Canon EOS 7D Mark II (G) User manual

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AF-Setting Guidebook

Detailed explanations of how to master

the 65-point cross-type AF

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Features of

The AF system on EOS 7D Mark II

Chapter 1

AF Conguration Tool

Chapter 2

AF area selection modes

Ground-breaking AF setting controls

Chapter 3

65-point cross-type AF and

lens group designations

Chapter 4

Utilizing AF and the new Viewnder

Chapter 5

Recommended settings

*In photograph of the guide book,

blue color of focus point is for illustration.

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Features of

The AF system on EOS 7D Mark II

The newly-designed 65-point AF and

versatile AF area selection mode makes

it possible to accurately focus on

quick-moving subjects.

The newly-developed 65-point cross-type AF* is included

on the EOS 7D Mark II. By covering a wide area of the

screen with 65 AF points, it is easier to focus on your

desired area. The addition of Large Zone AF makes 7

different AF area selection modes available, and when

these are used, the AF system can be utilized to match

the qualities of the subject, such as any single point for

focusing on a still subject, or a specified zone (surface)

for subjects with intense movement. This model is now

equipped with the AF area selection lever for even easier

switching between modes.

*Number of available

AF points, cross-type

points, and Dual

cross-type points

vary depending on

the lens.

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This model is equipped with the same

AF CongurationTool as the EOS-1D X,

making the optimum AI Servo AF

settings possible to match the

movement characteristics of the subject.

The AI Servo AF (movement AF) on the EOS 7D Mark II

uses the same AI Servo AF III algorithm as on the EOS-1D

X. This feature makes flexible, high-precision focusing

possible to match subject movement. The AF

Configuration Tool is what makes it possible to

customize the properties of AI Servo AF and optimize

focusing to fit the subject and shooting situation. When

using this function simply choosing from the 6 presets

from Case 1 to 6 allowed for customization of

parameters such as tracking sensitivity. This guidebook

describes how to take advantage of these AF features.

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Ground-breaking AF setting

controls

AF-related setting items

in the AF menu

Display tab location

Tab name

All AF-related menu functions now in a

separate 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 7D Mark II. It is possible

to effectively set AI Servo AF characteristics by selecting

the option that closely matches the scene with the AF

Configuration Tool.

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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

7D Mark II. By selecting 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. 9 – 31 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.

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Various settings for AF functions can be

made with AF menu tabs [AF2] - [AF5]

The [AF2] 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.

AF2 AI Servo

Settings related to the

camera priorities when

using AI Servo AF

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.

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This menu includes detailed settings related to AF point

selection.

For example, Select AF area selection mode, AF area

selection method, Orientation linked AF point,etc..

AF4

Includes general

settings related to AF

point selection

This menu includes detailed settings related to display of

AF points.

For example, AF point display during

focus, View finder display illumination,etc..

In addition, AF Microadjustment is available for those

who need to make fine adjustments to the focus

position.

AF5

Includes general settings

related to display of AF

points, etc.

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Overview of

AF Conguration Tool

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 and changes in speed

AF Configuration Tool

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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.

The best parameters

for different subjects

and shooting scenes

are combined into

presets from

Case 1 - 6

Overview of

AF Configuration Tool

*This setting is not available with the Single-point Spot

AF(Manual selection) and Single-point AF(Manual

selection) modes

For subjects that change

speed and move erratically*

For erratic subjects, moving in

any direction*

For subjects that accelerate or

decelerate quickly

Instantly focus on subjects

suddenly entering AF points

Continue to track subjects,

ignoring possible obstacles

Versatile multi-purpose

setting

Case 6

Case 5

Case 4

Case 3

Case 2

Case 1

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