Canon 430EZ - Strobist???

[David Holden]

I have a Caon 430EZ which I was hoping to use for off camera flash. Its a nice powerful robust unit, but it goes into power saving mode after 90 seconds.
Is it possible to dissable this feature?

 

[wjames]

http://www.scribd.com/doc/3219416/CanonSpeedlite430exFlashManual

says on there that power save mode is 60 minutes if its a slave

not sure if that helps

 

[David Holden]

thanks for the reply, thats the "EX" not the "EZ" - The EZ is an older model, not capable of TTL on a modern digital.

 

[Welsh Dan]

My 430EX II has a powersae mode, but I can disable it in the custom functions. Does the 430EZ have custom functions?

 

[RJL2005]

Can't disable mine but as its always close I just keep pressing the test button.

 

[purpleclouds]

Just best off getting used to pressing the trigger button if you're not shooting...it'll become second nature eventually!

 

[David Holden]

thanks for that.
To be honest I might sell and upgrade to a 540EZ.

 

[Canon Bob]

With the main switch in the centre position then it shouldn't enter "power save"...it should only do that if you select SE (90 seconds)

Or am I missing the point?

Bob

 

[dkspook]

thanks for that.
To be honest I might sell and upgrade to a 540EZ.

Do it. I have 3 540EZs and I'd love to get some more. Great units with a lot of punch at a VERY favorable price. 60-70£ on Ebay.co.uk

 

[David Holden]

Canon Bob,

the 430EZ only has a 2 position main switch. Off or on, no alternative.

 

[Canon Bob]

Canon Bob,

the 430EZ only has a 2 position main switch. Off or on, no alternative.

Oooops, what a plonker :bonk:

Sorry