topic Re: ST-E3-RT Focus Assist Add-on in Speedlite Flashes

ST-E3-RT Focus Assist Add-on

mikehiga — Sun, 06 Jul 2014 06:17:59 GMT

Since the ST-E3-RT doesn't have a focus assistance beam, is there a reliable alternative? I've heard of YN-E3-RT, but also have heard that its focus beams don't align with the focus points of the camera.

Is there a such thing as an addon device that is specificaly for low light focusing assistance? Kind of like an add-on to the ST-E3-RT. Or perhaps a Version 2.0 of ST-E3-RT which includes focus assistance?

Re: ST-E3-RT Focus Assist Add-on

TCampbell — Mon, 07 Jul 2014 02:09:42 GMT

Well... the "alternative" would be to use another 600EX-RT on-camera as the focuser and transmitter (you can disable the flash). That's actually what I initially did.

The pattern of the focus beam will look different depending on the focal length of the lens. e.g. if you use a really wide angle lens (e.g. such as a 14mm) then the outer focus points will probably be looking at a target far enough away from the beams that they don't benefit from it.

Re: ST-E3-RT Focus Assist Add-on

mikehiga — Mon, 07 Jul 2014 02:48:18 GMT

Thanks for the response. I was hoping I can get a focus assistance device without resorting to purching another 60ex-rt. I just can't really justify the cost.

My lens range from 17-40mm, 50mm and 70-200mm. On 5D III.