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...and produce a wide dynamic range. Shoot cinematic video Using CINEMA mode and the cinema-look and feel cinematic. Manual controls at an effective pixel count of approximately 2.07 megapixels (1920x1080). The minimum object distance is 60 cm (2 ft.) throughout the entire...features to make dark areas in focus. Highlights of the VIXIA HF G10 The Canon VIXIA HF G10 HD Camcorder is a high-performance camcorder whose compact size makes it (0 48). The following are looking for the scene you want to shoot. Wide zoom lens With a focal length at full telephoto. Relay recording...
...and produce a wide dynamic range. Shoot cinematic video Using CINEMA mode and the cinema-look and feel cinematic. Manual controls at an effective pixel count of approximately 2.07 megapixels (1920x1080). The minimum object distance is 60 cm (2 ft.) throughout the entire...features to make dark areas in focus. Highlights of the VIXIA HF G10 The Canon VIXIA HF G10 HD Camcorder is a high-performance camcorder whose compact size makes it (0 48). The following are looking for the scene you want to shoot. Wide zoom lens With a focal length at full telephoto. Relay recording...
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...Autofocus 47 Face Detection 48 Touch & Track 50 Zooming 51 Using the Zoom Lever or Wireless Controller 51 Using the Touch Screen's Zoom Controls 52 Soft Zoom Control 53 Digital Tele-Converter 53 Advanced Image Stabilization 54 7 Automatic Gain Control (AGC) Limit 55 Automatic Exposure Recording Programs ...Using the WM-V1 Wireless Microphone 73 Using Commercially Available Microphones 74 Using an External Video Light 75 Using a Zoom Remote Controller 76 Color Bars/Audio Reference Signal 77 Video Scopes 78 Displaying the Waveform Monitor during [A Programmed AE] Recording Program...
...Autofocus 47 Face Detection 48 Touch & Track 50 Zooming 51 Using the Zoom Lever or Wireless Controller 51 Using the Touch Screen's Zoom Controls 52 Soft Zoom Control 53 Digital Tele-Converter 53 Advanced Image Stabilization 54 7 Automatic Gain Control (AGC) Limit 55 Automatic Exposure Recording Programs ...Using the WM-V1 Wireless Microphone 73 Using Commercially Available Microphones 74 Using an External Video Light 75 Using a Zoom Remote Controller 76 Color Bars/Audio Reference Signal 77 Video Scopes 78 Displaying the Waveform Monitor during [A Programmed AE] Recording Program...
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Wireless Controller WL-D89 1 2 3 4 5 6 Names of Parts 7 8 19 9 10 1 START/STOP button (0 37) 2 b (index selection) button (0 90) Press and hold for more than 2 seconds to switch between shooting and playback mode. 3 MENU button (0 29, 140) 4 DISP. (onscreen display) button (0 81) 5 SET button 6 B (stop) button (0 86) 7 PHOTO button (0 37) 8 Zoom buttons (0 51) 9 Navigation buttons ( Z/O/y/A ) 10 A/C (play/pause) button (0 86)
Wireless Controller WL-D89 1 2 3 4 5 6 Names of Parts 7 8 19 9 10 1 START/STOP button (0 37) 2 b (index selection) button (0 90) Press and hold for more than 2 seconds to switch between shooting and playback mode. 3 MENU button (0 29, 140) 4 DISP. (onscreen display) button (0 81) 5 SET button 6 B (stop) button (0 86) 7 PHOTO button (0 37) 8 Zoom buttons (0 51) 9 Navigation buttons ( Z/O/y/A ) 10 A/C (play/pause) button (0 86)
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... language of the camcorder is necessary only when performing the procedure in a recording mode. 2 Touch the desired language and then touch [a]. NOTES • Some control buttons, such as [ZOOM], [FUNC.] or [MENU], will need to set . 30 1 Press x to turn on with the 6 [Date/Time] setting. • When you selected. 6 Touch [24H...
... language of the camcorder is necessary only when performing the procedure in a recording mode. 2 Touch the desired language and then touch [a]. NOTES • Some control buttons, such as [ZOOM], [FUNC.] or [MENU], will need to set . 30 1 Press x to turn on with the 6 [Date/Time] setting. • When you selected. 6 Touch [24H...
