430 EX II Problem

I'm having issues with my flash not working properly in ETTL mode.

Not sure if it's something I've done or a problem with the flash itself.

Before in ETTL mode I could shoot away happily and the camera would adjust the flash to suit the exposure. If shooting in AV mode it would generally give me a decent shutter speed so I could shoot hand held.

Now when shooting with the flash in ETTL and the camera in AV mode the camera is using a shutter speed as if the flash was not there. The flash still fires but the camera uses a long exposure.

What have I done or do you think there is an issue with the flash itself?

I just purchased a used 1D mk4 today and it is the same scenario for both my 6D and the 1D mk4.

All advice is appreciated.

El Pedro wrote in post #15945833
Now when shooting with the flash in ETTL and the camera in AV mode the camera is using a shutter speed as if the flash was not there. The flash still fires but the camera uses a long exposure.

That's normal for the default settings in Av mode. In the custom functions, you can set the camera to use a higher shutter speed. For the Mk IV, it's C.Fn I -15.

Sweet, I knew I must have changed something. Thanks vulture face.