How long does a Canon flash last?
Yes, but usually a very long lifespan. It should be good for at least 100,000 pops, maybe several times that.
How do I reset my Canon 580ex flash?
Keep the flash powered on, and just open the battery door. Then close it back up after a few seconds. It IS in the manual, and it’s not controlled by the Mode button. Hold the Zoom button down for at least two seconds, then you can get it off MASTER mode by turning the control dial.
Do flashes burn out?
If you shoot events, where you need to take repeated shots with your on-camera flash, they do take a beating and even risk even burning out. …
Do flashes wear out?
Don’t sweat flash tube wear out. Actually they fail fairly rapidly. I’m not sure of the actual numbers, but if you shoot a lot, they will dim and then fail completely in 2-3 years. Actually they fail fairly rapidly.
Is the canon 430EX II flash the same as the 320EX?
Flash exposure is controlled by the camera. Different flashes will give the same results, with the only difference being if they have enough power and if they are ready to shoot fast enough. The only reason not to use the 430EX II is if it’s too big, in which case I prefer my old Canon 220EXor 320EX.
How tall is the Canon Speedlite 430EX II flash?
Bringing a new level of versatility and capability to flash photography, the Speedlite 430EX II features a powerful flash (guide number of 141 ft./43m at ISO 100) with a fast recycling time in a compact, durable body.
How tall is the canon 430EX II zoom head?
Canon 430EX II (14.8 oz./420g with 4-AA eneloop cells, 1.8 second measured recycle time, measured ISO 100 guide number of 24 meters/80 feet at 35mm, rated guide number 31m/102′ at 35mm, 24-105mm zoom head with 14mm wide panel, discontinued but still available new at Amazon or about $80 used if you know How to Win at eBay).
Can a Canon Speedlite be used as a remote flash?
To create a Canon wireless Speedlite system, you need a master (the controller) and slave (remote flash). From the chart above, it is obvious that the role the Canon Speedlite 430EX II Flash plays in this system is as a slave only. There are other methods for firing flashes remotely including the popular Pocket Wizard Radio Transceivers .