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Old 09-28-2009, 03:57 AM
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Originally Posted by acedrew View Post
Sounds like a great idea! I use a Canon ST-E2 wireless controller sometime just for the AF assist lights. it works great! at USD$200 it's a little steep just for an AF light! the Keyring will probably work ok. The true AF lights work by projecting a pattern for the camera to pick up contrast from, but any light will help!

Here are a few shots I took in a club recently: Matt Play 09-19-09 - Perfected Perspectives -- Photography by Andrew Rodgers

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those are some great shots andrew! I never did understand the 'flashing' bit of af assist lights, why arent they continuous? Do you reckon an led would throw the focus off?
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