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

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  • Page 1 AF-Setting Guidebook Detailed explanations of how to master the 65-point cross-type AF...
  • Page 2 INDEX Chapter 0 Features of The AF system on EOS 7D Mark II Ground-breaking AF setting controls Chapter 1 AF Configuration Tool Chapter 2 AF area selection modes Chapter 3 65-point cross-type AF and lens group designations Chapter 4 Utilizing AF and the new Viewfinder...
  • Page 3 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...
  • Page 4 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 p o s s i b l e t o m a t c h s u b j e c t m o v e m e n t .
  • Page 5 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...
  • Page 6 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...
  • Page 7 Various settings for AF functions can be made with AF menu tabs [AF2] - [AF5] AF2 AI Servo Settings related to the camera priorities when using AI Servo AF The [AF2] tab includes settings related to cameras priority concerning shutter-release timing when using AI Servo AF.
  • Page 8 Includes general settings related to AF point selection 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.. Includes general settings related to display of AF points, etc.

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Chapter 1 AF Configuration Tool Overview of AF Configuration 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...

  • Page 10: Overview Of Af Configuration Tool

    Overview of AF Configuration Tool 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.
  • Page 11 Select from Case 1 - Case 6 to match subject scenarios When the [AF1] tab on the EOS 7D Mark II is opened, [Case1 Versatile multi-purpose setting] a running man icon will be displayed. This is the default option for the AF Configuration Tool.
  • Page 12 Hints & Tips Pushing button while any of [Case] is indicated in display, then text information of AF Setting Characteristics or Shooting Scene Example is indicated. Moving the purple square over Case 1 – Case 6 will display the name of each case, for example [Case1 Versatile multi-purpose setting].

  • Page 13: Case 1

    AF point auto switching The [AF Configuration Tool] [Case 1] is the basic AI Servo AF setting on the EOS 7D Mark II. As its name indicates, it is versatile and achieves a high level of tracking performance in a wide variety of scenes.
  • Page 14 Equipped with AI Servo AF III, the EOS 7D Mark II 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...
  • Page 15 AF on the EOS 7D Mark II is equipped with a new focus tracking algorithm, AI Servo AF III. It supports an even greater variety of subject movement than...

  • Page 16: Case 2

    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.
  • Page 17 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.

  • Page 18: Case 3

    Case 3 Focus instantly on subjects that move into the AF points 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 Parameter default settings Tracking sensitivity...
  • Page 19 This setting is effective for scenes when subjects (for example, when a wild bird suddenly jumps out from the shadow of a tree) suddenly appear while you are waiting to shoot. Other shooting situations, this setting 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).
  • Page 20 Accurately focusing on a wild bird that suddenly jumps into the frame Case 3 Photo View large image by touching This is a situation where you anticipate a hiding wild bird jumping out from a nearby nest. You can set Case 3 and wait.The moment the bird appears, you can quickly focus and shoot continuously.
  • Page 21 Focus on a bike that suddenly appears This is a jump scene in motocross. Case3 was used to instantly focus when the bike and rider who were hidden on the other side of the jump suddenly appeared. (The photo before the bike appeared and the photo directly before the rider appeared were captured with manual focus for visualization purposes.)

  • Page 22: Case 4

    Case 4 Focus track subjects that accelerate or decelerate quickly Subjects suddenly going from static to moving or sudden stopping can occur in various sports and situations and it can be difficult for the AF system to judge accurately, In these situations, Case 4 is most effective.
  • Page 23 stopping can occur in various sports and situations and it can be difficult for the AF system to judge accurately, In these situations, Case 4 is most effective. With the [Accelerate / decelerate Tracking] parameter set to [+1], the AI Servo AF will work to focus track any changes in speed, including sudden stops and acceleration.
  • Page 24 Continuously track players as they suddenly slow down and speed up...

