- CONTENTS Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 AF Setting Guidebook Detailed explanations of settings for utilizing improved high-performance AF features to capture that perfect moment 1 
- CONTENTS Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 CONTENTS Features of the EOS-1D X Mark II New AF algorithm and AI Servo AF III+ New AF Setting Operability Chapter 1 AF Configuration Tool [Presets] Chapter 2 AF Configuration Tool [Parameters] Chapter 3 AF area selection modes Chapter 4 EOS-1D X Mark II 61-Point Reticular AF Cross-type Points Chapter 5 Release property settings and anti-flicker shooting Chapter 6 Utilizing the AF and Movie Servo AF Other useful functions 2 
- CONTENTS Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Features of the EOS-1D X Mark II New AF Custom Guide Functions that Control 61-Point Reticular AF The EOS-1D X Mark II is equipped with a newlydeveloped 61-Point High-Density Reticular AF II. By arranging the 61 AF points in a high concentration, the level of composition freedom, and tracking performance of fast moving subjects is improved. 
- CONTENTS Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 New algorithm of AI Servo AF III+ Improved support capability for difficult to capture movement of subjects that come close, then move away The main improved point of the AF system on the EOS1DX Mark II is the use of AI Servo AF III+ with an even more sophisticated predictive AF algorithm. For shooting sports and wildlife with erratic movement, AI Servo AF III capable of stable subject tracking was included in the EOS-1D X. 
- CONTENTS Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 AI Servo AF III+ effective scenes Continuously capture motorcycles as they approach and move away Hints & Tips With Case 1, support for even more scenes is possible. Case 2 to 6 also provide improved support for subjects coming close, and moving away. As predictive AF is improved in AI Servo AF III+, the AF Configuration Tool [Case 1] can provide support for a variety of shooting scenes. 
- CONTENTS Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 EOS-1D X Mark II AF setting operability All AF-related menu functions now in a separate menu Displays the tab position AF-related setting items in the AF menu Tab name The AF1 tab includes the AF Configuration Tool The AF1 tab is important when shooting moving subjects using the AI Servo AF on the EOS-1D X Mark II. 
- CONTENTS Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 The Various AF-related functions are now incorporated into an AF menu tab On the EOS-1D X Mark II, the various AF-related settings have been incorporated into the AF menu tab, the same as the EOS-1D X. This makes smooth access to AFre l a t e d s e t t i n g s p o s s i b l e . 
- CONTENTS Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Various settings for AF-related features can be made with AF menus [AF2] - [AF5] AF2 AI Servo Settings related to shutter-release timing when using AI Servo AF and continuous shooting The [AF2] tab includes settings related to the camera priority concerning shutter-release timing when using AI Servo AF. 
- CONTENTS Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 AF4 Includes general settings related to AF point selection Select which and how AF points are selected. This menu includes settings related to [Auto AF pt sel.:EOS iTR AF] [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 tab. 
- CONTENTS Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Chapter 1 AF Configuration Tool [Presets] Overview of AF Configuration Tool [Presets] Case 1 Versatile multi-purpose setting Case 2 Continue to focus-track even when the subject momentarily moves from the AF points Case 3 Focus instantly on subjects that move into the AF points Case 4 Focus track subjects that accelerate or decelerate quickly Case 5 Focus on subjects with erratic movement Case 6 Focus on subjects with erratic movement an 
- CONTENTS Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Overview of AF Configuration Tool [Presets] A combination of parameters to best suit the characteristics of subject movement have been used to create the presets from Case 1 – Case 6. By selecting the appropriate icon, the different AI Servo AF settings can be selected to suit the subject. 
- CONTENTS Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Select from Case 1 - Case 6 to match subject scenarios When the [AF1] tab on the EOS-1D X Mark II is opened, 6 icons representing sports disciplines are displayed. These are the presets of the AF Configuration Tool. Different presets to match the characteristics of the type of subje c t a nd it s m o v e m e n t, a n d th e s h o o ti n g conditions, can be selected from Case 1 - Case 6. 
- CONTENTS Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Hints & Tips By pressing the button while any Case is displayed on the screen, text information of AF setting characteristics or examples of shooting scenes can be confirmed. Moving the purple square over Case 1 – Case 6 will display the name of each case, for example [Case1 Versatile multi-purpose setting]. If you want more detailed information, you can press the INFO button. 
- CONTENTS Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Case 1 Versatile multi-purpose setting The [AF Configuration Tool] [Case 1] is the basic AI Servo AF setting on the EOS-1D X Mark II. Precise and accurate focusing is possible for a wide range of subjects Parameter default settings Subject tracking sensitivity [0] Accelerate / decelerate Tracking [0] AF point auto switching [0] The [AF Configuration Tool] [Case 1] is the basic AI Servo AF setting on the EOS-1D X Mark II. 
- CONTENTS Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Equipped with AI Servo AF III+, the EOS-1D X Mark II has improved flexibility in handling a variety of moving subjects, and superior prediction of movement for more accurate focusing. Even with a variety of difficult elements such as extremely fast movement, sudden changes in speed, and interruptions by obstacles, it is able to capture the subject. 
