canon 1d flash assist - personal function

[bass_junkie83]

I don't know why or how, but the flash assist light is not functioning on my 1d, though it was earlier.

Personal function #15 on my camera says AF-assist is turned off, but i can't work out how to turn it on.

The manusl states,

Only P.Fn-00 (Custom Function group registration) can be set with the camera.

So how do i set it?

 

[Huss1100]

On my 1D Mk2 personal functions can only be set while the camera is connected to a computer with the firewire cable. You will need EOS Utility, which you can download from Canon. Hope this helps.

 

[bass_junkie83]

I'll have to try and download the software now, not sure if i have a firewire cable though.

I thought there may have been some button short cut for it, as it was working before.

Cheers.

 

[bass_junkie83]

Is the eos utility software common for all model, or are there different versions.

I don't have it for the 1d and it can't be downloaded. I have tried installing the copy i got with my 40d, but it's not doing anything when i connect the 1d up via usb (i don't have a firewire cable).

 

[Huss1100]

I use EOS Utility with my 1D Mk2, 5D and the wifes 40D so I guess it works with all Canon DSLR's. You will have to use a firewire cable to change any of the settings on the 1D.