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Canon EOS-1D X Af Setting Manualbook

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  • Page 1 New! 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...
  • Page 2 Make use of high-performance 61-point AF at effective parameter settings to match the shooting conditions or subject. The EOS-1D X is equipped with a newly developed 61-Point High-Density Reticular AF. By arranging the 61 AF points in a dense concentration, the...
  • Page 3 Contents New AF Setting Operability Newly established AF tabs: AF menu functions are in a separate tab AF Configuration Tool [Presets] Select from Case 1 - Case 6 to match subject scenarios 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...
  • Page 4 The AF1 tab displays the AF Configuration Tool The AF1 tab is important when shooting moving subjects using the AI Servo AF of the EOS-1D X. It's possible to effectively set AI Servo AF characteristics by selecting the option that closely matches the scene with the AF Configuration Tool.
  • Page 5 Various settings for AF-related features can be made with AF menus [AF2] – [AF5] AF2: AI Servo Settings related to shutter timing and speed when tracking moving subjects with AI Servo AF The [AF2] tab includes settings related to camera's priority concerning shutter release timing when using AI Servo AF.
  • Page 6 Therefore, it s set tings will have no effect when using [One shot AF]. When the [AF1] tab on the EOS-1D X is These six presets are combinations of the opened, [Case 1: Versatile multi-purpose f o l l o w i n g t h re e p a r a m e t e r s : [ Tr a c k i n g setting] a running man icon will be displayed.
  • Page 7 For subjects that change speed and move erratically The most advanced Canon AF system to date allows EOS-1D X users to optimize AI Servo AF for different conditions and subjects. By selecting the appropriate icon and Case, photographers can change and fine-tune AI Servo AF for incredible continuous AF, even with the most challenging action subjects.
  • Page 8 Case 1 is the basic AI Servo AF setting on the EOS-1D X. As its name suggests, it is versatile a n d a c h i e v e s a h i g h l e v e l o f t r a c k i n g performance in a wide variety of scenes.
  • Page 9 Case 1 can be used to great advantage when shooting c o n t i n u o u s l y m o v i n g subjects, regardless of the speed of their movement. Single-Point AI Servo AF III makes it possible to carry out precise focus for subjects in a wide...
  • Page 10 Case 2 AF Configuration Tool [Presets] Continue to focus-track even if the subject momentarily AI Servo AF maintains focus-tracking, even when sudden changes occur Parameter default settings • Subject tracking sensitivity [-1] • Accelerate / decelerate Tracking • AF point auto switching Example of a fast m ov ing subj e c t , where the fo cus...
  • Page 11 moves from the AF points Tr y selec ting Case 2 when shooting a subject with fast side to side movement. Even subject moves away from the AF points for an if it momentarily moves away extended period (such as swimmers doing the from the active AF point, AI Servo AF resists refocusing on butterfly stroke or sports where the subject is...
  • Page 12 Case 3 AF Configuration Tool [Presets] Focus instantly on subjects that move into the AF points Effective for continuously photographing new moving subjects, one after another Parameter default settings • Subject tracking sensitivity [Responsive: +1] • Accelerate / decelerate Tracking [+1] •...
  • Page 13 1. Shoot the whole group while focusing on the cyclist in the center A scene with cyclists coming towards the camera. While focusing on the lead cyclist, you may wish to switch fo cus to the other c yclis t s w hil e c o n t i n u o u s l y s h o o t i n g .
  • Page 14 Case 4 AF Configuration Tool [Presets] Focus track subjects that may change speeds rapidly Optimize AI Servo AF for erratic, stop-and-start movement or changes in subject speed For example, a soccer g a m e . A p l a y e r d r i b b l i n g a t h i g h speed stops suddenly i n f r o n t o f a...
  • Page 15 sudden stops and starts. This makes Case 4 an c o r n e r d u r i n g m o t o r s p o r t s ( s u d d e n effective setting for shooting events like deceleration and acceleration) and for many American football, soccer, rugby, basketball or types of wildlife shooting.
  • Page 16 Case 5 AF Configuration Tool [Presets] Rapid changing of AF points, to follow erratic movement Takes full advantage of expanded AF Areas, for subjects with quick side-to-side motion Using Case 5 when p h o t o g r a p h i n g a figure skater making a big jump (the AF area selection mode...
  • Page 17 full advantage of this when erratically moving from the camera, but which can be expected to subjects make it difficult to keep a single AF have erratic side-to-side movement: figure point on the subject. Case 5 is especially skating, skateboarding and various forms of effective with subjects that will tend to have wildlife shooting —...
  • Page 18 Case 6 AF Configuration Tool [Presets] Focus on subjects with erratic movement and changes in Fast switching of AF points and AI Servo AF optimized for acceleration/deceleration A rhythmic gymnast making sudden big jumps can be captured when shooting with Case 6, which can focus on subjects with both speed changes...
  • Page 19 speed Blue color of focus point is for illustration.