- CONTENTS Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Case 1 Photo Touch to enlarge image Case 1 can be used to great advantage when shooting moving subjects, making it possible to accurately capture fast subjects. Hints & Tips AI Servo AF III+ makes it possible to carry out precise focus for subjects in a wide variety of conditions AF on the EOS-1D X Mark II is equipped with an improved focus tracking algorithm, AI Servo AF III+. 
- CONTENTS Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Case 2 Continue to focus-track even when the subject momentarily moves from the AF points Case 2 is an effective setting for shooting fast moving subjects when they move away from the selected AF point, or when obstacles may momentarily obscure the subject. 
- CONTENTS Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Sometimes when the subject moves from the selected AF point, focus can shift to the background (resulting in an out of focus subject), similarly when an obstacle obscures the subject, focus can shift to the obstacle. By selecting Case 2 in situations like these, the camera will attempt to continue to focus-track the desired subject. 
- CONTENTS Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Example of a fast moving subject where the focus has shifted to the background (photo). By selecting Case 2 for situations like this, it will be easier to focus track the subject. 
- CONTENTS Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Case 3 Focus instantly on subjects that move into the AF points Case 3 is the ideal setting for situations when you want to focus quickly on subjects in the AF points. 
- CONTENTS Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 In other shooting situations, this setting can be extremely effective when switching between different subjects you want to shoot (for example, at the start of a bicycle road race, when you want to shoot continuously and switch from cyclist to cyclist while focusing). When set to Case 3, if the subject moves away from the AF points, the camera may quickly refocus on a different subject or background, in contrast to Case 2. 
- CONTENTS Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Change the target in sequence and shoot continually 1. Shoot the whole group while focusing on the cyclist in the center 2. 
- CONTENTS Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 3. Focus on the right side cyclist 4. Focus on the left side cyclist A scene with cyclists coming towards the camera. While focusing on the lead cyclist you may wish to switch focus to the other cyclists within the group whilst shooting continuously with AF. In this situation, by selecting Case 3, you can achieve the desired focus on each subject. 
- CONTENTS Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Case 4 Focus track subjects that accelerate or decelerate quickly Subjects suddenly going from static moving or suddenly stopping can occur in various sports and situations. In these situations, Case 4 is most effective. 
- CONTENTS Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 In these situations, Case 4 is most effective. With the [Accel./decel. tracking] parameter set to [+1], the AI Servo AF will work to focus track any changes in speed, including sudden stops and acceleration. This makes Case 4 the most effective setting for shooting soccer, rugby, basketball or sports where there is a lot of running and stopping, as well as changes of direction which was difficult for Case 1 to track. 
- CONTENTS Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Continuously track runners as they suddenly speed up to run in a short-distance sprint. 
- CONTENTS Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Case 5 Focus on subjects with erratic movement Case 5 is most effective for subjects with large amount of movements which could occur in any direction. This setting is recommended for use in automatic selection AF, Zone AF, and AF point expansion modes. *With Single-point AF and Spot AF, as AF point auto switching is unavailable, in the default setting operation will be the same as Case 1. 
- CONTENTS Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 In Case 5, [AF pt auto switching] is set to [+1], when the subject moves away from the manually selected AF point (AF points focused on initially with Auto selection AF, Large Zone AF, Zone AF), focusing automatically switches to other AF points that cover the subject. As a result, even when the subject continuously leaves the selected AF point, it is possible to increase the ratio of photos that are in focus. 
- CONTENTS Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 It is possible to focus on subjects that move erratically in any direction Inline skating on a half-pipe. Capturing the moments when the skater is jumping and twisting is easier with Case 5. 
- CONTENTS Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Case 6 Focus on subjects with erratic movement and changes in speed Case 6 is a setting that combines features of both Case 4, and Case 5. 
- CONTENTS Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Therefore, Case 6 is an effective setting for subjects that stop and start suddenly, and also have erratic movement w h i c h c o u l d h a p p e n i n a n y d i re c t i o n , a n d i t i s recommended when using Auto selection AF, Large Zone AF, Zone AF, and AF point expansion. This scene is rhythmic gymnastics with large jumping movements from a resting position. 
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- CONTENTS Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Chapter 2 AF Configuration Tool [Parameters] Subject tracking characteristics Accelerate / decelerate Tracking characteristics AF point auto switching characteristics 33 
- CONTENTS Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Subject tracking characteristics [Tracking sensitivity] is the parameter that sets how the subject is tracked with AI Servo AF when an obstacle appears in front of the AF frame or when the AF frame has moved away from the subject. 
- CONTENTS Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 This setting allows obstacles that pass in front of the subject to be ignored, as well as focusing on new subjects With the AF Configuration Tool on the EOS-1D X Mark II, not only can you select from Case 1 - Case 6, but three parameters for each can be adjusted individually. 
- CONTENTS Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 An example where [Locked on: -2/1] is effective When another rider, or a photographer, crosses in front of the subject, focus can shift to the foreground/ background. Example where a photographer momentarily comes in front of the rider being tracked, then the rider appears again. With the [Locked on: -1] setting, the photographer in front is not focused on, and it is possible to continuously track the rider. 
- CONTENTS Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 An example where [Responsive: +1/+2] is effective When you want to quickly switch between the athlete in focus, while continuing to use AF. Example where a soccer player dribbling the ball passes it to a teammate, and the player that received the ball dribbles it in a different direction. The [Responsive: +1/+2] setting is effective when you want to quickly switch between players while continuing to focus with AI Servo AF. 
