D300+SB800+12-24 lens

michael_gunawan · #8 01-29-2008, 11:27 AM

Doug, read my first post. The reason for this thread is because the assist light won't lit at focal length of 12 to around 17

DouglasUrner · #9 01-29-2008, 12:43 PM

So neither light will light? I was wondering if the one on the SB-800 would work. You have to set some configuration options (IIRC) before it will take over from the one on the body.

Doug

michael_gunawan · #10 01-29-2008, 05:53 PM

the light on the camera body always works, despite of the focal length

LarryRyder · #11 01-30-2008, 09:23 AM

In the SB800 manual on page 62 it says usable focal length of the assist light is 24-105mm so it may be intentional. I don't have the D300 or 12-24 so I can't test anything.

How many focus points are you using? If you use the center group it could make a difference.

Another possibility is issues with not using the flip down wide angle diffuser but I would not think it would impact the assist light.

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