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... those functions with ease (A 84). The camcorder can be very portable. The [ Neutral] look ". Introduction Highlights of the Camcorder The Canon VIXIA HF G60 4K Camcorder is detected (face-only AF), ensuring that important subjects are in focus (A 48). Dual Pixel CMOS AF The camcorder features ... automatically switch to achieve a fast or slow motion effect (A 41). You can be output with 2 SD card slots, allowing you focus manually most of the picture, such as a main camera but switch to autofocus when a face is a high-performance camcorder whose compact size makes...
... those functions with ease (A 84). The camcorder can be very portable. The [ Neutral] look ". Introduction Highlights of the Camcorder The Canon VIXIA HF G60 4K Camcorder is detected (face-only AF), ensuring that important subjects are in focus (A 48). Dual Pixel CMOS AF The camcorder features ... automatically switch to achieve a fast or slow motion effect (A 41). You can be output with 2 SD card slots, allowing you focus manually most of the picture, such as a main camera but switch to autofocus when a face is a high-performance camcorder whose compact size makes...
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...Frame Rate 40 Selecting the Resolution and Bit Rate 40 Selecting the Frame Rate 40 Slow & Fast Motion Recording 41 Adjusting the Focus 42 Manual Focus 42 AF-Boosted MF 45 Continuous AF 46 Changing the AF Frame Size 46 Face Detection & Tracking 47 Zooming 49 Using the ... IS or Standard IS 53 Powered IS 53 Automatic Gain Control (AGC) Limit 54 Shooting Modes 55 Special Scene Modes 55 Adjusting the Exposure 57 Manual Exposure (n) 57 Automatic Exposure: Programmed AE (') 58 Automatic Exposure: Shutter Priority (,) 58 Automatic Exposure: Aperture Priority (") 58 Touch Exposure 59 Exposure Lock (AE...
...Frame Rate 40 Selecting the Resolution and Bit Rate 40 Selecting the Frame Rate 40 Slow & Fast Motion Recording 41 Adjusting the Focus 42 Manual Focus 42 AF-Boosted MF 45 Continuous AF 46 Changing the AF Frame Size 46 Face Detection & Tracking 47 Zooming 49 Using the ... IS or Standard IS 53 Powered IS 53 Automatic Gain Control (AGC) Limit 54 Shooting Modes 55 Special Scene Modes 55 Adjusting the Exposure 57 Manual Exposure (n) 57 Automatic Exposure: Programmed AE (') 58 Automatic Exposure: Shutter Priority (,) 58 Automatic Exposure: Aperture Priority (") 58 Touch Exposure 59 Exposure Lock (AE...
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...described can be used in the operating mode shown; For details, refer to an SD, SDHC or SDXC card. Conventions Used in this manual carefully before you for future reference. For details refer to Troubleshooting (A 108). a non-shaded icon (like ) indicates that complement the ...; A: Reference page number within this manual. • The following terms are simulated pictures taken with a single recording operation (for example, from the point when the REC button is pressed to start recording until it for purchasing the Canon VIXIA HF G60. Should the camcorder fail to operate ...
...described can be used in the operating mode shown; For details, refer to an SD, SDHC or SDXC card. Conventions Used in this manual carefully before you for future reference. For details refer to Troubleshooting (A 108). a non-shaded icon (like ) indicates that complement the ...; A: Reference page number within this manual. • The following terms are simulated pictures taken with a single recording operation (for example, from the point when the REC button is pressed to start recording until it for purchasing the Canon VIXIA HF G60. Should the camcorder fail to operate ...
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... screens: The screens are produced using the video configuration(s) you plan to use the menus, refer to do not disconnect the USB cable. About this Manual • The following precautions while the ACCESS indicator (A 12) is illuminated or flashing in red. Should the camcorder fail to operate correctly, refer to check...
... screens: The screens are produced using the video configuration(s) you plan to use the menus, refer to do not disconnect the USB cable. About this Manual • The following precautions while the ACCESS indicator (A 12) is illuminated or flashing in red. Should the camcorder fail to operate correctly, refer to check...
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Basic Operation of all the settings while you concentrate on recording. With this mode, the camcorder takes care of the Camcorder Changing the Camcorder's Operating Mode When making recordings, you can enjoy full access to menus, settings and advanced functions. This operating mode is suitable if you can change the camera mode to match your shooting style (A 35). 25 (Auto) mode Set the mode switch to n. With this mode, you just prefer not to bother with detailed camcorder settings. (Manual) mode Set the mode switch to N.
Basic Operation of all the settings while you concentrate on recording. With this mode, the camcorder takes care of the Camcorder Changing the Camcorder's Operating Mode When making recordings, you can enjoy full access to menus, settings and advanced functions. This operating mode is suitable if you can change the camera mode to match your shooting style (A 35). 25 (Auto) mode Set the mode switch to n. With this mode, you just prefer not to bother with detailed camcorder settings. (Manual) mode Set the mode switch to N.
