Canon EOS 7D mark II Manual Book
Af-setting. 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 EOS 7D Mark II. By covering a wide area of the screen with 65 AF points, it is easier to The AI Servo AF (movement AF) on the EOS 7D Mark II uses the focus on your desired area. The addition of Large same AI Servo AF III algorithm as on the EOS-1D X.
- Page 3 AF assist function The AF1 tab is important when shooting moving of attached Speedlites. 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.
- Page 4 Example is indicated. Press the INFO button When the [AF1] tab on the EOS 7D Mark II is that match the scene will be used. opened, [Case1 Versatile multi purpose setting] ,These six presets are combinations of the Moving the purple square over Case 1 – Case 6 will a running man icon will be displayed.
- Page 5 AF on the EOS 7D Mark II is equipped with a new focus tracking algorithm, AI Servo AF III. It supports an even greater subjects. When more specific settings for variety of subject movement than before, and by utilizing the high level tracking performance of the AI Servo AF III, individual cases are desired, please try Case 2 –...
- Page 6 AF Configuration Tool [Presets] Case2 Continue to focus-track even when the subject momenta rily moves from the AF points Effective when shooting scenes with fast moving subjects, or when an obstacle momen tarily appears in front of the subject Parameter default settings Tracking sensitivity [-1] Acceleration/deceleration tracking...
- Page 7 AF Configuration Tool [Presets] Case3 Focus instantly on subjects that move into the AF points Effective when you want to continuously photograph targeted athletes one after the other Accurately focusing on a wild bird that suddenly jumps into the frame This is a situation where you anticipate a hiding wild bird...
- Page 8 AF Configuration Tool [Presets] Case4 Focus track subjects that can accelerate or decelerate quickly Effective when a subject's speed changes rapidly, or in sports where subjects stop or change direction This is a cornering scene in motocross. The bike races at high speed, suddenly decelerates just before turning the...
- Page 9 AF Configuration Tool [Presets] Case5 Focus on subjects with erratic movement This is a scene in a badminton tournament where a player jumps and performs a smash. Case 5 works best Suitable for sports and fast action where traditionally AF systems have difficulty tracking in this kind of scene where there is significant subject movement both vertically and side to side.
- Page 10 AF Configuration Tool [Presets] Case6 Focus on subjects with erratic movement and changes in speed Effective when shooting sports that feature lots of quick movements Track and focus on subjects that rapidly move a significant amount in up, down, left, and right directions This scene shows a kayak proceeding...
- Page 11 The EOS 7D Mark II is equipped with 65-point The four modes that can switch automatically AF. Not only can all these AF points each be between multiple AF points to capture moving...
- Page 12 AF area selection mode Spot AF Focusing on a small or narrow area You can pinpoint focus on exactly the location you want When shooting a close-up of a face in a portrait, it is important to focus on the eye closest to you.
- Page 13 AF area selection mode AF point expansion For fast moving subjects that are difficult to track with a single AF point This mode is ideal for sports photography Viewfinder display of [AF [Up, down, left, and right] and [surrounding] options can be selected according to the Shooting with AF point expansion].
- Page 14 AF area selection mode Zone AF Effective for capturing subjects within a known area For larger subjects or subjects that move over a larger area This photo of a quick-flying bird was The selected AF points display in [Zone AF]. shot with Zone AF, and the user-selected center...
- Page 15 AF area selection mode Large Zone AF Effective for the left, center, and right of the screen, and for capturing the subject in a general area Capture subjects in a large zone (surface) When [Large Zone AF] is set, the area in the selected zone will be displayed.
- Page 16 65-point automatic selection AF AF area selection mode AI Servo AF with all 65 points used for automatic tracking Effective for portrait photography while moving One-Shot AF AI Servo AF When using [One-Shot AF], a single AF point is selected automatically from the 65 points.
- Page 17 EF-S60mm f/2.8 Macro USM EF-S15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM EF-S17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM EF-S18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS The EOS 7D Mark II is equipped with a new center is an f/2.8 and f/5.6 Dual Cross-type EF-S18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM EF-S18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS EF-S55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS II...
- Page 18 65-point AF system Cross-type points 65 AF points (2) Lens groups compatible with 65 AF points Group F f/5.6 cross-type points AF carried out with 15 f/5.6 vertical line detection line sensor cross-type points out of 45 f/5.6 horizontal line detection line sensor Unavailable AF points AF can be carried out using 45 points (65 point AF is not available).
- Page 19 Release property settings during Servo AI [AF2 tab/AF3 tab] AF operation and Image/Focusing Priority settings You can set whether focusing or shutter-release has priority Image/Focusing parameters during AI Servo Image/Focusing parameter for One-Shot AF [Set in the AF 2 tab] [Set in the AF3 tab] You can decide whether to put priority on focusing or You can decide whether to put priority on focusing or...
- Page 20 Utilizing the AF point setting and registration Automatically switching of AF points for horizontal [Orientation linked AF point] in and vertical shooting [Separate AF points: Pt only] Presetting the AF points, makes it easier to capture the desired composition for It is now possible to have different AF points but use the same [Af area selection mode], horizo ntal and vertical shooting for simple AF operation.
- Page 21 Utilizing the AF point setting and registration Instantly recalled AF points using [Switch to registered AF point] Store your preferred AF point for instant access at the touch of a button Use [Custom Controls] from [C.Fn3: operation] Using the [Custom Controls] option from the custom func tion [C.Fn3: operation] menu allows an AF point to be registered and recalled instantly.
- Page 22 Utilizing the Switching AF area selection modes Instantly switching AF area selection modes with a single button Buttons that can be assigned to switching 'Register/apply shooting functions' assigns. AF area selection modes AF-ON button AE lock button Assigning the AF modes you want to switch is convenient using [Custom Controls] There are the five but tons that can be assign to switch AF functions.
- Page 23 Assigning functions to the button [AI Servo AF characterisics] and [AF operation] added Instant mode switching and shooting possible during shooting Detailed settings for AF ON/AEL button’s [AF/Metering start] can be assigned to It is now possible to assign [ONE SHOT AI SERVO] to the buttons [AI Servo characterisics] including 4 settings...
- Page 24 Switching shooting functions while looking through the viewfinder is easy This is effective when shooting continuously using a high shutter speed New Intelligent Viewfinder equipped on the EOS 7D Mark II Electronic level in viewfinder Shoot with Anti-flicker...
- Page 25 Recommended settings: [Subject/Shooting case] Recommended AF mode and AF Configuration Tool combinations Fast-moving subjects that Still life/landscape approach in a straight line Use [Single-point AF] to focus Case1 is a standard setting for on the optimal location in the use in a wide variety of composition situations AF mode...
- Page 26 Sports with sudden deceleration Small subjects such as wild birds Use [Zone AF] and capture the surface of the Use [Case4] to deal with changes in speed. subject from a somewhat narrow angle. AF mode ONE SHOT AF mode ONE SHOT AI SERVO AI SERVO Drive mode...