VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual
Page 3
...radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and use in Supplement C to radio communications. Canon U.S.A., Inc. FCC/IC NOTICE HD Camcorder, VIXIA HF M52 / VIXIA HF M50 / VIXIA HF M500 systems This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). This equipment generates, uses... interference, and (2) this device must accept any changes or modifications to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in the manual. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. If this device may cause undesired operation of the FCC Rules. Model ID0008...
...radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and use in Supplement C to radio communications. Canon U.S.A., Inc. FCC/IC NOTICE HD Camcorder, VIXIA HF M52 / VIXIA HF M50 / VIXIA HF M500 systems This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). This equipment generates, uses... interference, and (2) this device must accept any changes or modifications to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in the manual. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. If this device may cause undesired operation of the FCC Rules. Model ID0008...
VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual
Page 4
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS In these safety instructions the word "apparatus" refers to the Canon HD Camcorder VIXIA HF M52 / VIXIA HF M50 / VIXIA HF M500 and all its accessories. 1 Read these instructions. 2 Keep these instructions. 3 Heed all warnings. 4 Follow all servicing to.... 5 Do not use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. 10 Unplug this instruction manual. REGIONS Canada, Hong Kong S.A.R., USA Model ID0008: VIXIA HF M52 / VIXIA HF M50 4 REGIONS OF USE VIXIA HF M52 and VIXIA HF M50 are in any heat sources such as power-supply cord or plug is located on or...
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS In these safety instructions the word "apparatus" refers to the Canon HD Camcorder VIXIA HF M52 / VIXIA HF M50 / VIXIA HF M500 and all its accessories. 1 Read these instructions. 2 Keep these instructions. 3 Heed all warnings. 4 Follow all servicing to.... 5 Do not use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. 10 Unplug this instruction manual. REGIONS Canada, Hong Kong S.A.R., USA Model ID0008: VIXIA HF M52 / VIXIA HF M50 4 REGIONS OF USE VIXIA HF M52 and VIXIA HF M50 are in any heat sources such as power-supply cord or plug is located on or...
VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual
Page 5
...• Manufactured under AT&T patents for a personal and noncommercial purpose or (2) by a video provider licensed under the AT&T patents to Canon camcorders compliant with high-definition video composed of 1,080 vertical pixels (scanning lines). • ANY USE OF THIS PRODUCT OTHER THAN CONSUMER PERSONAL...video that was encoded only (1) for the MPEG-4 standard and may be trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in this manual signifies Wi-Fi Protected Setup. • DLNA, the DLNA Logo and DLNA CERTIFIED are trademarks of their respective companies. • This...
...• Manufactured under AT&T patents for a personal and noncommercial purpose or (2) by a video provider licensed under the AT&T patents to Canon camcorders compliant with high-definition video composed of 1,080 vertical pixels (scanning lines). • ANY USE OF THIS PRODUCT OTHER THAN CONSUMER PERSONAL...video that was encoded only (1) for the MPEG-4 standard and may be trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in this manual signifies Wi-Fi Protected Setup. • DLNA, the DLNA Logo and DLNA CERTIFIED are trademarks of their respective companies. • This...
VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual
Page 10
Table of contents Introduction 6 Exciting Features and New Functions 14 About this Manual 16 Getting to Know the Camcorder 16 Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMs 18 Names of Parts Preparations 21 Getting Started 21 Charging the Battery ...
Table of contents Introduction 6 Exciting Features and New Functions 14 About this Manual 16 Getting to Know the Camcorder 16 Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMs 18 Names of Parts Preparations 21 Getting Started 21 Charging the Battery ...
VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual
Page 11
... Background Music 86 Copying and Moving Scenes Within/Between Stories 87 Selecting a Story's Thumbnail Image 87 Changing a Story's Title 89 Advanced Functions 89 Recording in Manual Mode 91 Selecting the Video Quality (Recording Mode) 94 Selecting the Frame Rate 95 Special Scene Recording Programs 98 Advanced Image Stabilization 98 Powered IS...
