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For pinpoint focusing over a narrower area than 
with Single-point AF. Select one AF point <
O> to 
focus.
Effective for pinpoint focusing or focusing on 
overlapping subjects such as an animal in a cage.
Since Single-point Spot AF covers a very small 
area, focusing may be difficult during handheld 
shooting or for a moving subject.
Select one AF point < S> to be used for focusing.
The manually-selected AF point < S> and adjacent AF points < w> 
(above, below, on the left, and on the right) are used to focus. Effective 
when it is difficult to track a movi ng subject with just one AF point.
With AI Servo AF, the initial manually-selected AF point < S> must 
focus-track the subject first. However, it is superior to Zone AF in 
focusing on the target subject.
With One-Shot AF, when focus is  achieved with expanded AF points, 
the expanded AF points < S> will also be displayed along with the 
manually-selected AF point < S>.
AF Area Selection Modes N
 Single-point Spot AF (Manual selection)
 Single-point AF (Manual selection)
  AF point expansion (Manual selection  ) 
						

							
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The manually-selected AF point < S> and surrounding AF points < w> 
are used to focus. Focusing is performed over a wider area than with 
AF point expansion (manual selection ).  Effective when it is difficult to 
track a moving subject with just one AF point.
AI Servo AF and One-Shot AF work in the same way as with AF point 
expansion (manual selection ) mode (p.109).
The AF area is divided into nine focusing zones for focusing. All the AF 
points in the selected zone are used for the automatic AF point 
selection. It is superior to Single- point AF or AF point expansion in 
achieving focus, and it is ef fective for moving subjects.
However, since it is inclined to  focus on the nearest subject, focusing on 
a specific target may be more difficult.
The AF point(s) achieving focus is displayed as < S>.
 AF point expansion (Manual  selection, surrounding points)
 Zone AF (Manual selection of zone) 
						

							
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AF Area Selection ModesN
The AF area is divided into three focusing zones (left, center, and right) 
for focusing. Since the focusing area  is larger than with Zone AF and all 
the AF points in the selected zone are used for the automatic AF point 
selection, it is superior to single- point AF and AF point expansion in 
tracking the subject, and it is effective for moving subjects.
However, since it is inclined to  focus on the nearest subject, focusing on 
a specific target may be more difficult.
The AF point(s) achieving focus is displayed as < S>.
The Area AF frame (entire AF area) is used to focus. The AF point(s) 
achieving focus is displayed as < S>.
With One-Shot AF, pressing the shutter button 
halfway will display the AF point(s) < S> that 
achieved focus. If multiple AF points are 
displayed, it means they all have achieved focus. 
This mode tends to focus on the nearest subject.
With AI Servo AF, you can set the AI Servo AF’s 
initial position with [ f4: Initial AF pt,   AI 
Servo AF ] (p.146). As long as the Area AF frame 
can track the subject during shooting, focusing 
will continue.
 Large Zone AF (Manual selection of zone)
 Automatic selection AF 
						

							
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 When AI Servo AF mode is set for Zone AF, Large Zone AF, or Automatic 
selection AF, the active AF point < S> will keep switching to track the 
subject. However, under certain shooti ng conditions (such as when the 
subject is small), it may no t be able to track the subject.
  With Single-point Spot AF, focusing with an EOS-dedicated, external 
Speedlite’s AF-assist beam may be difficult.
  If a peripheral AF point or a wide-angle or telephoto lens is used, 
achieving focus may be difficult with an EOS-dedicated, external 
Speedlite’s AF-assist beam. In such a case, use the center AF point or 
an AF point close to the center.
  In low temperatures, the AF point display may be difficult to see due to 
the characteristics of AF point display (using liquid crystal).
 With [ 24: Orientation linked AF point ], you can set the AF area 
selection mode + AF point or only the AF point separately for the 
horizontal and vertical orientations (p.144).
  With [ 24: Selectable AF point ], you can change the number of 
manually selectable AF points (p.142). 
						

							
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The camera’s AF sensor has 61 AF points. The illustration below shows 
the AF sensor pattern corresponding to each AF point. When using 
lenses with a maximum aperture of f/2.8 or faster, high-precision AF is 
possible at the viewfinder center.
AF Sensor
Depending on the lens attached to the camera, the number of usable 
AF points, AF point patterns, Area AF frame shape, etc. vary. For 
details, see “Lenses and Usable AF Points” on page 115.
Diagram
Cross-type  focusing:
f/4 horizontal + f/5.6 or f/8 vertical
f/5.6 or f/8 vertical focusing Dual cross-type focusing:
f/2.8 right diagonal + f/2.8 left diagonal
f/5.6 or f/8 vertical + f/5.6 or f/8 horizontalCross-type focusing:
f/5.6 or f/8 vertical + f/5.6 or f/8 horizontal 
						

