I've been in video for years and have been trying to branch into photography for the past 3. This is by far one of the easiest equipment tutorials to understand, simple and to the point. Thank you!!!

man that was great u explained more in 7 mins then a 3 hour video i downloaded ..thanks .

I just wanted to take a minute and say thank you, David. I watch instructional you tube videos when I need to and sometimes people prattle on about unnecessary things and I just felt like you were quick, concise and straight to the point and I really appreciated it! Thank you.

Excellent video. Simple and clearly explained. Hard to find in the KZfaq ocean.

Thanks for this. I'm still relatively new to photography and using an external flash. I bought the 430 EX II this morning. Your explanation is very clear and easy to understand for someone like me that is just starting out. Thanks again.

Finally, a person who actually knows how to give a tutorial. Im a beginner, skip all the photography lingo and just get to the point, which is exactly what this guy did. Bravo!

And I am seeing this after owning the flash for over 6 years now. Just exactly what I needed to know. Thank you very much for the tutorial. Awesome job indeed!!!

Just got a 430 EX II and thanks to you I already know how to use it. THANKS!!

Just to add to the general comments here...just what I needed, nice and straightforward. Thank you

just got it today. Did an unboxing video of it. I love this, it improves your photo by A LOT. i was blown away by the result..

I'm trying to use my old Canon 430EX II with my new Sony A6300 camera and this video was exactly what I needed to know. Thanks.

Thank you. Someone just let me borrow this particular flash so getting information on it helps. You speak clearly and do a good job of articulating the key points.

Your 7 minute video is better than the manual. Thank you.

Just bought one of these....your vid has helped me get to grips with it, as a previous responder said, " better than the manual"

Just picked up a 430 EX II. Great overview..exactly what i needed to know to get started!

Great video! Finally got around to understanding this thing.

Wow, you should make the instruction manual for this thing. After I read it I had no clue, you cleared it up. Thank you, Im really new to all this and its nice to get instruction in english.

Thanks so much! I have had my 430ex for a couple years but could only use it through the camera. FINALLY I know how to control it manually!!!

Nice explanations. Thanks!

Thank so much David. Took me forever to find this kind of info. I own a Sigma and the same basic concept explained here, now allows me to apply that in return. I feel a lot more confident and knowledgeable and how to use my Sigma speedlite. Again, thanks a million.

Thank you! Best 430 ex II learning vid by far!

I've actually had my flast for a while now, never looked into it properly enough and this is a great starter video for flash newbies thanks! Subed, faved, liked, followed etc

thanks for the help! owned my 430 ii for over a year now and have only just learnt how to use it in manual.

Thanks for saying you don't know what it does instead of talking bullocks or ignoring the setting completely! Haven't got one yet, but now I sure know more about why i might want to get one. thanks!

This was immensely helpful and very straightforward! Thank you.

Great video, it was very helpful- I ordered one today, and even though I don't have it yet I feel like I have a pretty good understanding of how it works. Thanks!

Quick, simple and to the point. People talk NOT manual waffle. Cheers.

Awesome job dude, very informative and clear. I liked that you acknowledged that you weren't sure about that particular button rather than trying to explain something poorly. And really, most people won't use that button anyhow, especially for those who watched this video tend to be more amateurs like myself. Thanks again!

Just bought one today. This tutorial was just what i was looking for! Thanks!

Thanks so much. I found the manual pretty intimidating and I started to fear my flash but I'm good to go now :)

Thanks man, this helped a lot. Just what I needed, not too much info at once, just enough to let me know how to mess around with it and learn how to get the look I like.

Thank you for the video. My zoom setting was stuck on 14mm and I couldn't figure out how to change it. I had the built-in wide panel over the flash and as soon as I retracted it, I was able to change the zoom setting like in the video.

Thanks! It shed a lot of light into how to use the flash!

I have the 580EX and have been needing another flash for a long time. I have been considering the 430exII but wasn't sure it would be enough. I need it more for my second body and for off camera shooting. i think i'm sold on it now. Thanks for the video.

Very helpful. Thank you for the info. Much appreciated.

I just got the flash and playing with the controls. One really nice feature it has it the ability to auto adjust the flash range when you adjust the focal length on a zoom lens. Ex. I have a 18-55 lens. The flash will drop down to 24mm at the 18mm end of the lens. At the long end 55mm, the flash moves up to 50mm. It will adjust to a few in between settings as well. Very nice durable case that comes with it which has an inside pocket to hold the flash stand too.

