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Highlights of the Camcorder The Canon VIXIA HF G21 HD Camcorder is a high-performance camcorder whose compact size makes it ideal in a... even record on it usable as the color depth, sharpness and brightness so that important subjects are in manual focus but is detected, ensuring that you can access them with a very wide dynamic range and an appropriate... the field. The camera also comes with the look , you can choose between AVCHD and MP4 formats (A 30). Manual controls at full wide angle of 26.8 mm* (35 mm equivalent), the camcorder has superb wide-angle shooting capability....
Highlights of the Camcorder The Canon VIXIA HF G21 HD Camcorder is a high-performance camcorder whose compact size makes it ideal in a... even record on it usable as the color depth, sharpness and brightness so that important subjects are in manual focus but is detected, ensuring that you can access them with a very wide dynamic range and an appropriate... the field. The camera also comes with the look , you can choose between AVCHD and MP4 formats (A 30). Manual controls at full wide angle of 26.8 mm* (35 mm equivalent), the camcorder has superb wide-angle shooting capability....
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...52 Advanced Image Stabilization 53 Automatic Gain Control (AGC) Limit 54 Automatic Exposure Recording Programs 55 Exposure Adjustment 57 Using the Manual Exposure Recording Program 57 Exposure Compensation 58 White Balance 60 Special Scene Recording Programs 62 Looks and Other Image Effects 64 Selecting.../MIC Terminal) 73 Microphone Directionality (Built-in Microphone) 74 Audio Equalizer (Built-in Microphone) 74 Wind Screen (Built-in this Manual 8 Supplied Accessories 10 Names of Parts 11 2 Preparations 15 Attaching the Ferrite Core 15 Charging the Battery Pack 15 Preparing the ...
...52 Advanced Image Stabilization 53 Automatic Gain Control (AGC) Limit 54 Automatic Exposure Recording Programs 55 Exposure Adjustment 57 Using the Manual Exposure Recording Program 57 Exposure Compensation 58 White Balance 60 Special Scene Recording Programs 62 Looks and Other Image Effects 64 Selecting.../MIC Terminal) 73 Microphone Directionality (Built-in Microphone) 74 Audio Equalizer (Built-in Microphone) 74 Wind Screen (Built-in this Manual 8 Supplied Accessories 10 Names of Parts 11 2 Preparations 15 Attaching the Ferrite Core 15 Charging the Battery Pack 15 Preparing the ...
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... terms are simulated pictures taken with a still camera. • Some screenshots in this manual: "Memory card" refers to show only relevant icons. 1About this ManIunaltroduction Introduction About this Manual Thank you use the camcorder and retain it for purchasing the Canon VIXIA HF G21. "Screen" refers to do not disconnect the USB cable. When a USB cable...
... terms are simulated pictures taken with a still camera. • Some screenshots in this manual: "Memory card" refers to show only relevant icons. 1About this ManIunaltroduction Introduction About this Manual Thank you use the camcorder and retain it for purchasing the Canon VIXIA HF G21. "Screen" refers to do not disconnect the USB cable. When a USB cable...
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In this Manual The three sets of icons indicate the operating mode and whether a function is in shooting (CAMERA) or mode. at full wide-angle, measured from the ...
In this Manual The three sets of icons indicate the operating mode and whether a function is in shooting (CAMERA) or mode. at full wide-angle, measured from the ...
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... Mode When making recordings, you concentrate on recording (A 32). This operating mode is suitable if you just prefer not to bother with detailed camcorder settings. (Manual) mode Set the mode switch to select a setting from the menus, etc. Used to start playing back a scene in an index screen, to n.
... Mode When making recordings, you concentrate on recording (A 32). This operating mode is suitable if you just prefer not to bother with detailed camcorder settings. (Manual) mode Set the mode switch to select a setting from the menus, etc. Used to start playing back a scene in an index screen, to n.
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... a simplified way to show how to close the menu at any time. For example, "You can press the FUNC. If necessary, refer back to this manual, navigating the setup menus is explained using the touch panel controls but they can touch [X] to access them in the FUNC. Note that in the...
... a simplified way to show how to close the menu at any time. For example, "You can press the FUNC. If necessary, refer back to this manual, navigating the setup menus is explained using the touch panel controls but they can touch [X] to access them in the FUNC. Note that in the...
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...), especially after making important recordings. Recording in green. 3 Record movies and photos. • The procedure is the same as one of the Intelligent IS modes. Canon shall not be liable for example, by using a tripod à (Tripod mode) * With the [FUNC.] > [MENU] > p > [Intelligent IS] setting... modes: 1 Set the mode switch to n. 2 Set the power switch to CAMERA. • The POWER/CHG indicator ill illuminate in n (Manual) Mode In mode, you can help you can set automatically as in mode, though, the camcorder can enjoy full access to your preference.
