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User preference known by Canon
I have been talking to various professionals about what they think about the black AF points on Canon's new 61 point AF system. I have yet to find one that doesn't have at least one issue with it.
A lot of people are finding it hard and/or impossible to see which AF point is selected when shooting in dark conditions, like a wedding reception. There are also people telling me they're having trouble tracking birds in flight with the 1D X and the black AF points.
Solution
I have been told that Canon is aware users aren't particularly happy with the way the AF points are displayed to the shooter. I'm told there is a “solution coming” that “may not be ideal for everyone”. There is no timetable for any firmware update as of yet.
Most users want the AF system to operate like the previous 1D camera did, always lit red when AF is engaged.
I'm posting this to lend my vote to the growing number of people that want some kind of fix. I had trouble last weekend with the 1D X and tracking birds myself.
More to come.
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