Using Af To Focus (Af Method) - Canon EOS 7D Mark II Basic Instruction Manual

Using AF to Focus (AF Method)

Changes in AF Speed Depending On the AF Control Method
During Live View shooting and movie shooting, the AF control method used
(phase-difference detection with the image sensor or contrast detection) will
switch automatically depending on the lens and function used, such as
magnified view. This can greatly affect the AF speed and the camera may
take a longer time to focus (phase-difference detection generally allows
faster AF focusing). For details, refer to the Canon website.
Selecting the AF Method
You can select an AF method to suit the shooting conditions and your
subject. The following AF methods are provided: [u(face)+Tracking]
(p.132), [FlexiZone - Multi] (p.134), and [FlexiZone - Single] (p.136).
If you want to achieve precise focus, set the lens's focus mode switch to
<MF>, magnify the image, and focus manually (p.137).
Select the AF method.
Under the [z5] tab (the [z3] tab in
<A>), select [AF method].
Select the desired AF method, then
press <0>.
When the Live View image is
displayed, you can press the
<o> button to select the AF
method.
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