I want to select an AF frame before shooting (EOS 70D)
Article ID: ART142737 |
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Date published: 05/13/2015 |
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Date last updated: 11/04/2015 |
Description
I want to select an AF frame before shooting (EOS 70D)
Solution
I want to select an AF frame before shooting (EOS 70D) ID : 8201841500 _ EN _ 1 |
Solution | NOTE Icons used on this page: < ![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0119561.gif) >: AF point selection button / < ![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0155897.gif) >: AF area selection button / < ![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0155980.gif) >: Multi-controller / < ![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0155382.gif) >: Main Dial / < ![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0155320.gif) >: Quick Control Dial
You can manually select the AF point or zone. If 19-point automatic selection AF + AI Servo AF has been set, you can select any position where AI Servo AF is to start. 1. Set the cameras power switch to <ON>. 2. Set the lens focus mode switch to <AF>. 3. Turn the Mode Dial to a Creative Zone mode. 4. Press the < ![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0119561.gif) > or the < ![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0155897.gif) > button. The selected AF point will be displayed in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel. - In the Zone AF mode, the selected zone will be displayed.
5. Select an AF point. - The AF point selection will change in the direction you tilt <
>. If youpress < >, the center AF point (or center zone) will be selected. - You can also select a horizontal AF point by turning the <
> dial and select a vertical AF point by turning the < > dial. - In the Zone AF mode, turning the <
> or < > dial will change the zone in a looping sequence.
NOTE - When you hold down the <
> button and turn the < > dial, you can select a vertical AF point. - When you press the <
> or < > button, the LCD panel displays the following:
19-point automatic selection AF and Zone AF (manual zone selection): 1 pt AF (Manual selection): ![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0156735.gif) (Center)/ ![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0156736.gif) (Off center) With ![[](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0141757.gif) C.Fn II-10: Manual AF pt. selec. pattern], you can set either [Stops at AF area edges] or [Continuous]. For more information, please refer to [C.Fn II -10 Manual AF point selection pattern] in the camera`s instruction manual.
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