  • Page 20 Tracking Sensitivity AF Configuration Tool [Parameters] You make the choice: Lock-on and ignore sudden changes Fine-tune any of the six Cases for more consistent focus-tracking on one subject (even if [Locked on : -] [Responsive : +] Ch o o s e any of [Case] and push b u t t o n f o r Tracking sensitivity,...
  • Page 21 or quickly refocus on new subjects obstacles appear) or for instant response when new subjects appear With the AF Configuration Tool on the EOS-1D continues to focus on the original subject . X, not only can you select from Case 1-Case 6, Selecting [-2] results in the targeted subject but three different aspects of AI Servo AF being tracked for a longer time before focus...
  • Page 22 Accel./decel. tracking AF Configuration Tool [Parameters] New! Set AI Servo AF for steady subject movement or Firmware New with firmware v. 2.0: [-1, -2] settings for added stability with subjects [-2] Choose any [Case] a n d p u s h button for Accel./ d e c e l .
  • Page 23 for erratic, stop-and-start movement moving at consistent speeds [Accel./decel. tracking] is significant: it allows AI speed. For example, the camera becomes less likely to Servo AF to be optimized for steady, continuous focus behind an approaching subject who moves movement or for more erratic, inconsistent subject suddenly and less likely to focus in front of a subject speeds.
  • Page 24 Accel./decel. tracking AF Configuration Tool [Parameters] Set tracking for subjects that move or stop suddenly [+1/+2] is effective for fast sports, which may include sudden stop-start motion Examples where the [0] setting is effective Track and field events where constant speed is common A track and field example where an athlete is running at a consistent s p e e d .
  • Page 25 Examples where the [+] setting more effective Sports with sudden stops or starts in subject movement A long jump landing is a perfect e x a m p l e o f m o v e m e n t t h a t suddenly comes to a stop.
  • Page 26 AF pt. auto switching AF Configuration Tool [Parameters] When more than one AF point is active: how quickly will [+1/+2] settings speed-up AF system's ability to rapidly change AF points, when multiple [+1] C h o o s e a n y [Case] and push button for AF pt auto switching,...
  • Page 27 the camera switch from one to another? AF points are being used The [AF pt auto switching] adjusts the subjects with erratic movement, especially side speed of AF point switching for subjects with to side. Whenever the initial or primary AF point lots of lateral (side to side) movement.
  • Page 28 Main Dial if you prefer. The EOS-1D X is equipped with 61-point AF. combine AF points to form a larger AF Area, Not only can any of these AF points each be which is often ideal for moving subjects.
  • Page 29 size of an AF point expand it to cover a broader area of the scene There are six AF Area selection modes to choose from Single-point AF Single-point Spot AF The default sett- Size of a single ing. Photographer A F p o i n t i s manually selects reduced, so that any one AF point,...
  • Page 30 AF Area selection mode [Spot AF] Focusing on a small or narrow area Reduce the size of a single AF point to focus on one very precise area of a subject Snapshot of a BMX r i d e r w e a r i n g a helmet.
  • Page 31 the camera focusing on this edge. In situations capturing fast moving subjects when focus- like this, [Single-point Spot AF] makes it tracking with AI Servo AF and may take longer possible to focus more precisely on the rider’s to focus than other AF Area selection methods. eye.
  • Page 32 AF Area selection mode [AF point expansion] For fast moving subjects that are difficult to track with a Enlarge the active AF area to keep a larger focus area on moving subjects V iew finder display of [AF point expansion]. The manually selected AF point and surrounding points lights up.
  • Page 33 single AF point [4 surrounding points] and [8 surrounding points] options can be selected, based on Hints and tips the predictability of anticipated subject movement The larger AF Area covered by [8 surrounding points] makes it an excellent choice to keep AF upon a subject that will move quickly and erratically.
  • Page 34 AF area selection mode [Zone AF] Continuously focus on the nearest subject, using a large For larger subjects or subjects that move over a larger area With the fencer on the right, facing the camera, picking the u p p e r- r i g h t Z o n e gave a large AF Area to follow that fencer.
  • Page 35 zone of active AF points when erratic subject movement may make it hard to keep a central, primary AF point upon something like an athlete's face. With multiple subjects, it's likewise excellent to get sharpest focus on the one nearest the camera. Blue color of focus point is for illustration.
  • Page 36 A I Ser vo A F with [Automatic A F p oint selection] requires the user to pre-select one AF point to begin focus-tracking a moving subject. New with EOS-1D X firmware v. 2.0: An AF menu option to link the last AF point used for manual selection as your starting...
  • Page 37 AF array. * EOS iTR is selectable in the 4th AF menu. Disabled by default, it can be easily activated by the EOS-1D X user. When off, only subject sharpness info is used to automatically select AF points Blue color of focus point is for illustration.
  • Page 38 EOS-1D X 61-Point High-Density Reticular AF, with Cross-type Points The 61-point AF has numerous cross-type points for great Not just "cross-type" AF sensors — with f/4 and faster lenses, high-precision cross-type Up to 41 high-precision cross-type AF points with f/4 or faster lenses, for great subject acquisition and AF accuracy "F / 2.
