Actually there is an AF assist beam in the body. At least that's where it
physically appears to be located. I don't understand exactly how it works
other than when the flash is up, and I'm in very low light, a red LED turns
on. I can actually see it on the subject I'm photographing. I assume the
AF uses this small additional amount of light to achieve focus.
Sure someone will give a more detailed explanation.
Tom C.
-----Original Message-----
From: Lewis, Gerald <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: '[EMAIL PROTECTED]' <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Date: Monday, February 12, 2001 11:22 AM
Subject: RE: The AF assist beam / body for MF only
the AF assist beam is in the flash, not in the body. I have generally found
it to be useless...
Jerry in Houston
-----Original Message-----
From: Wieland Willker [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
Sent: Monday, February 12, 2001 9:42 AM
To: Pentax-list-NEW
Subject: The AF assist beam / body for MF only
Gerald Wang wrote:
> The AF assist beam is a red light that is projected from the body to help
> the AF system work in low-light situations.
I don't have an AF body. What is the "AF assist beam" exactly? How does it
work? Is it
included in all AF-bodies (Mz-3, 5N, Z1p)?
I am currently thinking about getting a new body. I have only MF lenses and
don't need AF.
But I like TTL-flash and spotmetering and several other things in the new
bodies enough to
take a new one into consideration. Is this reasonable? What to do? All
experiences
welcome!
Best wishes
Wieland
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