Select the AF mode | Canon EOS 10D guide

Selecting AF Mode

The AF mode is the autofocusing method. The camera has three AF modes: 1. One Shot AF for still subjects, 2. AI Servo AF for moving subjects, and 3. AI Focus AF that switches automatically from One-Shot AF to AI Servo AF if the subject starts to move.

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Set the lens focus mode switch to <AF>.

Turn the Mode dial to a Creative Zone mode.

Press the <> button. ()

Select the AF mode.

•While looking at the LCD panel, turn the < > dial to select the desired AF mode.

One Shot AF AI Focus AF AI Servo AF

• To return to shooting, press the shutter button halfway.

In step 4, turning the < > dial will set the white balance. (→p.50)

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Canon EOS 10D instruction manual Select the AF mode

Contents

English Edition Thank you for purchasing a Canon product ¢ EOS Digital Solution Disk ¢ Adobe Photoshop Elements Disk Equipment Check List¢ Eyecup Eb ¢ EOS 10D Software Instructions Contents 107 Digital Camera Model DS6031 Safety Precautions Page Avoid Condensation Related Problems Avoid Strong Magnetic FieldsIf Condensation Forms Inside the Camera Extended Storage Handling Precautions Camera Lithium Battery for the Date and Time Quick Start Guide Turn the switch to Set the focus mode 4switchAF. on the lens toSet the Mode Dial to Mount the lens Nomenclature Cover CF card slot cover LCD Panel Viewfinder Information Mode Dial Power cord side AC AdaptorDC coupler side DC coupler DR-400 Conventions Used in this Manual Before You1Start Recharging the Battery Connect the power cordAttach the battery Remove the coverPage Installing the Battery Battery Level IconsOpen the battery compartment cover Insert the battery into the camera Battery Life Removing the BatteryRemove the battery pack Using a Household Power Supply Place the cord in the grooveInsert the DC coupler into the camera Connect the DC Coupler Mounting a Lens Mounting and Detaching a LensDetaching the Lens Open the cover Installing a CF CardInsert the CF card Removing the CF Card Remove the CF card Main Switch Basic OperationShutter Button Halfway pressing Using the Electronic Dials Operating the Dial Menu Operations Menu item Setting Color-coded menu itemsMenu Screen Setting Procedure Menu Selections and Default Settings Menu item Settings and Description Reverting to the Default Settings On the menu, select Clear settingsSelect Clear all camera settings Clear the settings Dioptric Adjustment Turn the dioptric adjustment knobHolding the Camera Horizontal shooting Set the Mode Dial to or Shooting Fully Automatic Shooting Turn the Mode dial toFocus the subject AF-Assist Beam with the Built-in Flash Landscape PortraitClose-up Night Portrait SportsFlash off Set the Review setting Reviewing ImagesImage Review On the menu, select Review Changing the Review Time Set the Review time settingOn the menu, select Review time Page Settings3for Shooting On the menu, select Quality Image-Recording QualitySelect the image-recording quality Processing Approx Select C.Fn-08 RAW+JPEG rec On the menu, select Custom FunctionsSelect the image-recording quality for the Jpeg image Setting the ISO Speed ISO Speed in the Basic Zone ModesISO Speed in the Creative Zone Modes Press the button Selecting the White Balance Press the button Select the white balance settingWhite Balance White Balance Settings Icon Application Custom White Balance Shoot a white objectOn the menu, select Custom WB Select an image Setting the Color Temperature Set the color temperatureOn the menu, select Color temp Press Button White Balance Auto Bracketing Set the bracketing amount Canceling White Balance Auto Bracketing Select Set up SettingsOn the menu, select Parameters Select the Set No Select the parameter Set the parameterReturn to the Parameters menu Select the Set No. that was set Select any setting except Adobe RGB Selecting a Color SpaceSelecting sRGB Selecting Adobe RGB On the menu, select File numbering File Numbering MethodsSelect the file numbering method Page Setting Auto Rotation Set the Auto rotate settingOn the menu, select Auto rotate Take a vertical shot INFO. Checking Camera Settings Display the camera settings 4Focusing Select the AF mode Focusing an Off-Center Subject One-Shot AF for Still Subjects AI Focus AF for Automatic AF Mode Switching AI Servo AF for Moving Subjects Basic Procedure for AF Point Selection Selecting an AF PointSelecting a horizontal AF point Selecting a vertical AF point Automatic Selection Manual SelectionDisplay all the AF points in red Display the desired AF point in red Select C.Fn-07 AF point registration Registering an AF PointRegister the AF point Switching to the Registered AF Point Press the button and button simultaneously When Autofocus Fails Manual Focusing Manual FocusingPage Selecting the Metering Mode and Drive Mode Selecting the Metering Mode Press the button Select a metering mode Metering Modes Evaluative Metering Drive Mode Selection Press the button Select the drive mode Self-timer Operation Select the self-timer Remove the eyecup Using the Eyepiece CoverAttach the eyepiece cover Advanced Operations Program AE Halfway Differences Between and Full Auto Exposure WarningsShifting the Program Shutter-Priority AE Shutter Speed Display Aperture-Priority AE Depth-of-field