Specifications

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EOS CAMERAS
options. Center-Weighted metering is available
for a more traditional pattern. Partial metering
limits readings to sensor zones in the center of
the image area, offering more area-specific
control. Spot readings can be taken at the
center of the frame area or, with some models,
linked to an AF point. With certain EOS cameras,
up to eight separate spot meter readings can
be recorded and averaged. For cameras like the
EOS 5D Mark III, EOS 6D, EOS 60D and EOS 70D,
Canon developed the iFCL (Intelligent Focus
Color Luminance) 63-zone dual-layer metering
system to incorporate the color wavelength
surrounding the chosen focus point to help
ensure more natural color rendition. The
extraordinary exposure control technology that
Canon has created is also fully integrated with
the flash photography tools of the EOS System.
E-TTL (Evaluative Through-The-Lens) and E-TTL II
autoflash systems work in combination with
the camera’s multi-zone metering sensor to
help take the guesswork out of flash photography.
(See the Speedlite section for more details.)
Superlative Exposure Control
Canon EOS cameras incorporate advanced
exposure control systems, offering the
photographer exceptionally precise AE (auto
exposure) with a wide range of metering
options. Full-frame evaluative metering
incorporates the camera’s multi-zone sensor
reading with specific focusing point data. The
onboard microcomputer compares input from
all zones and calculates optimum exposure
even in the most challenging lighting situa-
tions. Advanced photographers can choose
from among several additional metering
Autofocus Technology
The EOS System leads the way in
professional AF technology with
multi-point AF systems that deliver
an ever-increasing combination of
accuracy and speed in diverse situations. The
EOS-1D X and EOS 5D Mark III cameras are a
benchmark in AF technology, with a 61-Point
High Density Reticular AF. It has improved
tracking, 5 central dual cross-type points (f/2.8
diagonal), 21 central cross-type points (f/5.6
horizontal & vertical) and 20 outer cross-type
points (f/4.0 horizontal), and is remarkably
sensitive in low-light situations (EV -2 for a
FlexiZone Multi mode – It divides the scene
into 31 AF zones and uses special algorithms
that give priority to the center and closer
subject for focusing. Taking advantage of the
touch screen LCD monitor featured on select
EOS cameras, users can simply touch one of
nine zones (center left, center right, center,
center top, center bottom, and the four corners)
and select it for automatic focusing. For
selecting a single AF point, cameras with a
touch screen also feature Touch AF.
Face & Tracking Priority AF – It detects faces
and enables the camera to focus and track the
selected face by switching the AF points. After
detection, face tracking will continue even if the
face turns to the side view. Other parts of the
body besides the face can also be selected on
the monitor and can be tracked in the same way.
High-Speed Shooting
The AF system found on the EOS-1D X combines
fast 16-channel data readout from the camera’s
18.1 Megapixel CMOS sensor, the processing
speed of the Dual 5+ Image Processors
with a speedier shutter and mirror system to
raise the performance bar for all digital cameras,
all while capturing images full-frame. A mirror
mechanism provides improved AF precision,
speed and stability. The main mirror is equipped
with two balancers and one bounce-lock
* The maximum continuous shooting speed is restricted
to up to 10 fps when the battery charge is less than 50%
or when ISO speed is above 32000. If the camera’s
internal temperature is low and ISO speed is above
20000, the maximum continuous shooting speed is
restricted to up to 10 fps.
† The EOS-1D X firmware update is available at:
usa.canon.com/eos1dxfirmwareupdate
Leading-Edge AF Technology — The EOS-1D X incorporates
a highly advanced 61-Point High Density Reticular AF that
delivers exceptional focus accuracy. It provides multi-zone
wide area coverage for better tracking and astonishing AF
performance in low light.
central point with an f/2.8 lens). It remains stable
in adverse conditions, with secondary imaging
lenses that use temperature and humidity
resistant glass molding. With the EOS-1D X
firmware update
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, cross-type autofocusing is
possible when the maximum aperture of a Canon
EF lens becomes f/8 with an EF extender attached.
