Canon EOS-1D Mark II Digial Service manual

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AF Setting Guidebook
Detailed explanations of settings for utilizing
improved high-performance AF features to
capture that perfect moment

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Chapter 5
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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 Mark II 61-Point
Reticular AF Cross-type Points
Chapter 5
Release property settings and
anti-flicker shooting
Chapter 6
Utilizing the AF and Movie Servo
AF Other useful functions
Features of the EOS-1D X Mark II
New AF algorithm and AI Servo AF III+

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Features of the EOS-1D X Mark II
New AF Custom Guide Functions that
Control 61-Point Reticular AF
The EOS-1D X Mark II is equipped with a newly-
developed 61-Point High-Density Reticular AF II. By
arranging the 61 AF points in a high concentration, the
level of composition freedom, and tracking performance
of fast moving subjects is improved. In combination with
AI Servo AF III+, which incorporates a new algorithm,
ensuring accurate focusing on a subject is possible. You
can also effectively set AI Servo AF features using the AF
Configuration Tool. Because you can choose from six
different presets, the correct settings are quick and easy,
without all the trouble that comes from adjusting
settings for individual parameters to match the subject
or scene.

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New algorithm of AI Servo AF III+
Improved support capability for difcult to
capture movement of subjects that come
close, then move away
The main improved point of the AF system on the EOS-
1DX Mark II is the use of AI Servo AF III+with an even
more sophisticated predictive AF algorithm. For shooting
sports and wildlife with erratic movement, AI Servo AF III
capable of stable subject tracking was included in the
EOS-1D X. In cases where obstacles may obscure the
subject, and when the subject moves away from the AF
point briefly, it is equipped with performance capable of
tracking the subject.
With the AI Servo AF III+included this time, support is
improved for subjects that approach then move away
suddenly, that had been difficult to focus on up until
now. Movement such as motorcycles and racecars that
approach corners, to figure skating and speed skating.
Even in cases like these, AI Servo AF III+ on the EOS-1D
X Mark II is capable of continuously tracking subjects that
move away from the camera.
Handling is improved for a variety of movement, with
the refined AF algorithm AI Servo AF III+.

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Continuously capture motorcycles as they
approach and move away
AI Servo AF III+effective scenes
As predictive AF is improved in AI Servo AF III+, the
AF Configuration Tool [Case 1] can provide support
for a variety of shooting scenes. In addition, support
for movement such as coming closer and moving
away suddenly in all Case 2 – Case 6 settings has
improved compared to the EOS-1D X.
With Case 1, support for even more scenes is possible.
Case 2 to 6 also provide improved support for subjects
coming close, and moving away.
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EOS-1D X Mark II AF setting
operability
All AF-related menu functions now in a
separate menu
Displays the tab position
Tab name
AF-related setting items
in the AF menu
The AF1 tab includes
the AF Configuration Tool
The AF1 tab is important when shooting moving subjects
using the AI Servo AF on the EOS-1D X Mark II. It is
possible to effectively set AI Servo AF characteristics by
selecting the option that closely matches the scene with
the AF Configuration Tool.

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The Various AF-related functions are now
incorporated into an AF menu tab
On the EOS-1D X Mark II, the various AF-related settings
have been incorporated into the AF menu tab, the same
as the EOS-1D X. This makes smooth access to AF-
related settings possible. In particular, the AF
Configuration Tool included in tab AF1 can be used to
easily set the AI Servo AF characteristics, making it an
important feature that takes advantage of the advanced
AF performance on the EOS-1D X Mark II. By selecting
from six presets [Case 1] – [Case 6], it is possible to set
the AI Servo AF characteristics to most accurately suit the
subject's movement, and scene conditions. It is also
possible for fine control to adjust each parameter
separately. (Refer to P.10 – 48 for AF Configuration Tool
details.)
Tabs [AF2] – [AF5] include a variety of settings such as
shutter-release timing settings, a setting for the number
of AF points that can be set manually, so this makes it
possible to make detailed settings that match your
shooting style.