							
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These focusing sensors are geared to obtain 
higher precision focusing for lenses with a 
maximum aperture of f/2.8 or faster. A diagonal 
cross pattern makes it easier to focus subjects 
that may be difficult to focus. They cover the five 
AF points vertically aligned at the center.
These focusing sensors are geared to obtain 
high-precision focusing for lenses with a 
maximum aperture of f/4 or faster. Since they 
have a horizontal pattern, they can detect 
vertical lines.
These focusing sensors are geared for lenses 
with a maximum aperture of f/5.6 or faster 
(greater than f/5.6 but not exceeding f/8 with an 
extender attached). Since they have a horizontal 
pattern, they can detect vertical lines. They 
cover the three columns of AF points at the 
viewfinder center.
These focusing sensors are geared for lenses 
with a maximum aperture of f/5.6 or faster 
(greater than f/5.6 but not exceeding f/8 with an 
extender attached). Since  they have a vertical 
pattern, they can detect  horizontal lines. They 
cover all 61 AF points. 
						

							
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Autofocusing with 61 points is possible. All the AF area selection modes 
are selectable.
:
Dual cross-type AF point. Subject 
tracking is superior and the focusing 
precision is higher than with other AF 
points.
: Cross-type AF point. Subject tracking is superior and high-
precision focusing is achieved.
: AF points sensitive to horizontal  lines.
Lenses and Usable AF Points
Group A
  Although the camera has 61 AF points,  the number of usable AF 
points, focusing patterns, Area AF frame shape, etc. vary 
depending on the lens. The lenses are thereby classified into 
eleven groups from A to K.
  When using a lens in groups G to K, fewer AF points will be usable.
  Lens groups are listed on pages 122-126.
 Check which group your 
lens belongs to.
  When you press the < S> button, the AF points indicated by the   mark 
will blink. (The  / /  AF points will stay lit.) Regarding lighting up or 
blinking of the AF points, see page 108.
  Regarding new lenses released after  the EOS 5D Mark IV (in the second 
half of 2016), check the Canon Web site to see which group they belong 
to.
  Some lenses may not be available  in certain countries or regions. 
						

							
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Autofocusing with 61 points is possible. All the AF area selection modes 
are selectable.
:
Dual cross-type AF point. Subject 
tracking is superior and the focusing 
precision is higher than with other AF 
points.
: Cross-type AF point. Subject tracking is superior and high-
precision focusing is achieved.
:
AF points sensitive to horizontal lines.
Autofocusing with 61 points is possi ble. All the AF area selection modes 
are selectable.
: Cross-type AF point. Subject tracking is superior and high-
precision focusing is achieved.
:
AF points sensitive to horizontal lines.
Autofocusing with 61 points is possi ble. All the AF area selection modes 
are selectable.
:
Dual cross-type AF point. Subject 
tracking is superior and the focusing 
precision is higher than with other AF 
points.
: Cross-type AF point. Subject tracking is superior and high-
precision focusing is achieved.
:
AF points sensitive to horizontal lines.
Group B
Group C
Group D 
						

							
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Lenses and Usable AF Points
Autofocusing with 61 points is possible. All the AF area selection modes 
are selectable.
: Cross-type AF point. Subject tracking is superior and high-
precision focusing is achieved.
: AF points sensitive to horizontal 
lines.
Autofocusing with 61 points is possi ble. All the AF area selection modes 
are selectable.
If an extender is attached (extender compatible lenses only) and the 
maximum aperture is f/8 (greater than f/5.6 but not exceeding f/8), AF 
will be possible.
: Cross-type AF point. Subject tracking is superior and high-
precision focusing is achieved.
: AF points sensitive to horizontal  lines.
Group E
Group F
  If the maximum aperture is slower than f/5.6 (greater than f/5.6 but not 
exceeding f/8), focus may not be achieved with AF when shooting low-
contrast or low-light subjects.
  If the maximum aperture is slower than  f/8 (exceeding f/8), AF is not 
possible during viewfinder shooting. 
						

							
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Autofocusing with the 47 points shown in the diagram is possible. (Not 
possible with all 61 AF points.) All the AF area selection modes are 
selectable. During automatic AF point selection, the outer frame 
marking the AF area (Area AF frame) will be different from 61-point 
Automatic selection AF.
: Cross-type AF point. Subject tracking is superior and high-
precision focusing is achieved.
: AF points sensitive to horizontal 
lines.
: Disabled AF points (not displayed).
Autofocusing with the 33 points shown  in the diagram is possible. (Not 
possible with all 61 AF points.) All the AF area selection modes are 
selectable. During automatic AF point selection, the outer frame 
marking the AF area (Area AF frame) will be different from 61-point 
Automatic selection AF.
: Cross-type AF point. Subject tracking is superior and high-
precision focusing is achieved.
: AF points sensitive to horizontal 
lines.
: Disabled AF points (not displayed).
Group G
Group H