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...] button. If you know the page number, you can touch the number icon at the top left /right to menu settings throughout the manual may be given in the manual (!, in the example). For details about the 28 available menu options and settings, refer to open the setup menus and then press... SET") to select the menu item indicated by -step explanation of the desired setup menu from the setup menus. Throughout the manual, procedures for functions that can be explained in the menu. MENU button Press the button to open directly the desired menu page. • The page ...
...] button. If you know the page number, you can touch the number icon at the top left /right to menu settings throughout the manual may be given in the manual (!, in the example). For details about the 28 available menu options and settings, refer to open the setup menus and then press... SET") to select the menu item indicated by -step explanation of the desired setup menu from the setup menus. Throughout the manual, procedures for functions that can be explained in the menu. MENU button Press the button to open directly the desired menu page. • The page ...
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... display the setup menus. • Touching [X] or pressing the MENU button at any time closes the menu. • Unavailable items may be given in the manual (!, in the example), making it easier to find the desired menu page. 4 Push the joystick (Ý) to select the desired setting option and then press...
... display the setup menus. • Touching [X] or pressing the MENU button at any time closes the menu. • Unavailable items may be given in the manual (!, in the example), making it easier to find the desired menu page. 4 Push the joystick (Ý) to select the desired setting option and then press...
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These are explained in the respective section of the manual. 30 Using the Menus NOTES • Depending on the selected function, other buttons, adjustment dials, and other controls may appear on the screen.
These are explained in the respective section of the manual. 30 Using the Menus NOTES • Depending on the selected function, other buttons, adjustment dials, and other controls may appear on the screen.
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...even stop. Be sure to initialize SD cards especially before shooting important scenes. • About SDXC cards: You can use two SD cards (in the manual, "SD card A" and "SD card B") to record on both simultaneously or to automatically switch to the other devices (digital recorders, card readers, etc.),...data transfer rate of SD cards1 can be used also to prevent data loss. In such case, cancel the operation to save your local Canon website. The camcorder has two SD card slots and you can use is used with the camcorder. For more information on commercially available ...
...even stop. Be sure to initialize SD cards especially before shooting important scenes. • About SDXC cards: You can use two SD cards (in the manual, "SD card A" and "SD card B") to record on both simultaneously or to automatically switch to the other devices (digital recorders, card readers, etc.),...data transfer rate of SD cards1 can be used also to prevent data loss. In such case, cancel the operation to save your local Canon website. The camcorder has two SD card slots and you can use is used with the camcorder. For more information on commercially available ...
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...) will be recorded on the supplied wireless controller. 5 Press the REC button again to Ñ (in green. For details on the screen. • You can manually adjust the focus, exposure and many other settings according to a single movie unit recorded with a single recording operation. Operating modes: Recording When you want to...
...) will be recorded on the supplied wireless controller. 5 Press the REC button again to Ñ (in green. For details on the screen. • You can manually adjust the focus, exposure and many other settings according to a single movie unit recorded with a single recording operation. Operating modes: Recording When you want to...
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... detection: Main subject (A 47) Face detection: Other face detection frames Tracking (A 47) AF frames Depending on the current menu settings and operating mode. in yellow: manual adjustment range; always in speaker. Recording Video and Photos Reviewing the Latest Clip Recorded You can review the last 4 seconds of the last clip recorded...
... detection: Main subject (A 47) Face detection: Other face detection frames Tracking (A 47) AF frames Depending on the current menu settings and operating mode. in yellow: manual adjustment range; always in speaker. Recording Video and Photos Reviewing the Latest Clip Recorded You can review the last 4 seconds of the last clip recorded...
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...left of the screen while you operate the focus/zoom ring. You can focus manually even after a while. Focus/zoom ring To focus using the manual focus. The camcorder will focus automatically and then enter manual focus mode. • The approximate focusing distance will flash on the subject ... Press the AF/MF button. • D will appear on the left of the screen. 3 Turn the focus/zoom ring to further adjust the focus manually. • The approximate focusing distance will appear on the left of the internal temperature rising. You can use the > [v Camera Setup] > [Focus ...
...left of the screen while you operate the focus/zoom ring. You can focus manually even after a while. Focus/zoom ring To focus using the manual focus. The camcorder will focus automatically and then enter manual focus mode. • The approximate focusing distance will flash on the subject ... Press the AF/MF button. • D will appear on the left of the screen. 3 Turn the focus/zoom ring to further adjust the focus manually. • The approximate focusing distance will appear on the left of the internal temperature rising. You can use the > [v Camera Setup] > [Focus ...
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...the speed at which the camcorder returns to the preset focus position. • Focusing distances are approximate. Operating modes: 43 1 Activate the manual focus using the FUNC menu and adjust the focus to the desired position (A 42). • The current approximate focusing distance will appear inside ...The preset focus position will be canceled when the camcorder is activated, you can register a certain focus point and then, after you focus manually somewhere else, have the camcorder return to save the current focus position. • The indicator inside the focus frame and in the ...
...the speed at which the camcorder returns to the preset focus position. • Focusing distances are approximate. Operating modes: 43 1 Activate the manual focus using the FUNC menu and adjust the focus to the desired position (A 42). • The current approximate focusing distance will appear inside ...The preset focus position will be canceled when the camcorder is activated, you can register a certain focus point and then, after you focus manually somewhere else, have the camcorder return to save the current focus position. • The indicator inside the focus frame and in the ...
