Canon EOS-1Dx Manual Book 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
The various AF-related settings that were
previously included in the custom functions
(C.Fn) menu, have been incorporated into the
new AF menu tab. This makes smooth access to
AF-related settings possible. In particular, the AF
Configuration Tool included in tab AF1 can be
used to easily match settings with the AI Servo
AF characteristics, making it an important
feature that takes advantage of the advanced
AF performance on the EOS-1D X. By selecting
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AF-related setting items
in the AF menu
The AF1 tab includes the AF Configuration Tool
The AF1 tab is important when shooting moving
subjects using the AI Servo AF of the EOS-1D X. It is
possible to effectively set AI Servo AF characteristics by
selecting the option that closely matches the scene
with the AF Configuration Tool.
from six presets (Case 1 - Case 6), makes it
possible to set the AI Servo AF characteristics to
most accurately suit the subject's movement,
and scene conditions. It is also possible for fine
control to adjust each parameters separately.
(Refer to P. 6 – 27 for AF Configuration Tool
details.) Tabs [AF 2] – [AF 5] include a variety of
settings such as shutter-release timing settings,
a setting for the number of AF points that can
be selected and AF area selection method.
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
The [AF/2] tab includes settings related to cameras priority
concerning shutter-release timing when using AI Servo AF. [AI
Servo 1st image priority] and [AI Servo 2nd image priority] make
it possible to make focusing the priority slowing the shutter-
release timing, or prioritize faster shutter-release.
AF3 One-Shot
Settings related to focusing and shutter-release
timing when using One-Shot AF release priority
Within the [AF3] tab, the [One-Shot AF release priority] settings
related to focusing and shutter-release timing when using One-
Shot AF release priority. The other options [USM lens electronic
MF] and [AF-assist beam firing], control the manual focus
operation of some lenses and the operation of AF assist function
of attached Speedlites.
AF4
Includes general settings related to AF point
selection
Select which and how AF points are selected. This menu includes
settings related to [AF area selection mode] ([Automatic AF point
selection criteria], [Selectable AF points], [AF area selection
mode], [AF area selection method], and [Orientation linked AF
point]). In addition there is the [Lens drive when AF impossible]
option in this menu.
AF5
Includes general settings related to display of AF points, etc.
Within [AF5] tab are settings that control how AF points are
displayed in the viewfinder such as ([AF point display during
focusing], [VF display illumination], and [AF status in viewfinder]).
With the (Manual AF pt. selec pattern) the AF point selection can
stop at the peripheral AF point or instead loop back to the
opposite side of the AF area. For those who need to make fine
adjustments to the focus position [AF Microadjustment] is available.
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