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  • Page 1 AF Setting Guidebook Finder Liveview A guide for settings that utilize high-performance AF to achieve the desired shooting for various scenes and subjects.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Features of the EOS-1D X Mark III New AF algorithm and face detection / head detection AF New AF Setting Operability Chapter 1 AF Configuration Tool ［Presets］ Chapter 2 AF Configuration Tool ［Parameters］ Chapter 3 AF point selection Chapter 4...
  • Page 3 Features of the EOS-1D X Mark III New AF Custom Functions for control of up to 191-Point AF The EOS-1D X Mark III is equipped with a newly-developed High-res AF sensor, offering up to 191 AF points when shooting with the viewfinder. Also, during Live View...
  • Page 4 “AF Configuration Tool” in previous camera allowed users to to select [Case 1] to [Case 6] according to the subject and shooting scene, with the EOS-1D X Mark III, the cases are consolidated into just four, and a new automatic [Case A] setting has been included.
  • Page 5 “AI Servo AF IV” makes it possible to focus precisely for subjects over an even wider variety of conditions AF on the EOS-1D X Mark III is equipped with an improved focus tracking algorithm, “AI Servo AF IV”. It supports focus tracking over an even greater variety of subject movement than before.
  • Page 6 Face Detection and Head Detection AF By using deep learning technology, accurate tracking is achieved with head detection even when a face cannot be detected If you want to use Head Detection AF, setting [Subject tracking settings] to [AF priority (People): Enable] is recommended.
  • Page 7 Effective for face detection and head detection Head detection is especially effective for continuous shooting of scenes where faces of the subject appear and disappear, such as sports photography. During viewfinder shooting During Live View shooting 7 7 7 7...
  • Page 8 New device 〈Smart controller〉 With the EOS-1D X Mark III, in addition to the existing 〈 Multi-controller 〉 you can also select AF points using a 〈 Smart controller 〉 so that a greater number of AF points can be selected easily.

  • Page 9: New Af Setting Operability

    “AF Configuration Tool” The [AF1] tab is important when shooting moving subjects using the AI Servo AF on the EOS-1D X Mark III. It is possible to set AI Servo AF characteristics by selecting the settings that match the scene from the “AF Configuration Tool”.
  • Page 10 “AF tabs” other than “AF Configuration Tool” (using the optical viewfinder) [AF2] AI Servo AF [AF3] One-Shot AF ［AF4］ ［AF5］...
  • Page 11 “AF tabs” other than “AF Configuration Tool” (in Live View) [AF1] [AF2] [AF4] One-Shot AF ［AF5］...

  • Page 12: Af Configuration Tool [Presets]

    Chapter AF Configuration Tool [Presets] AF Configuration Tool [Presets] Case A When you want to switch the tracking sensitivity automatically according to changes in the subject’s movement. Case 1 Versatile multi-purpose setting. Case 2 Continue to focus-track even when the subject momentarily moves from the AF points.
  • Page 13 AF Configuration Tool [Presets] A combination of parameters to best suit the characteristics of subject movement have been used to create the presets from [Case 1] – [Case 4]. By selecting the case setting, the different AI Servo AF and Servo AF settings can be selected to suit the subject.
  • Page 14 Select from [Case 1] to [Case 4] or [Case A] according to the scene. Different presets to match the characteristics of the type of subject movement, and the shooting conditions, can be selected from [Case 1] - [Case 4] or [Case A]. By simply selecting one of these cases, suitable settings for the AI Servo AF and it’s Servo AF characteristics that match the scene will be used.
  • Page 15 Hints & Tips First, use [Case 1], which covers most scenes, and try [Case 2] to [Case 4] when seeking a more effective AF setting. The AF operation may become unstable if the [Tracking sensitivity] or [Accel./decel. tracking] parameter is set to an extreme value (+2 or -2).
  • Page 16 Case A When you want to switch the tracking characteristics automatically to match changes in the subject movement. In [Case A], the camera determines the scene and automatically sets [Tracking sensitivity] and [Accel./decel. tracking] settings. Applicable to various subjects with different movement characteristics The “AF Configuration Tool”...
  • Page 17 are entering the frame. Therefore, with normal shooting, it is possible to shoot a very wide range of subjects and scenes using the [Case A] setting. When the characteristics of the subject's movement can easily change or when the characteristics are difficult to envision, [Case A] is recommended.
