A question for the fast prime users.

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p.1 #1 · A question for the fast prime users.

For those here using the fast primes (24 1.4, 35 1.4, & 85 1.2) I have a question about your flash usage .. many seem to just use available light with these lenses. Is that right?

Jan 31, 2008 at 05:16 PM

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p.1 #2 · A question for the fast prime users.

That really depends. Nothing is concrete to say that I wouldn't use a flash with my 85L. If the scene calls for flash, or I want to get creative, I use it. If not, I don't.

It depends on what you want to achieve in the end.

Jan 31, 2008 at 05:17 PM

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p.1 #3 · A question for the fast prime users.

I only use flash with my fast primes if I am at the dance of an event where the lights our down and there's hardly any light.

Jan 31, 2008 at 05:33 PM

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p.1 #4 · A question for the fast prime users.

I use the flash with them when necessary - in the same instance, it's a different look with and without and I might go for one of the other.

Sometimes, when it's really dark, I *need* the IR beam from the flash for the camera to auto-focus. In those cases, when I don't want flash, I'll flip the flash behind me (a poor man's ST-E2. haha.)

Jan 31, 2008 at 05:40 PM

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p.1 #5 · A question for the fast prime users.

woaho..thanks for the tip technocraft...never thought about that...

Jan 31, 2008 at 06:01 PM

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p.1 #6 · A question for the fast prime users.

I'll often use the AF assist beam on the cameras (techno, you know the AF beam still works if you go to the custom functions and turn off "flash fires?")

I use flash if I want the lighting for a reason, not really because I can't shoot without it.

Jan 31, 2008 at 06:03 PM

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p.1 #7 · A question for the fast prime users.

Evan, thanks - I think I'd previously seen that custom function and thought "why wouldn't I want the flash to fire?"

That'll be good when I know I won't want the light for an extended period of time.

Jan 31, 2008 at 06:07 PM

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p.1 #8 · A question for the fast prime users.

Techno and Even, are you guys talking about a function that will help my fast primes focus (AF Assist) without the flash firing? Because I've been looking for something like this.

What I've always wondered as well is why in the world does my focus assist act I've put the camera under water. It feels, looks, sounds like a short circuit. Is this normal?

I have 40D's.

Jan 31, 2008 at 07:44 PM

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p.1 #9 · A question for the fast prime users.

On the 5D its custom function 7 in the menu.

My AF assist just flashes the red grid... no short-circuit feel here.

Jan 31, 2008 at 08:03 PM

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p.1 #10 · A question for the fast prime users.

Hmmm, I do believe both of my camera's does it. When the room is low lit and dance is going on. You know what I"m going to start a thread to see who else experiences this...

Thanks Evan

Jan 31, 2008 at 08:08 PM

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p.1 #11 · A question for the fast prime users.

Evan Baines wrote:
I'll often use the AF assist beam on the cameras (techno, you know the AF beam still works if you go to the custom functions and turn off "flash fires?")

I use flash if I want the lighting for a reason, not really because I can't shoot without it.Anyone know if this is possible with a 40d?

Jan 31, 2008 at 08:11 PM


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