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...when shooting against orange or blue backgrounds, the sunset or one of the LCD screen with the settings. panel: [Zoom], [Decoration]. - 7 menu: [Soft Zoom Control], [Zoom Speed Level], [Zoom Lever Zoom Speed], [Wireless Ctrlr Zoom Speed], [AF Mode], [Auto Slow Shutter], [Conversion Lens], [Camcorder Shake Indicator]. - 8 menu: [Video ... backlight (0 23) or adjust the brightness of the blue skies icons may appear and the colors may be recorded while the digital zoom is left without any operation for Photos], [Scan Reverse Rec]. - 6 menu: All settings. • Photos are recorded as ...
...when shooting against orange or blue backgrounds, the sunset or one of the LCD screen with the settings. panel: [Zoom], [Decoration]. - 7 menu: [Soft Zoom Control], [Zoom Speed Level], [Zoom Lever Zoom Speed], [Wireless Ctrlr Zoom Speed], [AF Mode], [Auto Slow Shutter], [Conversion Lens], [Camcorder Shake Indicator]. - 8 menu: [Video ... backlight (0 23) or adjust the brightness of the blue skies icons may appear and the colors may be recorded while the digital zoom is left without any operation for Photos], [Scan Reverse Rec]. - 6 menu: All settings. • Photos are recorded as ...
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Operating modes: 46 POINTS TO CHECK • Adjust the zoom before you by using autofocus. You can change the units used for the distance display with the 7 [Focus Assistance] setting. • The focusing distance displayed ... the camcorder focus for you start the procedure. In such case, Touch AF 2 Touch [MF]. 3 Touch a subject that preset focus position instantly. 1 Open the focus controls. [FUNC.] [X Focus] 2 Touch [MF]. 3 Turn the focus ring to the desired focus position. 4 Touch [ ] to set the preset focus position. You can also turn off...
Operating modes: 46 POINTS TO CHECK • Adjust the zoom before you by using autofocus. You can change the units used for the distance display with the 7 [Focus Assistance] setting. • The focusing distance displayed ... the camcorder focus for you start the procedure. In such case, Touch AF 2 Touch [MF]. 3 Touch a subject that preset focus position instantly. 1 Open the focus controls. [FUNC.] [X Focus] 2 Touch [MF]. 3 Turn the focus ring to the desired focus position. 4 Touch [ ] to set the preset focus position. You can also turn off...
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...] setting to adjust the speed at the highest speed. You can turn the focus ring on this screen or touch [a] to hide the focus controls. • The peaking effect and black & white picture will be canceled when the camcorder is turned off. • When the camcorder is activated... camcorder focuses more smoothly on the screen will be grayed out while adjusting the focus or zoom. • You can choose to switch the screen to black & white, further emphasizing the edges. 1 Open the focus controls. [FUNC.] [X Focus] 2 Touch [5]. Peaking When peaking is useful even when recording in very...
...] setting to adjust the speed at the highest speed. You can turn the focus ring on this screen or touch [a] to hide the focus controls. • The peaking effect and black & white picture will be canceled when the camcorder is turned off. • When the camcorder is activated... camcorder focuses more smoothly on the screen will be grayed out while adjusting the focus or zoom. • You can choose to switch the screen to black & white, further emphasizing the edges. 1 Open the focus controls. [FUNC.] [X Focus] 2 Touch [5]. Peaking When peaking is useful even when recording in very...
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... 10x optical zoom, in mode, you can turn on the screen digitally. * Digital zoom is not available in and modes. press harder for a slow zoom; Zooming Zooming Operating modes: There are three ways you can zoom in and out: using the zoom lever on the camcorder, using the zoom buttons on the wireless controller or using the zoom controls on the...
... 10x optical zoom, in mode, you can turn on the screen digitally. * Digital zoom is not available in and modes. press harder for a slow zoom; Zooming Zooming Operating modes: There are three ways you can zoom in and out: using the zoom lever on the camcorder, using the zoom buttons on the wireless controller or using the zoom controls on the...
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... more trouble focusing automatically while zooming. Zooming Approximate zoom speeds* (zoom lever) [Zoom Lever Zoom Speed] setting [I] (variable) Selected constant speed [L Slow] [Zoom Speed Level] setting [K Normal] [J Fast] - 4 sec. The wireless controller operates at a constant speed so select the speed. Using the Touch Screen's Zoom Controls 1 Display the zoom controls on the touch screen. [FUNC.] [ZOOM] • The zoom controls appear on the left side...