  • Page 18 Accelerate / decelerate Tracking The “AF Configuration Tool” [Case 1] is the basic AI Servo AF and Servo AF setting on the EOS-1D X Mark III. As its name indicates, it is highly versatile and achieves a high level of tracking performance in a wide variety of scenarios.
  • Page 19 Equipped with AI Servo AF IV, the EOS-1D X Mark III has improved flexibility in handling a variety of moving subjects, and superior prediction of movement for more accurate focusing. Even with a variety of difficult elements such as fast movement, sudden changes in speed, and obscuring of the subject by obstacles, it is able to capture the subject.
  • Page 20 [Case 1] Photo [Case 1] can be used to great advantage when shooting moving subjects, making it possible to accurately capture fast subjects.
  • Page 21 Case 2 Continue to focus-track even when the subject momentarily moves from the AF points. [Case 2] is an effective setting for shooting fast moving subjects when they move away from the selected AF point, or when obstacles may momentarily obscure the subject.
  • Page 22 If there are situations where the subject moves away from the AF points for an extended period, try manually setting the [Tracking sensitivity] parameter to [-2], for better performance. [Case 2] Photo Try selecting [Case 2] when shooting a track and field event. Runners closer to the camera will pass between the camera and the target runner targeted with the AF point, with this setting the camera will ignore the closer runner and it...
  • Page 23 Case 3 Focus instantly on subjects that move into the AF points. [Case 3] is the ideal setting for situations when you want to focus quickly on subjects in the AF points. Parameter default settings Subject tracking sensitivity [Responsive: +1] ［+1］...
  • Page 24 at the start of a bicycle road race, when you want to shoot continuously and switch from cyclist to cyclist while focusing). When set to [Case 3], if the subject moves away from the AF points, the camera may quickly refocus on a different subject or background, in contrast to [Case 2].
  • Page 25 Change the target in sequence and shoot continually. 1. Shoot the whole group while focusing on the runner in the center. 2. Focus on the lead runner. A scene where runners come running towards the goal. While focusing on the target runner, you may wish to switch focus to the other runners within the group whilst shooting continuously with AF.
  • Page 26 Case 4 Focus track on subjects that accelerate or decelerate. Subjects suddenly going from static to moving or suddenly stopping can occur in various sports and it can be difficult for the AF system to judge accurately. In these situations, [Case 4] is most effective.
  • Page 27 moving” or “suddenly stopping” can occur in various sports and situations. In these situations, [Case 4] is most effective. With the [Accel./decel. tracking] parameter set to [+1], the AI Servo AF or Servo AF will work to focus track any changes in speed, including sudden stops and acceleration.
  • Page 28 Continuously track runners as they suddenly speed up to run in a short- distance sprint.

  • Page 29: Af Configuration Tool [Parameters]

    Chapter AF Configuration Tool [Parameters] Tracking sensitivity. Accel./decel. tracking.
  • Page 30 Tracking sensitivity. [Tracking sensitivity] is the parameter that sets how the subject is tracked with AI Servo AF or Servo AF when an obstacle appears in front of the AF frame or when the AF frame has moved away from the subject. [Locked on: -] [Responsive: +] 〈...
  • Page 31 With the AF Configuration Tool on the EOS-1D X Mark III, not only can you select from [Case 1] - [Case 4], but parameters for each can be adjusted individually. [Tracking...
  • Page 32 An example where [Locked on: -2/1] is more effective. When another player crosses in front of the subject, focus can shift to the foreground/background. Example where a player momentarily comes in front of the player being tracked, and the target player reappears. With the [Locked on: -1] setting, the overlapping player is not focused on, and it is possible to continuously track the original target player.
  • Page 33 An example where [Responsive: +1/+2] is effective. When you want to quickly switch between the athlete in focus, while continuing to use AF. On the track there's a lot of competition - in the first scene on the start line, the center athlete was the target, but then switched to the leading athlete one after another, and in the finish line scene, the target was the athlete in green running at the front.
  • Page 34 Accel./decel. tracking. [Accel./decel. tracking] is a tracking setting for subjects that changes in speed and move or stop suddenly. [-1/-2] is effective for subjects with minor speed changes. ［-2］ ［0］ 〈 〉 〈 〉 Choose any [Case] and push button, then press to select [Tracking sensitivity] and adjust level by turning the Quick Control dial.