- CONTENTS Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Accelerate / decelerate Tracking characteristics [Accel./decel. tracking] is a tracking setting for subjects that experience changes in speed and move or stop suddenly. [-1/-2] is effective for subjects with minor speed changes [-2] [0] Choose any [Case] and push button, then press to select [Accel./decel. tracking] and adjust level by turning . 
- CONTENTS Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 A minus setting for subjects with a long shooting distance such as soccer provides more stable focus The default setting is [0], which is best for shooting subj ec t s t ha t m ov e a t s te a d y s p e e d s , o r d o n o t experience significant changes in speeds. [+1/+2] are best for shooting subjects that suddenly start or stop moving, or suddenly accelerate or decelerate. 
- CONTENTS Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Examples where the [-] setting is effective S p o r t s w i t h f a r- a w a y subjects that experience relatively minor changes in speed, and obstructions that often pass in front of the subject. [Accel./decel tracking] option [-1/2] is a new parameter for shooting in situations where far-away subjects experience minor changes in speed, and many obstructions pass by in the foreground. 
- CONTENTS Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Examples where the [0] setting is effective Track and field events where constant speed is common [0] Photo Touch to enlarge image A track and field example where an athlete is running directly towards the camera. [0] is most suitable for taking shots of subjects in this situation. 
- CONTENTS Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Examples where the [+] setting is effective Sports where athletes’ movement suddenly stops or starts [+] Photo Touch to enlarge image Example of a long-jump landing. As a result of the athlete suddenly decelerating as they land, a normal setting may not be able to capture it, however, it is possible to continue focusing on the athlete with [Accelerate / decelerate Tracking] set to [+1]. 
- CONTENTS Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 AF pt auto switching characteristics The [AF pt auto switching] parameter is used for setting characteristics of AF point switching when the subject has a lot of movements. [+1/+2] setting is most effective for sports with lots of movement where the subject can easily move out of the selected AF point [0] [+1] Choose any [Case] and push button, then press to select [AF pt auto switching] and adjust level by turning . 
- CONTENTS Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Set how rapidly the AF point switches to a new AF point for moving subjects The [AF pt auto switching] 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. 
- CONTENTS Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Examples where [0] is most effective Sports with comparatively big movements, and not very fast [0] Photo Touch to enlarge image Example of an athlete warming up or moving around. The [0] setting is recommended when shooting subjects that do not move significantly. 
- CONTENTS Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Examples where [+] is effective Fast moving sports with big movements, where the AF points can lose the subject easily A rhythmic gymnast showing lots of movements in all directions. Use the [+1] setting in order to capture the movement by taking advantage of rapidly shifting AF points. 
- CONTENTS Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Tip for AF setting Change the level of “Accelerate / decelerate Tracking” and “AF point auto switching” for appropriate shooting results. “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. 
- CONTENTS Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Chapter 3 AF area selection modes Overview of AF area selection modes Single-point Spot AF Single-point AF AF point expansion (up, down, left, and right) (surrounding points) Zone AF Large Zone AF Auto selection AF EOS iTR AF 48 
- CONTENTS Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Overview of AF area selection modes Change the AF point selection to match your shooting style AF area selection modes can be selected to match the subject and conditions Using only one AF point Using multiple AF points (zone) The AF area selection modes make it possible to set how many of the 61-point AF are available to be used. Set the selection method of AF points that matches the subject and shooting conditions. 
- CONTENTS Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 How to set the AF area selection mode After pressing the button, each time the button is pressed, the [AF area selection mode] changes. If you prefer, you can switch the mode with the Main Dial after button, by setting [AF area selection pressing the method] to [ -> Main Dial] in the menu’s [AF4] tab. 
- CONTENTS Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Choose whether only one AF point is used, or select from a vast array of AF selection options The EOS-1D X Mark II is equipped with 61-point AF. Not only can all these AF points each be selected individually, automatic switching between multiple AF points to track the subject is also possible. The [AF area selection mode] setting allows the selection of these AF point modes. 
- CONTENTS Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Single-point Spot AF It is possible to focus on a very narrow area with a single manually selected point. Single-point AF The default setting. With this mode it is possible to focus with a single manually selected point. AF point expansion (four surrounding points) Focus using one manually selected point assisted by 4 other AF points (up, down, left, and right). 
- CONTENTS Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 AF point expansion (eight surrounding points) Focus using one manually selected point assisted by the surrounding points. Zone AF (Manual selection of zone) The 61 AF points are divided into nine zones, and focus is made with the AF points in the selected zone. Large Zone AF (Manual selection of zone) The 61 AF points are divided into three zones, left, center, and right, and focus is made with the selected zone. 
- CONTENTS Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Automatic selection AF All AF points are used with this mode, and the camera selects and focuses automatically. 
- CONTENTS Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Single-point Spot AF [Single-point spot AF] mode can be used to focus on a small area of the subject AF Focusing on a small or narrow area When set to [Single-point spot AF], a small rectangle is displayed inside the manually selected AF point. [Single-point spot AF] mode makes it possible to focus on the exact area even when there is an obstacle near the area you want to focus on. 