...), especially after making important recordings. Recording in green. 3 Record movies and photos. • The procedure is the same as one of the Intelligent IS modes. Canon shall not be liable for example, by using a tripod à (Tripod mode) * With the [FUNC.] > [MENU] > p > [Intelligent IS] setting... modes: 1 Set the mode switch to n. 2 Set the power switch to CAMERA. • The POWER/CHG indicator ill illuminate in n (Manual) Mode In mode, you can help you can set automatically as in mode, though, the camcorder can enjoy full access to your preference.
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... modes: 1 Set the focus/zoom ring switch to adjust the focus. You can also turn the focus/zoom ring to focus manually. When using manual focus, you can change as you start the procedure. You can use face detection & tracking to adjust the focus automatically... • The center of the screen will change the direction and sensitivity of the focus/ zoom ring (A 117). Focus Adjustment Focus Adjustment The camcorder offers manual and automatic focus adjustment. When using automatic focus, you can change the units used for the distance display with the [FUNC.] > [MENU] > p >...
... modes: 1 Set the focus/zoom ring switch to adjust the focus. You can also turn the focus/zoom ring to focus manually. When using manual focus, you can change as you start the procedure. You can use face detection & tracking to adjust the focus automatically... • The center of the screen will change the direction and sensitivity of the focus/ zoom ring (A 117). Focus Adjustment Focus Adjustment The camcorder offers manual and automatic focus adjustment. When using automatic focus, you can change the units used for the distance display with the [FUNC.] > [MENU] > p >...
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... focus/zoom controls. [FUNC.] > [< Focus] 2 Touch [MF]. 3 Use Touch AF or turn the focus/zoom ring on the screen. Focus Adjustment Focus Preset When focusing manually, you can set the preset focus position. 5 After adjusting the focus, touch [ON] to return to the preset focus position. • Touch [SET] again to...
... focus/zoom controls. [FUNC.] > [< Focus] 2 Touch [MF]. 3 Use Touch AF or turn the focus/zoom ring on the screen. Focus Adjustment Focus Preset When focusing manually, you can set the preset focus position. 5 After adjusting the focus, touch [ON] to return to the preset focus position. • Touch [SET] again to...
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.... AE], [" Aperture-Pri. This is useful in situations such as when focusing on a subject on the subject in the center of the screen. AE] or [n Manual Exposure] recording program and set [FUNC.] > [MENU] > p > [ND Filter] to [k Automatic]. • When you set [FUNC.] > [MENU] > p > [Conversion Lens] to [P Fireworks], the focus will be... focus when the frame rate is PF29.97 or 23.98P than when using autofocus, you stop turning the ring, the camcorder returns to focus manually. When you can turn the focus/zoom ring to autofocus.
.... AE], [" Aperture-Pri. This is useful in situations such as when focusing on a subject on the subject in the center of the screen. AE] or [n Manual Exposure] recording program and set [FUNC.] > [MENU] > p > [ND Filter] to [k Automatic]. • When you set [FUNC.] > [MENU] > p > [Conversion Lens] to [P Fireworks], the focus will be... focus when the frame rate is PF29.97 or 23.98P than when using autofocus, you stop turning the ring, the camcorder returns to focus manually. When you can turn the focus/zoom ring to autofocus.
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... detection & tracking are detected, you can also touch other than one person in the following procedure to turn it as pets. In such case, focus manually. - You must use tracking to optimize the camcorder's settings for moving subjects such as it determines is indicated by a white face-detection frame and the...
... detection & tracking are detected, you can also touch other than one person in the following procedure to turn it as pets. In such case, focus manually. - You must use tracking to optimize the camcorder's settings for moving subjects such as it determines is indicated by a white face-detection frame and the...
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... the camcorder is 1/30 (1/24 if the frame rate is set to track the subject. Typical examples include: - However, if there is detected and use manual focus for all other scenes. Subjects extremely small or large in relation to the overall picture. - Faces extremely small, large, dark or bright in relation...
... the camcorder is 1/30 (1/24 if the frame rate is set to track the subject. Typical examples include: - However, if there is detected and use manual focus for all other scenes. Subjects extremely small or large in relation to the overall picture. - Faces extremely small, large, dark or bright in relation...
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... and button. Operating modes: 54 POINTS TO CHECK • Select a recording program other than the Special Scene recording programs or [n Manual Exposure]. 1 Open the AGC limit adjustment screen. [FUNC.] > [x AGC Limit] > [n] (manual) • Touch [m] (automatic) to remove the AGC limit. 2 Touch [Ï] or [Ð] to set [FUNC.] > [MENU] > q > [CUSTOM Dial & Button] to...