  • Page 35 Examples where the [+] setting is effective. The default setting is [0], which is best for shooting subjects that move at steady speeds, or do not experience significant changes in speeds. [+1/+2] are best for shooting subjects that suddenly start or stop moving, or suddenly accelerate or decelerate.
  • Page 36 Examples where the [-] setting is effective. Sports with far-away subjects that experience relatively minor changes in speed, and obstructions that often pass in front of the subject. [Accel./decel tracking] option [-1/2] is a new parameter for shooting in situations where subjects far-away have minor changes in speed, and where the subject may be obscured by obstructions in the foreground.
  • Page 37 Examples where the [0] setting is effective. Track and field events where the subject speed is constant. Photo A track and field example where an athlete is running directly towards the camera. [0] is most suitable setting in this situation.
  • Page 38 Examples where the [+] settings are effective. Sports where athletes stop or start suddenly. Photo Example of a long-jump landing. As a result of the athlete suddenly decelerating as they land, a normal setting may not be able to capture it, however, it is possible to continue focusing on the athlete with [Accelerate / decelerate Tracking] set to [+1].

  • Page 39: Af Point Selection

    Chapter AF point selection AF area selection mode / AF method Spot AF 1-point AF AF point expansion Zone AF Large Zone AF Auto Selection AF / + Tracking AF Face Detection / Head Detection AF...
  • Page 40 AF area selection mode / AF method Change the AF point selection to match your shooting style Set the “AF area selection mode” for viewfinder shooting, and “AF method” for Live View shooting. The AF point selection method can be set to match the subject and conditions Viewfinder shooting Live View shooting...
  • Page 41 How to set the AF area selection mode/ AF method. 〈 〉 〈 〉 After pressing the button, press the button, the [AF area selection mode/AF method] changes. If you prefer, you can switch the mode with the Main Dial after 〈...
  • Page 42 AF selection options The EOS-1D X Mark III is equipped with up to 191 AF points when using the viewfinder. When Live View is used, you can select an AF point within the up to approximately 90% horizontal and 100% vertical area of the image.
  • Page 43 Spot AF It is possible to focus on a very narrow area with a single manually selected point. Viewfinder shooting Live View shooting [Spot AF (manual selection)] [Spot AF] 1-point AF The default setting. With this mode it is possible to focus with a single manually selected point.
  • Page 44 AF point expansion Focus using one manually selected point assisted by 4 other AF points (up, down, left, and right) or surrounding points. Viewfinder shooting Live View shooting [AF point expansion [AF point expansion ( ） ] (manual selection ） ] Viewfinder shooting Live View shooting [AF point expansion...
  • Page 45 Large Zone AF During viewfinder shooting, the AF points are divided into three zones (left, center, and right), and focus point is selected from within the selected zone. During Live View shooting, the AF frames are divided into large vertical or horizontal zones within the AF area (up to approximately 90% horizontally and 100% vertically of the image area), and focus point is selected from within the selected zone.
  • Page 46 Auto selection AF This mode can only be selected during viewfinder shooting. All AF points are used with this mode, and the camera selects and focuses automatically. Viewfinder shooting + Tracking AF This mode can only be selected during Live View shooting.
  • Page 47 Spot AF [Spot AF] mode can be used to focus on a small area of the subject. AF Focusing on a small or narrow area. Live View shooting Viewfinder shooting [Spot AF] [Spot AF (Manual selection)] When set to [Spot AF], a small rectangle is displayed inside the manually selected AF point.
  • Page 48 1-point Photo It is possible to focus Precisely on the eye using [Spot AF]. Hints & Tips Modes other than [Spot AF] are recommended when shooting fast moving subjects. As [Spot AF] only focuses on one very small area, it is not really suited to capturing fast moving subjects when set to AI Servo AF or Servo AF and may take longer to focus than other AF area selection modes.
  • Page 49 1-point AF [1-point AF] is an easy to use mode for still life photos etc. in One-shot AF. [1-point AF] is a mode where one manually selected AF point is used to focus. Live View shooting Viewfinder shooting [1-point AF] [1-point AF (manual selection)] For experienced photographers or when it is easy to track the subject with a single AF point, AI Servo AF or Servo AF...
