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New AF Setting Operability

All AF-related menu functions now in a

separate menu

The AF1 tab includes

the AF Configuration Tool

The AF1 tab is important when shooting moving subjects
using the AI Servo AF of the EOS-1D X. It is possible to
effectively set AI Servo AF characteristics by selecting the
option that closely matches the scene with the AF
Configuration Tool.

AF-related setting items
in the AF menu

Summary of Contents for EOS-1D Mark II Digial

Page 1: ...hapter 5 Chapter 4 Chapter 3 Chapter 2 Chapter 1 CONTENTS Support the latest firmware ver 2 0 AF Setting Guidebook Detailed explanations of how to master high performance AF features to capture that p...

Page 2: ...The AF on EOS 1D X New AF Setting Operability Chapter 1 AF Configuration Tool Presets Chapter 2 AF Configuration Tool Parameters Chapter 3 AF area selection modes Chapter 4 EOS 1D X 61 Point High Den...

Page 3: ...F points in a dense concentration the level of freedom in composition and tracking performance of quick moving subjects is improved In combination with AI Servo AF III which incorporates a new algorit...

Page 4: ...first shot of AI Servo AF demonstrating its true ability when shooting subjects in dark locations Additionally this version incorporates numerous helpful features that assist in shooting moving subje...

Page 6: ...cluded in tab AF1 can be used to easily match settings with the AI Servo AF characteristics making it an important feature that takes advantage of the advanced AF performance on the EOS 1D X By select...

Page 7: ...ake focusing the priority slowing the shutter release timing or prioritize faster shutter release AF2 AI Servo Settings related to the camera priorities when using AI Servo AF Within the AF3 tab the O...

Page 8: ...e Lens drive when AF impossible option in this menu AF4 Includes general settings related to AF point selection Within AF5 tab are settings that control how AF points are displayed in the viewfinder s...

Page 9: ...Versatile multi purpose setting Case 2 Continue to focus track even when the subject momentarily moves from the AF points Case 3 Focus instantly on subjects that move into the AF points Case 4 Focus...

Page 10: ...obstacles Versatile multi purpose setting A combination of parameters to best suit the characteristics of subject movement have been used to create the presets from Case 1 Case 6 By selecting the appr...

Page 11: ...nd its movement and the shooting conditions can be selected from Case 1 Case 6 By simply selecting one of these cases settings for the AI Servo AF characteristics that match the scene will be used The...

Page 12: ...ersatile multi purpose setting If you want more detailed information you can press the INFO button This will display the help screen containing information about shooting scene examples and which sett...

Page 13: ...r a wide range of subjects The AF Configuration Tool Case 1 is the basic AI Servo AF setting on the EOS 1D X As its name indicates it is versatile and achieves a high level of tracking performance in...

Page 14: ...nt for more accurate focusing Even with a variety of difficult elements such as extremely fast movement sudden changes in speed and interruptions by obstacles AI Servo AF III overcomes these and is ab...

Page 15: ...on the EOS 1D X is equipped with a new focus tracking algorithm AI Servo AF III It supports an even greater variety of subject movement than before and by utilizing the high level tracking performance...

Page 16: ...move away from the selected AF point or when obstacles may momentarily obscure the subject Effective when shooting scenes with fast moving subjects or when an obstacle momentarily appears in front of...

Page 17: ...cting Case 2 in situations like these focus will attempt to continue to track the desired subject When a subject moves away from the AF points for an extended period such as swimmers doing the butterf...

Page 18: ...1 CONTENTS Chapter 6 Chapter 5 Chapter 4 Chapter 3 Chapter 2 CONTENTS Chapter 1 1 2 Example of a fast moving subject where the focus has shifted to the background photo2 By selecting Case 2 for situa...

Page 19: ...ter the other Case 3 Focus instantly on subjects that move into the AF points In Case 3 the Tracking sensitivity parameter is set to 1 As a result subjects that come into the AF points will be focused...

Page 20: ...want to shoot for example at the start of a bicycle road race when you want to shoot continuously and switch from cyclist to cyclist while focusing When set to Case 3 if the subject moves away from th...