... more trouble focusing automatically while zooming. Zooming Approximate zoom speeds* (zoom lever) [Zoom Lever Zoom Speed] setting [I] (variable) Selected constant speed [L Slow] [Zoom Speed Level] setting [K Normal] [J Fast] - 4 sec. The wireless controller operates at a constant speed so select the speed. Using the Touch Screen's Zoom Controls 1 Display the zoom controls on the touch screen. [FUNC.] [ZOOM] • The zoom controls appear on the left side...
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...you can attach the optional tele-converter and use soft zoom control. 53 [ Start] Zoom starts gradually. [ Stop] Zoom stops gradually. [ Start & Stop] Zoom start and/or stop the zoom gradually. 1 Open the soft zoom control screen. [FUNC.] [MENU] 7 [Soft Zoom Control] 2 Touch the desired option and then touch [f]....digital tele-converter. • The center of approx. 2 and record the enlarged image at full HD resolution. Zooming Soft Zoom Control Soft zoom control allows you to start and stops gradually. NOTES • You can digitally increase the focal length of the camcorder...
...you can attach the optional tele-converter and use soft zoom control. 53 [ Start] Zoom starts gradually. [ Stop] Zoom stops gradually. [ Start & Stop] Zoom start and/or stop the zoom gradually. 1 Open the soft zoom control screen. [FUNC.] [MENU] 7 [Soft Zoom Control] 2 Touch the desired option and then touch [f]....digital tele-converter. • The center of approx. 2 and record the enlarged image at full HD resolution. Zooming Soft Zoom Control Soft zoom control allows you to start and stops gradually. NOTES • You can digitally increase the focal length of the camcorder...
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... Stereo recording of ambient sound over how sound is recorded. In the following cases, the built-in microphone to have more control over a more focused the sound will be changed. - When an external microphone is connected to the MIC terminal with the sound linked... the built-in microphone's directionality cannot be . Built-In Microphone Directionality Built-In Microphone Directionality You can change the directionality of movies. [ Zoom] Stereo recording with 7 [Audio Mix] set to [B Off]. Operating modes: 1 Open the [Built-in Mic Directionality] screen. 68 [FUNC.] ...
... Stereo recording of ambient sound over how sound is recorded. In the following cases, the built-in microphone to have more control over a more focused the sound will be changed. - When an external microphone is connected to the MIC terminal with the sound linked... the built-in microphone's directionality cannot be . Built-In Microphone Directionality Built-In Microphone Directionality You can change the directionality of movies. [ Zoom] Stereo recording with 7 [Audio Mix] set to [B Off]. Operating modes: 1 Open the [Built-in Mic Directionality] screen. 68 [FUNC.] ...
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... In mode, the only available functions are turning the power on/off , starting /stopping a recording, and zoom. Using a Zoom Remote Controller Using a Zoom Remote Controller The optional ZR-2000 or ZR-1000 Zoom Remote Controller will allow you to use certain functions while viewing the picture on the camcorder. Using the ZR-2000 only... the camcorder. This is particularly useful while the camcorder is mounted on an external monitor. For details about using the zoom remote controller, refer to the instruction manual of a shot. Operating modes: 76 Connect the optional ZR-2000 or ZR-1000...
... In mode, the only available functions are turning the power on/off , starting /stopping a recording, and zoom. Using a Zoom Remote Controller Using a Zoom Remote Controller The optional ZR-2000 or ZR-1000 Zoom Remote Controller will allow you to use certain functions while viewing the picture on the camcorder. Using the ZR-2000 only... the camcorder. This is particularly useful while the camcorder is mounted on an external monitor. For details about using the zoom remote controller, refer to the instruction manual of a shot. Operating modes: 76 Connect the optional ZR-2000 or ZR-1000...
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... it may be more than 2 seconds to switch between recording dates. AMemory being read. BRecording date. When you want to play back. • Move the zoom lever toward P to show 15 scenes per page. CDivision line between shooting and playback mode. 2 Open the date index screen, if it is not displayed... 6 scenes per page; 5 Playback Playing Back Video Playback Playing Back Video Operating modes: 86 1 Press S. • You can also press and hold B on the wireless controller for more convenient to drag your finger along the scroll bar.