  • Page 39 tracking performance sensors for superb focus acquisition and accuracy f/2.8 AF characteristics with "Group A" lenses — f/2.8 & faster EF400mm F2.8L IS II USM EF85mm F1.2L II USM 41 cross-type AF points (5 diagonal, extra-high precision) can be used with many lenses Most wide-aperture lenses with a maximum cross-type points —...
  • Page 40 EOS-1D X 61-Point High-Density Reticular AF Cross-type Points AF characteristics with "Group C" lenses — f/4 and faster EF70-200mm f/4L IS USM EF 17-40mm f/4 L USM All 61 AF points available, with cross-type AF at 41 points In Group C, 41 cross-type AF points can be...
  • Page 41 f/5.6 AF characteristics with "Group E" lenses — f/5.6 and faster EF100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM EF70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM Majority of lenses can make use of the central 21-point cross-type AF With the exception of a small group of lenses 21-point cross-type AF (f/5.6, standard-precision (groups F and G), almost all lenses that have a cross-type) in the central area.
  • Page 42 Maximum aperture information is immediately given to the camera and the EOS-1D X then applies this to its AF system — for instance, during manual AF point selection by displaying only those points that will be available and advising the shooter of which available AF points won't be cross-type (these blink during AF point selection).
  • Page 43 V. 2.0 firmware for the Servo 2nd image priority] menu. In particular, EOS-1D X. Changes to the AF reading and the new [+2] Focus Priority setting allows control sequence improve this for initial AF even more time for AF calculation during high- readings and for the first shot in a sequence.
  • Page 44 Release property settings during Servo AI [AF2 tab/AF3 tab] New! AF operation and Image/Focusing Priority settings Firmware You decide whether focusing or shutter-release has priority in AI Servo AF Image/Focusing parameters during AI Servo [Set in the AF 2 tab] You can decide whether to put priority on focusing or shutter-release 1st image parameter [AI Servo 1st image priority]...
  • Page 45 Focus Priority here. However, in the With [Focus priority], shooting is delayed AF3 menu tab, EOS-1D X users are free to adjust this, with [One-Shot AF release prior.] until after the camera has focus on a subject •...
  • Page 46 Utilizing the AF point setting and registration Automatically switching of AF points for horizontal and vertical shooting Orientation Linked AF: memorize different AF points and have them automatically switch when the camera is rotated from horizontal to vertical The process is quick and easy — and using it Set up steps in the field is even easier.
  • Page 47 AF point. photographer may need to quickly change from Now, with Firmware V. 2.0 for the EOS-1D X, horizontal to vertical — from fashion or a new option is added: [Separate AF pts: Pt.
  • Page 48 Utilizing the AF point setting and registration Instantly recall an AF point [Switch to registered AF point] Store a preferred AF point for instant access at the touch of a button Use [Custom Controls] from the [C.Fn5: operation] menu Using the [Custom Controls] option from the custom function [C .Fn5: operation] menu allows an AF point to be registered and recalled instantly.
  • Page 49 , w h i c h i s p o s s i b l e u s i n g [ C u s t o m back button lets the EOS-1D X user instantly Controls].
  • Page 50 Utilizing the Switching AF Area selection modes Instantly switching AF Area selection modes with a single button [Register/recall shooting function] can instantly change settings at the touch of a button Change AF Area instantly By pressing the assigned button Original AF point, with Single Point AF Instantly changed to Zone AF, and registered "AF start position"...
  • Page 51 By assigning settings as There are five buttons that can be assigned. needed, you can instantly adjust the EOS-1D X Think about the characteristics of the sports to conditions as they change by just pressing a...
  • Page 52 Assigning functions to the button New! Enhanced "back-button AF" Firmware Another way to instantly change AF operation with a push of a button Both the AF-ON and AE Lock buttons can be reconfigured for more than just "back-button AF." Three different AF features can now be linked to either button. In detailed settings, the following four...
  • Page 53 When the shooter's thumb comes off the back button, the EOS-1D X immediately reverts to original AF. buttons can easily be used to switch to One When it is difficult to press the button which could previously be used for assigning functions...
  • Page 54 Using ISO Auto Expanded Exposure Compensation/minimum shutter speed for ISO Auto Exposure Compensation is now possible with New! Auto ISO in Manual exposure mode Firmware Lighten or darken final exposure with locked-in aperture & shutter speed Two methods to apply Exposure Compensation with Auto ISO: Exposure compensation from the Quick Assign [Exposure compensation] setting (Q) button...
  • Page 55 Minimum shutter speed at ISO Auto expanded from 1/250 to 1/8000 sec. Up to now, EOS-1D X's [Min. shutter speed.] was 1/250 sec; firmware V. 2.0 expands this to 1/8000 sec. In Av and P modes, you can now dial in a faster...