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AF Setting Guidebook
Detailed explanations of how to master high-performance
AF features to capture that perfect moment
New!
Support the
latest
firmware
ver. 2.0
AF Setting Guidebook
AF Custom Guide Functions that Controls 61-Point High-Density Reticular AF
Make use of high-performance 61-point AF at effective parameter settings
to match the shooting conditions or subject.
Firmware V2.0
Support for a wider variety of scenes through expanded parameters
and new functions
By combining the ultimate in AF
performance and ease of use,
a wealth of new photographic
possibilities are available.
The EOS-1D X is equipped with a newly developed
61-Point High-Density Reticular AF. By arranging
the 61 AF points in a dense concentration, the
level of freedom in composition and tracking
performance of quick moving subjects is
improved. A totally new focusing method, AI
Servo AF III, ensures superb focus-tracking on
many types of moving subjects. You can also
effectively set AI Servo AF features using the AF
Configuration Tool. Because you can choose from
six different preset "Cases," optimized settings
are always quick and easy, without requiring
adjustments of individual parameters to match
the subject or scene.
In the new EOS-1D X firmware Version 2.0, AF
performance is even further improved and instant
access to AF features is enhanced. AF
performance in low-light conditions is improved
for the 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 subjects, such as newly added choices to
deal with changes in subject speed, and additional
functions to allow instant changes in AF settings
at the push of a button. This AF Setting
Guidebook introduces the EOS-1D X's high-
performance AF features, including those
introduced with firmware V2.0 for the EOS-1D X.
New!
Firmware
Contents
New AF Setting Operability
4 Newly established AF tabs: AF menu functions are in a separate tab
AF Configuration Tool [Presets]
06 Select from Case 1-Case 6 to match subject scenarios
08 Case 1: Versatile multi-purpose setting
10 Case 2: Continue to focus-track even when the subject momentarily moves from the AF points
12 Case 3: Focus instantly on subjects that move into the AF points
14 Case 4: Focus-track subjects that accelerate or decelerate quickly
16 Case 5: Focus on subjects with erratic movement
18 Case 6: Focus on subjects with erratic movement and changes in speed
AF Configuration Tool [Parameters]
20 Tracking sensitivity: Adjust whether the camera instantly re-focuses on new subjects
in the active AF area or continues to focus-track an existing subject.
22 Accel./decel. tracking: [-1/-2] is effective for steadily moving subjects
26 
AF pt auto switching: [+] setting is most effective to quickly change AF points
to follow erratically moving subjects, when more than one AF point is active
AF Area Selection Mode
28 AF area selection mode
30 Spot AF, Single-point AF: Focusing on a small or narrow area
32 AF point expansion: Fast moving subjects that are difficult to track with a single AF point
34 Zone AF: Effective for capturing subjects within a known area
36 Auto selection of 61 AF points: All 61 points can be used for automatic tracking
61-Point High-Density Reticular AF Cross-type Points
38 The 61-point AF has many cross-type points that support F/4 for great tracking performance
39 The number and placement of cross-type points used by the F/2.8 lenses
40 The number and placement of cross-type points used by the F/4 lenses
41 The number and placement of cross-type points used by the F/5.6 lenses
Setting the AF Shutter-release Characteristics
42 AF operation and shutter-release timing settings
44
Improved low-light AF performance and expanded parameter characteristics
during continuous shooting
Utilizing the AF
46 AF points can be set to switch automatically for horizontal and vertical shooting
47 [Separate AF pts.: Pt only] is added to [Orientation linked AF point]
48 AF points can be called instantly using Switch to registered AF point
50 Custom controls for effective AF related functions
52 New customization features for the AF ON/AEL button
54 Expanded exposure compensation/minimum shutter speed for ISO Auto
AF Custom Guide Functions that Controls 61-Point High-Density Reticular AF
Make use of high-performance 61-point AF at effective parameter settings
to match the shooting conditions or subject.
Items with the NEW icon indicate pages with details on the new firmware
4
New AF Setting Menu
All AF-related menu functions now in a separate menu
The Various AF-related functions are now incorporated into an AF menu tab
AF-related setting items
in the AF menu
The AF1 tab is important when shooting moving
subjects using the AI Servo AF of the EOS-1D X. It's
possible to effectively set AI Servo AF characteristics by
selecting the option that closely matches the scene
with the AF Configuration Tool.
The AF1 tab displays the AF Configuration Tool
The EOS-1D X puts various AF-related settings
that were previously spread out in the custom
functions (C.Fn) menu in one place — the new
AF menu tab. This makes access to AF-related
settings much easier. In particular, the AF
Configuration Tool in menu tab [AF1] can be
used to easily tailor the camera's AI Servo AF
characteristics to anticipate subject movement,
taking full advantage of the advanced AF
performance on the EOS-1D X. Six presets (Case
1-Case 6) make it possible to set the AI Servo
AF characteristics to most accurately suit both
movement and scene conditions. It's also
possible to fine-tune individual parameters, if
desired. (Refer to P. 6–27 for AF Configuration
Tool details.)
Menu tabs [AF 2] – [AF 5] include a variety of
settings such as shutter release timing settings,
the number of AF points that can be selected and
AF area selection method.
5
New AF Setting Menu
All AF-related menu functions now in a separate menu
The Various AF-related functions are now incorporated into an AF menu tab
Various settings for AF-related features can be made with AF menus [AF2] – [AF5]
AF2: AI Servo
Settings related to shutter timing and speed when
tracking moving subjects with AI Servo AF
The [AF2] tab includes settings related to camera's 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 drive
speed if necessary or prioritizing faster continuous frame rates.