Page 21: ...hapter 2 Chapter 1 CONTENTS Chapter 6 Chapter 5 Chapter 4 Chapter 3 Chapter 2 CONTENTS Chapter 1 1 Shoot the whole group while focusing on the cyclist in the center 2 Focus on the lead cyclist Change...

Page 22: ...Chapter 1 3 Focus on the right side cyclist 4 Focus on the left side cyclist A scene with cyclists coming towards the camera While focusing on the lead cyclist you may wish to switch focus to the oth...

Page 23: ...d situations and it can be difficult for the AF system to judge accurately In these situations Case 4 is most effective Effective when a subject s speed changes rapidly or in sports where subjects sto...

Page 24: ...anges in speed including sudden stops and acceleration This makes Case 4 the most effective setting for shooting soccer rugby basketball or sports where there is a lot of running and stopping as well...

Page 25: ...hapter 6 Chapter 5 Chapter 4 Chapter 3 Chapter 2 Chapter 1 CONTENTS Chapter 6 Chapter 5 Chapter 4 Chapter 3 Chapter 2 CONTENTS Chapter 1 Continuously track players as they suddenly slow down and speed...

Page 26: ...any direction This setting works in 61 point automatic selection AF Zone AF and AF point expansion modes only Suitable for sports and fast action where traditionally AF systems have difficulty trackin...

Page 27: ...ected AF point it is possible to increase the ratio of photos that are in focus This setting is most effective when shooting subjects with erratic movement such as figure skating skateboarding and inl...

Page 28: ...Chapter 6 Chapter 5 Chapter 4 Chapter 3 Chapter 2 CONTENTS Chapter 1 It is possible to focus on subjects that move erratically and could move in any direction Inline skating on a half pipe Capturing t...

Page 29: ...s features of both Case 4 and Case 5 Effective when shooting sports that feature lots of quick movements Case 6 is a setting that combines features of both Case 4 support for sudden changes in speed a...

Page 30: ...it works during Auto selection 61 point AF Zone AF and AF point expansion only Shooting subjects that are most appropriate for this setting include rhythmic gymnastics which includes large movements...

Page 31: ...31 Chapter 6 Chapter 5 Chapter 4 Chapter 3 Chapter 2 Chapter 1 CONTENTS Chapter 6 Chapter 5 Chapter 4 Chapter 3 Chapter 2 CONTENTS Chapter 1...

Page 32: ...2 Chapter 1 CONTENTS Chapter 2 Chapter 6 Chapter 5 Chapter 4 Chapter 3 Chapter 1 CONTENTS Chapter 2 Subject tracking characteristics Accelerate decelerate Tracking characteristics AF pt auto switchin...

Page 33: ...tivity is the parameter that can be set to track a subject that the AF point had been following until a different subject or background got in the way This setting allows obstacles that pass in front...

Page 34: ...ackground got in the way The Locked on 2 1 setting excludes subjects that come into the AF point as obstacles and continues to focus on the original subject Selecting 2 results in the targeted subject...

Page 35: ...tarily appears in front of the player being tracked then the player appeares again With the Locked on 1 setting the referee in the foreground is not focused on and the AF system continuously tracks th...

Page 36: ...eboarder appeared suddenly from the far wall In a situation like this setting to Responsive 1 2 makes it possible to focus even quicker on the skater that just appeared Photo top left shown to illustr...

Page 37: ...hapter 2 Accelerate decelerate Tracking characteristics Accel decel tracking is a tracking setting for subjects that experience changes in speed and move or stop suddenly 1 2 is effective for subjects...

Page 38: ...the desired subject even when it experiences significant split second changes in speed For example the camera becomes less likely to focus behind an approaching subject that moves suddenly and less li...

Page 39: ...at experience relatively minor changes in speed and obstructions that often pass in front of the subject Accel decel tracking option 1 2 is a new parameter for shooting in situations where far away su...

Page 40: ...ng such a scene another athlete moves across the foreground when the subject you are aiming for is experiencing relatively minor changes in speed the relative speed changes become more significant whe...

