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Has anyone tried or used the Canon ST-E2 transmitter (used for wireless flash) to simply help focusing without a flash?
I noticed that focusing on my 5d mk II is always better (even if I shoot the light away from subject) when I use my 580 speedlite. I read somewhere that because the flash sends a signal first to help focusing, it helps. I also saw people claiming the transmitter alone which basically fires that beam as well but without the flash can help focusing.
I just find in medium to low light situation my 5D mkII focusing is very eratic...(maybe it is the user!). I always use the single center focusing point.
Thanks for any input.
JR
I noticed that focusing on my 5d mk II is always better (even if I shoot the light away from subject) when I use my 580 speedlite. I read somewhere that because the flash sends a signal first to help focusing, it helps. I also saw people claiming the transmitter alone which basically fires that beam as well but without the flash can help focusing.
I just find in medium to low light situation my 5D mkII focusing is very eratic...(maybe it is the user!). I always use the single center focusing point.
Thanks for any input.
JR