  • Page 25: Case 5

    Case 5 Focus on subjects with erratic movement Case 5 is most effective for subjects with large amount of movements which could occur in any direction. This setting works in 65-point automatic selection AF, Zone AF, Large Zone AF, and AF point expansion modes only.
  • Page 26 Case 5 is most effective for subjects with large amount of movements which could occur in any direction. This setting works in 65-point automatic selection AF, Zone AF, and AF point expansion modes only. In Case 5, [AF pt auto switching] is set to [+1], when the subject moves away from the manually selected AF point (AF points focused on initially with Zone AF), focusing automatically switches to other AF points that contain the subject.
  • Page 27 Case 5 Photo View large image by touching This is a scene in a badminton tournament where a player jumps and performs a smash. Case 5 works best in this kind of scene where there is significant subject movement both vertically and side to side.
  • Page 28 Case 5 Photo View large image by touching...

  • Page 29: Case 6

    Case 6 Focus on subjects with erratic movement and changes in speed Case 6 is a setting that combines features of both Case 4, and Case 5. (Active for [65-point automatic selection AF], [Large Zone AF], and [AF point expansion].) Effective when shooting sports that feature lots of quick movements Parameter default settings...
  • Page 30 Therefore, Case 6 is an effective setting for subjects that stop and start suddenly, but also have erratic movement which could happen in any direction, it works during Auto selection 65-point AF, Zone AF, and AF point expansion only. Shooting subjects that are most appropriate for this setting include rhythmic gymnastics which includes large movements with complete stops.
  • Page 32 Chapter 2 AF area selection modes Overview of AF area selection modes Single-point Spot AF Single-point AF AF point expansion (Manual selection (Manual selection, surrounding points) Zone AF Large Zone AF 65-point automatic selection AF...
  • Page 33 Overview of AF area selection modes Change the AF point selection to match your the shooting style AF modes can be selected to match the subject and conditions Using only one AF point Using multiple AF points (zone) The AF area selection modes make it possible to set how many of the 65-point AF are available to be used.
  • Page 34 How to set the AF area selection mode After pressing the button, press to the right, or each time the button is pressed, the AF area selection mode will be switched. In the Menu AF4 tab, by setting [AF area selection method] to [ Main Dial], after pressing the button, you can switch the...
  • Page 35 Choose whether only one AF point is used, or select from a vast array of AF selection options The EOS 7D Mark II is equipped with 65-point AF. Not only can all these AF points each be selected individually, but by also automatic switching between multiple AF points to track the subject, using all 65 AF points.
  • Page 36 Single-point Spot AF (Manual selection) It is possible to focus on a very narrow areas with a single manually selected point. Single-point AF (Manual selection) The default setting. With this mode it is possible to focus with a single manually selected point. AF point expansion (Manual selection Focus using one manually selected point assisted by 4 other AF points (up, down, left, and right).
  • Page 37 AF point expansion (Manual selection, surrounding points) Focus using one manually selected point assisted by the surrounding points. Zone AF (Manual selection of zone) The 65 AF points are divided into nine zones, and focus is made with the AF points in the selected zone.
  • Page 38 Large Zone AF (Manual selection of zone) The 65 AF points are divided into left, center, and right blocks, and focus is made with the AF points in the selected zone. 65-point automatic selection AF All AF points are used with this mode, and the camera selects and focuses automatically.
  • Page 39 Single-point Spot AF [Single-point spot AF] mode can be used to focus on a small area of the subject. Focusing on a small or narrow area When set to [Single-point Spot AF], a small rectangle is displayed inside the manually selected AF point. [Single-point Spot AF] mode can be used to focus on a small area of the subject.
  • Page 40 Single-point spot AF Photo View large image by touching You can pinpoint focus on areas such as a person’s eyes When shooting a close-up of a face in a portrait, it is important to focus on the eye closest to you. If you use Single point AF, the focus will not accidentally lock on a point close to the eye (such as the eyebrow), but will pinpoint focus on exactly the location you want.
  • Page 41 This is also effective for when you want to focus on a small location in the center of the screen Single point AF was used for focus on the tiny eyes of a wild squirrel. Single point AF is effective when you want to focus on an extremely small point on the screen.
  • Page 42 Single-point AF Single-point AF is an easy to use mode for still life photos etc. in One-shot AF Single-point AF is a mode where one manually selected AF point is used to focus. For experienced photographers or when it is easy to track the subject with a single AF point, AI Servo AF can be utilized when continuously shooting moving subjects, however, this mode is more effective for shooting still life...