Thank you thank you!!! I was using this speedlite last week and I have no idea how to use it lol. Now I do THANKS TO YOU! =]

Thanks for the video. It's a nice overview of the functions of the 430EX. Thanks

Hi David, great explenation about the flash. Helps a lot to get a better overview about. THX

This is a great review. I've never really taken the time to learn how to use external flashes past turning them on and maybe setting them up as slaves. This actually helped me out a lot though. I planned on buying this flash and now I'm far more confident in my knowledge (no idea if I even worded that right, hahah) Thanks again!

Good overview. Easy to follow, and done in a nice concise way.

Thanks! You saved me a lot of time. Happy New Year!

Thank you for the great straight to the point tutorial! Much appreciated!!

thank you soooo much for this quick rundown!

Awesome review. Thanks for keeping it simple and straight to the point!!!

Thank you so much! Super clear and concise instructions!

This is so helpful. I have watched it a few times. thanks!

Cool. Just got one, started to read the manual and thought oh no, I don't understand hahaha. Your video helps a great deal.Thanks for the help

never knew how to use it and this vid explained it all.....Thanks

I rarely used my flash, answered some of my questions, now I cans start using it more. Thanks.

nice nice explanation... just bought 430 and still getting hang of it... but this video gave me a head start

Thank you so much for sharing the info! very helpful!

I enjoyed it and learned something. Thank you!

Best how-to video concerning that flash! Kinda bummed I only found this now and not a few months back when I first purchased the flash haha thanks!

Yes its a great flash I have a link to it in the description bar . I have 3 of them and love them

I have been watching video after video trying to understand what these setting actually mean, and your video is the only one that actually explained the meaning of the settings, along with how to use them. I feel like I actually understand how to use this flash after watching your video!! Thank you so much! Would have been nice if you knew a little more about the last two settings. I really appreciate how easy to understand and follow this video is, so I am bumming because I don't know if I will find another video to explain the last two settings as well. But THANKS SO MUCH for this!

Great tutorial! Just what I was looking for :) Thank you!

I just bought this flash! Great video!

Great and straightforward...that really helped.

Thanks for the tutorial. This has helped me a lot.

This was awesome! I knew nothing about this flash, and know I completely understand!

thank you sir, now I can look like I know what I'm doing

Thank you for the video really nice explanation

Thank you David. Your video is very helpful indeed. Many Greetings from Greece! George.

Nice, quick intro to how to use the 430EXII. Thank you!

Ahhh! THANK YOU for explaing this in a layman's terms! Big help!!

Nice instructional video, hope to see more.

Thanks David, this was great help for me!

@hoavcao yes with the t3i or a wireless transmitter and receive unit

most excellent tutorial. Gifted teacher.

Cheers David you have been a life saver

thanks for the info,, im stuck with the ETTL,, but now having this info about manual mode my shots look better

Happy to help

extremely helpful video. good job.

For those with curious minds - the "I'm not sure what this shutter priority thing does"... When selected it allows you to exceed the Canon max sync shutter speed of 1/250th of a sec.. It's called (ironically) Hi-Speed Shutter sync up to 1/8000 / sec. The other with the >>> tells it to flash at first curtain or last curtain in your camera. Useful to use last curtain for longer exposures all the way up to bulb. Or down to bulb I suppose is more accurate

Very helpful. Thank you.

@SuperWario094 happy to hear that

Very Helpful video! Thanks!

@WarmothStrat I am happy I could help

Great video, very useful Thanks

Thank you for your tutorial! I have an evening military homecoming to shoot tonight and your tutorial is greatly appreciated

great video. very well-explained.

Thank you this was great and a lot of help!!!!

Much better than a lot of professional photography instructors. Thanks!

@unclestuntman In my experience when it come to flashes I stick with same brand but if the budget is tight try the Yongnuo they my be good.

that was so incredibly helpful! thank you so much!

Thank you for the great demonstration on how to use this wonderful device. I shall attempt to use mine now. =)

@BestSoundz happy to help

David thanks bro, this helped a lot.

It really is! It helped me sooo much!

@lisacruikshank happy to hear it helped

@MediaUnlocked Thanks.......sounds good

@TheVisiting Happy I could help

Nice one mate... Really helped me a lot.

@rlisberg I hope to have the remote flash video shot with in the next few weeks

I am happy to help

Thanks! Super helpful!

@duffmorrow thank you for your time

damn, you just saved me a TON of time! thanks for the GREAT tutorial!

Thanks- great tutorial!