Canon 1D X - Manual (Page 82)

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You can easily fine-tune AI Servo AF to suit a particular subject or
scene just by selecting a case from 1 to 6. This feature is called the “AF
Configuration Tool”.
1
Select the [21] tab.
2
Select a case.
Turn the <5> dial to select a case
icon, then press <0>.
X The selected case will be set. The
selected case is indicated in blue.
As explained on pages 87 to 89, cases 1 to 6 are six combinations of
subject-tracking sensitivity, acceleration/deceleration tracking, and AF
point auto switching settings. Refer to the table below to select the case
applicable to the subject or scene.
3 Selecting AI Servo AF Characteristics (For a Subject)
About Cases 1 to 6
Case Icon Description Applicable Subjects Page
Case 1
Versatile multi purpose
setting
For any moving subject. 83
Case 2
Continue to track the
subjects, ignoring possible
obstacles Tennis players, butterfly
swimmers, freestyle skiers,
etc.
83
Case 3
Instantly focus on subjects
suddenly entering AF
points Starting line of a bicycle
race, alpine downhill skiers,
etc.
84
Case 4
For subjects that accelerate
or decelerate quickly Soccer, motor sports,
basketball, etc.
84
Case 5
For erratic subjects moving
quickly in any direction
Figure skaters, etc. 85
Case 6
For subjects that change
speed and move erratically
Rhythm gymnastics, etc. 86
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