- CONTENTS Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Hints & Tips Modes other than [Single-point spot AF] are recommended when shooting fast moving subjects As [Single-point Spot AF] only focuses on one very small area, it is not really suited to capturing fast moving subjects when set to AI Servo AF and may take longer to focus than other AF area selection modes. 
- CONTENTS Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 [Single-point spot AF] is effective when there is something like the edge of the helmet, or visor near the eye you want to focus on. With standard AF systems this can result in the AF system focusing on these edges rather than eye of the subject. 
- CONTENTS Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Single-point AF Single-point AF is an easy to use mode for still life photos etc. in One-shot AF Single-point AF is a mode where one manually selected AF point is used to focus. For experienced photographers or when it is easy to track the subject with a single AF point, AI Servo AF can be utilized when continuously shooting moving subjects. 
- CONTENTS Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 AF point expansion (up, down, left, and right) (surrounding points) [AF point expansion] is an AF area selection mode that is best selected when shooting sports. For fast moving subjects that are difficult to track with a single AF point AF point expansion (up, down, left, and right) AF point expansion (surrounding points) Viewfinder display of [AF point expansion]. The manually selected AF point and surrounding points lights up. 
- CONTENTS Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Using this setting shifts the focus point used from a manually selected AF point, to an adjacent (up, down, left, and right, or surrounding) AF point, to aid focus tracking. When using this setting it is easier to obtain the desired composition as the subject is captured centering around the manually selected AF point. Based on the subject's movement characteristics, (i.e. 
- CONTENTS Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 This mode is ideal for sports photography [AF point expansion] mode can be used for a wide range of sporting events with erratic movement. [AF point expansion (Up, down, left, and right)] was able to accurately capture the dribbling soccer player. 
- CONTENTS Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 As switching of the AF point takes place centered around the selected AF point with [AF point expansion], this mode makes it easy to obtain the desired composition. This high jump athlete was captured with [AF point expansion (surrounding)]. 
- CONTENTS Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Zone AF With the [Zone AF] mode, one of nine focusing zones can be selected, and the AF point is automatically selected from within that zone. Effective for capturing subjects within a selected zone The selected AF points display in [Zone AF]. Zone AF differs from [AF point expansion], in which AF tracking is based around the manually selected AF point. 
- CONTENTS Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Selection can be made from nine focusing zones The 61 AF points are divided into three blocks, left, center, and right, and each has upper, central, and lower zones, and the desired location can be selected from these nine zones. 
- CONTENTS Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 For larger subjects or subjects that move over a larger area Zone AF Photo Touch to enlarge image A photo of a moment of action as runners jump over hurdles shot with [Zone AF]. In order to focus on the closest runner, as well as fit the runner in the back on the right of the screen, this shot was taken by selecting the upper left zone. 
- CONTENTS Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Large Zone AF With the [Large Zone AF] mode, one of three large focusing zones (left, center, and right) can be selected, and the AF point is automatically selected from within that zone. This mode is effective when you want to capture subjects in a large area consisting of left, center, and right. The selected range of AF points display in [Large Zone AF]. This AF area selection mode is newly included on the EOS-1D X Mark II. 
- CONTENTS Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Selection can be made from three focusing zones The 61 AF points are divided into three main zones, left, center, and right, and auto selection AF takes place within the selected zone. 
- CONTENTS Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Subjects can be captured in large zones with this mode Large Zone AF Photo Touch to enlarge image Vertically shot photo of a motorcycle coming towards the camera around a corner in a motorsport event. The bottom area of [Large Zone AF] was selected, and the photo shot with the background composing a large portion of the upper part of the screen. 
- CONTENTS Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Auto selection AF When using [Auto selection AF] during [AI Servo AF], focusing will start from the manually selected AF point. The camera will automatically change the AF point selecting from all 61 points as the subject moves. AI Servo AF with all 61 points used for automatic tracking One-Shot AF AI Servo AF When using [One-Shot AF], a single AF point is selected automatically from the 61 points. 
- CONTENTS Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 The AF points are arranged in a wide area so it is useful for capturing and tracking of subjects. However, depending on the shooting conditions or if the subject is small, tracking may not be possible so caution is necessary. [Auto selection AF] is effective when shooting subjects with unreadable movement that cannot be captured with [AF point expansion] or [Zone AF] (figure skating jump scenes for example). 
- CONTENTS Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Capture the subject with an AF point near the center, and then by moving the camera to the left, you can compose a photo with space on the left side of the frame. Shooting started by pinpointing focus on the leader of a cycling road race with a manually selected AF point. 
- CONTENTS Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Auto selection AF is effective to include the background (on the right or left) in the photo Hints & Tips With AF4 [Initial AF pt for AI Servo AF during Auto selection AF], it is possible to have Auto selection AF start from a manually selected AF point. During AI Servo AF, if the [Initial AF pt for AI Servo AF during Auto selection AF] setting is [Auto], the first subject to be captured will be selected automatically. 
- CONTENTS Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 EOS iTR (intelligent tracking and recognition) AF This is the algorithm used to determine AF point auto switching during [Auto selection AF], [Large Zone AF], and [Zone AF]. By detecting people's faces and subject's colors, extremely accurate subject detection and tracking is possible. EOS iTR AF does not operate outside of [Auto selection AF], [Large Zone AF], and [Zone AF]. 
