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Built-in AF-assist illuminator only works in Auto mode

jshirleyjshirley Posts: 16Member
edited November 2014 in D6x0/D7x0/D8x0
For some reason the AF-assist illuminator does not work in A or S mode. Only in Auto mode. D600 camera. Can someone tell me what's going on?
Nikon D600, D7000, 50 1.4G, 85 1.4G, 105 2,8G, 24-70 2.8G, 55-200dx, 35 1.8DX, 12-24DX, 55 2.8 Micro.
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  • Golf007sdGolf007sd Posts: 2,840Moderator
    edited November 2014
    AF-assist illuminator will not work it you are using AF-C. I will work if you are using AF-S or AF-A, be it single AF point or all your AF points, regardless of Aperture Priority (A) , M (full manual), S (shutter priority) or full Auto. Hence, check your AF mode. If you do not know where the AF mode button is, it is the center button you push that's labeled .AF . M located next to the lens release button. Page 2 of your manual item # 13.
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    D4 & D7000 | Nikon Holy Trinity Set + 105 2.8 Mico + 200 F2 VR II | 300 2.8G VR II, 10.5 Fish-eye, 24 & 50 1.4G, 35 & 85 1.8G, 18-200 3.5-5.6 VR I SB-400 & 700 | TC 1.4E III, 1.7 & 2.0E III, 1.7 | Sigma 35 & 50 1.4 DG HSM | RRS Ballhead & Tripods Gear | Gitzo Monopod | Lowepro Gear | HDR via Promote Control System |
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  • jshirleyjshirley Posts: 16Member
    Thank you, Golf007sd. You're the best.
    js
    Nikon D600, D7000, 50 1.4G, 85 1.4G, 105 2,8G, 24-70 2.8G, 55-200dx, 35 1.8DX, 12-24DX, 55 2.8 Micro.
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  • spraynprayspraynpray Posts: 6,545Moderator
    You've been reading that manual again Ali...
    Always learning.
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  • Golf007sdGolf007sd Posts: 2,840Moderator
    Actually I ran into this issue myself many moons ago.
    D4 & D7000 | Nikon Holy Trinity Set + 105 2.8 Mico + 200 F2 VR II | 300 2.8G VR II, 10.5 Fish-eye, 24 & 50 1.4G, 35 & 85 1.8G, 18-200 3.5-5.6 VR I SB-400 & 700 | TC 1.4E III, 1.7 & 2.0E III, 1.7 | Sigma 35 & 50 1.4 DG HSM | RRS Ballhead & Tripods Gear | Gitzo Monopod | Lowepro Gear | HDR via Promote Control System |
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