Page 41: ...Chapter 1 CONTENTS Chapter 2 Track and field events where constant speed is common Examples where the 0 setting is effective View large image by touching Photo 0 A track and field example where an at...

Page 42: ...letes movement sudden stop or start Examples where the setting more effective View large image by touching Photo Example of a long jump landing As a result of the athlete suddenly decelerating as they...

Page 43: ...auto switching characteristics The AF pt auto switching parameter is used for setting characteristics of AF point switching when the subject has a lot of movements Set how rapidly the AF point switch...

Page 44: ...1 2 settings are used when shooting subjects with erratic movement which could happen in any di rect ions When a manually selected AF point AF point being focused during Zone AF leaves the subject it...

Page 45: ...apter 4 Chapter 3 Chapter 1 CONTENTS Chapter 2 View large image by touching Examples where 0 is most effective Sports with comparatively big movements and are not very fast Example of a golf bunker sh...

Page 46: ...ENTS Chapter 2 View large image by touching Examples where is effective fast moving sports with big movements where the AF points can lose the subject easily A rhythmic gymnast showing lots of movemen...

Page 47: ...to switching are part of the Camera s automatic functions Therefore it is not always possible that these automatic functions reflect 100 of your intended idea If you feel unhappy with shooting result...

Page 48: ...Chapter 3 Chapter 6 Chapter 5 Chapter 4 Chapter 2 Chapter 1 CONTENTS Chapter 3 48 Overview of AF area selection modes AF point expansion up down left and right surrounding points Single point Spot AF...

Page 49: ...modes Change the AF point selection to match your the shooting style AF modes can be selected to match the subject and conditions Using only one AF point Using multiple AF points zone The AF area sele...

Page 50: ...Press the button The mode is changed each time the button is pressed After pressing the button each time the button is pressed the AF area selection mode changes By setting the menu AF4 tab s AF area...

Page 51: ...two types of modes that you can manually select a single AF point to focus with are Single point Spot AF and Single point AF The four modes that can switch automatically between multiple AF points to...

Page 52: ...is possible to focus on a very narrow areas with a single manually selected point The default setting With this mode it is possible to focus with a single manually selected point Focus using one manu...

Page 53: ...Focus using one manually selected point assisted by the surrounding points The 61 AF points are divided into nine zones and focus is made with the AF points in the selected zone All AF points are use...

Page 54: ...hen shooting sports is when you want to focus on the eyes of a rider wearing a helmet With normal settings the AF point can easily get caught on the edge of the helmet near the eye resulting in the ca...

Page 55: ...er 5 Chapter 4 Chapter 2 Chapter 1 CONTENTS Chapter 3 55 View large image by touching Snapshot of a BMX rider wearing a helmet Focus was pinpointed on the eye using Single point spot AF It is possible...

Page 56: ...5 Chapter 4 Chapter 2 Chapter 1 CONTENTS Chapter 3 56 Single point spot AF is effective when there is something like the edge of the helmet or visor near the eye you want to focus on With standard AF...

Page 57: ...etc in One shot AF Single point AF is a mode where one manually selected AF point is used to focus For experienced photographers or when it is easy to track the subject with a single AF point AI Servo...

Page 58: ...ght surrounding points AF point expansion is an AF area selection mode that is best selected when shooting sports For fast moving subjects that are difficult to track with a single AF point Shooting w...

Page 59: ...focus tracking When using this setting it is easier to obtain the desired composition as the subject is captured centering around the manually selected AF point Based on the subject s movement charac...

Page 60: ...NTENTS Chapter 3 60 AF point expansion mode can be used for a wide range of sporting events with erratic movement AF point expansion Up down left and right was able to accurately track the dribbling s...

Page 61: ...s captured with AF point expansion surrounding When shooting subjects which might be difficult to determine movement select surrounding mode and when you want to focus on the area covered by the centr...

Page 62: ...e AF differs from AF point expansion with it s manually selected AF point which AF tracking is based around With Zone AF the camera decides where to focus on the subject within the zone rather than ta...