  • Page 43 AF point expansion (up, down, left, and right) (surrounding points) [AF point expansion] is an [AF area selection mode] that is best selected when shooting sports. For fast moving subjects that are difficult to track with a single AF point Shooting with AF point expansion (up, down, left, and right) AF point expansion (surrounding points)
  • Page 44 Using this setting shifts the focus point used from a manually selected AF point, to an adjacent (up, down, left , and right, or surrounding) AF point, to aid focus tracking. When using this setting it is easier to obtain the desired composition as the subject is captured centering around the manually selected AF point.
  • Page 45 This mode is ideal for sports photography AF point expansion (up, down, left, and right) Photo View large image by touching AF point expansion is a versatile mode that can be used in a wide variety of situations, including sports co m pe t i t i ons w i th i nte n se movem ent.
  • Page 46 AF point expansion (surrounding points) Photo View large image by touching With Point expansion (surrounding), the user-selected AF point and surrounding AF points (up to 8) are used to track the subject. To zoom in on a scene with curving movement such as motocross jumps, Point expansion (surrounding) is effective because it uses more AF points.
  • Page 47 Zone AF With the [Zone AF] mode, one of nine focusing zones can be selected, and the AF point is automatically selected from within that zone. Effective for capturing subjects within a known area The selected AF points display in [Zone AF].
  • Page 48 Selection can be made from nine focusing zones The 65 AF points are divided into three blocks, left, center, and right, and each has upper, central, and lower zones, and the desired location can be selected from these nine zones.
  • Page 49 For larger subjects or subjects that move over a larger area Zone AF Photo View large image by touching This photo of a quick-flying bird was shot with Zone AF, and the user-selected center and upper AF frames were set. Zone AF is effective for when you want to capture a moving subject within a specific area.
  • Page 50 Large Zone AF This new mode features larger zones (left, center, or right in the screen) than Zone AF, and automatically selects AF points for focusing. Effective for the left, center, and right of the screen, and for capturing the subject in a general area When [Large Zone AF] is set , the area in the selected zone will be...
  • Page 51 Select from three zones: Left, Center, Right You can select large zones from left, center, and right blocks. AF frames will automatically be selected inside the selected zone. Left Center Right...
  • Page 52 Effective for capturing the subject in a general area Large Zone AF Photo View large image by touching This is a photo of an airplane shot against the sky with Large Zone AF. The right zone is selected and you follow the plane and take the shot as the nose enters the zone.
  • Page 53 65-point automatic selection AF When using [65-point automatic selection AF] during [AI Servo AF], focusing will start from the manually selected AF point, the camera will the automatically change the AF point selecting from all 65 points as the subject moves. AI Servo AF with all 65 points used for automatic tracking One-Shot AF...
  • Page 54 When [65-point automatic selection AF] is set in [AI Servo AF], AF begins from the single selected AF point, and AF switching is carried out using all 65 AF points. This mode is convenient because it is possible to capture subjects in a wide area where AF points are located, however, caution is required as tracking can become difficult under some shooting conditions.
  • Page 55 The person is captured with the AF point toward the left of the screen, and the AF point then switches for shooting In [AI Servo AF] setting, the AF point to the left of the screen is selected. Once the person is captured at that position, 65-point automatic AF selection switches points, focuses, and shoots continuously.
  • Page 56 Ideal for moving subjects that the old AF systems struggle with 65-point automatic selection AF Photo View large image by touching Hints & Tips With [AI Serve AF] mode, it is possible to start shooting using a manually selected AF frame covering the subject.
  • Page 57 Chapter 3 65-point cross-type AF and lens group designations Overview of AF system with 65 all cross-type AF points 65 AF points (1) Lens groups compatible with 65 cross-type points 65 AF points (2) Lens groups compatible with 65 AF points 65 AF points (3) Lens groups compatible with 45 AF points...

  • Page 58: Overview Of Af System With

    A new AF system with 65 all cross-type AF points This is the EOS 7D Mark II 65 cross-type point diagram. The single point at then center is an f/2.8 cross-type point and f/5.6 cross-type point (Dual cross-type), and all other 64 points are f/5.6 cross-type points.
  • Page 59 Newly developed 65-point AF sensor The EOS 7D Mark II is equipped with a newly-developed AF sensor that features 65 AF points. All are cross-type points and the center 5 points are arrayed in a staggered pattern*, further improving tracking performance.
  • Page 60 High-performance cross-type tracking for all 65 points The EOS 7D Mark II is equipped with a new 65-point AF system that goes beyond the 61 AF points on the top of the line EOS-1D X. Because these points are arrayed in a wide area on the screen, you can focus on any point you want nearly up to the edges of the screen.

