The EOS IX features Canon's Multi-BASIS TTL phase detection autofocus system with three focusing points.

The Japanese EOS IX E model added Canon's Eye Control focus point selection system;[2] in both, the three focus points can also be selected between manually, or automatically by the camera.

Other superimposed viewfinder features include masks for the three APS formats (C, H and P), while an LCD outside the image area displays other shooting information.

The viewfinder incorporates a roof pentamirror of 0.6× magnification (with a 40 mm lens focussed on infinity) and 95% coverage.

Pellicle mirror  | APS-format  | Eye controlled focus See also: Canon EOS digital cameras