... Background Music 86 Copying and Moving Scenes Within/Between Stories 87 Selecting a Story's Thumbnail Image 87 Changing a Story's Title 89 Advanced Functions 89 Recording in Manual Mode 91 Selecting the Video Quality (Recording Mode) 94 Selecting the Frame Rate 95 Special Scene Recording Programs 98 Advanced Image Stabilization 98 Powered IS...
VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual
Page 12
102 Touch & Track 103 Faders 104 Manually Setting the Shutter Speed or Aperture 106 Manual Exposure Adjustment 107 Automatic Gain Control (AGC) Limit 108 Manual Focus Adjustment 109 Tele Macro 110 White Balance 112 Image Effects 113 Self Timer 114 Audio Scenes and Other Audio Settings 118 Audio Recording Level ...
102 Touch & Track 103 Faders 104 Manually Setting the Shutter Speed or Aperture 106 Manual Exposure Adjustment 107 Automatic Gain Control (AGC) Limit 108 Manual Focus Adjustment 109 Tele Macro 110 White Balance 112 Image Effects 113 Self Timer 114 Audio Scenes and Other Audio Settings 118 Audio Recording Level ...
VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual
Page 14
... start recording until you use the camcorder and retain it for purchasing the Canon VIXIA HF M52 / VIXIA HF M50 / VIXIA HF M500. Unless indicated otherwise, illustrations and menu icons refer to pause the recording. Should your camcorder fail to operate correctly, refer to both. Please read this manual carefully before you press again to the -. 14 Introduction
... start recording until you use the camcorder and retain it for purchasing the Canon VIXIA HF M52 / VIXIA HF M50 / VIXIA HF M500. Unless indicated otherwise, illustrations and menu icons refer to pause the recording. Should your camcorder fail to operate correctly, refer to both. Please read this manual carefully before you press again to the -. 14 Introduction
VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual
Page 17
... manual of the camcorder (this Startup Guide for the supplied software ImageBrowser EX, which allows you can be used as background music. - This CD-ROM contains an automatic installer for details about the supplied software. • Canon VIXIA CD-ROM. Refer to CANON ...iMAGE GATEWAY**, YouTube and Facebook. ImageBrowser EX - Music files that can use as background music during playback. Instruction Manual - The following components. -
... manual of the camcorder (this Startup Guide for the supplied software ImageBrowser EX, which allows you can be used as background music. - This CD-ROM contains an automatic installer for details about the supplied software. • Canon VIXIA CD-ROM. Refer to CANON ...iMAGE GATEWAY**, YouTube and Facebook. ImageBrowser EX - Music files that can use as background music during playback. Instruction Manual - The following components. -
VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual
Page 32
... most of data the movie is recorded as - Recording standard Control button v é Operation Movies are recorded in MP4, your audience with detailed camcorder settings. (Manual mode) Enjoy full access to (Cinema mode) create unique movies (A 70).
... most of data the movie is recorded as - Recording standard Control button v é Operation Movies are recorded in MP4, your audience with detailed camcorder settings. (Manual mode) Enjoy full access to (Cinema mode) create unique movies (A 70).
VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual
Page 45
... Video and Taking Photos in AUTO Mode With mode, you begin recording, make a test recording first to check that will be used to Recording in Manual Mode (A 89). ting the camcorder automatically adjust settings based on the camcorder. • -/, By default, movies and photos are recorded in the built-in memory...
... Video and Taking Photos in AUTO Mode With mode, you begin recording, make a test recording first to check that will be used to Recording in Manual Mode (A 89). ting the camcorder automatically adjust settings based on the camcorder. • -/, By default, movies and photos are recorded in the built-in memory...
VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual
Page 49
... a battery pack and is left or right Zooming in the country/region of the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is set the image stabilization manually (A 98). Canon shall not be uploaded automatically after making important recordings. In and modes, you are within the range of a subject (Macro IS) Remaining stationary, such...
