Canon EOS 5D Mark III Manual Book page 2

AF Setting Guidebook
By combining the ultimate in AF
performance and easy of use, a
wealth of new photographic
possibilities are available.
61-Point High-Density Reticular AF
Improved AF performance capturing fast moving subjects
The EOS 5D Mark III is equipped with a newly
developed 61-Point High-Density Reticular AF
making it possible to capture fast moving subjects
in situations where accurate focusing even with a
high per formance autofocus is dif ficult. By
arranging the 61 AF points in a high concentration,
the level of composition freedom, and tracking
performance is greatly improved. Featuring 41
high precision cross-type AF points compatible
with f/4 lens and new algorithms, are used
together with AI Servo AF III to improve accuracy
for predictive AF, making it possible to focus
precisely when shooting subjects with extremely
fas t m ovem ent, such as agile player s w ith
unpredictable behavior.
AF Configuration Tool
Simple selection of the best combinations of AF settings for any subject or scene
The AF Configuration Tool makes it possible to set
the AI Servo AF features by simply selecting the
shooting scene from [Case 1] to [Case 6]. Should
you need to, it is also possible to adjust the
parameters separately. This AF Setting Guidebook
will introduce a variety of features and most
effective settings centered around the 61-point AF
and AF Configuration Tool, in order to take
advantage of the high performance AF functions
of the EOS 5D Mark III.
Contents
New AF Setting Operability
Newly established AF tabs AF menu functions are in a separate tab
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AF Configuration Tool [Presets]
Select from Case 1 - Select from Case 1 - Case 6 to match subject scenarios
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Case 1 Versatile multi-purpose setting
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Case 2 Continue to focus-track even when the subject momentarily moves from the AF points
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Case 3 Focus instantly on subjects that move into the AF points
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Case 4 Focus track subjects that accelerate or decelerate quickly
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Case 5 Focus on subjects with erratic movement
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Case 6 Focus on subjects with erratic movement and changes in speed
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AF Configuration Tool [Parameters]
Tracking sensitivity This setting allows obstacles that pass in front of the subject to be ignored,
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as well as focusing on new subjects
Accel./decel. tracking [+] is effective for fast sports which may include sudden stop-start motion
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AF pt auto switching [+]setting is most effective for sports with lots of movement where the
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subject can easily move out of the selected AF point
AF Area Selection Mode
AF area selection mode
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Spot AF, Single-point AF Focusing on a small or narrow area
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AF point expansion Fast moving subjects that are difficult to track with a single AF point
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Zone AF Effective for capturing subjects within an known area
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Auto selection of 61 AF points With AI Servo AF all 61 points can be used for automatic tracking
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61-Point High-Density Reticular AF Cross-type Points
The 61-point AF has many cross-type points that support F/4 for great tracking performance
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The number and placement of cross-type points used by the F/2.8 lenses
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The number and placement of cross-type points used by the F/4 lenses
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The number and placement of cross-type points used by the F/5.6 lenses
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Setting the AF Shutter-release Characteristics
AF operation and shutter-release timing settings
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Utilizing the AF
AF points can be set to switch automatically for horizontal and vertical shooting
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AF points can be called instantly using Switch to registered AF point
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Custom controls for effective AF related functions
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AF frame indicated in this information may differ from those interior indication and color of actual finder.