Enhanced Subject Tracking
Reliable subject identification and tracking
features significantly improve a camera’s
performance in any number of situations. As
seen on the EOS-1D X camera, EOS iTR AF can
use both face detection and color to track a
subject. With acceleration and deceleration
tracking, the EOS-1D X’s AI Servo AF system can
adjust response and react to sudden stops and
starts, perfect especially for sports and wildlife
photography. Specific parameters can be adjusted
and refined and saved in the AF menu for later use.
Enhanced Live View Focusing
Innovative AF systems also enhance continuous
subject autofocusing and tracking in Live View
shooting on select EOS cameras.
Hybrid CMOS AF – It combines two distinct
technologies, phase and contrast detection AF, to
increase autofocus speed during Live View and
video shooting on the EOS Rebel T5i and EOS M
cameras. Hybrid CMOS AF is aided by pixels
on the camera’s CMOS sensor that assist in
predicting subject location, making continuous
focus tracking quick and accurate in video
recording while enhancing focusing speed.
Performance capabilities are extended with a
number of selectable zones. And featured on
the EOS Rebel SL1 camera, Hybrid CMOS AF II
offers a widened focus area covering 80% of
the image plane, vertically and horizontally, for
increased focus accuracy and speed.
Multi-zone Metering — Canon’s sophisticated Multi-zone
Evaluative Metering System considers not only the active
focusing point, but also a range of metered values
throughout the frame to determine correct exposure even
in difficult lighting.
5 central dual
cross-type points
(f/2.8 lenses)
20 outer
cross-type points
(f/4.0 lenses)
21 central
cross-type points
(f/5.6 lenses)
1 central
cross-type point
(f/8 maximum
aperture lens /
extender combination)
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Available only on EOS-1D X with firmware update
mechanism, and the sub-mirror has two
balancers and two bounce-lock mechanisms,
thus effectively controlling mirror bounce. This
contributes not only to high-speed continuous
shooting, but also a stable viewfinder image
plus greater AF and AE accuracy.
AF Modes
Canon EOS cameras feature a number of dedicated
autofocus modes designed to enhance reliability in
specific shooting situations. One-Shot AF mode is
ideal for static subjects — the camera rapidly
selects the optimum focusing point, and the
subject is instantly brought into focus even if it is
off-center. AI Servo AF mode is excellent for moving
subjects. Aided by a highly intelligent predictive
focusing algorithm, it precisely tracks subject
movement across the wide AF coverage area,
automatically shifting the active focusing point
vertically and horizontally as required. AI Focus AF
mode, in which the camera automatically decides
between One-Shot and AI Servo AF modes based on
subject movement, is ideal for shooting unpredict-
able subjects. The AI Servo AF III, found on the
EOS-1D X and EOS 5D Mark III cameras, uses more
advanced algorithms for even better predictive
focus tracking performance when shooting
subjects with unpredictable movement. Even
difficult, high-magnification subjects, such as a
flower in a breeze, are captured accurately with a
Canon macro lens using these tracking algorithms.
With the firmware update
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, the viewfinder of
the EOS-1D X can now be illuminated in red
(intermittently) when the shutter button is
pressed halfway during AI Servo AF, for easy
viewing and shooting in low light.
Diverse AF Shooting Options
On the EOS-1D X and EOS 5D Mark III cameras,
there are 6 AF point selection methods: spot,
single point, single point and adjacent 4 points,
single point and adjacent 8 points, zone selection
and full automatic, plus there’s a dedicated AF
configuration tool for control of AI Servo AF tracking
parameters. And to manage all of the shooting
options, both the EOS-1D X and EOS 5D Mark III
have a dedicated AF menu tab, so AF settings are
faster and easier to access than ever before.
Face & Tracking Priority AF
Live View Multi-point AF (Zone select)
Touch AF
12.0 fps — Proprietary Canon technologies in the EOS-1D X deliver state-of-the-art performance: an astounding continuous
shooting speed of 12.0 fps* (RAW+JPEG) up to a maximum of 14.0 fps (JPEG) in Super High Speed Mode at full resolution.
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