Maximilian said:Seems like Canon cannot decide or does not know their products.
because this
lw said:WIRELESS FLASH
Transmitter Yes
Transmission type Infra-red / Radio
Or the CPN information http://cpn.canon-europe.com/content/news/canon_launches_speedlite_430ex_iii_rt.do
The Speedlite 430EX III-RT includes radio wireless flash control acting as either a master or slave unit.
Acting as a master, the Speedlite 430EX III-RT can control up to five groups of RT-series flashes, with up to 15 units in each group.
and this
seem to be a little bit opposite, doesn't it?Canon Rumors said:... the new Canon Speedlite 430EX III-RT features wireless flash shooting via optical or radio transmission (similar to the Canon Speedlite 600EX-RT but slave function only)
I think the Japanese site clarifies it - or confuses it further
http://cweb.canon.jp/camera/eos/accessary/detail/0585c001-spec.html
Radio communication - wireless master / slave function
Optical communication - wireless slave function
As does the CPN site - had I have quoted more earlier
The Speedlite 430EX III-RT includes radio wireless flash control acting as either a master or slave unit. Additionally, using the traditional optical/infrared system the 430 EX III-RT can be fired remotely as an optical slave unit
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