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Instantly switching AF area 

selection modes

By assigning an [AF area selection 

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 viewfinder.

Instantly switching AF area selection 

modes with a single button

Assigning functions

On shooting with 

optional 'AF area 

selection mode'

Switchable into set 'AF 

area selection mode'

By pressing the 

assigned button

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Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 5: ...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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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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