Canon EOS-1Dx Manual Book
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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 Case 3 Focus instantly on subjects that move into the AF points Case 4 Focus track subjects that accelerate or decelerate quickly The EOS-1DX is equipped with a newly-developed Case 5 Focus on subjects with erratic movement 61-Point High-Density Reticular AF. By arranging...
- Page 3 New AF Setting Menu All AF-related menu functions now in a separate menu The Various AF-related functions are now incorporated into an AF menu tab Various settings for AF-related features can be made with AF menus [AF2] - [AF5] AF2 AI Servo Settings related to the camera priorities when using AI Servo AF AF-related setting items...
- Page 4 AF Configuration Tool [Presets] Select from Case 1 - Case 6 to match subject scenarios Presets consist of three different parameters combinations The best parameters for different subjects and shooting scenes are combined into presets from Case 1 - 6 Case1 Versatile multi-purpose setting Case2...
- Page 5 AF Configuration Tool [Presets] Case1 Precise and accurate focusing is possible for a wide range of subjects Versatile multi-purpose setting Case 1 can be used to great advantage when shooting moving subjects, making it possible to accurately capture fast subject. Parameter default settings Subject tracking sensitivity Accelerate / decelerate Tracking...
- Page 6 AF Configuration Tool [Presets] Case2 Continue to focus-track even when the subject momenta rily moves from the AF points Effective when shooting scenes with fast moving subjects, or when an obstacle momen tarily appears in front of the subject Parameter default settings Subject tracking sensitivity [-1] Accelerate / decelerate Tracking...
- Page 7 AF Configuration Tool [Presets] Case3 Focus instantly on subjects that move into the AF points Effective when you want to continuously photograph targeted athletes one after the other 1. Shoot the whole group while focusing on the cyclist in the center A scene with cyclists coming towards the camera.
- Page 8 AF Configuration Tool [Presets] Case4 Focus track subjects that can accelerate or decelerate quickly Effective when a subject's speed changes rapidly, or in sports where subjects stop or change direction For example in soccer. A player dribbling at h i g h s p e e d s t o p s suddenly in front of a defender, changes direc tion and then...
- Page 9 AF Configuration Tool [Presets] Case5 Focus on subjects with erratic movement Suitable for sports and fast action where traditionally AF systems have difficulty tracking 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 10 AF Configuration Tool [Presets] Case6 Focus on subjects with erratic movement and changes in speed Effective when shooting sports that feature lots of quick movements A rhythmic gymnast making sudden big jumps can be captured when shooting with Ca s e 6 w h i c h c a n focus on subjects with sudden movement, and erratic movement.
- Page 11 AF Configuration Tool [Parameters] Subject tracking characteristics This setting allows obstacles that pass in front of the sub ject to be ignored, as well as focusing on new subjects [Locked on] can be effective when an obstacle crosses in front of the subject and when focus jumps to the background, [Locked on : -] [Responsive : +]...
- Page 12 AF Configuration Tool [Parameters] Accelerate / decelerate Tracking characteristics [-1/-2] is effective for subjects with minor speed changes New! Firmware A minus setting for subjects with a long shooting distance such as soccer provides more stable focus [Accel./decel. tracking] is a tracking setting for speed.
- Page 13 AF Configuration Tool [Parameters] Accelerate / decelerate Tracking characteristics 2 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 Examples where the [+] setting more effective Track and field events where constant speed is common Sports where athletes movement sudden stop or start Example of a long-jump landing.
- Page 14 AF Configuration Tool [Parameters] AF pt auto switching characteristics Set how rapidly the AF point switches to a new AF point for moving subjects [+1/+2] setting is most effective for sports with lots of movement where the subject can easily move out of the selected AF point [+1] The [AF pt auto switching] parameter is used could happen in any directions.
- Page 15 AF area selection modes Change the AF point selection to match your the shooti ng style Choose whether only one AF point is used, or select from a vast array of AF selection options There are six AF area selection modes to choose from AF modes can be selected to match the subject and...
- Page 16 AF area selection mode [Spot AF] Focusing on a small or narrow area It is possible to focus on pinpoints such as the eye when a helmet is being worn Snapshot of a BMX r i d e r w e a r i n g a helmet.