- CONTENTS Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Automatic selection: EOS iTR AF [EOS iTR AF (Face priority)] With priority on people's face information, AF point selection and subject detection is performed baesd on AF and subject’s color information. It is effective when you want to perform tracking with emphasis on faces. 
- CONTENTS Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Track and focus on the athlete’s face with [EOS iTR AF (Face priority)] A photo of an athlete photographed in the center of the screen as she leaps during the long-jump. It was shot using [Auto selection AF] with EOS iTR AF set to [EOS iTR AF (Face priority)]. 
- CONTENTS Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Chapter 4 61-point AF Overview of EOS-1D X 61-Point High-Density Reticular AF II 61-point AF (1) The number and placement of cross-type points when using f/2.8 lenses 61-point AF (2) The number and placement of cross-type points when using f/4 lenses 61-point AF (3) The number and placement of cross-type points when using f/5. 
- CONTENTS Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Overview of EOS-1D X 61-Point High-Density Reticular AF II The 61-point AF has numerous cross-type points for great tracking performance Up to 41-point cross-type AF enabling superior tracking performance with most lenses The following diagram shows the distribution of the 61-point cross-type AF points on the EOS-1D X Mark II. The five vertical AF points at the center operate as dual cross-type AF points at f/2. 
- CONTENTS Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Newly developed 61-point AF sensor In order to achieve even higher performance AF than the EOS-1D X, a newly developed AF sensor is included on the EOS-1D X Mark II. The expanded area of AF point allocation allows freedom of composition, and the large number of cross-type AF points achieves great tracking performance. 
- CONTENTS Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Up to 41-point AF cross focusing is possible even using lenses with a maximum aperture f-number of f/4. 
- CONTENTS Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 61-point AF (1) The number and placement of cross-type points when using f/2.8 lenses 41-point cross-type AF points and 5 Dual Cross -f/2.8 AF points can be used with many lenses Most large-aperture lenses with a maximum aperture up to f/2.8 are in Group A. With this group, the five vertical f/2.8 dual-cross AF points, and the left and right f/4 and f/5.6 cross-type AF points (20 points) can be used. 
- CONTENTS Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Group A 41-point cross-type AF, with five f/2.8 dual-cross AF points at the center AF focusing is possible with all 61 points. All AF area selection modes can be chosen. f/2.8 and f/5.6/f/8 (dual-cross AF) f/4 and f/5.6/f/8 (cross-type AF) f/5.6 and f/8 (cross-type AF) f/5.6 and f/8 (horizontal-line focusing AF Major lenses EF24mm F1.4L USM EF35mm F2 IS USM EF35mm F1.4L II USM EF50mm F1.0L USM EF50mm F1.4 USM EF50mm F1.8 STM EF85mm F1. 
- CONTENTS Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Group B 41-point cross-type AF, with one f/2.8 dual-cross AF point at the center AF focusing is possible with all 61 points. All AF area selection modes are available. Major lenses EF14mm F2.8L USM EF14mm F2.8L II USM EF15mm F2.8 Fisheye EF20mm F2.8 USM EF24mm F2.8 EF24mm F2.8 IS USM EF28mm F2.8 IS USM EF24-70mm F2.8L USM Group D 31-point cross-type AF, with one f/2. 
- CONTENTS Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 61-point AF (2) The number and placement of cross-type points when using f/4 lenses 41-point cross-type AF points can be used In Group C, 41-point cross-type AF points can be used with lenses having an f/4 maximum aperture (or many f/2.8 maximum aperture lenses using the EF 1.4x Extenders). Of these, the 20 points on the left and right are f/4 and f/5. 
- CONTENTS Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Group C 41-point cross-type AF points available, and they can be used with a high level of tracking performance AF focusing is possible with all 61 points. All AF area selection modes are available. Major lenses EF50mm f/2.5 Compact Macro EF100mm F2.8L Macro IS USM EF300mm F4L IS USM EF200mm F2.8L USM + Ext EF1.4x EF300mm F2.8L USM + Ext EF1.4x EF300mm F2.8L IS II USM + Ext EF1.4x EF400mm F2.8L II USM + Ext EF1.4x EF400mm F2. 
- CONTENTS Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Group E 31-point cross-type AF points available, with 10 cross-type points supported f/4 + f/5.6 AF can be carried out using 61 points You can choose all AF area selection modes. Major lenses EF11-24mm F4L USM EF200-400mmF4L IS USM Ext 1. 
- CONTENTS Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 61-point AF (3) The number and placement of cross-type points when using f/5.6 lenses The majority of lenses can make use of the central 21-point cross-type AF With the exception of a small group of lenses (groups G and H), almost all lenses that have a maximum aperture up to f/5.6 are included in Group F, and can use the 21-point cross-type AF (f/5.6 cross-type) in the central area. Many f/2. 
- CONTENTS Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Group E The central 21-point cross-type AF can be used AF focusing is possible with 61 points. All AF area selection modes are available. Major lenses EF 50mm f/2.5 compact macro + life size converter EF EF400mm F5.6L USM EF300mm F4L USM + Ext EF1.4x EF400mm F4 DO IS USM + Ext EF1.4x EF500mm F4L IS USM + Ext EF1.4x EF600mm F4L IS USM + Ext EF1.4x EF200mm F2.8L II USM + Ext EF2x EF300mm F2.8L IS USM + Ext EF2x EF400mm F2. 
