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    430EX III-RT

    I have no idea how to add links, but it appears Canon have announced an update to the 430EX Speedlite, the 430EX III-RT. As the name implies, it adds remote Radio triggering to the Optical remote facility on the 430EX and 430EX II, but what is more interesting is that it can act as a Master as well as a slave, in effect becoming a "baby" 600EX-RT. According to the report it should be available from next month.
    John

    70D, 30D, G1X Mk II, G12, EF-S 15-85, EF-S 18-55 STM, EF 40 STM, EF 50 II f 1.8, Sigma 10-20 f 4-5.6, Sigma 150-500 f 5-6.3, Sigma 1.4 EX DG Teleconverter, Tamron 90 f 2.8, Tamron 70-300 VC, Speedlite 270EX, 270EX MkII, 430EX III-RT, 550EX, 580EX, 600EX-RT and numerous bits and pieces.
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    Re: 430EX III-RT

    Here it is:-

    http://cpn.canon-europe.com/content/news/canon_launches_speedlite_430ex_iii_rt.do


    Strangely enough Canon state can be used as a master or slave yet reviews are saying it can only be used as a slave flash !!!

    Gordon

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      #3
      Re: 430EX III-RT

      Originally posted by GORDH View Post

      Strangely enough Canon state can be used as a master or slave yet reviews are saying it can only be used as a slave flash !!!

      Gordon
      It states that it can be used as a master/slave in the radio mode, but only as a slave in the optical mode. The Canon UK site isn't very clear, so no wonder there is some confusion as to what is in the spec!
      John

      70D, 30D, G1X Mk II, G12, EF-S 15-85, EF-S 18-55 STM, EF 40 STM, EF 50 II f 1.8, Sigma 10-20 f 4-5.6, Sigma 150-500 f 5-6.3, Sigma 1.4 EX DG Teleconverter, Tamron 90 f 2.8, Tamron 70-300 VC, Speedlite 270EX, 270EX MkII, 430EX III-RT, 550EX, 580EX, 600EX-RT and numerous bits and pieces.

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        #4
        Re: 430EX III-RT

        Looks interesting does this mean i can use the new 430mkIII in conjunction with my 430mkII?

        Paul
        EOS 1Dx, - EF 24-105L f4,- Sigma 135 f1.8 Art - EF 400L IS f2.8, - Speedlite 430EXII.
        Freelance Sports Photographer for local Press - https://twitter.com/P_linton99

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          #5
          Re: 430EX III-RT

          Most reports of the new flash I've seen say the optical wireless facility is as a slave only, so in that way it's the same as the mkII, and you'd still need a "master" unit to trigger it. My 70D has that built in, but I know the 5D series don't.
          John

          70D, 30D, G1X Mk II, G12, EF-S 15-85, EF-S 18-55 STM, EF 40 STM, EF 50 II f 1.8, Sigma 10-20 f 4-5.6, Sigma 150-500 f 5-6.3, Sigma 1.4 EX DG Teleconverter, Tamron 90 f 2.8, Tamron 70-300 VC, Speedlite 270EX, 270EX MkII, 430EX III-RT, 550EX, 580EX, 600EX-RT and numerous bits and pieces.

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            Re: 430EX III-RT

            That's interesting, if the 430 111 really is radio triggered.

            I have a pair of 430 EX's, and radio trigger these with Yongnuo Radio Triggers.

            Dave
            Dave

            Website:- https://davesimaging.wixsite.com/mysite

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              Re: 430EX III-RT

              What I find remarkable is, if it really will act as a radio remote master for the proposed cost of about £250, you would get a unit with the capability of an ST-E3-RT with the added bonus of the features of a 430EX II, and for about the same price! To me, unless Canon don't drop the price of the ST-E3-RT significantly they aren't going to sell any!
              John

              70D, 30D, G1X Mk II, G12, EF-S 15-85, EF-S 18-55 STM, EF 40 STM, EF 50 II f 1.8, Sigma 10-20 f 4-5.6, Sigma 150-500 f 5-6.3, Sigma 1.4 EX DG Teleconverter, Tamron 90 f 2.8, Tamron 70-300 VC, Speedlite 270EX, 270EX MkII, 430EX III-RT, 550EX, 580EX, 600EX-RT and numerous bits and pieces.

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                #8
                Re: 430EX III-RT

                It looks like a good upgrade, I'm tempted to swap my older version for a new one.
                But I think three 600rt flashes is probably enough.

                As an aside I have the ST-E3-RT and really like it. A much slicker option than separate triggers, although I admit it's not cheap.
                If the Yongnuo version had been available I'd have used that but am very pleased with the flexibility the trigger offers.
                Andy
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                Canon EOS 5D MarkIV, 11-24mm f4, 24-70mm f2.8 II, 24-105mm f4, 70-200mm f2.8 IS II USM, 100-400mm f4.5-5.6 IS II USM, 100mm Macro, 50mm f1.4, Speedlite 600EX-RT, Manfrotto tripod
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                  #9
                  Re: 430EX III-RT

                  This new 430ex3 looks to be a great product I use the flex pocket wizards which dont come cheap - so thiking of having an upgrade
                  http://www.airteamimages.com/chris-procter_pid42.html

                  https://www.flickr.com/photos/chrisprocter/

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                    #10
                    Re: 430EX III-RT

                    theres a review in this quarters EOS - I've not read it but as I'm in the market for a new flash keen to read it
                    :- Ian

                    5D Mk III, 24-105 / 70-200 f2.8 L / 100-400 Mk II / 100 macro / 16-35 L / 11-24 L / 1.4 & 2x converters and a bad back carrying it all ;o)

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