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02/19/2008 05:22:20 PM · #1
Hi,
today I finally bought a new Canon Speedlite 430 flash! :D and it's amazing, but I have a question.
AF assist beam works only if I set my camera to fully automatic (that I don't want). Is that normal? If it is, why is it normal, cause it makes no sense?
And can I make it work with A, T or M modes on my camera?
tnx
02/19/2008 05:26:02 PM · #2
Should work in the other modes as well. It might not go off because the camera sees enough light to focus without the assist beam?
02/19/2008 05:58:17 PM · #3
Originally posted by gloda:

Should work in the other modes as well. It might not go off because the camera sees enough light to focus without the assist beam?


:( well, it doesn't go off... even if I try in full darkness.
02/20/2008 05:13:11 AM · #4
Is you lens set to AF?
Also, I think there are costum functions on the camera and perhaps on the flash which let you deactivate the AF-assist beam. Refer to your manual to find the relevant Costum Function entry.

Message edited by author 2008-02-20 05:14:23.
02/20/2008 06:43:14 AM · #5
It should work fine in all of those modes. However, it won't work in AI Servo mode or Manual focus modes.
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