AF3: One-Shot
Settings related to focusing and shutter release
timing when using One-Shot AF
AF4
Settings related to AF point selection
Within the [AF3] tab, the [One-Shot AF release priority] lets
users change shutter release timing when shooting non-moving
subjects. The other options [USM lens electronic MF] and [AF-
assist beam firing] control the manual focus operation of select
lenses with electronic manual focus, and the operation of AF
assist beam of attached Speedlites.
Select which and how AF points are selected. This menu includes
settings related to [AF area selection mode] ([Automatic AF
point selection criteria], [Selectable AF points], [AF area
selection mode], [AF area selection method] a n d
[Orientation linked AF point]). In addition, there is the [Lens
drive when AF impossible] option in this menu.
Within [AF5] tab are settings that control how AF points are
displayed in the viewfinder, such as [AF point display during
focusing], [VF display illumination] and [AF status in
viewfinder]. With [Manual AF pt. select pattern], the AF point
selection can stop at the end of a row or, instead, loop back to
the opposite side of the AF area. For those who need to make fine
focus adjustments, [AF Micro-adjustment] is available.
AF5
Settings related to display of AF points, etc.
6
AF Configuration Tool [Presets]
Optimize AI Servo AF for the type of subject movement
Six preset options for different situations, with further ability to fine-tune if desired
The AF Configuration Tool is
a function for set ting AI
Servo AF characteristics.
Therefore, its settings will
have no effect when using
[One shot AF].
[AF1] tab screen: The AF Configuration Tool. By selecting an appropriate
preset from the Case 1-Case 6 icons on the left side of the screen, the most
effective AI Servo AF settings for different subjects can be made.
When the [AF1] tab on the EOS-1D X is
opened, [Case 1: Versatile multi-purpose
setting] a running man icon will be displayed.
This is the default option for 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, AI Servo AF
characteristics are changed and optimized to
match different types of movement.
These six presets are combinations of the
following three parameters: [Tracking
sensitivity], [Accel./decel. tracking], and [AF
pt auto switching] (P. 20–27). Selecting a
Case sets the parameters in the most effective
way. However, if you wish, it is also possible to
manually adjust each parameter individually.
Important to note: the six cases in the AF
Configuration Tool only affect focus-tracking in
AI Servo AF — there's no impact in One-Shot AF.
7
The AF Configuration Tool: Six preset options to tune AI Servo AF
for specific types of subject movement and shooting conditions
Hints & Tips
Case 6
For subjects that change speed and move erratically
Case 5
For erratic subjects, moving in any direction
Case 4
For subjects that accelerate or decelerate quickly
Case 3
Instantly focus on subjects suddenly entering AF points
Case 2
Continue to track subjects, ignoring possible obstacles
Case 1
Versatile multi-purpose setting
AF Configuration Tool [Presets]
Optimize AI Servo AF for the type of subject movement
Six preset options for different situations, with further ability to fine-tune if desired
The most advanced Canon AF system to date allows EOS-1D X users to optimize AI Servo AF for different
conditions and subjects. By selecting the appropriate icon and Case, photographers can change and fine-tune AI
Servo AF for incredible continuous AF, even with the most challenging action subjects.
Press the
INFO.
button
Content
displays on
the help
screen
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
straightforward information about what the setting
does and circumstances in which it could be best
applied.
Push the button, while any of [Case] is
indicated in the AF menu, and an explanation
of that setting is shown on the LCD monitor.
8
Parameter default settings
• Subject tracking sensitivity [0]
• Accelerate / decelerate Tracking [0]
• AF point auto switching [0]
AF Configuration Tool [Presets]
Precise and accurate focusing for a wide range of subjects
The starting point for AI Servo AF: a versatile, multi-purpose setting
Case 1 is the basic AI Servo AF setting on the
EOS-1D X. As its name suggests, it is versatile
and achieves a high level of tracking
performance in a wide variety of scenes.
Equipped with AI Servo AF III, the EOS-1D X
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, AI Servo
AF III overcomes these and is able to capture
the subject.
Case 1 is the recommended starting point
for tracking moving subjects, especially those
moving at a steady speed. For more challenging
types of moving subjects, consider Case 2-Case
6, to match shooting conditions.
Case 1
9
Single-Point
Case 1 can be used to great
advantage when shooting
continuously moving
subjects, regardless of the
speed of their movement.
A F o n t he E OS -1D X i s
equipped with a new
focus tracking algorithm,
AI Servo AF III. It supports
an even greater variety of
subject movement than
before. Case 1 should be
most users' first option
for action shooting. In
particular, it's ideally
suited for subjects moving
continuously toward or
away from the camera.
AI Servo AF III makes it
possible to carry out
precise focus for
subjects in a wide
variety of conditions
10
AF Configuration Tool [Presets]
Continue to focus-track even if the subject momentarily
AI Servo AF maintains focus-tracking, even when sudden changes occur
Parameter default settings
• Subject tracking sensitivity [-1]
• Accelerate / decelerate Tracking [0]
• AF point auto switching [0]
Example of a fast
moving subject,
where the focus
has momentarily
shifted to the
background
(photo 2). By
selecting Case 2
for situations like
this, AF is less
likely to be thrown
off by sudden
changes.
Case 2 is an effective setting for shooting fast
moving subjects, which may move away from
the selected AF point or when obstacles may
momentarily obscure the subject. Sometimes
when the subject moves from the selected AF
point, focus can shift to the background
(resulting in an out of focus subject). Or, if
another subject or obstacle suddenly comes
between you and the subject, AF may refocus
on the obstacle. By selecting Case 2 in
situations like these, the AF system will attempt
to continue to track the initial subject. When a
1 2
Case 2