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EOS CAMERAS
exposure even in the most challenging lighting
situations. Photographers can choose from
several additional metering options. Center-
Weighted metering is available for a more
traditional pattern. Partial metering limits
readings to sensor zones in the center of
the image area, offering more area-specific
control. Spot readings can be taken at the
center of the frame area or linked to an AF point
on specific models. With certain EOS cameras,
up to eight separate spot meter readings can
be recorded and averaged. On select EOS
cameras, the iFCL (Intelligent Focus Color
Luminance) 63-zone dual-layer metering
system incorporates the color wavelength
surrounding the chosen focus point to help
ensure more natural color rendition. The
outstanding exposure control technology that
Canon has created is also fully integrated with
the flash photography tools of the EOS System.
E-TTL (Evaluative Through-The-Lens) and
E-TTL II autoflash systems work in combination
with the camera’s multi-zone metering sensor
to help take the guesswork out of flash
photography. (See the Speedlite section
for more details.)
shooting options, both the EOS-1D X and
EOS 5D Mark III have a dedicated AF menu tab,
while the EOS 7D Mark II has a special AF area
selection lever so AF settings are faster and
easier to access.
Superb Exposure Control
Canon EOS cameras incorporate advanced
exposure control systems, offering amazingly
precise auto exposure with a wide range of
metering options. Full-frame evaluative
metering incorporates the camera’s multi-zone
sensor reading with specific focusing point
data. The onboard microcomputer compares
input from all zones and calculates optimum
Autofocus Technology
The EOS System leads the way in
AF technology with multi-point AF
systems that deliver a combination
of accuracy and speed in diverse
situations. The EOS-1D X, EOS 5DS, EOS 5DS R,
and EOS 5D Mark III cameras are benchmarks
in AF technology with a 61-Point High Density
Reticular AF. The EOS 7D Mark II camera has a
65-point
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all cross-type AF. These AF technologies
improve tracking and are remarkably sensitive
in low-light situations (the EOS-1D X, 5DS, 5DS R,
and 5D Mark III offer EV -2 for a central point with
an f/2.8 lens, and the EOS 7D Mark II offers
EV -3 with an f/2.8 lens). The cameras can
remain stable in adverse conditions, with
secondary imaging sensors that use temperature-
and humidity-resistant glass molding. With the
EOS-1D X and EOS 5D Mark III cameras’ firmware
updates
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, cross-type autofocusing is possible
when the maximum aperture of a Canon EF lens
becomes f/8 with an EF extender attached.
Face & Tracking Priority AF detects faces and
enables the camera to focus and track the
selected face by switching the AF points. After
detection, face tracking will continue even if the
face turns to the side view. Other parts of the
body besides the face can also be selected on
the monitor and can be tracked in the same way.
High-Speed Shooting
The AF systems in the EOS-1D X and
EOS 7D Mark II cameras combine fast data
readout (16-channel and 8-channel,
respectively), image processor speed (Dual
5+ Image Processors and Dual 6
Image Processors, respectively), speedier
shutters and mirror systems that help to raise
the performance bar for digital cameras.
A mirror mechanism provides improved AF
precision, speed and stability. The main mirror
is equipped with two balancers and one
bounce-lock mechanism, and the sub-mirror
has two balancers and two bounce-lock
mechanisms, thus effectively controlling
mirror bounce. This contributes not only to
high-speed continuous shooting, but also to a
stable viewfinder image plus greater AF and
AE accuracy.
* The maximum continuous shooting speed is restricted to up to 10 fps when the battery charge is less than 50% or when ISO speed is above 32000. If the camera’s internal temperature is low and
ISO speed is above 20000, the maximum continuous shooting speed is restricted to up to 10 fps.
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The EOS-1D X and EOS 5D Mark III firmware updates are available at:
usa.canon.com/cusa/consumer/standard_display/eos_1dx_firmware and usa.canon.com/cusa/consumer/standard_display/EOS5DM3_firmware
Enhanced Subject Tracking
Reliable subject identification and tracking
features significantly improve a camera’s
performance in any number of situations. On
select EOS cameras, EOS iTR AF can use both
face detection and color to track a subject.
With acceleration and deceleration tracking,
the EOS-1D X camera’s AI Servo AF system can
adjust and react to sudden stops and starts.
For the EOS 7D Mark II camera, iTR AF has been
enhanced with tracking algorithms optimized
for more precise performance. EOS iTR AF is
especially perfect for sports and wildlife
photography. Specific parameters can be
adjusted and refined, then saved in the AF
menu for later use.
EOS iSA System
The 100,000-pixel RGB Metering Sensor with
a dedicated DIGIC 4 Image Processor in the
EOS-1D X camera helps deliver substantial
improvements in evaluative ambient and flash
metering. The sensor has 252 distinct zones,
reducing to 35 zones in low light. It detects face
and color to perform more accurate subject
recognition, which is used to enhance the
performance of the AE, E-TTL and AF systems.