Page 63: ...6 Chapter 5 Chapter 4 Chapter 2 Chapter 1 CONTENTS Chapter 3 63 The 61 AF points are divided into three blocks left center and right and each has upper central and lower zones and the desired locatio...

Page 64: ...4 Chapter 2 Chapter 1 CONTENTS Chapter 3 64 View large image by touching A photo of a moment of action in fencing shot with Zone AF In order to focus on the fencer s facial area this shot was taken by...

Page 65: ...ng will start from the manually selected AF point the camera will the automatically change the AF point selecting from all 61 points as the subject moves AI Servo AF with all 61 points used for automa...

Page 66: ...cts with movements that cannot be captured with AF point expansion or Zone AF figure skating jump scenes for example Another effective use is when you want to take action images for publication articl...

Page 67: ...leader of a cycling road race with a manually selected AF point While taking continuous shots the camera was moved to the left so the following cyclists on the left of the leader are rendered beautif...

Page 68: ...that the old AF systems struggle with With AI Servo AF mode it is possible to start shooting using a manually selected AF frame covering the subject This makes continue tracking of the subject easy Fo...

Page 69: ...nsity Reticular AF 61 point AF 1 The number and placement of cross type points used by the f 2 8 lenses 61 point AF 2 The number and placement of cross type points used by the f 4 lenses 61 point AF 3...

Page 70: ...purpose only This does not represent the actual viewfinder display This diagram shows the distribution of the 61 point cross type AF points in the EOS 1D X The five AF points at the center operate as...

Page 71: ...increasing number of AF points greater freedom of composition is possible The large number of cross type AF points improves tracking performance And as a result of two line AF sensors in a zigzag patt...

Page 72: ...ol which takes advantage of the improved AI Servo AF In addition to these is the high precision and improved tracking performance of each AF point to capture the subject With the EOS 1D X AF focusing...

Page 73: ...can be used with many lenses Most large aperture lenses with a maximum aperture of f 2 8 or lower f number values are in Group A With this group the five f 2 8 dual cross AF points and the left and ri...

Page 74: ...EF300mm F2 8L IS USM EF300mm F2 8L IS II USM EF400mm F2 8L USM EF400mm F2 8L II USM EF400mm F2 8L IS USM EF400mm F2 8L IS II USM TS E45mm F2 8 TS E90mm F2 8 EF16 35mm F2 8L USM EF16 35mm F2 8L II USM...

Page 75: ...mm F2 8 IS USM EF28mm F2 8 IS USM EF24 70mm F2 8L USM Major lenses EF28mm F2 8 EF40mm F2 8 STM AF focusing is possible with 61 points All AF area selection modes are available AF focusing is possible...

Page 76: ...lenses having an f 4 maximum aperture or f 2 8 maximum aperture lenses using the EF 1 4x Extenders Of these the 20 points on the left and right are f 4 and f 5 6 cross type AF providing even higher pr...

Page 77: ...F400mm F2 8L IS USM Ext EF1 4x EF400mm F2 8L IS II USM Ext EF1 4x EF135mm F2L USM Ext EF2x EF200mm F1 8L USM Ext EF2x EF200mm F2L IS USM Ext EF2x EF8 15mm f 4L Fish eye USM EF17 40mm F4L USM EF24 70mm...

Page 78: ...ter 2 Chapter 1 CONTENTS 78 Major lenses EF200 400mm F4L IS USM Ext x1 4 When not using built in Ext x1 4 AF can be carried out using 61 points cross type focusing is possible with 31 points You can c...

Page 79: ...f lenses groups F and G almost all lenses that have a maximum aperture of f 4 or greater are included in Group E and can use the 21 point cross type AF f 5 6 cross type in the central area Many f 2 8...

Page 80: ...2x EF300mm F2 8L IS II USM Ext EF2x EF400mm F2 8L USM Ext EF2x EF400mm F2 8L II USM Ext EF2x EF400mm F2 8L IS USM Ext EF2x EF400mm F2 8L IS II USM Ext EF2x EF500mm F4L IS II USM Ext EF1 4x EF600mm F4L...

