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BalanBro · 05-15-2012, 08:01 PM

Question: If you are in a relatively low light situation and want to be able to use the flash for focus assist only (not exposure), is there any way to do so?

gebco · 05-15-2012, 08:23 PM

Yes, ensure you are in AF-S. Raise the flash. Half press to focus: the flash will strobe until focus is locked. Keep half pressing once focus is locked and close the flash. Take your picture.

**luftfluss** · 05-15-2012, 09:30 PM

What gebco said. It works well.

05-15-2012, 08:01 PM	#1
BalanBro New Member Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 2	Pentax K-x autofocus in dark lighting Question: If you are in a relatively low light situation and want to be able to use the flash for focus assist only (not exposure), is there any way to do so?

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05-15-2012, 08:23 PM	#2
gebco Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Winnipeg Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 329	Yes, ensure you are in AF-S. Raise the flash. Half press to focus: the flash will strobe until focus is locked. Keep half pressing once focus is locked and close the flash. Take your picture.

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luftfluss Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: NJ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,629	What gebco said. It works well.

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