I just recently tried using an older Canon flash on my back up body (D60), and couldn't figure how to get it to work in TTL mode. I believe it was a 420EX flash (rented) and the only way I could get it to fire was on Manual Mode with the camera on Manual. Usually use studio lights or reflectors so I have little experience with the Canon Flash system.
When I brought it back to the shop, the guy behind the counter couldn't get it to fire on my D60, but it worked fine on a film based rebel he had nearby. I have the custom function on the D60 set so the goofy AF assist light doesn't emit. (AF-assist beam/Flash firing --- 1:Does not emit/Fires) I didn't think about this setting when I was trying to figure it out. Could this prevent the flash from working? I'm wondering if there is something wrong with the camera, or just user error. I use a pocket wizard transmitter on the hot shoe quite a bit, and it always fires. Any ideas? Bret Percival Percival Photography * **** ******* *********************************************************** * For list instructions, including unsubscribe, see: * http://www.a1.nl/phomepag/markerink/eos_list.htm ***********************************************************
