Canon EOS 7D Mark II (G) User manual

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AF-Setting Guidebook
Detailed explanations of how to master
the 65-point cross-type AF

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Features of
The AF system on EOS 7D Mark II
Chapter 1
AF Conguration Tool
Chapter 2
AF area selection modes
Ground-breaking AF setting controls
Chapter 3
65-point cross-type AF and
lens group designations
Chapter 4
Utilizing AF and the new Viewnder
Chapter 5
Recommended settings
*In photograph of the guide book,
blue color of focus point is for illustration.

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Features of
The AF system on EOS 7D Mark II
The newly-designed 65-point AF and
versatile AF area selection mode makes
it possible to accurately focus on
quick-moving subjects.
The newly-developed 65-point cross-type AF* is included
on the EOS 7D Mark II. By covering a wide area of the
screen with 65 AF points, it is easier to focus on your
desired area. The addition of Large Zone AF makes 7
different AF area selection modes available, and when
these are used, the AF system can be utilized to match
the qualities of the subject, such as any single point for
focusing on a still subject, or a specified zone (surface)
for subjects with intense movement. This model is now
equipped with the AF area selection lever for even easier
switching between modes.
*Number of available
AF points, cross-type
points, and Dual
cross-type points
vary depending on
the lens.

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This model is equipped with the same
AF CongurationTool as the EOS-1D X,
making the optimum AI Servo AF
settings possible to match the
movement characteristics of the subject.
The AI Servo AF (movement AF) on the EOS 7D Mark II
uses the same AI Servo AF III algorithm as on the EOS-1D
X. This feature makes flexible, high-precision focusing
possible to match subject movement. The AF
Configuration Tool is what makes it possible to
customize the properties of AI Servo AF and optimize
focusing to fit the subject and shooting situation. When
using this function simply choosing from the 6 presets
from Case 1 to 6 allowed for customization of
parameters such as tracking sensitivity. This guidebook
describes how to take advantage of these AF features.

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Ground-breaking AF setting
controls
AF-related setting items
in the AF menu
Display tab location
Tab name
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 7D 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
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
7D Mark II. 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 – 31 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 functions can be
made with AF menu tabs [AF2] - [AF5]
The [AF2] 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
AF3 One-Shot
Settings related to
focusing and
shutter-release timing
when using One-Shot
AF release priority
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.

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This menu includes detailed settings related to AF point
selection.
For example, Select AF area selection mode, AF area
selection method, Orientation linked AF point,etc..
AF4
Includes general
settings related to AF
point selection
This menu includes detailed settings related to display of
AF points.
For example, AF point display during
focus, View finder display illumination,etc..
In addition, AF Microadjustment is available for those
who need to make fine adjustments to the focus
position.
AF5
Includes general settings
related to display of AF
points, etc.

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Overview of
AF Conguration Tool
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

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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
Overview of
AF Configuration Tool
*This setting is not available with the Single-point Spot
AF(Manual selection) and Single-point AF(Manual
selection) modes
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
Case 6
Case 5
Case 4
Case 3
Case 2
Case 1