  • Page 50 AF point expansion [AF point expansion] is an AF area selection mode that is best selected when shooting sports. For fast moving subjects that are difficult to track with a single AF point. Live View shooting Viewfinder shooting [AF point expansion （ ） ] [AF point expansion (manual selection ）...
  • Page 51 Using this setting shifts the focus point used from a manually selected AF point, to an adjacent (up, down, left, and right, or around) AF point, when required to aid focus tracking. When using this setting it is easier to obtain the desired composition as the subject is captured centering around the manually selected AF point.
  • Page 52 This mode is ideal for sports photography. [AF point expansion] mode can be used for a wide range of sporting events with erratic movement. AF point expansion ( ) was able to easily lock on the runner.
  • Page 53 The switching of the AF point is based around the selected AF point with [AF point expansion], this makes it easy to concentrate on the desired composition. The above image of the swimmer coming up for air was captured with [AF point Hints &...
  • Page 54 Zone AF With the [Zone AF] mode, one AF point is selected from multiple AF points, and the AF point is automatically selected from within that zone. It selects an AF point in a wider range than 1-point or AF point expansion during Live View shooting.
  • Page 55 When using the optical viewfinder, selection of the zones can be made from up to nine focusing zones. During shooting with the optical viewfinder, the AF points are divided into three blocks, left, center, and right, and each has upper, central, and lower zones, and the desired location can be selected from these nine zones.
  • Page 56 For larger subjects or subjects that move over a larger area. Zone Photo A photo of a moment of action of a flamingo flying down back to its flock, shot with [Zone AF]. In order to focus on the flying flamingo the middle zone was used.
  • Page 57 Large Zone AF With the [Large Zone AF] mode, a large focusing zone can be selected, and the AF point is automatically selected from within that zone. It selects an AF point from a wider range during Live View shooting. This mode is effective when you want to capture subjects in a large area.
  • Page 58 Selection can be made from three focusing zones during viewfinder shooting. With the optical viewfinder the AF points are divided into three main zones, left, center, and right, and auto selection of AF points takes place within the selected zone. Live View shooting Viewfinder shooting When using...
  • Page 59 Subjects can be captured in large zones with this mode. Large Zone Photo This is a photo of the scene shot vertically. The upper area of [Large Zone AF] was selected, and the photo was shot with the focus on the face.
  • Page 60 Auto selection AF / + Tracking AF [Auto selection AF] / [ + Tracking AF] during AI Servo AF / Servo AF performs AF using the entire AF area. When using the optical viewfinder, the camera will automatically change the AF point within the up to 191 AF points, and during Live View shooting, it is up to approximately 90% horizontally and...
  • Page 61 [Auto selection AF] or [ + Tracking AF] are effective when shooting subjects with unpredictable movement that are difficult to capture with [AF point expansion] or [Zone AF] (figure skating jump scenes for example). Another effective use is when you want to take action images of moving objects without changing the composition.
  • Page 62 Capture the subject with an AF point near the left, and then with minimal movements of the camera, you can keep shooting without changing the composition. Shooting started by selecting focus with a manually selected AF point. While continuously shooting and moving the camera slowly to the right allows you to capture the moment of the baton exchange while prioritizing the composition of the runners and the tracks.
  • Page 63 Auto selection AF is effective for shooting moving objects prioritizing composition. Hints & Tips With AF4 [Initial Servo AF pt, during ], it is possible to have Auto selection AF start from a manually selected AF point. During AI Servo AF, if the [Initial Servo AF pt,during ] setting is [Auto], the first subject to be captured will be selected automatically.
  • Page 64 Face Detection and Head Detection AF [Subject tracking settings] is the algorithm used to determine AF point auto switching during [Auto selection AF], [ + Tracking AF], [Large Zone AF], and [Zone AF]. By detecting people's faces and heads, extremely accurate subject detection and tracking is possible.
  • Page 65 rotation. When [AF priority (People): Enable] is selected, if a person is detected the torso will be tracked if the face or head of the person cannot be detected. Even when [AF priority (People): Disable] is set, face detection and head detection results are still used depending on the conditions.