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Various settings for AF-related features can
be made with AF menus [AF2] – [AF5]
AF2 AI Servo
Settings related to
shutter-release
timing when using
AI Servo AF and
continuous shooting
AF3 One-Shot AF
Settings related to
focusing and shutter
release timing etc.
when using
One-Shot AF
The [AF2] tab includes settings related to the camera
priority concerning shutter-release timing when using AI
Servo AF. [AI Servo 1st image priority] and [AI Servo
2nd image priority] make it possible to make focusing
the priority slowing the shutter-release timing, or
prioritize faster shutter-release.
Within the [AF3] tab, the [One-Shot AF release priority]
settings sets focusing and shutter-release timing when
using One-Shot AF. The options [Lens electronic MF]
and [AF-assist beam firing] control the manual focus
operation of some lenses and the operation of AF assist
function of attached Speedlites.

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AF4
Includes general
settings related to
AF point selection
AF5
Includes general
settings related to
display of AF points,
etc.
Select which and how AF points are selected. This menu
includes settings related to [Auto AF pt sel.:EOS iTR AF]
[AF area selection mode] [Automatic AF point selection
criteria], [Selectable AF points], [AF area selection
mode], [AF area selection method], and [Orientation
linked AF point]. In addition, there is the [Lens drive
when AF impossible] option in this menu tab.
Within [AF5] tab are settings that control how AF points
are displayed in the viewfinder such as [AF point display
during focus], [AF point brightness], and [AF status in
viewfinder]. With the [AF point selection movement]
the AF point selection can stop at the peripheral AF
point or instead loop back to the opposite side of the AF
area. For those who need to make fine adjustments to
the focus position [AF Microadjustment] is available.

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Overview of AF Configuration Tool
[Presets]
AF Configuration Tool
[Presets]
Case 1
Versatile multi-purpose setting
Case 3
Focus instantly on subjects that
move into the AF points
Case 4
Focus track subjects that
accelerate or decelerate quickly
Case 5
Focus on subjects with erratic
movement
Case 6
Focus on subjects with erratic
movement and changes in speed
Case 2
Continue to focus-track even
when the subject momentarily
moves from the AF points

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Case 6
Case 5
Case 4
Case 3
Case 2
Case 1
Overview of AF Configuration Tool
[Presets]
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
appropriate icon, the different AI Servo AF settings can
be selected to suit the subject.
The best parameters
for different subjects
and shooting scenes
are combined into
presets from
Case 1 – 6
*This setting has no effect with the Single-point Spot AF
(Manual selection) and Single-point AF (Manual selection) modes
Versatile multi-purpose
setting
Continue to track subjects,
ignoring possible obstacles
Instantly focus on subjects
suddenly entering AF points
For subjects that accelerate or
decelerate quickly
For erratic subjects, moving in
any direction*
For subjects that change
speed and move erratically*

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Select from Case 1 - Case 6 to match
subject scenarios
When the [AF1] tab on the EOS-1D X Mark II is opened,
six icons representing sports disciplines are displayed.
These are the presets of the AF Configuration Tool.
Different presets to match the characteristics of the type
of subject and 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 anticipated type
of subject movement will be used.
These six presets are combinations of the following
three parameters: [Tracking sensitivity], [Accel./decel.
tracking], and [AF pt auto switching] (P. 33 - 48). Using
the presets sets each Case in the most effective way.
However, if you wish, it is also possible to manually
adjust the parameters individually.
The AF Configuration Tool is a function for setting AI
Servo AF characteristics. Therefore, it is effective when
you want to make settings with the AF operation set to
[AI Servo AF], and has no impact in One-Shot AF.

