Canon EOS-1Dx 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.
AF Custom Guide Functions that Controls 61-Point High-Density Reticular AF
Make use of high-performance 61-point AF at effective parameter settings to
match the shooting conditions or subject
The EOS-1DX is equipped with a newly-developed
61-Point High-Density Reticular AF. By arranging
the 61 AF points in a dense concentration, the
level of freedom in composition, and tracking
p e r f o r m a n c e o f q u i c k- m o v i n g s u b j e c t s i s
improved. In combination with AI Servo AF III,
which incorporates a new algorithm ensuring,
accurate focusing on a subject is possible. You can
also effectively set AI Servo AF features using the
AF Configuration Tool. Because you can choose
from six different presets, the correct settings are
always quick and easy, without all the trouble that
comes from adjusting settings for individual
parameters to match the subject or scene.
Firmware V2.0
New!
Support for a wider variety of scenes through expanded parameters and
Firmware
new functions
I n t h e n e w E O S - 1 D X f i r m w a r e V 2 . 0 , A F
performance is even further improved and
operability is expanded with a focus on AF. AF
performance in low-light conditions is improved
for the first shot of AI Servo AF, demonstrating its
true ability when shooting subjects in dark
locations. Additionally, this version incorporates
numerous helpful features that assist in shooting
moving subjects, such as newly-added special AF
parameters to deal with speed changes in moving
subjects, and additional functions that can be
assigned to the button customization. This AF
Setting Guidebook introduces effective settings to
make full use of the EOS-1D X high-performance
AF features including new functions of V2.0 of
the firmware.
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 [-1/-2] is effective for subjects with minor speed changes
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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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Improved low-light AF performance and expanded parameter characteristics during continuous
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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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Items with the NEW icon indicate pages with details on the new firmware