Can't get my 1dx to catch focus fast as 7d

[Dylan777]

The AF cases only affect Servo.

Have you tried using single point selection for comparison?

FWIW, I'm not a fan of letting the camera pick what it thinks should be my subject. I use 61-pt auto, but only with AI Servo where I'm manually selecting the starting point and auto is then tracking that subject through the frame.

Ok Neuroanatomist I think I got it. We got ahold of Canon and I think it's a fault of my own for sure. Thank you for the advise and I am humbled by it too. I am now going to focus on learning my camera operations and make them my main priority, Thank you

Daniel,
Current AF cases in 1dx are ok. If you really want to nail the shots, spend little times before you shoot and fine tune it. Know your subject(s) movements and speed. It made HUGE diff. for me.

1DX is an AMAZING machine.

 

[Northstar]

Many people think having the most advanced AF system in modern DSLRs is enough to ensure sharp shots. It still takes a lot of user experience and dexterity. Ask sports photographers, or those who shoot dancers in low light at ISO 12800 at 1/400!

so true...I shot a HS football game last week where i HAD to go to ISO 12,800 and above(even at 2.8 and 1/500th)....the 1DX AF was still spot on and i had no trouble at all acquiring focus. (quick to AF and not one instance of hunting)

example...ISO 16,000 at 2.8 and 1/500th. and this shot is very heavily cropped to boot.

 

[knoxtown]

You're new to photography and have a 1dx? My guess, you're using it wrong.