Custom Functions

The custom functions on the EOS 7D are split into four categories, each has its own menu and is identified using a roman numeral (I, II, III and IV).

C.Fn I: Exposure

Option
Values
I-1: Exposure level increments 0: 1/3 stop
1: 1/2 stop
I-2: ISO speed setting increments 0: 1/3 stop
1: 1 stop
I-3: ISO expansion 0: Off
1: On (enables H ISO mode)
I-4: Bracketing auto cancel 0: On
1: Off
I-5: Exposure Bracketing sequence 0: 0, -, +
1: -, 0, +
I-6: Exposure Safety shift 0: Disable
1: Enable (Tv/Av)
I-7: Exposure flash sync speed in Av mode 0: Auto
1: 1/250 - 1/60 sec auto
2: 1/250 sec (fixed)

C.Fn II: Image

Option
Values
II-1: Long exp. noise reduction 0: Off
1: Auto
2: On
II-2: High ISO speed noise reduction 0: Standard
1: Low
2: Strong
3: Disable
II-3: Highlight tone priority 0: Disable
1: Enable

C.Fn III: Auto focus / Drive

Option
Values
III-1: AI Servo tracking sensitivity Adjust from -2 (Slow) to +2 (Fast)
III-2: AI Servo 1st/2nd img priority 0: AF priority/Tracking priority
1: AF priority/Drive speed priority
2: Release/Drive speed priority
3: Release/Tracking priority
III-3: AF Servo AF tracking method 0: Main focus point priority
1: Continuous AF track priority
III-4: Lens drive when AF impossible 0: Focus search on
1: Focus search off
III-5: AF Microadjustment 0: Disable
1: Adjust all by the same amount
2: Adjust by lens
III-6: Select AF area selec. mode  • Disable
 • Enable
 • Register
 • Select AF-modes
Auto select: 19 point AF
Manual select: Zone AF
Manual select: AF point expansion
Manual select: Single point AF
Manual select: Spot AF
III-7: Manual AF point selection pattern 0: Stops at AF area edges
1: Continuous
III-8: VF display illumination 0: Auto
1: Enable
2: Disable
III-9: Display all AF points 0: Enable
1: Disable
III-10: Focus display in AI Servo/MF 0: Enable
1: Disable
III-11: AF-assist beam firing 0: Enable
1: Disable
2: Enable external flash only
3: IR AF assist beam only
III-12: Orientation linked AF point 0: Same for both vertic./horiz.
1: Select different AF points
III-13: Mirror lockup 0: Disable
1: Enable

C.Fn IV: Operation / Others

Option
Values
IV-1: Custom controls

 • Shutter button half-press
Metering and AF start
Metering start
AE lock
 • AF-On button
Metering and AF start
AE lock
AF stop
FE lock
Disabled
 • AE lock button
AE lock
Metering and AF start
AF stop
FE lock
Disabled
 • DOF-preview button
Depth-of-field preview
AF stop
AE lock
IS Start
Switch to registered AF func.
 • Lens AF stop button
AF stop
Metering and AF start
AE lock
One Shot / AI Servo
IS start
Switch to registered AF func.
 • M-Fn button
FE lock
AE lock
One-touch RAW+JPEG
VF electronic level
 • Set button
Disabled
Image quality
Picture Style
Menu display
Image replay
Quick control screen
 • Main dial
Shutter speed setting in M mode
Aperture setting in M mode
 • Quick control dial
Aperture setting in M mode
Shutter speed setting in M mode
AF point direct selection
 • Multi-controller
Disabled
AF point direct selection
IV-2: Dial direction during Tv/Av 0: Normal
1: Reverse direction
IV-3: Add image verification data 0: Disable
1: Enable
IV-3: Add aspect ration information

0: Off
1: Aspect ratio 6:6
2: Aspect ratio 3:4
3: Aspect ratio 4:5
4: Aspect ratio 6:7
5: Aspect ratio 10:12
6: Aspect ratio 5:7

My Menu

The 'My Menu' feature on the EOS 7D allows you to produce a custom menu made up of any of the cameras menu options (including custom functions) which means that previously buried but useful options can now be brought to a top level menu.