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xninealpha
03-01-2007, 09:26 AM
Will the AF-assist beam work with a Rebel XTi?
JMWallace
03-01-2007, 11:06 AM
No reason that I can think of why it wouldn't.
Rhys
03-01-2007, 12:41 PM
All the AF assist is, is a red lamp that turns off when the shutter's pressed.
xninealpha
03-02-2007, 09:18 AM
If anyone owns one and can test it on a XTi that would be great. The compatibility list at the canon store only has the 20D on it.
JMWallace
03-02-2007, 09:37 AM
Really, you should be just fine. The canon estore is notoriously out of date and incomplete. Most products don't even have images.
Rhys
03-02-2007, 07:35 PM
I have the 420EX which is the STE2 with a flash mounted on top. it helps focussing 90% of the time.
1stopdifference
03-03-2007, 12:10 PM
Man I want one so bad!!!! It would be a dream boat with my 50mm 1.4
adam75south
03-03-2007, 12:19 PM
you want it just for the focusing?
1stopdifference
03-03-2007, 12:26 PM
you want it just for the focusing?

Yes sorry. For when I have trouble focusing in low light situations. Like club pictures.
Rhys
03-03-2007, 02:38 PM
Yes sorry. For when I have trouble focusing in low light situations. Like club pictures.

I'd say it'll help but the red focussing lamp is very obvious!
1stopdifference
03-03-2007, 02:45 PM
I'd say it'll help but the red focussing lamp is very obvious!

Laser pointers work well too. Just shine your laser (not in some ones eyes )
on your subject and it will focus VERY fast.
xninealpha
03-03-2007, 03:20 PM
Basically, I am interested in it for taking nightclub and concert photos.

The unit would keep the bulk down and the AF fast on the body of the camera for crowd shots, but still be able to trigger a pre-positioned flash on stage.

So no one owns one?