  • Page 61: Af Points

    65 AF points (1) Lens groups compatible with 65 cross-type points Group A 65 cross-type points, single center point is f/2.8 Dual Cross AF can be carried out using 61 points. You can choose all AF area selection modes. f/2.8 and f/5.6 cross-type points (Dual Cross point) f/5.6 cross-type points Extender EF1.4x and Extender EF2x are common to types I / II / III...
  • Page 62 Group B All 65 points are cross-type points AF can be carried out using 61 points. You can choose all AF area selection modes. f/5.6 cross-type points *2: also uses B type when using Extender EF1.4x *3: Focal display available when using manual focus (When not using tilt or shift).

  • Page 63: Lens Groups Compatible With

    65 AF points (2) Lens groups compatible with 65 AF points Group C AF carried out with 45 cross-type points out of 65 AF can be carried out using 61 points. You can choose all AF area selection modes. f/5.6 cross-type points f/5.6 horizontal line detection line sensor Major lenses...
  • Page 64 Group D AF carried out with 35 cross-type points out of 65 AF can be carried out using 61 points. You can choose all AF area selection modes. f/5.6 cross-type points f/5.6 horizontal line detection line sensor Major lenses EF24-85mm f/3.5-4.5 USM EF35-350mm f/3.5-5.6L USM EF55-200mm f/4.5-5.6 USM EF55-200mm f/4.5-5.6 II USM...
  • Page 65 65 AF points (3) Lens groups compatible with 45 AF points Group E AF carried out with 25 cross-type points out of 45 AF can be carried out using 45 points (65 point AF is not available). You can choose all AF area selection modes. The outer frame (AF area frame) that indicates the AF area during automatic AF selection differs from 65-point automatic selection.
  • Page 66 Group F AF carried out with 15 cross-type points out of 45 AF can be carried out using 45 points (65 point AF is not available). You can choose all AF area selection modes. The outer frame (AF area frame) that indicates the AF area during automatic AF selection differs from 65-point automatic selection.
  • Page 67 65 AF points (4) Lens groups compatible with 5 AF points Group G AF carried out with 1 cross-type center points out of 5points AF can be carried out with the center point, or points in up, down, left, or right directions (up, down, left, right AF points cannot be selected.
  • Page 68 Chapter 4 Utilizing AF and the new Viewfinder AF operation and shutter-release timing settings Utilizing the AF point setting and registration Automatically switching of AF points for horizontal and vertical shooting Utilizing the AF point setting and registration [Separate AF points:Point only] is added to [Orientation linked AF point] Utilizing the AF point setting and registration Instantly recalled AF points using...
  • Page 69 AF operation and shutter-release timing settings You can set whether focusing or shutter-release has priority Image/Focusing parameters during AI Servo [Set in the AF 2 tab] Characteristics for the first shot [AI Servo 1st image priority] Equal priority This setting gives an equal priority to both focus and shutter- release Release priority This setting gives priority to shutter-release and will capture an...
  • Page 70 Characteristics during continuous shooting [AI Servo 2nd image priority] Equal priority This setting gives an equal priority to both focus and shooting speed during continuous shooting. The speed of continuous shooting may also slow down when it is dark, or in low- contrast.
  • Page 71 Image/Focusing parameter for One-Shot AF [Set in the AF3 tab] [One-Shot AF release priority] Release You cannot shoot a picture unless it is in focus. It is effective when you want to shoot only after focusing on the subject. Focus Priority is on the shooting timing rather than focus.
  • Page 72 The [AF2] and [AF3] tabs include settings related to AF operation parameters and shutter-release timing. With these items it is possible to set which has priority (or a balance) between focusing with AF, and the shutter- release. The [AF2] tab contains the [AI Servo 1st image priority] and [AI Servo 2nd image priority] parameters for AI Servo AF.
  • Page 73 Utilizing the AF point setting and registration Automatically switching of AF points for horizontal and vertical shooting AF point settings for the horizontal position and the vertical position are especially useful. By selecting [Separate AF pts: Area+pt] from [Orientation linked AF point], individual settings for each of the AF area selection modes and the manually selected AF points can be stored in camera memory.
  • Page 74 Set up steps Change the camera position and select the desired AF point or AF mode Horizontal position Vertical position with grip at the top Vertical position with grip at the bottom Select the AF frame for each...
