Canon EOS-1D Mark II Digial User manual

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Support the
latest
firmware
ver. 2.0
AF Setting Guidebook
Detailed explanations of how to master high-performance
AF features to capture that perfect moment

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Features of The AF on EOS-1D X
New AF Setting Operability
Chapter 1
AF Conguration Tool
[Presets]
Chapter 2
AF Conguration Tool
[Parameters]
Chapter 3
AF area selection modes
Chapter 4
EOS-1D X 61-Point High-Density
Reticular AF Cross-type Points
Chapter 5
Release property settings during
Servo AI
Chapter 6
Utilizing the AF point setting and
registration
Using ISO Auto

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AF Custom Guide Functions that Controls
61-Point High-Density Reticular AF
Features of The AF on EOS-1D X
The EOS-1DX 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. 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 always 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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Firmware V2.0
In the new EOS-1DX firmware V2.0, AF performance is
even further improved and operability is expanded with
a focus on AF. 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 special AF parameters to deal with speed
changes in moving subjects, and additional functions
that can be assigned to the button customization. This
AF Setting Guidebook introduces effective settings to
make full use of the EOS-1D X high-performance AF
features including new functions of V2.0 of the
firmware.

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New AF Setting Operability
All AF-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 to
effectively set AI Servo AF characteristics by selecting the
option that closely matches the scene with the AF
Configuration Tool.
AF-related setting items
in the AF menu

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The Various AF-related functions are
now incorporated into an AF menu tab
The various AF-related settings that were previously
included in the custom functions (C.Fn) menu, have
been incorporated into the new AF menu tab. This
makes smooth access to AF-related settings possible. In
particular, the AF Configuration Tool included 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 selecting from six presets (Case 1 - Case 6),
makes it 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 parameters separately.
(Refer to P. 9 – 47 for AF Configuration Tool details.) Tabs
[AF 2] – [AF 5] include a variety of settings such as
shutter-release timing settings, a setting for the number
of AF points that can be selected and AF area selection
method.

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Various settings for AF-related features
can be made with AF menus [AF2] - [AF5]
The [AF/2] tab includes settings related to cameras
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.
AF2 AI Servo
Settings related to the
camera priorities when
using AI Servo AF
Within the [AF3] tab, the [One-Shot AF release priority]
settings related to focusing and shutter-release timing
when using One-Shot AF release priority. The other
options [USM 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.
AF3 One-Shot
Settings related to
focusing and
shutter-release timing
when using One-Shot
AF release priority

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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], and [Orientation linked AF point]). In addition
there is the [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 such as ([AF point display
during focusing], [VF display illumination], and [AF status
in viewfinder]). With the (Manual AF pt. selec pattern)
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.
AF5
Includes general settings
related to display of AF
points, etc.

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Overview of AF Conguration
Tool [Presets]
Case 1
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 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
AF Configuration Tool
[Presets]

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For subjects that change
speed and move erratically*
For erratic subjects, moving in
any direction*
For subjects that accelerate or
decelerate quickly
Instantly focus on subjects
suddenly entering AF points
Continue to track subjects,
ignoring possible 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
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 is not available with the Single-point Spot
AF(Manual selection) and Single-point AF(Manual
selection) modes
Case 6
Case 5
Case 4
Case 3
Case 2
Case 1
Overview of AF Configuration
Tool [Presets]