  • Page 66 [Subject tracking settings] [Subject tracking settings] [Subject switching] [Subject switching: Disable] Performs tracking without shifting to another subject. It is effective when photographing one person at a time. However, continuous tracking may not be possible depending on subject. [Subject switching: Enable (slow)] This is the basic setting to continuously track the detected subject.
  • Page 67 Subject tracking settings Track and focus on the athlete’s head with [AF priority (People): Enable] and [Subject switching: Enable (slow)] in [Subject tracking settings]. Using these settings it is possible to continuously focus on the subject's head and shoot with auto selection of AF points by detecting the athlete's face and head.

  • Page 68: Viewfinder Shooting Af

    Chapter Viewfinder shooting AF Up to 191-point High-res AF sensor Cross-type AF points...
  • Page 69 The EOS-1D X Mark III has up to 191 AF points (up to 155 cross-type AF points) arranged in a high density pattern. By miniaturizing the AF sensor pixels and obtaining a high- resolution AF signal, focus precision and capture performance are improved.
  • Page 70 Newly developed High-res AF sensor The AF sensor on the EOS-1D X Mark III has evolved from a conventional line sensor to a high-res AF sensor consisting of square pixels. This AF sensor has come about through the introduction of image sensor manufacturing...
  • Page 71 AF The EOS-1D X Mark III offers f/8 compatible AF* over the entire AF area with the optical viewfinder. Therefore, using an Extender EF 2x III attached to a lens that has a maximum aperture of f/4, or an Extender EF 1.4x III attached to a lens that has a maximum aperture of f/5.6 now means,...
  • Page 72 Cross-type AF points Use up to 155 cross-type AF points for high subject capture performance. Based on an f/2.8 lens 155-point cross-type (Of these, a single point is dual-cross AF) Based on an f/4 lens 55-point cross-type Based on an f/5.6 lens 65-point cross-type f/2.8 and f/5.6 dual-cross AF points f/4.0, and f/5.6 cross-type AF points...
  • Page 73 Number of AF points available, AF point patterns, Area AF frame shapes, and other details vary with lenses, which are classified into 10 groups (A–J). Visit the Canon website or others and see Group Classification of Lenses for lenses you will use.
  • Page 74 How to distinguish between cross-type AF points and horizontal/vertical-line focusing AF points. To distinguish between cross-type AF points and horizontal/ vertical line focusing AF points, attach the lens to be used and select the AF point. If the AF point does not blink, cross-type AF is performed, and if it blinks, then horizontal- line or vertical-line focusing AF is performed.

  • Page 75: Live View Shooting Af

    Chapter Live View shooting AF Live View Servo continuous shooting. + Tracking AF, Eye Detection AF. Electronic, Electronic 1st-curtain, and Mechanical.
  • Page 76 20 fps is possible with AF/AE tracking during Live View shooting. The EOS-1D X Mark III has greatly improved high-speed continuous shooting performance during Live View shooting. High-speed continuous shooting at up to 20 fps with AF/AE tracking now is possible. Using Dual Pixel CMOS...
  • Page 77 Wide AF capable area The EOS-1D X III's improved Dual Pixel CMOS AF features a wide and more detailed AF area. The AF area is up to approximately 90% horizontally and 100% vertically of the image area. In addition, the AF area can be divided into a maximum of 525 zones during automatic selection.
  • Page 78 The same AF algorithm as in viewfinder shooting. The AF point selection method is the same as in viewfinder shooting. With Live View shooting as well, the same AF algorithm as in viewfinder shooting can be used to quickly capture and follow a moving subject.
  • Page 79 + Tracking AF, Eye Detection AF When [ + Tracking AF] is selected, more accurate focusing on people can be achieved by using Eye Detection AF and head detection. If [ + Tracking AF], [Large Zone AF], or [Zone AF] is set to[AF priority(People) : Enable] in [Subject tracking settings], the camera will actively use face detection and head detection AF to perform subject tracking.
  • Page 80 [Eye Detection AF] Effective for portrait shooting The person's eyes are detected, and focus is performed automatically. Even when the large-aperture lens is at maximum aperture and the depth of field is shallow, this is extremely effective in cases where you want to focus on the subject’s eyes.
  • Page 81 Setting [Initial Servo AF pt, makes it easier to start tracking the subject. When [Initial AF pt set for ] is selected in the [AF5] tab [Initial Servo AF pt, ], tracking starts from the AF point manually selected during [ + Tracking AF] or [Auto selection AF] (P.
