Canon EOS 7D MARK II AF BROCHURE

AF-Setting Guidebook

Detailed explanations of how to master the 65-point cross-type AF

AF-Setting Guidebook

The 65-point AF that covers a wide range of areas, and setting functions that maximize its ability, makes it possible to capture definitive moments.

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 multi-point 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.

Contents

New AF Setting Operability

Newly established AF tabs AF menu functions are in a separate tab

AF Configuration Tool [Presets]

Select from Case 1 - Case 6 to match subject scenarios

Case 1 Versatile multi purpose setting

Case 2 Continue to track subjects, ignoring possible obstacles

Case 3 Instantly focus on subjects suddenly entering AF points

Case 4 For subjects that accelerate or decelerate quickly

Case 5 For erratic subjects moving quickly in any direction

Case 6 For subjects that change speed and move erratically

AF Area Selection Mode

AF area selection mode

Single-point Spot AF Focusing on a small or narrow area

AF point expansion Fast moving subjects that are difficult to track with a single AF point

Zone AF Effective for capturing subjects within an known area

Large Zone AF Capture subjects in a large zone from right, center, and left

65-point automatic selection AF With AI Servo AF all 65 points can be used for automatic tracking

This model is equipped with the same AF Configuration Tool 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.

65-point cross-type AF and lens group designations

System overview of 65-point cross-type AF

Lens groups compatible with 65 cross-type points

Lens groups compatible with 65 AF points

Lens groups compatible with 45 AF points

Lens groups compatible with 5 AF points

Setting the AF Shutter-release Characteristics

AF operation characteristics and shutter-release timing settings

Utilizing AF and the new Viewfinder

AF points can be set to switch automatically for horizontal and vertical shooting

[Orientation linked AF point] in [Separate AF points: Pt only]

AF points can be activated instantly by using [Switch to registered AF point]

Switching AF area selection modes

New customization features for the AF ON/AEL button

Intelligent Viewfinder II is equipped with versatile display functions

Anti-flicker shooting reducing the flicker’s effect on the exposure or color

Recommended settings

Ground-breaking AF setting controls

All AF-related menu functions now in a separate menu

The Various AF-related functions are now incorporated into an AF menu tab

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 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.

Th e v arious A F -rela t e d set t i n g s tha t w ere pre vious ly included in t he custom functi ons (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 cha r acte r isti c s, m aking it a n i m port a nt feature that takes advantage of the advanced AF pe rfo rman ce on the EOS 7D Ma rk I I. By selecting from six pres ets (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] inc lude a var iety of se ttings such as shutterrelease timing settings, a setting for the number of AF points that can be selected and AF area selection method.

Various settings for AF functions can be made with AF menu tabs [AF2] - [AF5]

AF2 AI Servo

Settings related to the camera priorities when using AI Servo AF

Th e [ AF2] tab in clu d es set t ing s rel a ted to c a mer as pri o rit y concerning shutter-release timing when using AI Servo AF. [AI Servo 1st image priority] and [AI Servo 2nd image priority] make it po ss ible to make foc using the p ri orit y slowing the s hutterrelease 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 priorit y] settings related to focusing and shutter-release timing when using OneShot AF release priority. The other options [USM lens electronic MF ] a nd [AF -as s ist be a m f iri n g], co n tro l t h e manu al foc u s 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 sele c ti on criter ia], [Se le c table A F point s] , [A F area sele c ti on mode] , [AF area sel ection metho d], 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 [A F5 ] ta b ar e settings that control h ow A F points are displayed i n th e vi ew fi nd er such as ([AF p oi nt display durin g focusing], [VF display illumination], and [AF status in viewfinder]). With the (Manual AF pt. selec pattern) the AF point selection can st op at the per iph er al AF po int o r i ns tea d loo p b ac k t o the opposite side of the AF area. For those who need to make fine adjustments to the focus position [AF Microadjustment] is available.

AF Configuration Tool [Presets]

Select from Case 1 - Case 6 to match subject scenarios

Presets consist of three different parameters combinations

[AF1] tab screen. By selecting an appropriate preset from the Case 1 - Case 6 icons on the left side of the screen, the most effective AI Servo AF set tings for different subjects can be made.

The best parameters for different subjects and shooting scenes are combined into presets from Case 1 - 6

Case1

Versatile multi purpose setting

Case2

Continue to track subjects, ignoring possible obstacles

Case3

Instantly focus on subjects suddenly entering AF points

Case4

For subjects that accelerate or decelerate quickly

Case5

For erratic subjects, moving in any direction

Case6

For subjects that change speed and move erratically

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 AF Configuration Tool is a function for set ting AI Servo AF characte ristic s. T herefore, it’s sett ings will have no function when using [One shot AF].

When the [AF1] tab on the EOS 7D Mark II is opened, [Case1 Versatile multi purpose setting] a running man icon will be displayed. This is the default option for the AF Configuration Tool. Different presets to match the characteristics of the type of subject and its movement, and the shooting conditions, can be selected from Case 1 - Case 6. By simply s electing on e of these cases, settings for the AI Servo AF characteristics

that match the scene will be used. ,These six presets are combinations of the following three parameters, [Tracking sensitivity], [Accel./decel. tracking], and [AF pt auto switching] (P. 20 - 27). Using the presets sets the parameters in the most effective way. However, if you wish It is also possible to manually adjust the parameters individually.

