On Sun, 8 Dec 2002 13:04:46 -0000 "mrogers" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > Dave, > > I don't think that will work. Definately not hust tried it - the flash still > fires with the master/slave switch off. > > Setting CF3 on on the 550EX enables TTL flash, which as you correctly state > will not work with digicams, as a result the high powered red AF assist > works but the flash does not fire - at all. > > In effect by setting the switch you are converting the EX550 to STE2 > controller unit. Very good for longer range low available light photography > as it disables the dazzling/distracting on camera maglite but enables focus > assist with the less obtrusive red light. > > regards > > Mark
The 550EX does omit a preflash when the Master/Slave switch is set to "Off", but does not fire during exposure. Your method of setting CF3 does the job without the preflash. Dave Herzstein [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.kjsl.com/~dave ________________________________________________________________ Sign Up for Juno Platinum Internet Access Today Only $9.95 per month! Visit www.juno.com * **** ******* *********************************************************** * For list instructions, including unsubscribe, see: * http://www.a1.nl/phomepag/markerink/eos_list.htm ***********************************************************
