Canon EOS-1D X Af Setting Manualbook page 3

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 - 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: Adjust whether the camera instantly re-focuses on new subjects
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in the active AF area or continues to focus-track an existing subject.
Accel./decel. tracking: [-1/-2] is effective for steadily moving subjects
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 A F pt auto switching: [+] setting is most effective to quickly change AF points
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to follow erratically moving subjects, when more than one AF point is active
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 a known area
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Auto selection of 61 AF points: 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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Improved low-light AF performance and expanded parameter characteristics
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during continuous shooting
Utilizing the AF
AF points can be set to switch automatically for horizontal and vertical shooting
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[Separate AF pts.: Pt only] is added to [Orientation linked AF point]
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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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New customization features for the AF ON/AEL button
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Expanded exposure compensation/minimum shutter speed for ISO Auto
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