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Press the
button
Moving the purple square over Case 1 – Case 6 will
display the name of each case, for example [Case1
Versatile 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 settings to alter and when.
By pressing the button while any Case is
displayed on the screen, text information of
AF setting characteristics or examples of
shooting scenes can be confirmed.
Hints & Tips

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Case 1
Versatile multi-purpose setting
The [AF Configuration Tool] [Case 1] is the
basic AI Servo AF setting on the EOS-1D X Mark II.
Precise and accurate focusing is
possible for a wide range of subjects
The [AF Configuration Tool] [Case 1] is the basic AI
Servo AF setting on the EOS-1D X Mark II.
As its name indicates, it is versatile and achieves a high
level of tracking performance in a wide variety of scenes.
Parameter default settings
Subject tracking sensitivity [0]
Accelerate / decelerate Tracking [0]
AF point auto switching [0]

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Equipped with AI Servo AF III+, the EOS-1D X Mark II has
improved flexibility in handling a variety of moving
subjects, and superior prediction of movement for more
accurate focusing. Even with a variety of difficult
elements such as extremely fast movement, sudden
changes in speed, and interruptions by obstacles, it is
able to capture the subject. Therefore, the standard
setting Case 1 supports a wide range of movement as is,
making it possible to AF track subjects.
Furthermore, by improving AI Servo AF III+, handling
of subjects that come close and then move away, such
as motorcycles going through a hairpin curve is
improved. As a result, even for scenes where tracking
was not possible on the EOS-1D X, there are more cases
that can be handled by Case 1 on the EOS-1D X Mark II.
Shooting with Case 1 is highly recommended as you will
be able to obtain satisfying results , when shooting a
variety of sports and moving subjects.
When more specific settings for individual cases are
desired, please try Case 2 – Case 6 to match shooting
conditions.

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Case 1
Case 1 can be used to great advantage when shooting
moving subjects, making it possible to accurately capture
fast subjects.
AF on the EOS-1D X Mark II is equipped with an
improved focus tracking algorithm, AI Servo AF III+.
It supports an even greater variety of subject
movement than before. (P. 4 – 5)
AI Servo AF III+makes it possible to
carry out precise focus for subjects in
a wide variety of conditions
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Case 2
Continue to focus-track even
when the subject momentarily
moves from the AF points
Case 2 is an eective setting for shooting fast
moving subjects when they 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 the subject
Case 2 is an effective setting for shooting fast moving
subjects when they move away from the selected AF
point, or when obstacles may momentarily obscure the
subject.
Parameter default settings
Subject tracking sensitivity [Locked on: -1]
Accelerate / decelerate Tracking [0]
AF point auto switching [0]

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Sometimes when the subject moves from the selected
AF point, focus can shift to the background (resulting in
an out of focus subject), similarly when an obstacle
obscures the subject, focus can shift to the obstacle. By
selecting Case 2 in situations like these, the camera will
attempt to continue to focus-track the desired subject.
When a subject moves away from the AF points for an
extended period (such as swimmers doing the butterfly
stroke, or sports where the subject is hidden for
intervals), even better performance may be achieved by
manually setting the [Tracking sensitivity] parameter to
[-2].
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Try selecting Case 2 when shooting a track and field
event. The arms of runner closest to the camera will
interfere with the camera's view of the primary runner
(in purple), targeted with the AF point. However, with
Case 2, AF response to the sudden obstruction is
delayed, and it will be possible to continuously focus on
the intended runner.
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Example of a fast moving subject where the focus has
shifted to the background (photo). By selecting Case 2
for situations like this, the camera will be less likely to
immediately re-focus on the background, if the AF point
momentarily leaves the actual subject.

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Case 3 is the ideal setting for situations when you
want to focus immediately upon a new subject.
Effective when you want to
continuously photograph targeted
athletes one after the other
Case 3
Focus instantly on subjects that
move into the active AF points
Parameter default settings
Subject tracking sensitivity [Responsive: + 1]
Accelerate / decelerate Tracking [+ 1]
AF point auto switching [0]
In Case 3, the [Tracking sensitivity] parameter is set to
[+1]. As a result, new subjects that come into the AF
points will be focused on more quickly. This setting is
most effective when subjects appear suddenly in the
frame (for example photographing skiers in an alpine
skiing downhill race).