- CONTENTS Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Group G 21-points cross-type available, total of 47 AF points available to select AF focusing is possible with 47 points (61-point AF is not possible). All AF area selection modes are available. Major lenses EF800mm F5.6L IS USM EF35-350mm F3.5-5.6L USM Group H 15-points cross-type available, total of 33 AF points available to select AF focusing is possible with 33 points (61-point AF is not possible). 
- CONTENTS Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Group K Single cross-type AF point available You can carry out AF focusing with five points, but it is not possible to manually select the points above, below, to the left and right. The following AF area selection modes are available: Single-point Spot AF, Single-point AF, and AF point expansion (the points above, below, left, and right). f/5.6 and f/8support (vertical-line focusing AF) Major lenses EF35-105mm F4.5-5.6 EF35-105mm F4. 
- CONTENTS Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 61-point AF (4) The number and placement of cross-type points when using f/8 lenses AF shooting is possible on most lenses using all AF points with a maximum aperture value of f/8 When using an extender on the EOS-1D X Mark II, AF is possible using all 61 points even on most lens with a total maximum aperture of f/8. 
- CONTENTS Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Group F (f/8 supported AF points) AF is possible with all 61 points Cross-type AF is possible with 21 points AF focusing is possible with all 61 points. All AF area selection modes can be chosen. Major lenses EF400mm F2.8L IS II USM+ Ext EF2x EF400mm F4 DO IS II USM+ Ext EF1.4x EF500mm F4L IS II USM+ Ext EF1.4x EF600mm F4L IS II USM+ Ext EF1.4x EF70-200mm F2.8L IS II USM+ Ext EF2x EF70-200mm F4L IS USM+ Ext EF1.4x EF100-400mm F4.5-5. 
- CONTENTS Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Group I AF is possible with 13 points AF is possible with the center point AF focusing is possible with 13 points. The following AF area selection modes are available: Single-point Spot AF, Single-point AF, Shooting with AF point expansion (up, down, left, and right), Zone AF (manual selection of zone), and Auto selection of 13 AF points. 
- CONTENTS Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Group J AF is possible with 9 points AF is possible with the center point AF focusing is possible with 9 points. The following AF area selection modes are available: Single-point Spot AF, Single-point AF, Shooting with AF point expansion (up, down, left, and right), and Auto selection of 9 AF points. Major lenses EF100-400mm F4.5-5.6L IS II USM+ Ext EF1.4x I/II EF200-400mm F4L IS USM Ext 1.4x+ Ext EF1. 
- CONTENTS Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Capability of f/8 supported AF points When using an extender and a maximum aperture of f/8, all 61 AF points and AF area selection mode can be fully utilized on most lenses. As indicated in the chart on P. 92 "Group F (f/8 supported AF points," with the combination of most lenses and extenders that total a maximum aperture of f/8, AF is possible with all AF points. 
- CONTENTS Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Chapter 5 Release property settings and anti-flicker shooting AF operation and shutter-release timing settings Anti-flicker shooting 95 
- CONTENTS Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 AF operation and shutter-release timing settings You can set whether focusing or shutter-release has priority Shutter-release parameters during AI Servo [Set in the AF 2 tab] 1 1st image parameter [AI Servo 1st image priority] Equal priority This setting gives an equal priority to both focus and shutterrelease. Release priority This setting gives priority to shutter-release and will capture an image even if it is out of focus. 
- CONTENTS Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 2 Parameters during continuous shooting [AI Servo 2nd image priority] Equal priority This setting gives equal priority to both focus and shooting speed during continuous shooting. The speed of continuous shooting may also slow down when it is dark, or in low contrast. Shooting speed priority This setting gives priority to continuous shooting speed over focus. Continuous shooting speed will not drop. 
- CONTENTS Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Shutter-release parameter for One-Shot AF [Set in the AF3 tab] [One-Shot AF release priority] Focus priority You cannot shoot a picture unless it is in focus. It is effective when you want to shoot only after focusing on the subject. Release priority Priority is on the shooting timing rather than focus. It is recommended only when you want to put priority on capturing brief photo opportunities rather than focus. 
- CONTENTS Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Anti-flicker shooting By controlling the shooting timing, this function makes it possible to reduce exposure and color irregularities that can occur due to flickering lighting during continuous shooting with fast shutter speeds under artificial light sources. 
- CONTENTS Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Reduction of exposure and color irregularities during anti-flicker shooting Anti-flicker shooting [Enable] Anti-flicker shooting [Disable] When compared to [Disable], photos shot with Antiflicker shooting set to [Enable] can be shot continuously with stable exposure and color. Please note that it does not operate while shooting with the mirror locked up, during Live View shooting, or during movie shooting. 
- CONTENTS Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Chapter 6 Utilizing the AF and Movie Servo AF Other useful functions (1) Utilizing the AF point setting and registration Automatic switching of AF points for horizontal and vertical shooting Utilizing the AF point setting and registration [Separate AF points: Point only] is added to [Orientation linked AF point] Utilizing the AF point setting and registration Instantly recall AF points using [Switch to registered AF point] Instantly sw 
- CONTENTS Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Chapter 6 Custom Controls Rotation setting of functions Movie servo AF Using ISO Auto Exposure compensation is possible in M mode and ISO Auto Using ISO Auto Minimum shutter speed during ISO Auto expanded to 1/8000 sec. 
