Canon EOS-1D Mark II Digial User manual

CONTENTS
Chapter 1
Finder Liveview
Chapter 2
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Chapter 3
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Chapter 4
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Chapter 5
Finder Liveview
Chapter 6
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Liveview AF Setting Guidebook
A guide for settings that utilize high-performance
AF to achieve the desired shooting for various
scenes and subjects.

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Chapter 1
Finder Liveview
Chapter 2
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Chapter 3
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Chapter 4
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Chapter 5
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Chapter 6
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Chapter 1
Finder Liveview
Chapter 2
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Chapter 3
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Chapter 4
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Chapter 5
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Chapter 6
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Features of the EOS-1D X Mark III
New AF algorithm and face detection / head detection AF
Chapter 1
AF Configuration Tool
Presets
Chapter 2
AF Configuration Tool
Parameters
Chapter 3
AF point selection
Chapter 4
Viewfinder shooting AF
Chapter 5
Live View shooting AF
Chapter 6
Utilizing the AF and other useful
functions
New AF Setting Operability

CONTENTS
Chapter 1
Finder Liveview
Chapter 2
Finder Liveview
Chapter 3
Finder Liveview
Chapter 4
Finder Liveview
Chapter 5
Finder Liveview
Chapter 6
Finder Liveview
CONTENTS
Chapter 1
Finder Liveview
Chapter 2
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Chapter 3
Finder Liveview
Chapter 4
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Chapter 5
Finder Liveview
Chapter 6
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Features of the EOS-1D X Mark III
New AF Custom Functions for
control of up to 191-Point AF
The EOS-1D X Mark III is equipped with a newly-developed
High-res AF sensor, offering up to 191 AF points when
shooting with the viewfinder. Also, during Live View
shooting, the subject tracking is smoother thanks to the
wide AF area of Dual Pixel CMOS AF and the 525 AF area
zones.
The new algorithm incorporated in the “AI Servo AF IV”
makes tracking the subjects with a higher level of precision
in both viewfinder shooting and Live View shooting
possible.
You can also set AI Servo AF features using the “AF
Configuration Tool.” Choose from four different presets,
with the correct settings already set, meaning you don’t
need to deal with all the trouble that comes from adjusting
individual parameters to match the subject or scenes.

CONTENTS
Chapter 1
Finder Liveview
Chapter 2
Finder Liveview
Chapter 3
Finder Liveview
Chapter 4
Finder Liveview
Chapter 5
Finder Liveview
Chapter 6
Finder Liveview
CONTENTS
Chapter 1
Finder Liveview
Chapter 2
Finder Liveview
Chapter 3
Finder Liveview
Chapter 4
Finder Liveview
Chapter 5
Finder Liveview
Chapter 6
Finder Liveview
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Improved AF algorithm
AI Servo AF IV
The camera analyzes the subject and
optimizes the settings. Supports a variety
of scenes with automatic settings.
The main feature of the AF system on the EOS-1D X Mark
III is the use of the new AI Servo AF IV, with a new advanced
algorithm that has improved stability and automation. The
“AF Configuration Tool” in previous camera allowed users
to to select [Case 1] to [Case 6] according to the subject
and shooting scene, with the EOS-1D X Mark III, the cases
are consolidated into just four, and a new automatic [Case
A] setting has been included. Using [Case A], the camera
determines the shooting scene and automatically sets the
appropriate[Trackingsensitivity]and[Accel./decel.tracking]
setting. This makes it possible to accurately focus on a
wide range of subjects and shooting scenarios by simply
setting [Case A]. The AF control algorithm for moving
subjectshasbeenimproved.AFaccuracyhasbeenimproved
even in scenes with heat haze*" or when "shooting a
subject moving away at high speed," both situations where
predictive computation was previously difficult and AF has
been unreliable so far.
AI Servo AF IV now includes a high level of AF accuracy
and tracking ability for a variety of subjects with different
movement characteristics.
* During viewfinder shooting.