- Page 17 AF area selection mode[AF point expansion] For fast moving subjects that are difficult to track with a single AF point This mode is ideal for sports photography Shooting with AF V iew finder display of point expansion [A F point expansion]. [Up, down, left, and right] and [surrounding] options can be selected according to the (up, down, left, The manually selected AF...
- Page 18 AF area selection mode [Zone AF] Effective for capturing subjects within a known area For larger subjects or subjects that move over a larger area A photo of a moment of action in fencing shot with [Zone AF]. In order to focus on the fencer's facial area, this shot was taken by selec ting...
- Page 19 AF area selection mode[Auto selection of 61 AF points] AI Servo AF with all 61 points used for automatic tracking Ideal for moving subjects that the old AF systems struggle with One-Shot AF AI Servo AF When using [One-Shot AF], a single AF point is selected automatically from the 61 points.
- Page 20 EF28mm f/2.8 EF20mm f/2.8 USM EF40mm f/2.8 STM points, AF area selection modes that utilize the 41-point cross-type AF points. As Canon EF24mm f/2.8 merits of the multi-point AF system, and produce a large number of high performance EF24mm f/2.8 IS USM implementation of the AF Configuration Tool f/2.8 and f/4 AF points, this makes it possible...
- Page 21 EOS-1D X 61-Point High-Density Reticular AF Cross-type Points 61-point AF (2) The number and placement of cross-type points used by the f/4 lenses 61-point AF (3) The number and placement of cross-type points used by the f/5.6 lenses EF70-200mm f/4L IS USM EF 17-40mm f/4 L USM EF100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM EF70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM...
- Page 22 EOS-1D X 61-Point High-Density Reticular AF Cross-type Points Release property settings during Servo AI AF2 tab/AF3 tab Improved AF performance with AI Servo AF New! Improvement of AF performance in low light with AI servo is possible Firmware through new parameter settings 61-point AF (4) Cross-type points and placement when using an f/8 lens Improved AI Servo AF low-light performance through a new algorithm Visualization of low-light performance...
- Page 23 Release property settings during Servo AI [AF2 tab/AF3 tab] AF operation and Image/Focusing Priority settings New! Firmware You can set whether focusing or shutter-release has priority Image/Focusing parameters during AI Servo Image/Focusing parameter for One-Shot AF [Set in the AF 2 tab] [Set in the AF3 tab] You can decide whether to put priority on focusing or You can decide whether to put priority on focusing or...
- Page 24 Utilizing the AF point setting and registration Automatically switching of AF points for horizontal [Separate AF points:Point only] is added to New! and vertical shooting [Orientation linked AF point] Firmware Presetting the AF points, makes it easier to capture the desired composition for It is now possible to have different AF points but use the same [Af area selection horizo ntal and vertical shooting mode], for simple AF operation.
- Page 25 Utilizing the AF point setting and registration Instantly recalled AF points using [Switch to registered AF point] Store your preferred AF point for instant access at the touch of a button Use [Custom Controls] from [C.Fn5: operation] Using the [Custom Controls] option from the custom func tion [C.Fn5: operation] menu allows an AF point to be registered and recalled instantly.
- Page 26 Utilizing the Switching AF area selection modes Instantly switching AF area selection modes with a single button Buttons that can be assigned to switching 'Register/apply shooting functions' assigns. AF area selection modes AF-ON button AE lock button Assigning the AF modes you want to switch is convenient using [Custom Controls] There are the five but tons that can be assign to switch AF 'Switch to registered AF functions' assigns.
- Page 27 Assigning functions to the button [AI Servo AF characteristics] and [AF mode] added New! Firmware Instant mode switching and shooting possible during shooting Detailed settings for AF ON/AEL button’s [AF/Metering start] It is now possible to assign [ONE SHOT AI SERVO] to the buttons Three settings can now be assigned to [AI Servo characteristics] In detailed...
- Page 28 Using ISO Auto Expanded exposure compensation/minimum shutter speed for ISO Auto Exposure compensation is now possible in Minimum shutter speed at ISO Auto expanded New! New! M mode and ISO Auto to 1/8000 sec. Firmware Firmware You can control exposure compensation to match your creative intentions Reduce camera shake and subject blur at high shutter speeds in Av and P modes How to control exposure compensation in M mode and ISO Auto Minimum shutter speed at ISO Auto...