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...], so the focus guide will appear when the camcorder is set to an option other than [j Off]. - When > [v Camera Setup] > [Conversion Lens] is set to manual focus mode.
...], so the focus guide will appear when the camcorder is set to an option other than [j Off]. - When > [v Camera Setup] > [Conversion Lens] is set to manual focus mode.
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...). 4 Select [AF Mode]. > [v " Camera Setup] > [AF Mode] 5 Select [ AF-Boosted MF] and then select [X]. • When the focus is very convenient when you can focus manually most of the image. • Drag your 4K recordings are in yellow. • If necessary, change the size and position of the AF frame (A 46... but you want to make certain that your finger on the left of the screen* is displayed on the camcorder's screen. This results in the manual adjustment range, the focus frame will be magnified instead.
...). 4 Select [AF Mode]. > [v " Camera Setup] > [AF Mode] 5 Select [ AF-Boosted MF] and then select [X]. • When the focus is very convenient when you can focus manually most of the image. • Drag your 4K recordings are in yellow. • If necessary, change the size and position of the AF frame (A 46... but you want to make certain that your finger on the left of the screen* is displayed on the camcorder's screen. This results in the manual adjustment range, the focus frame will be magnified instead.
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... the screen area and select its size and position to focus. Adjusting the Focus 6 Turn the focus/zoom ring to adjust the focus. • Focus manually to activate the autofocus. • @ will keep the subject in focus automatically.
... the screen area and select its size and position to focus. Adjusting the Focus 6 Turn the focus/zoom ring to adjust the focus. • Focus manually to activate the autofocus. • @ will keep the subject in focus automatically.
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...will be indicated with a face detection frame with the following cases. In MF mode you can turn the focus/zoom ring to focus manually. This may appear blurred. • While using autofocus, you can use the touch screen to select the subject). Reflective surfaces - When... in bright surroundings, the camcorder closes down the aperture. When there are automatically set to [ Wide DR]. - In such case, focus manually. - Night scenes - When you stop turning the ring, the camcorder returns to autofocus. The camcorder will detect the subject's face and automatically...
...will be indicated with a face detection frame with the following cases. In MF mode you can turn the focus/zoom ring to focus manually. This may appear blurred. • While using autofocus, you can use the touch screen to select the subject). Reflective surfaces - When... in bright surroundings, the camcorder closes down the aperture. When there are automatically set to [ Wide DR]. - In such case, focus manually. - Night scenes - When you stop turning the ring, the camcorder returns to autofocus. The camcorder will detect the subject's face and automatically...
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...activated. NOTES • The camcorder may not start tracking the incorrect subject. When the power switch or mode switch is switched between autofocus and manual focus. - In the same cases that shares similar characteristics to 23.98P). - When the assignable button is activated, the } icon will ...keep the subject in relation to track. The camcorder will track the subject as a reference to focus manually (A 44). • In AF mode, the camcorder will change to a double frame £ (tracking frame, white in AF mode, gray in...
...activated. NOTES • The camcorder may not start tracking the incorrect subject. When the power switch or mode switch is switched between autofocus and manual focus. - In the same cases that shares similar characteristics to 23.98P). - When the assignable button is activated, the } icon will ...keep the subject in relation to track. The camcorder will track the subject as a reference to focus manually (A 44). • In AF mode, the camcorder will change to a double frame £ (tracking frame, white in AF mode, gray in...
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... U area to zoom in (S) and left to zoom out (T). If the remote control supports variable zoom: Variable zoom speed according to the remote control's instruction manual. Using the Touch Screen's Zoom Controls 1 Open the onscreen zoom controls. [FUNC] > [R Zoom] • The zoom controls appear at which the dial is too fast...
... U area to zoom in (S) and left to zoom out (T). If the remote control supports variable zoom: Variable zoom speed according to the remote control's instruction manual. Using the Touch Screen's Zoom Controls 1 Open the onscreen zoom controls. [FUNC] > [R Zoom] • The zoom controls appear at which the dial is too fast...
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...gain. 58 [, Shutter-Pri. AE] Set the aperture and ND filter manually while the camcorder automatically adjusts the shutter speed and 58 gain. [n Manual Exposure] Set the shutter speed, aperture and gain manually for full control over the camcorder's settings. Shooting Modes Shooting Modes In ...mode button will show the selected mode's icon. Select the shooting mode most appropriate to your needs or creative vision and adjust manually those settings you varying degrees of control over the exposure. 57 Special Scene modes These shooting modes offer preset combinations of settings...
...gain. 58 [, Shutter-Pri. AE] Set the aperture and ND filter manually while the camcorder automatically adjusts the shutter speed and 58 gain. [n Manual Exposure] Set the shutter speed, aperture and gain manually for full control over the camcorder's settings. Shooting Modes Shooting Modes In ...mode button will show the selected mode's icon. Select the shooting mode most appropriate to your needs or creative vision and adjust manually those settings you varying degrees of control over the exposure. 57 Special Scene modes These shooting modes offer preset combinations of settings...