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Chapter 2
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Chapter 3
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Chapter 4
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Chapter 5
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Chapter 6
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Chapter 1
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Chapter 2
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Chapter 3
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Chapter 4
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Chapter 5
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Chapter 6
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“AI Servo AF IV” makes it possible to
focus precisely for subjects over an
even wider variety of conditions
Hints & Tips
AF on the EOS-1D X Mark III is equipped with an
improved focus tracking algorithm, “AI Servo AF IV”.
It supports focus tracking over an even greater variety
of subject movement than before.

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Chapter 1
Finder Liveview
Chapter 2
Finder Liveview
Chapter 3
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Chapter 4
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Chapter 5
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Chapter 6
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Chapter 1
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Chapter 2
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Chapter 3
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Chapter 4
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Chapter 5
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Face Detection and
Head Detection AF
By using deep learning technology, accurate
tracking is achieved with head detection
even when a face cannot be detected
In previous cameras when [Face Priority] was selected with
an auto selection AF mode (Zone AF, Large Zone AF, or
Auto Selection AF), the AF point was automatically selected
by adding information for the color of the human face
and subject to the AF information. With the EOS-1D X
Mark III AF system, the tracking function based on subject
detection has been improved. By analyzing a database of
sports photographs using deep learning technology, a new
head detection algorithm was created. Accurate face/head
tracking is now possible even when part of the face cannot
be detected (such as if the face is hidden by movement of
subject, if the face is hidden by sunglasses, mask, hair, or
if the face is in a dark area). Face detection is performed
at the same time, and even if the face is hidden, it switches
smoothly so that accurate focusing is possible. Face
detection and head detection can be used in the same
way for viewfinder shooting and Live View shooting, plus
with Live View shooting, you can also use Eye Detection
AF.
If you want to use Head
Detection AF, setting
[Subject tracking
settings] to [AF priority
(People): Enable] is
recommended.

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Effective for face detection and
head detection
Head detection is especially eective for
continuous shooting of scenes where faces
of the subject appear and disappear,
such as sports photography.
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Chapter 2
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Chapter 3
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Chapter 4
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Chapter 5
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Chapter 6
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Chapter 2
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Chapter 3
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Chapter 4
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Chapter 5
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Chapter 6
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Operability of the new
Smart controller
Quick AF point and AF operations without
releasing your nger from the
 
button
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Chapter 2
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Chapter 3
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Chapter 4
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Chapter 5
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Chapter 6
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Chapter 1
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Chapter 2
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Chapter 3
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Chapter 4
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Chapter 5
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Chapter 6
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With the EOS-1D X Mark III, in addition to the existing
Multi-controller you can also select AF points using a
Smart controller  so that a greater number of AF points
can be selected easily.
The newly includedSmart controller  is a new camera
control that uses a pointing device that optically detects
finger movements on the

button. When you slide
your finger across theSmart controller the selected AF
point moves smoothly according to the movement. After
selecting the desired AF point, you can start AF by simply
pressing the button. With existing Multi-controller
operation, after selecting the AF point, you need to move
your finger and operate the

. As a result, Smart
controller  has made focusing with AF even quicker and
smoother.

CONTENTS
Chapter 1
Finder Liveview
Chapter 2
Finder Liveview
Chapter 3
Finder Liveview
Chapter 4
Finder Liveview
Chapter 5
Finder Liveview
Chapter 6
Finder Liveview
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Chapter 1
Finder Liveview
Chapter 2
Finder Liveview
Chapter 3
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Chapter 4
Finder Liveview
Chapter 5
Finder Liveview
Chapter 6
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New AF Setting Operability
All AF-related menu functions are 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 on the EOS-1D X Mark III. It is possible
to set AI Servo AF characteristics by selecting the settings
that match the scene from the “AF Configuration Tool”.
* During Live View shooting it is the [AF3] tab.
Displays the tab position
Tab name
AF-related setting items
in the AF menu tab

CONTENTS
Chapter 1
Finder Liveview
Chapter 2
Finder Liveview
Chapter 3
Finder Liveview
Chapter 4
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Chapter 5
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Chapter 6
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Chapter 1
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Chapter 2
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Chapter 3
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Chapter 4
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Chapter 5
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Chapter 6
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“AF tabs” other than “AF Conguration
Tool” (using the optical viewnder)
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