RPS Lighting DPZ420AF TTL Dedicated Flash for Canon Cameras
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Canon Speedlite 430EX III-RT

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RPS Lighting DPZ420AF C vs Canon 430EX III-RT Comparison Overview

In this review, we'll compare the RPS Lighting DPZ420AF C On Camera flash with the Canon 430EX III-RT On Camera flash. We'll begin by briefly examining the main specifications of these two flashes. In the subsequent section, we'll delve into a more detailed analysis, outlining the strengths and weaknesses of each.

RPS Lighting DPZ420AF C Key Specs

On Camera Type Flash

Designed for Canon Cameras

28-85mm (FF equiv.) Coverage

Guide Number: 138' / 42.1

TTL Capability

0 to +90° Bounce Head

330° Swivel Head

Weight: 260g / 0.57 lb

Dimensions: 3 x 5.4 x 2.4" / 76 x 137 x 60 mm

Canon 430EX III-RT Key Specs

On Camera Type Flash

Designed for Canon Cameras

24-85mm (FF equiv.) Coverage

Guide Number: 141' / 42.1

Wireless Operation

TTL Capability

0 to +90° Bounce Head

330° Swivel Head

Weight: 295g / 0.65 lb

Dimensions: 2.8 x 4.5 x 3.9" / 70.5 x 113.8 x 98.2 mm

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Reasons to choose RPS Lighting DPZ420AF TTL Dedicated Flash for Canon Cameras over Canon Speedlite 430EX III-RT

Weight	260g vs 295g	35g lighter

Reasons to choose Canon Speedlite 430EX III-RT over RPS Lighting DPZ420AF TTL Dedicated Flash for Canon Cameras

Widest Coverage	24mm vs 28mm	4mm Wider Focal coverage
Wide Angle Adapter	Yes (14mm) vs No	Go wider with the adapter
Tele Coverage	105mm vs 85mm	20mm Longer Focal coverage
Max Guide Number	141' vs 138'	3' Longer coverage
Wireless Operation	Yes vs No	Off-Camera use via Wireless Connection
Fastest Recycle Time	0.1 seconds vs 0.5 seconds	0.4s Faster Recycle Time
High-Speed Sync	Yes vs No	Off-Camera use via Wireless Connection
High-Speed Sync	Yes vs No	Off-Camera use via Wireless Connection
High-Speed Sync / HSS	Yes vs No	Speeds faster than camera' Max sync speed

Common Strengths of RPS Lighting DPZ420AF TTL Dedicated Flash for Canon Cameras and Canon Speedlite 430EX III-RT

Auto-Zoom Head	Yes vs Yes	Automatically matches the focal length of the lens
Bounce Head	Yes (0 to +90°) vs Yes (0 to +90°)	Bounce the light to create softer and diffused lighting
Swivel Head	Yes (330°) vs Yes (330°)	Easily bounce the light from the sides
Flash Compensation	Yes vs Yes	Adjust flash compensation on the unit
TTL Operation	Yes vs Yes	Through the Lens Auto Exposure
Second Curtain Sync	Yes vs Yes	Useful for capturing motion blur

Common Weaknesses of RPS Lighting DPZ420AF TTL Dedicated Flash for Canon Cameras and Canon Speedlite 430EX III-RT

Off-Camera Terminal	No vs No	Wired connection between camera and flash not an option
TTL Operation	No vs No	No Through the Lens Auto Exposure

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RPS Lighting DPZ420AF C vs Canon 430EX III-RT Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications

GENERAL
Brand	RPS	Canon
Manufacturer Product Code	RS-DPZ420AF/C	0585C003
Type	On Camera	On Camera
Mount Type	Shoe	Shoe
TECHNICAL SPECS
Guide Number	138' / 42.1m at ISO 100	141' / 43m at ISO 100
Focal Coverage	28-85mm (FF equiv.)	24-105mm (FF equiv.)
Coverage w/ Adapter	-	14mm (FF equiv.)
Flash Duration	1/700 to sec	-
Flash Duration	Approx. 0.5 to 7sec	Approx. 0.1 to 3.5sec
Power Range	No	1/1 to 1/64
Flash Compensation	-1 to +1 EV (1/2 EV Steps)	-3 to +3 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)
TTL Operation	Yes	Yes
Wireless Operation	No	Radio (TTL/Manual) Up to 98.43' / 30 m
Wireless Channels/Groups	-	15 / 5
FEATURES
Auto-Zoom Head	Yes	Yes
Bounce Head	0 to +90°	0 to +90°
Swivel Head	Yes (330°)	Yes (330°)
Off-Camera Terminal	No	No
Mobile App Compatibility	No	No
Secondary Illumination	No	No
Exposure Controls	Canon E-TTL / E-TTL II	Canon E-TTL / E-TTL II
Flash Modes	Second-Curtain Sync	Hi-Speed Sync, Second-Curtain Sync
High-Speed Sync / HSS	No	Yes
Second Curtain Sync	Yes	Yes
Slow Sync Mode	No	No
Stroboscopic Mode	No	No
BATTERY and PHYSICAL SPECS
Internal Power	4x AA (Alkaline, Lithium, NiCad, NiMH)	4x AA (Alkaline, NiMH)
External Power-Pack	No	No
Weight	260g / 0.57 lb	295g / 0.65 lb
Dimensions	3 x 5.4 x 2.4" / 76 x 137 x 60 mm	2.8 x 4.5 x 3.9" / 70.5 x 113.8 x 98.2 mm