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]

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Select from Case 1 - Case 6 to match
subject scenarios
When the [AF1] tab on the EOS-1D X is opened, [Case1
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,
settings for the AI Servo AF characteristics that match
the scene will be used.
These six presets are combinations of the following three
parameters, [Tracking sensitivity], [Accel./decel. tracking],
and [AF pt auto switching] (P. 32 - 47). Using the presets
sets the parameters 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’s settings will have
no function when using [One shot AF].

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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.
Pushing button while any of [Case] is
indicated in display, then text information
of AF Setting Characteristics or Shooting
Scene Example is indicated.
Hints & Tips
Press the
INFO
button
Content
displays on
the help
screen

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Case 1
Versatile multi-purpose setting
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. As its name indicates, it is
versatile and achieves a high level of tracking
performance in a wide variety of scenes.
The [AF Conguration Tool] [Case 1] is
the basic AI Servo AF setting on the
EOS-1D X.
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 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 recommend setting to start shooting with,
Case 1 will provide great 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 can be used to great advantage when shooting
moving subjects, making it possible to accurately capture
fast subject.
AF 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 of the AI Servo AF III, and Case 1
configuration setting, it can handle many different
shooting conditions.
AI Servo AF III makes it possible to
carry out precise focus for subjects
in a wide variety of conditions
Single-Point
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Case 2
Continue to focus-track even
when the subject momentarily
moves from the AF points
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.
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 [-1]
Accelerate / decelerate Tracking [0]
AF point auto switching [0]
[Locked on : -1]

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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, 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 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].
View large
image by
touching
Try selecting Case 2 when shooting a tennis player with
fast side to side movement. The subject will be tracked
even when they move away from the AF points.
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Example of a fast moving subject where the focus has
shifted to the background (photo2). By selecting Case 2
for situations like this, it will be easier to focus track the
subject.

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Case 3 is the ideal setting for situations
when you want to focus quickly
between subjects in the AF points.
Effective when you want to
continuously photograph targeted
athletes one after 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 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,). Other shooting situations, this setting
Parameter default settings
Subject tracking sensitivity [Responsive: +1]
Accelerate / decelerate Tracking [+1]
AF point auto switching [0]

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can be extremely effective is when switching between
different subjects you 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 the
AF points, the camera may quickly refocus on a different
subject or background, in contrast to Case 2. Therefore,
it is recommended that you use this setting only when
you have a particular objective as indicated above.