  • Page 82 [Mechanical shutter] uses a mechanical shutter both the first and second curtains. Regardless of which system is selected, the EOS-1D X Mark III enables high-speed continuous shooting at a maximum of approximately 20 fps with AF/AE tracking. You can capture the moment by taking advantage of the high AF tracking of Servo AF and fast high-speed continuous shooting.
  • Page 83 Selectable from the menu [ [Shutter mode] during Live View.
  • Page 84 Electronic shutter High-speed continuous shooting at up to approximately 20 fps is possible with AF/ AE tracking during electronic shutter shooting. Select [Electronic] from the [ 4] tab [Shutter mode] to use the electronic shutter during Live View shooting.*This setting is very effective for stage photography and wildlife photography that are sensitive to sound.
  • Page 85 Electronic 1st-curtain This mode has a shutter sound but can be used for flash photography and has less distortion than the electronic shutter. During Live View shooting, the default shutter mode is [Elec. 1st-curtain]. This is a system that uses electronic shutter for the 1st-curtain mechanical shutter for the...

  • Page 86: Utilizing The Af And Other Useful Functions

    Chapter Utilizing the AF and other useful functions How do you change the AF points? How do you set focus priority and release priority? How do you quickly switch between the AF point and the AF area for shooting normally and vertically? How do you quickly switch the AF point for shooting normally and...
  • Page 87 Chapter How do I start AF with other buttons while operating the AF point with the Smart controller? How do you prevent the AF point from moving due to an accidentally touching of the Smart controller How do you temporarily move the AF point with the Smart controller while the electronic lock is applied? How do you quickly switch from a...
  • Page 88 You can use the new Smart controller Multi-controller to operate the AF points as desired. Four ways of operating the AF points. With the EOS-1D X Mark III, you can select the AF point in 〈 various ways including the newly equipped Smart 〉...
  • Page 89 Smart controller 〈 〉 To select an AF point on Smart controller without pressing 〈 〉 button, first assign [Direct AF point selection] to 〈 〉 Smart controller in [C.Fn6: Custom Controls] (the default setting is [OFF]). After making this setting, slide your finger 〈...
  • Page 90 Multi-controller The multi-controller consists of an eight-way "joystick” and a central push button. Tilt up, down, left and right to select the AF point. You can quickly return to the center AF point by pressing the center. 〈 〈 〉 By default, after pressing the button, use the Multi-...
  • Page 91 How do you set focus priority and release priority? You can set whether focusing or shutter-release has priority. Viewfinder shooting only Image/Focusing parameters during AI Servo Set in the [AF 2] tab 1st image parameter [AI Servo 1st image priority] [Equal priority] This setting gives an equal priority to both focus and shutter- release.
  • Page 92 will not capture an image unless it is in focus. It is recommended when you want to ensure your images are in focus sacrificing response speed. Parameters during continuous shooting. [AI Servo 2nd image priority] [Equal priority] This setting gives equal priority to both focus and shooting speed during continuous shooting.
  • Page 93 Shutter-release parameter for One-Shot AF Set in the [AF3] tab [One-Shot AF release priority] [Focus priority] You cannot shoot a picture unless it is in focus. It is effective when you want to shoot only after focusing on the subject. Release priority] Priority is on the shooting timing rather than focus.
  • Page 94 How can I quickly switch between the AF point and the AF area for shooting normally and vertically? The camera stores the settings of the AF area selection mode and the manually selected AF point with each camera orientation, horizontally and vertically (grip top/bottom), and will automatically switch between them.
  • Page 95 Set up steps First, select [Separate AF pts: Area+pt] from [Orientation linked AF point]. Next, set the AF area selection mode and the AF point for each of the camera's orientation (A: Horizontal position, B) Vertical position with grip at the top, and C) Vertical position with grip at the bottom.
  • Page 96 A: Horizontal position B: Vertical position with grip at the top C: Vertical position with grip at the bottom The camera switches between the selected AF area selection mode and the manually selected AF point according to the camera orientation. During Live View shooting, the operation is the same as [Separate AF Pts: Pt only].
