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Nov 06, 2013 14:38 | #1

I've noticed this lamp-looking thing here on my 7D for a while. It looks like a AF assist lamp, but I'm not sure. I can't seem to find any results on Google. Is it possible to use it for AF? I hate using the popup flash for AF assist.

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Nov 06, 2013 14:44 | #2

Do you have your owner's manual? If so, what version of the manual do you have? I'll point you to the right page(s) if I know which manual you have.

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Nov 06, 2013 14:48 | #3

red eye reduction/self timer lamp.

pg 112/94

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Nov 06, 2013 14:52 as a reply to @ led hed's post | #4

I don't have a manual unfortunately. I bought it used.

I'm aware some sort of light came from it, but for some (stupid) reason I was under the impression you could use it as an AF assist.. :S

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Nov 06, 2013 14:58 | #5

Try this link for downloading the manual in PDF form.

http://www.canon.ca …mid=3814B005&type=D&opt=1

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Nov 06, 2013 15:01 | #6

Dave Orr wrote in post #16430095

Try this link for downloading the manual in PDF form.

http://www.canon.ca …mid=3814B005&type=D&opt=1

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