matching the shutterspeed to obtain a standard exposure.If the aperture display blinks, it means that the background exposure willbe underexposed or overexposed. Adjust the shutter speed until theaperture display stops blinking.WSelect this mode when you want to set the aperture manually.The camera will then automatically set the shutter speed matching theaperture to obtain a standard exposure.If the background is dark like a night scene, a slow sync speed will be usedto obtain a standard exposure of both the main subject and background.Standard exposure of the main subject is obtained with the flash, while astandard exposure of the background is obtained with a slow shutter speed.Since a slow shutter speed will be used for low-light scenes, using atripod is recommended.If the shutter speed display blinks, it means that the backgroundexposure will be underexposed or overexposed. Adjust the aperture untilthe shutter speed display stops blinking.qSelect this mode when you want to set both the shutter speed and aperturemanually.Standard exposure of the main subject is obtained with the flash. Theexposure of the background is obtained with the shutter speed and aperturecombination you set.Flash Sync Speeds and Apertures UsedShutter Speed Setting Aperture SettingV Automatic (1/60 sec. - 1/X sec.) AutomaticX Manual (30 sec. - 1/X sec.) AutomaticW Automatic (30 sec. - 1/X sec.) Manualq Manual (buLb, 30 sec. - 1/X sec.) ManualCOPY