Page 81: ...SM EF180mm f 3 5L Macro USM Ext EF1 4x EF1200mm F5 6L USM AF focusing is possible with 47 points 61 point AF is not possible All AF area selection modes can are available AF focusing is possible with...

Page 82: ...in the viewfinder even on a lens with a total maximum aperture of f 8 This combination of a lens with a maximum aperture value of f 4 Ext EF2x and a lens with a main maximum aperture value of f 5 6 E...

Page 83: ...ansion Above below left right The points above below to the left and right only function in AF point expansion and cannot be selected manually Single cross type AF point available Group H f 8 supporte...

Page 84: ...AF is possible due to f 4 support of 20 points out of 41 cross type points Additionally large aperture super telephoto lenses 500 to 600mm f 4 class fall into group H when extender EF2x is attached a...

Page 85: ...er 5 Chapter 6 Chapter 5 Chapter 4 Chapter 3 Chapter 2 Chapter 1 CONTENTS NEW Firmware Improved low light AF performance and expanded parameter characteristics during continuous shooting AF operation...

Page 86: ...improved through a modified algorithm At default settings low light performance is the same as the previous firmware for the second frame and later Improved low light AF performance and expanded para...

Page 87: ...Focus priority 2 have been added to AI Servo 2nd image priority in Servo AF shutter characteristics Focus priority 2 maximizes improved low light performance settings for more accurate focusing AI Ser...

Page 88: ...ding down the shutter button halfway are improved through a updated algorithm This is especially effective when shooting individual shots using AI Servo AF AF precision is improved for dark subjects i...

Page 89: ...ing gives an equal priority to both focus and shutter release Release priority This setting gives priority to shutter release and will capture an image even if it is out of focus It is effective when...

Page 90: ...st Shooting speed priority This setting gives priority to a continuous shooting speed rather than priority on focus Continuous shooting speed will not drop Effective when you want to shoot with a fixe...

Page 91: ...Shot AF Set in the AF3 tab One Shot AF release priority Focus priority You cannot shoot a picture unless it is in focus It is effective when you want to shoot only after focusing on the subject Releas...

Page 92: ...he camera has focus on a subject this could be just a few milliseconds With Release priority Shooting speed priority shooting takes place instantly without waiting to focus resulting in possible out o...

Page 93: ...ng the AF point setting and registration Separate AF points Point only is added to Orientation linked AF point Utilizing the AF point setting and registration Instantly recalled AF points using Switch...

Page 94: ...ngs for each of the AF area selection modes and the manually selected AF points can be stored in camera memory Presetting the AF points makes it easier to capture the desired composition for horizonta...

Page 95: ...apter 5 Chapter 4 Chapter 3 Chapter 2 Chapter 1 CONTENTS 95 Select the AF frame for each Change the camera position and select the desired AF point or AF mode 2 A Horizontal position B Vertical positi...

Page 96: ...Chapter 6 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Chapter 5 Chapter 4 Chapter 3 Chapter 2 Chapter 1 CONTENTS 96 Select the AF area selection mode in each position By changing the camera s orientation the set AF points an...

Page 97: ...oint Next select the AF area selection mode and the manually selected AF point for each of the positions orientation of A Horizontal position B Vertical position with grip at the top and if required C...

Page 98: ...d to the vertical position the AF point ends up in the bottommost lower left of the screen If you want to keep the entire body of the athlete in the frame while focusing on their face you must choose...

Page 99: ...he same Af area selection mode for simple AF operation This is convenient simply switching AF frames This lets you set different AF points but use the same AF area selection mode Separate AF points Po...

Page 100: ...ONTENTS Chapter 6 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Chapter 5 Chapter 4 Chapter 3 Chapter 2 Chapter 1 CONTENTS 100 Separate AF points Point only Separate AF points Area Point Switch even the AF area selection mode...

Page 101: ...gistered AF point You can press a buttons and instantly switch between registered AF points Store your preferred AF point for instant access at the touch of a button Use Custom Controls from C Fn5 ope...

Page 102: ...ou hear a beep When the button or the button are assigned the function Metering AF start instant switching of registered AF points becomes possible Press the button in the Customize Controls assignmen...

