Canon EOS-1Dx Manual Book page 14

AF Configuration Tool [Parameters]
Set how rapidly the AF point switches to a new AF point
[+1/+2] setting is most effective for sports with lots of movement where the subject can
[0] [+1]
Examples where [0] is most effective, Sports with comparatively big
movements, and are not very fast
Change the level of "Accelerate / decelerate Tracking" and "AF point auto switching"
Tip for AF setting
for the appropriate for shooting result.
"Accelerate / decelerate Tracking" and "AF point auto switching" are part of the Camera's automatic functions.
Therefore it is not always possible that these automatic functions reflect 100% of your intended idea. If you feel
unhappy with shooting result, try to change the effect level of their functions.
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AF pt auto switching characteristics
Ch o o s e any of
[Case] and push
button for AF
pt auto switching,
then adjust level
by pressing
and turning
Example of a golf
bunker shot. The
[ 0 ] s e t t i n g i s
r e c o m m e n d e d
w h e n s h o o t i n g
subje c t s that d o
not move signifi-
cantly.
for moving subjects
easily move out of the selected AF point
The [AF pt auto switching] parameter is used
for setting characteristics of AF point switching
when the subject has a lot of movements. This
parameter is only for switching between
multiple AF points, so it is unavailable when
using AF area selection modes [Single-point
Spot AF] and [Single-point AF]. The [0] setting is
a standard setting for moderate switching of AF
points. The [+1/+2] settings are used when
shooting subjects with erratic movement which
.
Examples where [+] is effective, fast moving sports with big movements,
where the AF points can lose the subject easily
could happen in any directions. When a
manually selected AF point (AF point being
focused during Zone AF) leaves the subject, it
will rapidly switch to surrounding AF points to
capture the subject. Use the [+] setting when
you want the camera to automatically decide
(switch) to use a new AF point, and the [0]
s e t t i n g i s u s e d w h e n y o u w a n t t o p l a c e
emphasis on manually selected AF points to
track the subject.
A rhythmic gymnast
s h o w i n g l o t s o f
movements in all
directions. Use the
[ +1 ] s e t t i n g i n
order to capture
the movement by
taking advantage
of rapid shif ting
AF points.
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Blue color of focus point is for illustration.