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Using assist light on a speedlight without flash

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Feb 09, 2014 09:42 |  #1

Is it possible to use the focus assist light on the 580exii without triggering the flash?

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Feb 09, 2014 10:01 |  #2

Yes, which body are you using?

Disable 'flash firing' in cam's flash menu & setup cam's assist menu Cfn as you like - perhaps IR AF assist only?




  
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Feb 09, 2014 10:39 as a reply to  @ OceanRipple's post |  #3

I am using the 5dmkiii - Thanks for the info. I'm going to give that a shot right this second.

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Feb 09, 2014 12:02 as a reply to  @ RiONhimself's post |  #4

Welp, that was way too easy. Thanks man.

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