580EX Does Not Emit Infrared Focus Assist Beam When Used On a G3. Help?

[Flashster Mac]

Hi there,

I just got a 580Ex to use on a G3. Everything is working as it should except for the auto focus assist beam from the 580EX. Does anyone know why this is happening?

Thanks for all your help,

Flashster Mac.

[PacAce]

None of the other EX series flashes do either with the G3, if I recall correctly.

[Toogy]

Like was previously mentioned, the IR light does not function with the G series cameras.

[Bumpy]

Sorry to digup a old post, but i have this problem with my 350D in all modes bar that basic :(
Suggestion ?

[Ronald S. Jr.]

My 580EX works fine with my XT (350D). When the light is low, I see those red bars just fine! Works on my father's 20D too.

[tim]

Check you're not in AI servo, and check that the red beam isn't disabled with the custom function.

[bolantej]

Check you're not in AI servo, and check that the red beam isn't disabled with the custom function.

i would just put it in manual or Av one shot mode, and try it then.

[Bumpy]

Check you're not in AI servo,

And the winner of the Marsbar is TIM :D

why doesnt either manual say this :evil: would of saved alot of heart ache :(

[tim]

Heh heh, it might say it somewhere in the manual, I read the tip here myself ages ago.

You can send the mars bar to:
Tim
c/- Photography On The Net
Finland

Don't worry, it'll get to me ;)

[Olli]

You can send the mars bar to:
Tim
c/- Photography On The Net
Finland
Finland ... HIGH risk that Pekka (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/member.php?u=3) will get the bar! :D:D:D