The EOS 5DS, EOS 5DS R, and EOS 7D Mark II
cameras have a Intelligent Subject Analysis
(iSA) system that employs an independent RGB
light sensor with approximately 150,000-pixel
resolution. With this sensor, not only do the
cameras have a finer level of accuracy, but
when combined with the cameras’ iTR AF, they
can track subjects with a significantly greater
level of success. The EOS 5DS, 5DS R, and
7D Mark II also have an Anti-Flicker Shooting
function that compensates for flickering light
sources, taking shots only at peak light
volume. This feature is useful for helping
minimize disparities in color and exposure,
especially during continuous shooting in
sub-optimal lighting situations.
Enhanced Live View Focusing
Innovative AF systems also enhance continuous
subject autofocusing and tracking in Live View
shooting on select EOS cameras.
Hybrid CMOS AF combines phase and contrast
detection AF to increase autofocus speed
during Live View and video shooting on select
EOS Rebel cameras. Hybrid CMOS AF is aided
by pixels on the camera’s CMOS sensor that
assist in predicting subject location, making
continuous focus tracking quick and accurate,
while enhancing focusing speed. Performance
capabilities are extended with a number
of selectable zones. Hybrid CMOS AF II
(EOS Rebel SL1 camera only) offers a widened
focus area covering 80% of the image plane,
vertically and horizontally, for increased focus
accuracy and speed. The EOS Rebel T6s and
EOS Rebel T6i cameras have Hybrid CMOS AF III
for even faster and precise AF.
FlexiZone Multi mode divides the scene into 31
AF zones and uses special algorithms that give
priority to the center and closer subject for
focusing. Taking advantage of the touch screen
LCD monitor featured on select EOS cameras,
users can simply touch one of nine zones
(center left, center right, center, center top,
center bottom, and the four corners) and select
it for automatic focusing. For selecting a single
AF point, cameras with a touch screen also
feature Touch AF.
Multi-zone Metering — Canon’s sophisticated Multi-zone
Evaluative Metering System considers not only the active
focusing point, but also a range of metered values
throughout the frame to determine correct exposure even
in difficult lighting.
AF Modes
Canon EOS cameras feature a number of
dedicated autofocus modes designed to
enhance reliability in specific shooting
situations. One-Shot AF mode is ideal for
static subjects — the camera rapidly selects
the optimum focusing point and the subject
is instantly brought into focus, even when
off-center. AI Servo AF mode is excellent for
moving subjects. Aided by a highly intelligent
predictive focusing algorithm, it precisely
tracks subject movement across the wide AF
coverage area, automatically shifting the
active focusing point vertically and horizontally
as required. AI Focus AF mode, in which the
camera automatically decides between
One-Shot and AI Servo AF modes based on
subject movement, is ideal for shooting
unpredictable subjects. AI Servo AF III, found
on select EOS DSLR cameras, uses more
advanced algorithms for even better predictive
focus tracking performance when shooting
subjects with unpredictable movement. Even
difficult, high-magnification subjects, such as
a flower in a breeze, can be captured accurately
with a Canon macro lens using these tracking
algorithms. With the firmware update
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viewfinder of the EOS-1D X can be illuminated
in red (intermittently) when the shutter button
is pressed halfway during AI Servo AF, for easy
viewing and shooting in low light.
Diverse AF Shooting Options
On the EOS-1D X, EOS 5DS, EOS 5DS R, and
EOS 5D Mark III cameras, there are 6 AF point
selection methods: spot, single point, single
point and adjacent 4 points, single point and
adjacent 8 points, zone selection and full
automatic, plus there’s a dedicated AF
configuration tool for control of AI Servo AF
tracking parameters.
The EOS 7D Mark II camera also has the same
6 AF point selection modes, and includes a
new Large Zone AF mode. To manage all of the
Live View Multi-point AF (Zone select)
Face & Tracking Priority AFTouch AF
Advanced AF Technology — The EOS-1D X camera
incorporates a highly advanced 61-Point High Density
Reticular AF that delivers outstanding focus accuracy.
It provides multi-zone wide area coverage for better
tracking and astonishing AF performance in low light.
5 central dual
cross-type points
(f/2.8 lenses)
20 outer
cross-type points
(f/4.0 lenses)
21 central
cross-type points
(f/5.6 lenses)
1 central
cross-type point
(f/8 maximum
aperture lens /
extender combination)
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Available only on EOS-1D X with firmware update
Up to 12.0 fps — Proprietary Canon technologies in the EOS-1D X deliver state-of-the-art performance: an astounding continuous
shooting speed of 12.0 fps* (RAW+JPEG) up to a maximum of 14.0 fps (JPEG) in Super High Speed Mode at full resolution.
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The number of available AF points, and whether single line or cross-type, varies depending on the lens.