  • Page 75 Set up steps By changing the camera's orientation, the set AF points and modes will switch automatically Select the [AF area selection mode] in each position...
  • Page 76 Set up steps First, select [Separate AF pts: Area+pt] from [Orientation linked AF point]. Next, select the AF area selection mode and the manually selected AF point for each of the positions (orientation) of A) Horizontal position, B) Vertical position with grip at the top, and if required C) Vertical position with grip at the bottom.
  • Page 77 During sporting events or concerts, it is common to change the camera between horizontal and vertical positions. The EOS 7D Mark II is equipped with an abundance of AF frames to choose from - 65 points to be exact. This provides a high degree of freedom when...
  • Page 78 Utilizing the AF point setting and registration [Orientation linked AF point] in [Separate AF points: Pt only] It is now possible to have different AF points but use the same [Af area selection mode], for simple AF operation. This is convenient simply switching AF frames This lets you set different AF points but use the same AF area selection...
  • Page 79 [Separate AF points:Point only] [Separate AF points: Area+Point] Switch even the [AF area selection mode] in [Select separate AF points: Area + points]...
  • Page 80 Utilizing the AF point setting and registration Instantly recalled AF points using [Switch to registered AF point] You can press a buttons and instantly switch between registered AF points. Store your preferred AF point for instant access at the touch of a button Use [Custom Controls] from [C.Fn3] Using the [Custom Controls] option from the custom function [C.Fn3] menu allows an AF point to be...
  • Page 81 Set up steps There are two options to customize the controls to register and AF point Assign [Metering - AF start] to the button, or the button then press info and select [Registered AF point] Assign [Switch to registered AF point] to button, or button.
  • Page 82 Press the button while pressing button until you hear a beep. When the button, or the button are assigned the function [Metering - AF start], instant switching of registered AF points becomes possible. Press the button in the [Customize Controls] assignment screen, and then select [Registered AF point].
  • Page 83 AF point registration and usage is described above. Also, for more advanced usage this setting can be combined with [Orientation linked AF point] setting (described on P. 73 - 79). Selecting the option [Select separate AF points], from the [Orientation linked AF point] option makes it is possible to register and recall AF points separately for all three positions, vertical (grip top/ bottom), and horizontal as well as the remembered AF...
  • Page 84 Another function that is effective for quickly switching AF points while shooting is AF point registration and recall feature possible using[Custom Controls]. There are several methods to achieve this; one is to assign registered AF points to a button via [Custom Controls] function.
  • Page 85 This scene was captured by first shooting the airplane that flew from the right to the left after placing the user- set AF point on the athlete at the left, then pressing the button once to switch to the registered AF point at the bottom right, and then placing the airplane that flew from left to right in the right side of the screen.
  • Page 86 Instantly switching AF area selection modes By assigning an [AF area selection mode] to a specific button in the [Custom Control] screen, you can continue shooting and switch AF areas instantly with the press of single button without having to move your eye from the viewfinder.
  • Page 87 Buttons that can be assigned to switching AF area selection modes There are the five buttons that can be assign to switch AF functions. The button and button can be assigned with [Custom Controls] to [Register/apply shooting functions], and the button and button can be assigned with [Switch to registered AF functions].
  • Page 88 Set up steps [Register/apply shooting functions] Assign to the button, or the button to [Register/apply shooting functions] Press the button Select the [AF area selection mode] Assign [Register/apply shooting functions] to the button or the button with the custom function’s [Custom Controls].
  • Page 89 Set up steps [Switch to registered AF functions] Assign to the depth of field preview button Press the button Select the [AF area selection mode] Assign [Switch to registered AF functions] to the button or button with [Custom Controls]. Press the button on the assign function’s selection screen, and from various AF functions, select the [AF area selection mode], and select the mode that you want to use.