- CONTENTS Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Utilizing the AF point setting and registration Automatic switching of AF points for horizontal and vertical shooting AF point settings for the horizontal position and the vertical position are especially useful. By selecting [Separate AF pts: Area+pt] from [Orientation linked AF point], individual settings for each of the AF area selection modes and the manually selected AF points can be stored in the camera memory. 
- CONTENTS Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Set up steps 2 Change the camera position and select the desired AF point or AF mode A Horizontal position B Vertical position with grip at the top C Vertical position with grip at the bottom Select the AF frame for each position 104 
- CONTENTS Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Set up steps 3 [AF area selection mode] Select the [AF area selection mode] in each position 105 
- CONTENTS Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Set up steps First, select [Separate AF pts: Area+pt] from [Orientation linked AF point]. Next, select the AF area selection mode and the manually selected AF point for each of the positions (orientation) of A) Horizontal position, B) Vertical position with grip at the top, and C) Vertical position with grip at the bottom. The settings will automatically be remembered. 
- CONTENTS Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 During sporting events or concerts, it is common to change the camera between horizontal and vertical positions. The EOS-1D X Mark II is equipped with an abundance of AF frames to choose from - 61 points to be exact. 
- CONTENTS Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Utilizing the AF point setting and registration [Separate AF points: Point only] is added to [Orientation linked AF point] It is possible to have different AF points but use the same [AF area selection mode], for simple AF operation. Set different AF points but use the same AF area selection mode in vertical and horizontal positions. One more setting of [Orientation linked AF point] is [Separate AF points: Point only]. 
- CONTENTS Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 [Separate AF points: Point only] With AF point expansion (Up, down, left, and right) mode, the selected AF point switches as is [Separate AF points: Area+Point] Switch also the [AF area selection mode] in [Select separate AF points: Area + points] 109 
- CONTENTS Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Utilizing the AF point setting and registration Instantly recall AF points using [Switch to registered AF point] You can press a button and instantly switch to a registered AF points. Store your preferred AF point for instant access at the touch of a button Use [Custom Controls] from [C.Fn5: operation] Using the [Custom Controls] option from the custom function [C. 
- CONTENTS Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Set up steps 1 There are two options to customize the controls to register an AF point [Metering - AF start] to the A Assign button, or the button then press info and select [Registered AF point] [Switch to registered AF point] B Assign , or button. Press to the button, info to select if the option is applied only when the button is held or not 2 Manually select AF points you will want to recall. 
- CONTENTS Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 4 Press the assigned button (selected in stage 1) to switch to the registered AF point. AF point registration and usage is described above. Also, for more advanced usage this setting can be combined with [Orientation linked AF point] setting (described on pages 103-110). 
- CONTENTS Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Another function that is effective for quickly switching AF points while shooting is AF point registration and recall feature possible using [Custom Controls]. There are several methods to achieve this; one is to assign registered AF points to a button via [Custom Controls] function. The second method is AF point or [AF area selection mode] registration. 
- CONTENTS Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Shooting the side to side movement of tennis strokes. After photographing the player positioned to the right side with a manually selected AF point at the upper right, it was switched to the AF point registered at the upper left with a single push of a button, then the player was photographed returning a backhand shot positioned to the right side. 
- CONTENTS Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Instantly switching AF area selection modes By assigning an [AF area selection mode] to a specific button in the [Custom Control] screen, you can continue shooting and switch AF areas instantly with the press of single button without having to move your eye from the viewfinder. 
- CONTENTS Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Buttons that can be assigned to switching AF area selection modes There are the five buttons that can be assigned to switch AF area selections modes. button and button can be assigned with The [Custom Controls] to [Register/recall shooting functions], button and button can be assigned with and the [Switch to registered AF functions]. 
- CONTENTS Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Set up steps [Register/recall shooting functions] Assign to the button, or the button to [Register/recall shooting functions] Press the button Select the [AF area selection mode] Assign [Register/recall shooting functions] to the button with the custom function’s button or the button on the assign [Custom Controls]. 
- CONTENTS Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Set up steps [Switch to registered AF functions] Assign to the or depth-of-field preview button Press the now button Select the [AF area selection mode] Assign [Switch to registered AF functions] to the button with [Custom Controls]. Press the button or button on the assign function’s selection screen, and from various AF functions, select the [AF area selection mode], and set to mode that you want to use. 
- CONTENTS Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 AF area selection modes such as [Single-point AF] and [AF point expansion] are effective for switching according to the size and type of subjects. While looking through the viewfinder it can be difficult to change the mode while tracking the subject. However, by assigning the AF area selection modes you want to use to specific buttons, you can switch instantly while continuing shooting. There are five buttons on P. 
- CONTENTS Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Intelligent Viewfinder II In addition to displaying an electronic level at the top of the viewfinder's display, various settings can be displayed at the bottom. Using a transmissive LCD, this viewfinder can display a variety of information in your field of vision. 