  • Page 97 During sporting events or concerts, it is common to change the camera between horizontal and vertical positions. The EOS-1D X Mark III is equipped with an abundance of AF points to choose from. This provides a high degree of freedom when composing shots, however, one downfall...
  • Page 98 How do you quickly switch the AF point for shooting normally and vertically? Allows setting different AF points, but with the same AF area selection mode for vertical and horizontal positions. One more setting of [Orientation linked AF point] is [Separate AF pts:Pt only].
  • Page 99 [Separate AF Pts: Pt only] With AF point expansion (Up, down, left, and right) mode, the selected AF point switches as is. [Separate AF Pts: Area+Pt] Switch also the [AF area selection mode] in [Select separate AF Pts: Area + points].
  • Page 100 How can I quickly move the AF point with a single touch? You can press a button and instantly switch between registered AF points. Viewfinder shooting only Store your preferred AF point for instant access at the touch of a button. Use [Custom Controls] from [C.Fn6] Using the [Custom Controls] option from the custom function [C.Fn6] menu allows an AF point to be registered...
  • Page 101 Set up steps There are two options to customize the controls to register an AF point Assign [Metering and AF start] to the 〈 〉 〈 〉 button, or the button then press info and select [Registered AF point] Assign [Switch to registered AF point] 〈...
  • Page 102 〈 〉 points becomes possible. Press the INFO button in the [Custom Controls] assignment screen, and then select [Registered AF point]. Now when the button is held the AF will use the registered AF point. Press the assigned button (selected in stage 1) to switch to the registered AF point.
  • Page 103 Another function that is effective for quickly switching AF points while shooting is AF point registration and recall feature possible using [Custom Controls]. There are several methods to achieve this; one is to assign registered AF points to a button via [Custom Controls] function. The second method is AF point or AF area selection mode registration.
  • Page 104 Shooting the butterfly stroke. After photographing the swimmer positioned to the upper center with a manually selected AF point, it was switched to the AF point registered at the lower center with a single push of a button, enabling the dynamic shot of the swimmer with the focus on the face.
  • Page 105 How do you specify the initial AF point with Auto selection AF and + tracking AF? This can be done by setting [Initial Servo AF pt, ], to [Initial AF pt set for [Auto selection AF] and [ + tracking AF] can be performed from the AF point that you set.
  • Page 106 How do you switch from 1-point AF to Auto selection AF smoothly? When switching to [Auto selection AF or Face + Tracking AF] from another [AF area selection mode], the setting [AF pt set for activates Auto selection AF starting with the AF point selected before switching in [Initial Servo AF pt, ].
  • Page 107 [Manual selection: 1 point AF] Auto selection AF For example, this is effective when switching from [Manual selection: 1 point AF] to [Auto selection AF] during autofocus of an athlete to track and shoot.
  • Page 108 How do you quickly switch between One-shot AF and AI Servo AF, and Servo AF? It is possible to assign [One-shot ⇆ AI Servo/Servo] to a specific button using Custom Controls, and you can quickly switch with one button. Once assigned, One-Shot AF and AI Servo AF/Servo AF are switched by button operation.
  • Page 109 〈 〉 When it is difficult to press the 〈 〉 buttons which can be used for assigning functions? 〈 〉 〈 〉 buttons can easily be used to switch to One-Shot and AI Servo while looking through the viewfinder. ⇆...
  • Page 110 You can assign convenient functions to buttons and dials with the Custom Controls. There are many useful settings that can be assigned to each button with customization function C.Fn6 [Custom Controls]. For example, when using AF functions that can 〈 〉...
  • Page 111 How do I start AF with other buttons while operating the AF point with the Smart controller? You can operate quickly by assigning 〈 〉 [Metering and AF start] to the button in the Custom Controls. You can start AF more reliably by starting AF with other buttons while 〈...
  • Page 112 〈 〉 AF point operation with Smart controller 〈 〉 Start AF with the button. 〈 〉 Smart controller is dedicated to AF point operation, 〈 〉 and AF is started with the adjacent button.
  • Page 113 How do you prevent the AF point from moving due to an accidental touch of the Smart controller? 〈 This can be done by setting Smart 〉 controller lock in [Multi function lock] and setting the Power/Multi function 〈LOCK〉 lock switch to the position.