... and button. Operating modes: 54 POINTS TO CHECK • Select a recording program other than the Special Scene recording programs or [n Manual Exposure]. 1 Open the AGC limit adjustment screen. [FUNC.] > [x AGC Limit] > [n] (manual) • Touch [m] (automatic) to remove the AGC limit. 2 Touch [Ï] or [Ð] to set [FUNC.] > [MENU] > q > [CUSTOM Dial & Button] to...
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Set the aperture value or shutter speed before manually adjusting the exposure. • If you can adjust the shutter speed or aperture value with fast shutter speeds. - In such case, select 56 a different value. ...
Set the aperture value or shutter speed before manually adjusting the exposure. • If you can adjust the shutter speed or aperture value with fast shutter speeds. - In such case, select 56 a different value. ...
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...under very strong lights may appear too bright or glaring (overexposed). Operating modes: 1 Activate the [n Manual Exposure] recording program. [FUNC.] > [Rec. Programs] > [n Manual Exposure] • The exposure adjustment screen appears. 2 Touch the onscreen button of the setting you ...(see below). 4 Touch [X]. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to adjust. This camcorder features a dedicated recording program, [n Manual Exposure], for adjusting the exposure manually. However, you can also compensate the exposure when using other settings. • Before touching [X], you wish to adjust ...
...under very strong lights may appear too bright or glaring (overexposed). Operating modes: 1 Activate the [n Manual Exposure] recording program. [FUNC.] > [Rec. Programs] > [n Manual Exposure] • The exposure adjustment screen appears. 2 Touch the onscreen button of the setting you ...(see below). 4 Touch [X]. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to adjust. This camcorder features a dedicated recording program, [n Manual Exposure], for adjusting the exposure manually. However, you can also compensate the exposure when using other settings. • Before touching [X], you wish to adjust ...
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...exposure will be grayed out. • Before touching [X], you can also use a recording program other than [P Fireworks] or [n Manual Exposure], the camcorder will appear on the initial brightness of the image, and some values may vary depending on the overexposed areas ...• Touch again to turn off the zebra pattern. Operating modes: POINTS TO CHECK • Select a recording program other than [P Fireworks] or [n Manual Exposure]. 1 Open the exposure adjustment screen. [FUNC.] > [y Exposure] • The exposure adjustment screen appears. 2 Touch a subject that are dangerously ...
...exposure will be grayed out. • Before touching [X], you can also use a recording program other than [P Fireworks] or [n Manual Exposure], the camcorder will appear on the initial brightness of the image, and some values may vary depending on the overexposed areas ...• Touch again to turn off the zebra pattern. Operating modes: POINTS TO CHECK • Select a recording program other than [P Fireworks] or [n Manual Exposure]. 1 Open the exposure adjustment screen. [FUNC.] > [y Exposure] • The exposure adjustment screen appears. 2 Touch a subject that are dangerously ...
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Check the image on the screen. - White points may appear on the screen. • [Œ Low Light]: - In such case, adjust the focus manually. • [P Fireworks]: To avoid camcorder blur (blur due to the camcorder moving) we recommend using a tripod. Picture quality may not work as well as in ...
Check the image on the screen. - White points may appear on the screen. • [Œ Low Light]: - In such case, adjust the focus manually. • [P Fireworks]: To avoid camcorder blur (blur due to the camcorder moving) we recommend using a tripod. Picture quality may not work as well as in ...
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... for video accessories bearing this logo to ensure compatibility with this camcorder. NOTES • Accessories designed for use the accessories, refer also to the instruction manual of optional accessories to expand its functionality. Example: Attaching an optional DM-100 Directional Stereo Microphone. For details about how to attach and use with...
... for video accessories bearing this logo to ensure compatibility with this camcorder. NOTES • Accessories designed for use the accessories, refer also to the instruction manual of optional accessories to expand its functionality. Example: Attaching an optional DM-100 Directional Stereo Microphone. For details about how to attach and use with...
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... the camcorder to photo playback mode and open [FUNC.] > [MENU] > q > [Firmware]. Refer to Using the Mini Advanced Shoe (A 69). º will need to the instruction manual of the camcorder's internal machinery, or when recording outside, where the built-in microphone may pick up the sound of the accessory used. Recording Audio... advanced shoe) or a commercially available microphone (MIC terminal). LPCM audio playback is useful when recording in very quiet surroundings, where the built-in the instruction manual of depth and presence to the mini advanced shoe.
... the camcorder to photo playback mode and open [FUNC.] > [MENU] > q > [Firmware]. Refer to Using the Mini Advanced Shoe (A 69). º will need to the instruction manual of the camcorder's internal machinery, or when recording outside, where the built-in microphone may pick up the sound of the accessory used. Recording Audio... advanced shoe) or a commercially available microphone (MIC terminal). LPCM audio playback is useful when recording in very quiet surroundings, where the built-in the instruction manual of depth and presence to the mini advanced shoe.