Af Method - Canon EOS 7D Mark II (G) Instruction Manual

If you want to keep the focus at a specific point or you do not
want the lens operation noise to be recorded, you can
temporarily stop Movie Servo AF as follows. When you stop
Movie Servo AF, the AF point will turn gray. When you perform
the same steps below, Movie Servo AF will resume.
• Press the <D> button.
• Under [83: Custom controls], if a button is assigned to [AF
stop], you can pause the Movie Servo AF while holding down
that button. When you let go of the button, Movie Servo AF
will resume.
When Movie Servo AF is paused, if you return to movie shooting
after pressing the <M> or <x> button, changing the AF
method, or performing some other operation, Movie Servo AF will
resume automatically.
When [Disable] is set:
Press the shutter button halfway or press the <p> button to
focus.

AF method

The AF methods are the same as described on pages 299-307. You
can select [u+Tracking], [FlexiZone - Multi], or [FlexiZone -
Single].
Cautions When [Movie Servo AF] is Set to [Enable]
Shooting Conditions that Make Focusing Difficult
• A fast-moving subject approaching or moving away from the camera.
• A subject moving at a close distance in front of the camera.
• Also see "Shooting Conditions that Make Focusing Difficult" on page
306.
Movie Servo AF will pause during zooming or magnified view.
During movie shooting, if a subject approaches or moves away or if the
camera is moved vertically or horizontally (panning), the recorded movie
image may momentarily expand or contract (change in image
magnification).
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