  • Page 114 How do you temporarily move the AF point with the Smart controller while the electronic lock is applied? 〈 〉 〈 〉 〈 〉 is assigned to the 〈 〉 button, Smart controller can be operated only when the button is pressed.
  • Page 115 〈 You can operate the AF point with Smart 〉 controller operation while pressing the 〈 〉 〈 〉 assigned button. 〈 〉 〈 〉 You can set the AF point by pressing the 〈 〉 button if is assigned and sliding your finger on 〈...
  • Page 116 How do you quickly switch from a high shutter speed setting to low shutter speed setting? Register settings for low-speed shutter shooting in [Custom Shooting Mode (C1-C3)]. It is convenient to register frequently used settings in [Custom shooting mode (C1-C3)] for fast and easy access. Register the camera settings in [ 4] tab [Custom shooting mode (C1-C3)].
  • Page 117 How to register and select [Custom Shooting Mode (C1-C3)] Set all the camera settings you want to use Register (Example of low shutter-speed) Shutter speed Exposure compensation ISO speed Exposure mode [ 4] tab [Custom shooting mode (C1-C3)]. [Register] [Register] Select [Custom Shooting Mode: C1] Register with [OK]...
  • Page 118 Selection Press the MODE button, then from the shooting mode: Select [C1] Switches to registered camera settings After registering the shooting settings using [Register] in [Custom Shooting Mode (C1-C3)], you can recall the registered settings by selecting [C1] from the shooting mode.
  • Page 119 To quickly switch to “Custom Shooting Mode” Assign [Switch to Custom Shooting 〈 〉 Mode] to the button in the [C.Fn 6] tab [Custom Controls] Set [Switch to Custom Shooting Mode] for 〈 〉 button During shooting with any setting Press the 〈...
  • Page 120 By assigning [Switch to Custom Shooting Mode] to the 〈 〉 button in the Custom Controls, you can instantly 〈 〉 switch to the [C1] setting by pressing the button. For example, when shooting in Tv mode set to high, Tv mode set to high shutter speeds, you can quickly switch between different settings, such as switching to the low- shutter speed setting registered in [C1] for performing...
  • Page 121 You can also use C2 and C3 in the [ 3] tab [Restrict shooting mode]. Check C2 and C3 and set C2 and C3 can also be [OK] selected There are three custom shooting modes, including [C2] and [C3]. Only [C1] can be used by default, but by adding ticks to [C2] and [C3] in [Restrict shooting modes], they can also be used.
  • Page 122 [Automatic Update of Registered Settings] in [Custom shooting mode (C1-C3)] When [Automatic Update of Registered Settings] is set to [Enable], the settings changed during shooting in [C1]-[C3] modes can be automatically reflected in the registered settings. Change settings while shooting with [C1] In [Custom shooting mode (C1-C3)] when [Automatic Update of...
  • Page 123 How do you turn the flash firing on or off quickly? It is possible by assigning [Flash firing] to any button by customizing the operation buttons. You can prevent the flash firing or make it fire with an assigned button. If you assign [Flash firing] to a specific button in the Custom Controls, the flash will turn on or off each time you press the button.
  • Page 124 Press the assigned button to turn the flash firing on or off. Flash firing Flash firing Pressing the assigned button turns flash firing on or off, so you can instantly turn it on or off while looking through the viewfinder.
  • Page 125 How do you switch between the exposure mode, drive mode, and flash exposure compensation while looking through the viewfinder? 〈 〉 By pressing the button, functions such as ISO speed, white balance, and drive mode can be accessed, and each of the settings can be changed.
  • Page 126 〈 〉 Each time the button is pressed, it is possible to switch the shooting function setting ⑦ ⑤ ③ ④ ② ⑥ ① With [Cycle between the set function] assigned, press the 〈 〉 button and shooting function settings switch in the order of (1) ISO speed →...
  • Page 127 How do you quickly adjust the exposure when set to ISO Auto in M mode? Assigning [Expo comp (hold btn, turn )] to a specific button in the Custom Controls makes it easier to perform exposure compensation When ISO Auto is set in M mode, exposure compensation can be performed by changing the ISO.
  • Page 128 ISO Auto in M mode While pressing the assigned button, use the Main dial Easily perform exposure compensation When ISO Auto is set in M mode, exposure compensation can be performed by operating the Main dial while pressing the assigned button.