Canon 5D Mark III Camcorder User Manual


 
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You can easily fine-tune AI Servo AF to suit a particular subject or
scene just by selecting between case 1 to case 6. This feature is called
the “AF Configuration Tool.”
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Select the [21] tab.
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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 90 to 92, case 1 to 6 are six setting
combinations of subject-tracking sensitivity, acceleration/deceleration
tracking, and AF point auto switching. Refer to the table below to select
the case applicable to the subject or scene.
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Selecting AI Servo AF Characteristics (For a Subject)
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About Case 1 to 6
Case Icon Description Applicable Subjects Page
Case 1
Versatile multi purpose
setting
For any moving subject. 86
Case 2
Continue to track the
subject, ignoring possible
obstacles
Tennis players, butterfly
swimmers, freestyle skiers,
etc.
86
Case 3
Instantly focus on subjects
suddenly entering AF
points
Starting line of a bicycle
race, alpine downhill skiers,
etc.
87
Case 4
For subjects that accelerate
or decelerate quickly
Soccer, motor sports,
basketball, etc.
87
Case 5
For erratic subjects moving
quickly in any direction
Figure skaters, etc. 88
Case 6
For subjects that change
speed and move erratically
Rhythm gymnastics, etc. 89