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1d Mk 3 settings need some help

 
joe20d
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Aug 29, 2007 18:30 |  #1

just wondering what the sports photogs have been using on their custom functions, and other settings with this camera. i am new to the 1d series and am still trying to get used to it.

any tips would be great. here are a few sample pictures.
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Aug 30, 2007 00:33 |  #2

Looks like your white balance is off by a bit. Great DOF though :)


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Aug 30, 2007 20:54 as a reply to  @ ArcticEOS's post |  #3

I've seen somewhere on here the Sports Illustrated settings. I don't have a 1d series YET, so I'm sure someone else can help with installing the settings and exactly where to find them. Hope this helps a bit.


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Aug 30, 2007 22:12 |  #4

asysin2leads wrote in post #3830397 (external link)
I've seen somewhere on here the Sports Illustrated settings. I don't have a 1d series YET, so I'm sure someone else can help with installing the settings and exactly where to find them. Hope this helps a bit.

Here are the MkIIN settings (SI hasn't posted settings for the MkIII yet):

http://www.siphoto.com​/?canon1DM2N.inc (external link)

Are here's a document comparing the C.Fn's from the MkIIN to the MkIII (will open a PDF when clicked):

http://www.author-works.com/media/media-23360.pdf (external link)

So, take the SI settings for the MkIIN and translate them to the MkIII.

This should give you a reasonable start on it.

Now, for your shots:

1 is a non peak action shot with no ball...doesn't work for me.

2 is under exposed with the aforementioned WB issue. It's an OK action shot, but a bit too loose.

3 is a better capture but the ball handler's face is turned away from the camera. OK capture, though.

4 both players are turned away PLUS the horizon is WAY tilted.

5 better, but the timing is just a bit off. Did the players ever leave their feet? This also looks a little over exposed. Here's the EXIF from this shot: 1/1600s f/5.6 ISO500 200mm - any reason you weren't shooting wide open?

Hope this helps.


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Aug 31, 2007 06:15 |  #5

I've take these settings from Eos-Forums, thanks to Phil Shaw for posting, he's used these with Motorbikes/Sidecars and recommends them as a starting point:-

Custom Functions:
C.Fn I-1 Exposure Level increments = 0 1/3 stop Compensation
C.Fn I-2 ISO speed setting increments = 0 1/3 stop
C.Fn I-3 Set ISO speed range = disable.
C.Fn I-4 AE/WB bracketing auto cancel = 0 On
C.Fn I-5 Bracketing sequence = 0
C.Fn I-6 Number of bracketed shots = 0
C.Fn I-7 Spot metering link to AF point = 1 Enable (use active AF point)
C.Fn I-8 Safety shift = 0 Disable – I almost always shoot in Manual mode so this function isn’t relevant.
C.Fn I-9 Select usable shooting modes = disable
C.Fn I-10 Select usable metering modes = disable
C.Fn I-11 Exposure mode in manual exposure = 0
C.Fn I-12 Set shutter speed range = disable
C.Fn I-13 Set aperture value range = disable
C.Fn I-14 Apply shooting/metering mode = disable I haven’t set up any Registered shooting modes yet
C.Fn I-15 Flash synch speed in Av mode = 0

C.Fn II-1 Long exposure noise reduction = 1 Auto – may be useful and there are no penalties for having this set.
C.Fn II-2 High ISO speed noise reduction = 0 Penalties too great if set to on
C.Fn II-3 Highlight tone priority = 1 Enable – greater dynamic range possible
C.Fn II-4 E-TTL II flash metering = 0 Evaluative flash metering
C.Fn II-5 Shutter curtain synch = 0
C.Fn II-6 Flash firing = 0
C.Fn II-7 Viewfinder info. during exposure = 0
C.Fn II-8 LCD panel illumination during bulb = 0
C.Fn II-9 INFO button when shooting = 1 Displays shooting data

C.Fn III-1 USM lens electronic MF = 0
C.Fn III-2 AI Servo tracking sensitivity = 0 Default setting (for the moment)
C.Fn III-3 AI Servo 1st/2nd image priority = 0 AF priority/Tracking priority
C.Fn III-4 AI Servo AF tracking method = 1 Continuous AF tracking priority – note that this function only works if you are using Automatic Point Selection (’ring of fire’) or if you have set AF point expansion (C Fn III-8) around a manually selected focus point.
C.Fn III-5 Lens drive when AF impossible = 0 Focus search on
C.Fn III-6 Lens AF stop button function = 4 One shot/AI Servo switch
C.Fn III-7 AF Microadjustment = 0
C.Fn III-8 AF expansion with selected point = 2 Enable surrounding Assist AF points
C.Fn III-9 Selectable AF point = 0 19 points – I want to be able to use any AF pt
C.Fn III-10 Switch to registered AF point = 1 Enable – I want to be able to switch backwards and forwards instantly between the centre AF point and Automatic point selection
C.Fn III-11 AF point auto selection = 2 Enable AF selection with both command dials for (slightly) better AF point navigation.
C.Fn III-12 AF point display during focus = 0 On
C.Fn III-13 AF point brightness = 0 Not much difference between settings
C.Fn III-14 AF-assist beam firing = 0 Enable
C.Fn III-15 Mirror lockup = 0 Disable
C.Fn III-16 Continuous shooting speed = Disable
C.Fn III-17 Limit continuous shot count = Disable

C.Fn IV-1 Shutter button/AF-ON button = 3 Exposure locked at first press of shutter button; AF on rear AF-On button – but note that I have moved this function to the <*> button using CFn IV-2.1 below.
C.Fn IV-2 AF-On/AE Lock button switch = 1 Use <*> button for AF instead of AF-On button
C.Fn IV-3 Quick Control Dial in metering = 0 Exposure compensation/Aperture
C.Fn IV-4 SET button when shooting = 0 Normal (disabled)
C.Fn IV-5 Tv/Av setting for Manual exposure = 0
C.Fn IV-6 Dial direction during Tv/Av = 0
C.Fn IV-7 Av setting without lens = 1 Enable – useful for synchorizing setting in manual mode if you are using two bodies for example
C.Fn IV-8 WB + media/image size setting = 0
C.Fn IV-9 Recording button function = 0
C.Fn IV-10 Btton function when QC dial <OFF> = 0
C.Fn IV-11 Focusing Screens = 1 I like to use the Ec-D Grid focusing screen
C.Fn IV-12 Timer length for timer = Disable (Default)
C.Fn IV-13 Shortened release time lag = 0
C.Fn IV-14 Add aspect ratio information = 0
C.Fn IV-15 Add original decision data = 0
C.Fn IV-16 Live view exposure simulation = 1 Enabled

I've tried them and seem to have good results with Motorbike racing.

Hope this helps,
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Sep 01, 2007 08:59 |  #6

Have a look on the CPS site......this might help (can't tell you whether they work, but feel free to send me your Mk3 and I'd be happy to try them out!)

http://cpn.canon-europe.com …/technical/mark​_iii_af.do (external link)


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Sep 07, 2007 10:55 |  #7

thank you!! i'll give this advice a go.
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Sep 22, 2008 05:44 |  #8

Found this thread via Google to locate MKIII sports settings, thx for posting this.

I've not found the Sports Illustrated settings for the MKIII (like they had for the MKIIN)


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