EOS iTR AF is an autofocus option that is particularly useful when photographing moving subjects. It works by recognising faces and subject colours, identifying and following subjects around the frame for quicker and more accurate focusing when using the viewfinder of selected DSLRs to shoot.

Apr 1, 2025 · Face Detect AF can simplify and speed-up the process of putting AF points, and sharp focus, upon a face in a scene. In this simulated graphic, you see the active AF points (during Automatic AF Point selection) indicated, showing …

Mar 6, 2012 · Canon has introduced a new feature coined EOS iTR AF - Intelligent Tracking and Recognition Auto Focus on the Canon EOS-1D X DSLR. EOS iTR AF is also now available (as of April, 2019) with the EOS 1D X Mark II, EOS 7D Mark II, EOS 5Ds/5Ds R, and EOS 5D Mark IV.

Dec 9, 2020 · I haven't seen an in-depth analysis or explanation of the tradeoffs however. For now, if I'm doing the tracking, i.e. keeping a point or small area on the subject I turn ITR off. If I'm letting the camera track more of the movement I keep ITR on. I have C1 set to ITR off and C2 set to ITR + face on but at the lower frame rate.

EOS iTR AF is only supported in Zone, Larger Zone AF or the 65-Point automatic selection AF on the Canon EOS 7D Mark II. The same Zones will be applicable in EOS iTR A-enabled the Full Frame EOS bodies (within the 61-Point AF systems).

EOS iTR AF is a function that recognizes a subject's face, color or shape to assist with focusing. The function works when using the Zone AF, Large Zone AF or Automatic selection AF modes.

Sep 24, 2013 · Aside from the ability to use EOS iTR, and its companion Face Detection technology that is also used with Automatic AF point selection, AF operation with the two cameras is essentially the same.

May 31, 2016 · If you're using single point expanded iTR won't make any difference. iTR tracking only turns on when using full-61 pt AF mode. The manual says zone, large zone and Automatic selection which is 61 points.

Jan 19, 2013 · 1DX EOS iTR AF can only be enabled when 61-point automatic selection or Zone AF are used. It does not function in any other modes. When enabled, focusing can take slightly longer. Page 96 in your 1DX manual. Please try it and report back here.

Jun 4, 2017 · It's not perfect, but no AF system is! The ability to designate the beginning AF point when using iTR makes all of the difference when allowing the camera to change the AF point as the subject moves around in the frame. The AF point does not suddenly jump from one side of the frame to the other.