  • Page 90 AF area selection modes such as [Single-point AF] and [AF point expansion] are effective for switching according to the size and type of subjects. While looking through the viewfinder it can be difficult to change the mode while tracking the subject. However, by assigning the AF area selection modes you want to use, to specific buttons, you can switch instantly while continuing shooting.
  • Page 91 Synchronize initial AF point used for 65-point auto selection AF with manually selected point When switching to [Auto selection: 65 point AF] from another [AF area selection mode], this setting activates auto selection AF starting with the AF point selected before switching in [Initial AFpt.
  • Page 92 [Manual selection: 1 point AF] [Auto selection: 65 point AF] For example, this is effective when switch from [Manual selection: 1 point AF] to [Auto selection: 65 point AF] when continuously shooting an athlete to track and shoot.
  • Page 93 Assigning functions to button Function assignment using custom function C.Fn3 [Custom Controls] makes it possible to respond flexibly to shooting conditions. Detailed settings for button’s [AF/Metering start] can be assigned to [AI Servo Properties] including 4 settings Press the button when the button customization button is in...
  • Page 94 This feature makes it possible to instantly switch between continuous shooting modes using the two adjacent buttons Assign Assign [Case1] to [Case2] to When usually using the button (Case1) to shoot, use the button (Case2) to shoot when there are many obstacles...
  • Page 95 Example: Switch AI Servo AF characteristics with button and button When you assign functions to the buttons, those two adjacent buttons can be used to instantly switch functions for shooting. For example, when assigning the two often used AI Servo AF characteristics (Cases) , it is possible to switch to the optimal AI Servo AF characteristics depending on the subject and if any obstructions may enter the frame.
  • Page 96 It is now possible to assign [ONE SHOT AI SERVO] to the buttons It is now possible to assign [ONE SHOT SERVO] to the buttons using button customization [ONE SHOT AI SERVO] has been added to the settings that can be assigned to the buttons using [Button customization].
  • Page 97 buttons can easily be used to switch to One Shot and AI Servo while looking through the viewfinder [ONE SHOT AI SERVO] is effective when assigned to the buttons. This makes it possible to instantly switch AF modes when you need to shoot quickly.
  • Page 98 Function assignment using custom function C.Fn3 [Custom Controls] makes it possible to respond flexibly to shooting conditions. For example, when using AF functions that can be assigned to the buttons on the back of the camera, you can instantly switch functions to match the subject and situation without changing how you hold the camera.
  • Page 99 The Intelligent Viewfinder II is an intelligent viewfinder capable of displaying a rich variety of information in an easy to view format. New Intelligent Viewfinder equipped on the EOS 7D Mark II Electronic level Exposure level indicator (Metering / Flash...
  • Page 100 Viewfinder level Set in [ 2] tab, [Viewfinder display] [Viewfinder level] When the viewfinder level is set to [Display], the electronic level will appear at the top of the viewfinder. The large, easy to see viewfinder display makes it easier to check camera tilt when shooting.
  • Page 101 Viewfinder display Select [ 2] tab > [Viewfinder display] Select [Show/hide in viewfinder] Add a < > to items you want to display Function setting information related to shooting can be displayed in the lower par t of the view finder. Items to d i s p l a y i n [ S h o w / h i d e i n v i e w f i n d e r ] c a n b e s e t individually.
  • Page 102 Switching shooting functions while looking through the viewfinder is easy The Intelligent Viewfinder II on the EOS 7D Mark II is an intelligent viewfinder capable of displaying a rich variety of information in an easy to view format. Especially useful items that can be displayed in the viewfinder are the electronic level and function setting information (can be shown or hidden according to settings).
  • Page 103 Anti-flicker shooting Reducing the flicker’s effect from fluorescent lights when shooting Select [ 4] tab > [Anti-flicker shoot.] Choose [Enable] When this function is used, the camera will detect flickering cycles in the light source and shoot at an appropriate time in order to reduce the effect of flickering on the exposure and color balance.
