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Archive 2008 · D80 AF Assist problem

  
 
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p.1 #1 · D80 AF Assist problem


It wont light up constantly? I was shooting at night and the AF assist was giving me problems. It would light up only when it wants to, but not all the time. is there something wrong with the camera?


Sep 01, 2008 at 11:54 AM
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p.1 #2 · D80 AF Assist problem


The AF-assist meets its temperature and when it is hot it stops till it is cooled down. When you have a SB800 you can switch off the flash part and use IR grid to focus. I always switch off the AF-assist and can AF till it is so dark I have to start using the flash.


Sep 01, 2008 at 12:45 PM
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p.1 #3 · D80 AF Assist problem


what do you mean it meets its temperature? like the usage of the light getting hot? i had 3 lights that i wanted to fire, but i couldnt get the camera to click cause it was too dark to focuse, and the light wouldnt even light up.


Sep 01, 2008 at 01:31 PM
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p.1 #4 · D80 AF Assist problem


Not sure, but I think the AF assist works with only certain focus points.


Sep 01, 2008 at 01:37 PM
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p.1 #5 · D80 AF Assist problem


well it was working on the same focus point and then it stops and then it works again...


Sep 01, 2008 at 01:50 PM
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p.1 #6 · D80 AF Assist problem


Not sure then. I know with the D3 and SB800 only certain focus points will enable the focus assist lamp.




Sep 01, 2008 at 01:52 PM
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p.1 #7 · D80 AF Assist problem


Sorry I menat "measures the temp". When you use often in a row it get too hot and have to cool down, the cam has to be on AF-S.


Sep 01, 2008 at 03:26 PM
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p.1 #8 · D80 AF Assist problem


hmmm, i just tried using my cam in a dark area again.. and it still does not work?


Sep 02, 2008 at 08:11 PM
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p.1 #9 · D80 AF Assist problem


Is your cam on AF-C? The focus assist lamp will not activate in continuous focus mode..



Sep 02, 2008 at 08:27 PM
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p.1 #10 · D80 AF Assist problem


no. it would work and then it wouldnt work.


Sep 05, 2008 at 01:17 PM





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