The EOS IX features Canon's Eye Control focus point selection to select between the three focusing points of the Multi-BASIS TTL phase detection autofocus system; these can also be selected between manually, or automatically by the camera.
The EOS IX features Canon's Multi-BASIS TTL phase detection autofocus system with three focusing points. The Japenese EOS IX E model added Canon's Eye Control focus point selection system; in both, the three focus points can also be selected between manually, or automatically by the camera.