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Canon EOS 650D/T4i and Nissin Di622 mark II - AF Assist Beam

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devilix New Member • Posts: 1
Canon EOS 650D/T4i and Nissin Di622 mark II - AF Assist Beam
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Hello,

I am experiencing a problem when using my Di622 m.II external flash on my 650D/T4i, where the AF Assist Beam does not illuminate.

I have verified that One Shot and Center AF Point are selected, as also in the Custom Settings I have changed the AF Assist Beam settings to IR AF Assist Only, then External Flash Only, Enable and even Disable but still the AF Assist Beam doesn't fire.

In my 350D the AF Assist Beam of the Di622 works fine.

I cannot find anybody else that has experienced the same issue by searching through the net and I am hoping somebody could help me.

Do you believe that this is a compatibility issue or some setting that needs to be altered? Or  does new Canon cameras support these functions only with a Canon Speedlight?

Thank you very much.

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Canon EOS 350D (EOS Digital Rebel XT / EOS Kiss Digital N) Canon EOS Rebel T4i (EOS 650D / EOS Kiss X6i)
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Re: Canon EOS 650D/T4i and Nissin Di622 mark II - AF Assist Beam
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You didn't mention that you are testing it in dark enough conditions to trigger AF-assist, but since you sound like you know what you're doing I would guess that's the case. 

Sorry, I don't have any other ideas.

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Darren N Regular Member • Posts: 345
Re: Canon EOS 650D/T4i and Nissin Di622 mark II - AF Assist Beam
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I have that same flash so will check it on my 600D & let you know.

Darren.

Y0GI Veteran Member • Posts: 5,257
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devilix wrote:

Hello,

I am experiencing a problem when using my Di622 m.II external flash on my 650D/T4i, where the AF Assist Beam does not illuminate.

I have verified that One Shot and Center AF Point are selected, as also in the Custom Settings I have changed the AF Assist Beam settings to IR AF Assist Only, then External Flash Only, Enable and even Disable but still the AF Assist Beam doesn't fire.

In my 350D the AF Assist Beam of the Di622 works fine.

I cannot find anybody else that has experienced the same issue by searching through the net and I am hoping somebody could help me.

Do you believe that this is a compatibility issue or some setting that needs to be altered? Or  does new Canon cameras support these functions only with a Canon Speedlight?

Thank you very much.

Which AF Mode are you using?  If in AI Servo, I believe that the AF assist beam is disabled.

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Darren N Regular Member • Posts: 345
Re: Canon EOS 650D/T4i and Nissin Di622 mark II - AF Assist Beam

Darren N wrote:

I have that same flash so will check it on my 600D & let you know.

Darren.

Just tested mine on the 600d & it works fine no problems so should work on the 650D.

I put my lens cap on to trick the meter in thinking its dark.

Darren.

pmgrimaud New Member • Posts: 2
Re: Canon EOS 650D/T4i and Nissin Di622 mark II - AF Assist Beam

I am having the same problem with my 650D & Di622 MarkII flashgun. I tried the same settings as you mentioned but nothing worked. No AF Assist Beam.

pmgrimaud New Member • Posts: 2
Re: Canon EOS 650D/T4i and Nissin Di622 mark II - AF Assist Beam
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I have exactly the same problem with same Canon 650D camera and Nissin Di622 MkII  flashgun. Have not found out anything about this yet.

Mansoureh New Member • Posts: 1
Re: Canon EOS 650D/T4i and Nissin Di622 mark II - AF Assist Beam
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Hi, I have a Canon 650D and have the problem for finding the 'AF Assist Beam'. Could you tell me where is this option?

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