Page 103: ...n and usage is described above Also for more advanced usage this setting can be combined with Orientation linked AF point setting described on pages 94 100 Selecting the option Select separate AF poin...

Page 104: ...n mode registration By carrying out either of the two options you can press a buttons and instantly switch between registered AF points By registering frequently used AF points or a strategically plac...

Page 105: ...ooting the side to side movement of tennis strokes After photographing the player positioned to the right side with a manually selected AF point at the upper right it was switched to the AF point regi...

Page 106: ...lection mode to a specific button in the Custom Control screen you can continue shooting and switch AF areas instantly with the press of single button without having to move your eye from the viewfind...

Page 107: ...on and button can be assigned with Custom Controls to Register apply shooting functions and the button and button can be assigned with Switch to registered AF functions Buttons that can be assigned to...

Page 108: ...the button or the button with the custom function s Custom Controls Press the button on the assign function s selection screen various functions can be set and select the AF area selection mode that...

Page 109: ...AF functions to the button or button with Custom Controls Press the button on the assign function s selection screen and from various AF functions select the AF area selection mode and select the mode...

Page 110: ...AF area selection modes you want to use to specific buttons you can switch instantly while continuing shooting There are five buttons that can be assigned Think about the characteristics of the sports...

Page 111: ...ection 61 point AF from another AF area selection mode this setting activates auto selection AF starting with the AF point selected before switching in Initial AFpt AI Servo AF Manually set points Thi...

Page 112: ...Chapter 5 Chapter 4 Chapter 3 Chapter 2 Chapter 1 CONTENTS 112 Manual selection 1 point AF Auto selection 61 point AF For example this is effective when switch from Manual selection 1 point AF to Auto...

Page 113: ...AF Metering start Three settings can now be assigned to AI Servo characteristics 1 In C Fn5 Customize Controls press the button while AF Metering start is selected for and buttons to switch to detail...

Page 114: ...4 Chapter 3 Chapter 2 Chapter 1 CONTENTS 114 This feature makes it possible to instantly switch between continuous shooting modes using the two adjacent buttons Assign Case2 to Assign Case1 to When us...

Page 115: ...istics with the button and button When you assign functions to the and buttons those two adjacent buttons can be used to instantly switch functions for shooting For example when assigning the two ofte...

Page 116: ...is now possible to assign ONE SHOT AI SERVO to the and buttons 2 ONE SHOT AI SERVO has been added to the settings that can be assigned to the and buttons using Button customization With these settings...

Page 117: ...used for assigning functions The buttons can easily be used to switch to One Shot and AI Servo while looking through the viewfinder Although it has been possible to assign ONE SHOT AI SERVO to the and...

Page 118: ...changing how you hold the camera When AF Metering start is assigned to the or buttons you can perform detailed settings in AF start point AI Servo AF characteristics Case AF mode and Super high speed...

Page 119: ...control exposure compensation to match your creative intentions Using ISO Auto Exposure compensation is now possible in M mode and ISO Auto Among the two methods for adjusting exposure compensation is...

Page 120: ...om the quick setting Q button 1 How to control exposure compensation in M mode and ISO Auto In M mode and ISO speed Auto Controlling exposure compensation parameters with the Q button Controlling expo...

Page 121: ...T button 2 In M mode and ISO speed Auto Assign exposure compensation to the SET button using button customization SET button Exposure compensation is available from the main dial Assign the exposure c...

Page 122: ...camera shake and subject blur at high shutter speeds in Av and P modes Using ISO Auto Minimum shutter speed at ISO Auto expanded to 1 8000 sec Another function added to ISO Auto is an expanded shutter...

Page 123: ...Chapter 4 Chapter 3 Chapter 2 Chapter 1 CONTENTS 123 AF tab 2 From ISO speed settings And choose a minimum shutter speed Select Min shutter spd In ISO speed settings Min shutter spd you can select th...

Page 124: ...ange when in M mode When the maximum aperture value or the minimum aperture value is forcibly changed when switching to a lens with a differing aperture value while in M mode the ISO speed or shutter...

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