  • Page 104 Although adverse effects from flickering is due to a tiny difference in shooting timing, the [Anti- flicker shoot.] function on the EOS 7D Mark II can be used to adjust shooting timing to reduce these adverse effects. This function is effective when shooting sporting competitions or other events held in gymnasiums or auditoriums.
  • Page 105 Anti-flicker shooting [Enable] This was shot with the [Anti-flicker shoot.] function. With this function, uneven exposure due to flicker effects was avoided when shooting. Photos taken without the anti- flicker shoot function result in uneven exposure when using continuous shooting.
  • Page 106 Anti-flicker shooting [Disable] (1) Shots that show color bias due to flicker effects...
  • Page 107 Anti-flicker shooting [Disable] (2) Flickering light sources are sometimes present in outdoor stadiums...
  • Page 108 Chapter 5 Recommended settings: [Subject/Shooting case] Still life / landscape Portrait Fast-moving subjects that approach in a straight line Sports scenes with intense movement Sports with sudden deceleration Sports with up and down movement and jumping Large subjects such as airplanes Small subjects such as wild birds Subjects moving around freely / For framing utilizing space...
  • Page 109 Recommended settings Still life/landscape Use [Single-point AF] to focus on the optimal location in the composition AF mode ONE SHOT AI SERVO Drive mode Single image High-speed continuous shooting AF area selection Single-point Spot AF mode Single-point AF AF point expansion (Manual selection AF point expansion (Surrounding) Zone AF Large Zone AF...
  • Page 110 Recommended settings Portrait [Single-point Spot AF] is especially effective for focusing on eyes. AF mode ONE SHOT AI SERVO Drive mode Single image High-speed continuous shooting AF area selection Single-point Spot AF mode Single-point AF AF point expansion (Manual selection AF point expansion (Surrounding) Zone AF Large Zone AF...
  • Page 111 Recommended settings Fast-moving subjects that approach in a straight line Case1 is a standard setting for use in a wide variety of situations AF mode ONE SHOT AI SERVO Drive mode Single image High-speed continuous shooting AF area selection Single-point Spot AF mode Single-point AF AF point expansion (Manual selection...
  • Page 112 Recommended settings Sports scenes with intense movement Continue to track subjects with [AF point expansion] and [Case2]. AF mode ONE SHOT AI SERVO Drive mode Single image High-speed continuous shooting AF area selection Single-point Spot AF mode Single-point AF AF point expansion (Manual selection AF point expansion (Surrounding) Zone AF Large Zone AF...
  • Page 113 Recommended settings Sports with sudden deceleration Use [Case4] to deal with changes in speed. AF mode ONE SHOT AI SERVO Drive mode Single image High-speed continuous shooting AF area selection Single-point Spot AF mode Single-point AF AF point expansion (Manual selection AF point expansion (Surrounding) Zone AF Large Zone AF...
  • Page 114 Recommended settings Sports with up and down movement and jumping Capture up and down movement with [Case5] and [AF point expansion]. AF mode ONE SHOT AI SERVO Drive mode Single image High-speed continuous shooting AF area selection Single-point Spot AF mode Single-point AF AF point expansion (Manual selection...
  • Page 115 Recommended settings Large subjects such as airplanes Capture the surface of a subject by using [Large Zone AF]. AF mode ONE SHOT AI SERVO Drive mode Single image High-speed continuous shooting AF area selection Single-point Spot AF mode Single-point AF AF point expansion (Manual selection AF point expansion (Surrounding) Zone AF...
  • Page 116 Recommended settings Small subjects such as wild birds Use [Zone AF] and capture the surface of the subject from a somewhat narrow angle. AF mode ONE SHOT AI SERVO Drive mode Single image High-speed continuous shooting AF area selection Single-point Spot AF mode Single-point AF AF point expansion (Manual selection...
  • Page 117 Recommended settings Subjects moving around freely / For framing utilizing space Use[65-point automatic selection AF] and capture subjects in a wide area AF mode ONE SHOT AI SERVO Drive mode Single image High-speed continuous shooting AF area selection Single-point Spot AF mode Single-point AF AF point expansion (Manual selection...
  • Page 118 Tool]. If you want even higher AF tracking accuracy to match the characteristics of moving subjects, use [Case2] to [Case6]. Make sure to use the EOS 7D Mark II high- performance 65-point cross-type AF and 10 fps high- speed continuous shooting functions to better enjoy...

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