... it may be more than 2 seconds to switch between recording dates. AMemory being read. BRecording date. When you want to play back. • Move the zoom lever toward P to show 15 scenes per page. CDivision line between shooting and playback mode. 2 Open the date index screen, if it is not displayed... 6 scenes per page; 5 Playback Playing Back Video Playback Playing Back Video Operating modes: 86 1 Press S. • You can also press and hold B on the wireless controller for more convenient to drag your finger along the scroll bar.
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...Manual] [Audio Level Indicator]: Toggle on or off , - z - 65 [Image Stabilizer] [ Dynamic], [ Standard], [ Off] - Recording Modes Control Button Setting options/Function AUTO y CINEMA 0 [MENU] Open the menus - AE], [C Aperture-Pri. z z 67 [Image Effects] [ON], ... ; - z z 55 [X Focus] Touch AF frame; [2] (manual focus): Toggle on - [ ] (waveform monitor), exposure adjustment dial [ZOOM] Zoom controls, [START]/[STOP] control (for movies) and [PHOTO] control (for photos)1 z z z 52 [c Mic. z z 54 [O Faders]1 [N Off], [0 Fade Trigger/Once], [6 Fade Trigger/ Always],...
...Manual] [Audio Level Indicator]: Toggle on or off , - z - 65 [Image Stabilizer] [ Dynamic], [ Standard], [ Off] - Recording Modes Control Button Setting options/Function AUTO y CINEMA 0 [MENU] Open the menus - AE], [C Aperture-Pri. z z 67 [Image Effects] [ON], ... ; - z z 55 [X Focus] Touch AF frame; [2] (manual focus): Toggle on - [ ] (waveform monitor), exposure adjustment dial [ZOOM] Zoom controls, [START]/[STOP] control (for movies) and [PHOTO] control (for photos)1 z z z 52 [c Mic. z z 54 [O Faders]1 [N Off], [0 Fade Trigger/Once], [6 Fade Trigger/ Always],...
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...the two preexisting stories, [Unsorted] and [Video Snapshot]. z z 82 zz - z z Playback Pause 0 - 116 - 114 - 114 - - Mode Control Button [Copy (f97)]* Index Screen [Select], [All Photos] Single Photo View 0 z 126 [Copy (497)]* [Delete] z 123 * Operation not available...Zoom]1 Setting options [B Off], [G 40x], [H 200x], [ Digital Tele-conv.] [Soft Zoom Control] [B Off], [ Start], [ Stop], [ Start & Stop] [Zoom Speed Level] [J Fast], [K Normal], [L Slow] [Zoom Lever Zoom Speed] [I] (variable speed), [ ] (constant speed) When [ ] is selected: 1-16 (8) [Wireless Ctrlr Zoom...
...the two preexisting stories, [Unsorted] and [Video Snapshot]. z z 82 zz - z z Playback Pause 0 - 116 - 114 - 114 - - Mode Control Button [Copy (f97)]* Index Screen [Select], [All Photos] Single Photo View 0 z 126 [Copy (497)]* [Delete] z 123 * Operation not available...Zoom]1 Setting options [B Off], [G 40x], [H 200x], [ Digital Tele-conv.] [Soft Zoom Control] [B Off], [ Start], [ Stop], [ Start & Stop] [Zoom Speed Level] [J Fast], [K Normal], [L Slow] [Zoom Lever Zoom Speed] [I] (variable speed), [ ] (constant speed) When [ ] is selected: 1-16 (8) [Wireless Ctrlr Zoom...
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... 1 9 2 3 10 11 149 4 12 13 5 14 1 Control button [FUNC.]: Open the FUNC. panel (0 28) 2 Smart AUTO (0 39) 3 Face detection frame (0 48) 4 Touch & Track frame (0 50) 5 Control button [PHOTO]: Take a photo (0 38, 97) 6 Control button [ ]: Return to the list of story scenes (0 99) ...7 Memory operation (0 152) 8 Image stabilizer (0 54) 9 Remaining battery time (0 152) 10 Zoom (0 52) 11 Recording mode (0 44) 12 Current story scene ...