Press the INFO button

Content displays on the help screen

Hints & Tips

Pushing indicated in display, then text information of AF Setting Characteristics or Shooting Scene Example is indicated.

Moving the purple square over Case 1 – Case 6 will display the name of e ach c ase, for exam ple [Case1 Versatil e multi -pur pose settin g]. I f you wan t more detailed information, you can press the INFO but ton. T h i s w i l l d i sp l ay th e h el p s cr e en co n t ai n in g info rma tio n abo ut sh o ot ing s cen e exa mpl e s an d which settings to alter and when.

button while any of [Case] is

Case1AF Configuration Tool [Presets]

Precise and accurate focusing is possible for a wide range

Versatile multi-purpose setting

Parameter default settings

Tracking sensitivity [0]

Acceleration/deceleration tracking [0]

AF point auto switching [0]

The [AF Configuration Tool] [Case 1] is the basic AI Servo AF setting on the EOS 7D Mark II. As its name indicates, it is versatile and achieves a high level of tracking performance in a wide variety of scenes. Equipped with AI Servo AF III, the EOS 7D Mark II has improved flexibility in handling a variety of moving s ubjects , and sup erior predict ion 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, AI Servo AF III overcomes these and is able to capture the subject. Case 1 is the recommend setting to start shooting with, Case 1 will provide great results when shooting a variety of sports and moving subjects. When more specific settings for individual cases are desired, please try Case 2 – Case 6 to match shooting conditions.

of subjects

Case 1 can be used to great advantage when shooting moving subjects, making it possible to accurately capture fast subjec t.

Single-Point

AF on the EOS 7D Mark II is equipped with a new focus tracking algorithm, AI Servo AF III. It supports an even greater variety of subject movement than before, and by utilizing the high level tracking performance of the AI Servo AF III, and Case 1 configuration setting, it can handle many different shooting conditions.

AI Servo AF III makes it possible to carry out precise focus for subjects in a wide variety of conditions

Blue color of focus point is for illustration.

Case2AF Configuration Tool [Presets]

Continue to focus-track even when the subject momenta rily moves from the AF points

Effective when shooting scenes with fast moving subjects, or when an obstacle momen tarily appears in front of the subject

Parameter default settings

Tracking sensitivity [-1]

Acceleration/deceleration tracking [0]

AF point auto switching [0]

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. 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, focus will attempt to continue to track the desired subject. When a subject moves away from the AF points for an

extended period (such as swimmers doing the butterfly stroke, or sports where the subject is hidden for intervals), even better performance may be achieved by manually setting the [Tracking sensitivity] parameter to [-2].

Use Case2 to shoot badminton players that move quickly from side to side. Even though the subjec t may move out of the AF frame and obstacle s suc h as the racket can pass in front of the subject, the subject can be accurately tracked.

Blue color of focus point is for illustration.

Case3AF Configuration Tool [Presets]

Focus instantly on subjects that move into the AF points

Effective when you want to continuously photograph targeted athletes one after the other

Parameter default settings

Tracking sensitivity

Acceleration/deceleration tracking [+1]

AF point auto switching [0]

This is a jump scene in motocross. Case3 was used to instantly focus when the bike and rider who were hidden on the other side of the jump suddenly appeared. (The photo before the bike appeared and the photo directly before the rider appeared were captured with manual focus for visualization purposes.)

[Responsive: +1]

Accurately focu sing on a wild bi rd that suddenly jump s into the frame

This is a situation where you anticipate a hiding wild bird jumping out from a nearby nest. You can set Case 3 and wait. The moment the bird appears, you can quickly focus and shoot continuously.

Case 3 is the ideal setting for situations when you want to focus quickly between subjects in the AF points. In Case 3, the [Tracking sensitivity] parameter is set to [+1]. As a result, subjects that come into the AF points will be focused on more quickly. This setting is effective

for scenes when subjects (for example, when a wild bird suddenly jumps out from the shadow of a tree) suddenly appear while you are waiting to shoot. Other shooting situations, this setting can be extremely effective is 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 th e AF points, the ca mera may quickly refocus on a different subject or background, in

contrast to Case 2. Therefore, it is recommended that you use this setting only when you have a particular objective as indicated above.

Blue color of focus point is for illustration.

Case4AF Configuration Tool [Presets]

Focus track subjects that can accelerate or decelerate quickly

Effective when a subject's speed changes rapidly, or in sports where subjects stop or change direction

This is a cornering scene in motocross. The bike races at high speed, suddenly decelerates just before turning the corner, and Case4 can be used to accurately capture the shot.

Parameter default settings

Tracking sensitivity [0]

Acceleration/deceleration tracking [+1]

AF point auto switching [0]

Continuously track pl ayers as t hey sud denly slow down and spee d up

In sports photography and motocross, you often have to respond to quick movement. Subjects suddenly going from static to moving or sudden stopping can occur in various sports and situations and it can be difficult for the AF

system to judge accurately, In these situations, Case 4 is most effective. With the [Accelerate / decelerate 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,

motor sports (sudden deceleration and

acceleration). basketball or sports where there is a lot of running and stopping, as well as changes of direction. It is also effective for cornering during

Blue color of focus point is for illustration.

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