- CONTENTS Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Synchronize initial AF point used for auto selection AF with manually selected point When switching to [Auto selection AF] from another [AF area selection mode], the setting [Manual AF pt] activates auto selection AF starting with the AF point selected before switching in [Initial AF pt. AI Servo AF]. This is extremely effective for a series of scenes when switching to other modes to [Auto selection AF] for shooting. 
- CONTENTS Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 [Manual selection: 1 point AF] [Auto selection AF] For example, this is effective when switching from [Manual selection: 1 point AF] to [Auto selection AF] when continuously shooting an athlete to track and shoot. 
- CONTENTS Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Assigning functions to the button This introduces a few useful settings that can be assigned with customization function C.Fn5 [Custom Controls]. 
- CONTENTS Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 This feature makes it possible to instantly switch between continuous shooting modes using the two adjacent buttons Assign [Case1] to Assign [Case2] to When usually using the button (Case1) to shoot, use the button (Case2) to shoot when there are many obstacles Example: Switch AI Servo AF characteristics with the button and button When you assign functions to the and buttons, those two adjacent buttons can be used to instantly switch f 
- CONTENTS Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 2 Assign [ONE SHOT the and AI SERVO] to buttons It is possible to assign [ONE SHOT AI SERVO] to the and buttons using Custom Controls You can switch the AF operation while the button is pressed. 
- CONTENTS Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 When it is difficult to press the and buttons which could be used for assigning functions The buttons can easily be used to switch to One Shot and AI Servo while looking through the viewfinder Although it is possible to assign [ONE SHOT AI SERVO] and buttons, when it is difficult to press to the these buttons on the front of the camera, it is effective and buttons. 
- CONTENTS Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 There are many useful settings that can be assigned to each button with customization function C.Fn5 [Custom Controls]. For example, when using AF functions that and buttons on the back can be assigned to the of the camera, you can instantly switch functions to match the subject and situation without changing how you hold the camera. 
- CONTENTS Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Custom Controls detailed settings When assigning functions with Custom Controls, if the [ ] button displays at the bottom left of the screen, there are more detailed function settings available. Detailed setting items have been added to the EOS-1D X Mark II. 
- CONTENTS Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 When assigning functions to buttons with Custom > detailed settings] item will display Controls, the [< at the bottom left of the setting screen. By pressing the > button at this time, it is possible to perform < detailed settings for the assign function. 
- CONTENTS Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Custom Controls Rotation setting of functions By pressing the button, included functions such as ISO speed, white balance, and drive mode can be switched, and each of the settings can be changed. It is possible to switch by rotating through the shooting function settings. Setting of shooting functions is possible without searching with just the button and the dials. 
- CONTENTS Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Each time the button is pressed, it is possible to switch the shooting function settings. 
- CONTENTS Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Movie servo AF By using Dual Pixel CMOS AF, it is now possible to track the subject's movement with AF points and focus with [Movie Servo AF]. By tuning Movie Servo AF for AF speed and subject tracking sensitivity, etc., it is possible to handle a variety of shooting. 
- CONTENTS Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 [Movie Servo AF speed] settings AF speed and operating conditions of [Movie Servo AF] can be set. The [AF speed] setting can be adjusted seven steps in the slow direction, and two steps in the fast direction from the standard speed. For adjusting in the slow direction, when fast focusing would appear unnatural. 
- CONTENTS Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 [Movie Servo AF track sens.] settings When panning during movie servo AF, or when an obstacle moves into the AF points, the responsive characteristics of movie servo AF when the AF points lose the subject can be set to one of seven levels. When set to [Responsive: +2], as it will respond quickly to subjects captured by the AF points, it is effective when you want to shoot while switching subjects. 
- CONTENTS Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Using ISO Auto Exposure compensation is now possible in M mode and ISO Auto As a result of exposure compensation by changing the ISO speed in M mode being made possible, exposure compensation with fixed aperture values and shutter speeds is possible. 
- CONTENTS Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 How to control exposure compensation in M mode and ISO Auto 1 Exposure compensation from the quick setting (Q) button In M mode and ISO speed Auto Controlling exposure compensation parameters with the Q button Controlling exposure compensation parameters When M mode and ISO Auto are set, you can use the Q button to enter the quick settings screen to perform exposure compensation. 
- CONTENTS Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 2 Assign [Exposure compensation] to the SET button In M mode and ISO speed Auto Assign exposure compensation to the SET button using Custom Controls SET button Exposure compensation is available from the main dial Assign the exposure compensation function to the SET button using C.Fn5 [Custom Controls]. Additionally, exposure compensation can be adjusted by operating the main dial while pressing the SET button. 
- CONTENTS Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Using ISO Auto Minimum shutter speed at ISO Auto capable of setting to 1/8000 sec. [Min. shutter spd.] can be set up to the fastest shutter speed of 1/8000 sec. as the minimum shutter speed setting. In Av and P modes, you can shoot with reduced subject blur and camera shake due to high shutter speeds. Reduce camera shake and subject blur with high shutter speeds in Av and P modes Another special function of ISO Auto is [Min. 
- CONTENTS Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Set up steps In [ISO speed settings] [Min. shutter spd.], you can select the minimum shutter speed from 1/8000 sec. to 1 sec. in 1 step increments. [AF tab 2] From [ISO speed settings] Select [Min. shutter spd.