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Canon 430ex Flash Trouble(already)

 
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Feb 20, 2007 20:18 |  #1

Just purchased a 430ex flash from B&H.

When I push the shutter button half way down to focus, it makes this buzzing sound. Also when I zoom in or out.

Should I contact B&H to send a replacement or what?


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Feb 20, 2007 20:20 |  #2

its perfectly normal. the 430EX flash adjusts to your zoom setting automatically. its a function of E-TTL.




  
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Feb 20, 2007 21:00 |  #3

roeddel wrote in post #2744734 (external link)
its perfectly normal. the 430EX flash adjusts to your zoom setting automatically. its a function of E-TTL.

what he said, mine does the same thing unless your in manual mode


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Feb 20, 2007 21:07 |  #4

roeddel wrote in post #2744734 (external link)
its perfectly normal. the 430EX flash adjusts to your zoom setting automatically. its a function of E-TTL.

Automatic powerzoom actually is not part of E-TTL. Autozoom flash units have been around quite a few years, and the autozoom function will work even in manual flash mode.

Of course, you can zoom the flash manually, too.


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Feb 20, 2007 21:11 |  #5

thanks for the correction Curtis :)




  
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Feb 20, 2007 21:12 |  #6

You can watch the front of the flash when zooming, and notice the head inside moving in and out!


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