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AI Servo AF
Custom Function C.Fn III-16
Orientation linked AF point selection
Notable function
Three AF Points with differing orientations can be set
Automatically switch between set AF points for each different hold
With the EOS-1D Mark IV, it is possible to select
individual AF points according to the camera
orientation (horizontal position, vertical position
with grip on top, and vertical position with grip
on bottom) for the AF points. First, select C.Fn
III-16 Orientation linked AF point Option 1:
Select different AF points, then while holding
the camera in each different orientation, select
each AF point. Then, by switching back and
forth between horizontal and vertical positions,
the preset points will automatically switch
according to the orientation.
By using this it is possible to shoot in rapid
succession without button operation, additional
moving from the horizontal position with the
AF point on the right, to the vertical position
with the AF point at the top.
This function is effective for shooting subjects
where changes in framing are required.
Different AF points can be set to
three orientations. Changing the
orientation of the camera will
automatically switch to the preset
AF point
Set C.Fn III-16 Orientation
linked AF point to Option 1:
Select different points, and
then while holding the camera
in each orientation, carry out
the AF point registration.
Vertical position, with
grip on top
Horizontal position
Vertical position, with
grip on bottom