Preview Aperture Value Display Manual Exposure Determine the exposure Set the Mode Dial to Focus the subject Automatic Depth-of-Field AE Setting Exposure Compensation Set the exposure compensation amount On the menu, select AEB Auto Exposure BracketingSet the AEB amount For Canceling AEB+/- 1/3 stop AEB +/- 2/3 stop AEB AE Lock Compose the shot and shoot Bulb Exposures Set the shutter speed to Mirror Lockup LCD Panel IlluminationPress the shutter button fully Press the shutter button fully again Shooting with a Flash Using the Built-in Flash Using the Built-in Flash in the Basic ZoneTurn the Mode Dial to Focus the subject Check that the icon is lit Using the Built-in Flash in the Creative Zone Flash Sync Speed and Aperture SettingsMode Shutter speed setting Built-in Flash RangePage On the menu, select Red-eye on/off Using Red-eye ReductionSet the red-eye reduction FE Lock Flash Exposure Compensation Flash Shot with Speedlite 550EX High-Speed Sync FP Flash Taking Flash Shots in Each Shooting Mode Full Auto FlashMake sure the Speedlite 550EX’s pilot Lamp is on High-Speed Sync FP Flash FEB Flash Exposure Bracketing Wireless Multi-Flash/E-TTL Autoflash Shooting Modeling Flash Using Non-Canon Flash Units TTL and A-TTL Autoflash Speedlites Image8Playback Single image Image PlaybackView another image Histogram Image with Shooting InformationHighlight Alert Set the camera to the playback mode From the index display, switch to any other display modeIndex Display Display the index Magnified View Display the image to be magnifiedMagnify the image Scroll around Image Jump Set the camera for playbackSet jump display Jump forward or back On the menu, select Auto Play Automated Playback of Images Auto playbackStart the auto play On the menu, select Rotate Rotating an ImageRotate the image Connecting to a TV Turn the TV on, and set the input switchSet Switch to Press Button Open the cover Connect the cable On the menu, select Protect Image ProtectionSet the image protection Erasing an Image Erasing a Single ImageSelect the image to be erased Display the erase menu Select All Erasing All ImagesErase the images On the menu, select Format Formatting the CF CardFormat the CF card 120 Direct9Printing from the Camera Direct Printing Connecting to a Card Photo PrinterConnect the Camera to the Printer Set up the printer Turn the camera’s switch to Then press the buttonConnect the camera to the card photo Printer Turn on the printer Connecting to a Canon BJ Printer Printing Select the image to be printedSet the printing options Print the image Stopping the Printing While Stop is displayed on the LCD monitor, press Setting the Quantity Setting the Printing StylePrinting Options Set the number of copies Select the style setting Set the style settingExit the style setting screen On the direct printing screen, select Style Trimming On the printing style screen, select TrimmingTrim the image Changing the trimming frame size Moving the trimming frame Exit the trimming screenRotating the trimming frame Dpof Print Order Service for easy orderingWith Dpof On the menu, select Print Order Selecting the Images to be PrintedSelect Order Set the printing quantity Select Mark all Select the set up option Printing Options Set the set up option Exit the set up screen Direct Printing with Dpof Connect the camera to the printerSelect Print Set the printing style 138 139 Menu Settings Color temp ParametersISO expansion Protect Auto power Off Print OrderAuto Play Review Auto rotate LCD BrightnessDate/Time File numbering Clear settings Sensor cleanVideo system Format Setting Custom Functions Change the settingOn the menu, select Custom Functions C.Fn Select the Custom Function No Custom Function Settings AF/AF lock, no AE lock AE/AF, no AE lockEmits/Fires Does not emit/Fires +/Enable +/Disable Center AF pointBottom Extreme left Right Left Extreme right Top RAW+Small RAW+Medium RAW+Large +/Enable Previoustop if powered off menuDisable Enable Normal Select Home PositionSelect HP while pressing Av+/- AF point by QCD Disable Enable AF stop AF startAE lock while metering AF pointM→Auto/Auto→ctr Clearing All Custom Functions Clear all the Custom Function settingsSelect Clear all Custom Functions 12Maintenance Setting the Date and Time On the menu, select Date/TimeSet the date and time Set the date display format Replacing the Date/Time Battery Set the switch to Remove the date/time battery coverRemove the old battery Install a new battery Clean the image sensor Select OK Terminate the cleaning 158 13Reference 159 Basic Terminology CF CompactFlash cardISO speed SRGB File numbers and folders ApertureFirmware Exposure Depth of fieldDepth of field is affected as described below Function Availability Table AF Modes and Drive Modes Exposure Warning List To the lens AE Lock Effects Program Line Stop increments Shutter speed Aperture value On-screen Messages Size Paper jam Paper jammed during printing Battery level is too Media type errorPaper lever error Message Description Printer error Message Description Waste tank full Error Codes Error code Countermeasures Troubleshooting Guide Power Source Shooting Major Accessories optional Remote Switch RS-80N3 Timer Remote Controller TC-80N3Macro Flash CF Card System Map EP-EX15 177 Specifications Type Autofocus External Speedlite Customize Function Index 152 183 CT1-1241-000 Canon INC 0000Ni0.0