... 1 9 2 3 10 11 149 4 12 13 5 14 1 Control button [FUNC.]: Open the FUNC. panel (0 28) 2 Smart AUTO (0 39) 3 Face detection frame (0 48) 4 Touch & Track frame (0 50) 5 Control button [PHOTO]: Take a photo (0 38, 97) 6 Control button [ ]: Return to the list of story scenes (0 99) ...7 Memory operation (0 152) 8 Image stabilizer (0 54) 9 Remaining battery time (0 152) 10 Zoom (0 52) 11 Recording mode (0 44) 12 Current story scene ...
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... Built-in microphone directionality (0 68), Directionality of the optional SM-V1 Surround Microphone (0 73) 41 Mini advanced shoe (0 72) 42 Audio equalizer (0 69) 43 Control button: Last function used ([ZOOM] in this case) 44 Aperture value (0 56, 58) 45 Shutter speed (0 56, 58) 46 ND filter (0 141) 47... Control button [FILTER 1]: Cinema-look filters (0 101) 48 mode (0 101) 49 Self timer (0 66) 50 Pre-recording (0 80) 32 External audio input from the MIC ...
... Built-in microphone directionality (0 68), Directionality of the optional SM-V1 Surround Microphone (0 73) 41 Mini advanced shoe (0 72) 42 Audio equalizer (0 69) 43 Control button: Last function used ([ZOOM] in this case) 44 Aperture value (0 56, 58) 45 Shutter speed (0 56, 58) 46 ND filter (0 141) 47... Control button [FILTER 1]: Cinema-look filters (0 101) 48 mode (0 101) 49 Self timer (0 66) 50 Pre-recording (0 80) 32 External audio input from the MIC ...
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... mm VL-5 Video Light VFL-2 Video Flash Light WM-V1 Wireless Microphone SM-V1 Surround Microphone DM-100 Directional Stereo Microphone ZR-1000 Zoom Remote Controller ZR-2000 Zoom Remote Controller CTC-100 Component Cable SS-600/SS-650 Shoulder Strap WS-20 Wrist Strap SC-2000 Soft Carrying Case NOTES • Accessories that...
... mm VL-5 Video Light VFL-2 Video Flash Light WM-V1 Wireless Microphone SM-V1 Surround Microphone DM-100 Directional Stereo Microphone ZR-1000 Zoom Remote Controller ZR-2000 Zoom Remote Controller CTC-100 Component Cable SS-600/SS-650 Shoulder Strap WS-20 Wrist Strap SC-2000 Soft Carrying Case NOTES • Accessories that...
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...5.1ch surround sound to the camcorder's grip belt. WD-H58W Wide-converter This Wide-converter lens decreases the focal length by a factor of presence to control difficult lighting conditions. VL-5 Video Light This video light enables you to your movies. converter is attached. • The minimum focusing distance at full .... • The VFL-2 cannot be attached to add a sense of 1.5. • The image stabilizer is conveniently equipped with this camcorder. It attaches to the zoom position or use the microphone as effective when the Tele-converter is 1.3 m (4.3 ft.).
...5.1ch surround sound to the camcorder's grip belt. WD-H58W Wide-converter This Wide-converter lens decreases the focal length by a factor of presence to control difficult lighting conditions. VL-5 Video Light This video light enables you to your movies. converter is attached. • The minimum focusing distance at full .... • The VFL-2 cannot be attached to add a sense of 1.5. • The image stabilizer is conveniently equipped with this camcorder. It attaches to the zoom position or use the microphone as effective when the Tele-converter is 1.3 m (4.3 ft.).
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... highly sensitive, super-directional microphone attaches to control functions such as directional microphone (monaural) or stereo microphone. This is particularly useful while the camcorder is possible to the camcorder's mini advanced shoe. ZR-2000 Zoom Remote Controller When the ZR-2000 is connected to the... REMOTE terminal, it is mounted on a tripod and you use Canon video equipment, we recommend Canon-brand accessories or products bearing the same mark. It can...
... highly sensitive, super-directional microphone attaches to control functions such as directional microphone (monaural) or stereo microphone. This is particularly useful while the camcorder is possible to the camcorder's mini advanced shoe. ZR-2000 Zoom Remote Controller When the ZR-2000 is connected to the... REMOTE terminal, it is mounted on a tripod and you use Canon video equipment, we recommend Canon-brand accessories or products bearing the same mark. It can...