To get your speedlight into slave mode, all you have to do is toggle the “Mode” button on the back of the flash. Most flashes will function in a similar way. You can use slave mode to work with any brand of speedlight. All the speedlight is doing is detecting a pop of light to trigger itself.
How do I connect my Canon slave flash?
On models like the 270 EX II, flick the physical switch to Slave. For models like the 430 EX II, use the screen to set the flash as a slave unit by pressing and holding the Zoom button. This will bring up the channel and slave options. Make sure the channel is set to the same number as on your dSLR.
What triggers the slave camera?
The master flash is the one that triggers the slave flashes. This can be an external flash just like the slave flash itself. It can also be the pop-up flash on your camera.
Does the canon 430EX II work with a photo slave?
2 Answers 2. No, the 430EX II does not trigger by generic photo slave. However, it can be remotely triggered using a compatible Canon system flash trigger. Those include the ST-E2, or a 580EX/EXII, 600EX flash units.
Can the 430exii be used as a slave to a Master Flash?
None of the Canon EX speedlites do—the only “slave” capability that’s built in is for use in Canon’s proprietary light-based triggering system. The 430EXII can act as a slave to a Canon master unit (pop-up flash in a 600D or later dRebel, 60D or later XXD, 7D, and 1DX, ST-E2, 90EX, 550EX, 580EX, 580EXII, or 600EX).
How do I Turn on slave mode on my 430EX II?
First… set the 430EX II in the right mode. Press-and-HOLD the “Zoom” button for about 2 seconds or so. This activates a menu that lets you put the flash in either a single-fash mode vs. remote “slave” mode. Use half-circle buttons to toggle it to read “slave”.
What is the difference between the Speedlite 430EX II and 430EX?
The Speedlite 430EX II is also quieter, recycle time is 20% faster (as compared to the 430EX) and since it is compatible with Canon’s wireless E-TTL, it can be used as an affordable “receiver unit”.