... a battery pack and is left or right Zooming in the country/region of the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is set the image stabilization manually (A 98). Canon shall not be uploaded automatically after making important recordings. In and modes, you are within the range of a subject (Macro IS) Remaining stationary, such...
VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual
Page 89
Advanced Functions Recording in Manual Mode When the camcorder is the same as in mode (A 45). For example, by using an Eye-Fi card. 2 Press . The procedure is set to ... your preference. Operating modes: 1 Press P to mode. [ Camera Mode] > [n] > [OK] ᕃ ᕄ 4 Record movies and photos. You can enjoy full access to the menus and manually adjust the exposure, focus, white balance and many more of the camcorder's settings to record movies and photos (A 40). • Please read the IMPORTANT section...
Advanced Functions Recording in Manual Mode When the camcorder is the same as in mode (A 45). For example, by using an Eye-Fi card. 2 Press . The procedure is set to ... your preference. Operating modes: 1 Press P to mode. [ Camera Mode] > [n] > [OK] ᕃ ᕄ 4 Record movies and photos. You can enjoy full access to the menus and manually adjust the exposure, focus, white balance and many more of the camcorder's settings to record movies and photos (A 40). • Please read the IMPORTANT section...
VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual
Page 97
... in the optional WP-V4 Waterproof Case. - In addition, water absorbs red light, which causes objects to focus manually (A 108) • [š SCN: Underwater]/[Ÿ SCN: Surface]: - In such case, adjust the focus manually. • [Š SCN: Fireworks]: - The [š SCN: Underwater] recording program is ever-changing, depending on the screen when...
... in the optional WP-V4 Waterproof Case. - In addition, water absorbs red light, which causes objects to focus manually (A 108) • [š SCN: Underwater]/[Ÿ SCN: Surface]: - In such case, adjust the focus manually. • [Š SCN: Fireworks]: - The [š SCN: Underwater] recording program is ever-changing, depending on the screen when...
VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual
Page 104
... by using it, you can also drag your finger along the dial. On screen only the denominator is the default automatic exposure (AE) recording program; Manually Setting the Shutter Speed or Aperture [' Programmed AE] is displayed - [, 250] indicates a shutter speed of the other AE recording programs to obtain the optimal exposure...
... by using it, you can also drag your finger along the dial. On screen only the denominator is the default automatic exposure (AE) recording program; Manually Setting the Shutter Speed or Aperture [' Programmed AE] is displayed - [, 250] indicates a shutter speed of the other AE recording programs to obtain the optimal exposure...
VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual
Page 105
... isolate a single object. With faster shutter speeds you can "freeze the action" for powerful images of movement. Set the aperture value or shutter speed before manually adjusting the exposure. Great for landscapes and architectural shots.W F2.0 F2.8 F4.0 F5.6 F8.0 F1.8 F2.4 F3.4 F4.8 F6.7 More light Ï Lens aperture Ð...
... isolate a single object. With faster shutter speeds you can "freeze the action" for powerful images of movement. Set the aperture value or shutter speed before manually adjusting the exposure. Great for landscapes and architectural shots.W F2.0 F2.8 F4.0 F5.6 F8.0 F1.8 F2.4 F3.4 F4.8 F6.7 More light Ï Lens aperture Ð...
VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual
Page 106
...to lock the exposure at the selected value. To correct this, you can touch [n] instead to adjust the exposure manually without activating the Touch AE function. • The manual adjustment dial appears and the adjustment value is noticeably brighter/darker than [Š SCN: Fireworks]. 1 Open the ... inside the y frame. • The Touch AE mark (I) will flash and the exposure will appear on the initial brightness of the image. Manual Exposure Adjustment At times, backlit subjects may appear too dark (underexposed) or subjects under very strong lights may be grayed out. 4 Touch [X] ...
...to lock the exposure at the selected value. To correct this, you can touch [n] instead to adjust the exposure manually without activating the Touch AE function. • The manual adjustment dial appears and the adjustment value is noticeably brighter/darker than [Š SCN: Fireworks]. 1 Open the ... inside the y frame. • The Touch AE mark (I) will flash and the exposure will appear on the initial brightness of the image. Manual Exposure Adjustment At times, backlit subjects may appear too dark (underexposed) or subjects under very strong lights may be grayed out. 4 Touch [X] ...
VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual
Page 107
... try to remove the limit for the backlight*. The smaller the AGC limit, the picture will have less the noise. Operating modes: [FUNC.] > [x AGC Limit] > [n]* (manual) > [Ï] or [Ð]** to set the AGC limit > [X] * Touch [m] (automatic) to get a brighter picture. You can select the AGC limit to curb the amount of...
... try to remove the limit for the backlight*. The smaller the AGC limit, the picture will have less the noise. Operating modes: [FUNC.] > [x AGC Limit] > [n]* (manual) > [Ï] or [Ð]** to set the AGC limit > [X] * Touch [m] (automatic) to get a brighter picture. You can select the AGC limit to curb the amount of...
VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual
Page 108
... • Subjects with low contrast or without activating the Touch AF function. • The manual focus controls appear. • Touch [D] again to return the camcorder to adjust the focus manually without vertical lines Operating modes: • Fast moving subjects • Through wet windows •... the zoom before you start the procedure. • Select a recording program other than [š SCN: Underwater] or [Ÿ SCN: Surface]. 1 Open the manual focus screen. [FUNC.] > [< Focus] 2 Touch a subject that appears inside the < frame. • The Touch AF mark (I) will flash and the...
... • Subjects with low contrast or without activating the Touch AF function. • The manual focus controls appear. • Touch [D] again to return the camcorder to adjust the focus manually without vertical lines Operating modes: • Fast moving subjects • Through wet windows •... the zoom before you start the procedure. • Select a recording program other than [š SCN: Underwater] or [Ÿ SCN: Surface]. 1 Open the manual focus screen. [FUNC.] > [< Focus] 2 Touch a subject that appears inside the < frame. • The Touch AF mark (I) will flash and the...
VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual
Page 109
...109 This function also adds a soft focus to the background, so the subject not only looks larger but it also stands out more easily. During manual focus, [D] will appear on faraway subjects such as you wish to focus on the screen. Operating modes: * * In mode or when the...Touch and hold [F] until the focusing distance changes to G. 4 Touch [X] to lock the focus at full telephoto), allowing you focus more . NOTES • During manual focus, you can touch inside the frame to activate the Touch AF function and autofocus on a subject. • When the recording program is set to...
...109 This function also adds a soft focus to the background, so the subject not only looks larger but it also stands out more easily. During manual focus, [D] will appear on faraway subjects such as you wish to focus on the screen. Operating modes: * * In mode or when the...Touch and hold [F] until the focusing distance changes to G. 4 Touch [X] to lock the focus at full telephoto), allowing you focus more . NOTES • During manual focus, you can touch inside the frame to activate the Touch AF function and autofocus on a subject. • When the recording program is set to...
VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual
Page 115
... the camera mode is attached to [ Standard]. Directionality] Response] [ Standard] [n] [k [H High] (manual): 70 Automatic] [h Normal] [h Normal] [ Music] [n] [k [L Low ] [ê [î Wide] (manual): 70 Automatic] Boost HF+LF Range] [ Speech] [n] [k [H High] (manual): 86 Automatic] [é Boost MF Range] [í Monaural] [ Forest [n] [k [H High] and Birds] (manual): 80 Automatic] [è Low [î Wide] Cut Filter] [ Noise [n] [k [H High] Suppression...
... the camera mode is attached to [ Standard]. Directionality] Response] [ Standard] [n] [k [H High] (manual): 70 Automatic] [h Normal] [h Normal] [ Music] [n] [k [L Low ] [ê [î Wide] (manual): 70 Automatic] Boost HF+LF Range] [ Speech] [n] [k [H High] (manual): 86 Automatic] [é Boost MF Range] [í Monaural] [ Forest [n] [k [H High] and Birds] (manual): 80 Automatic] [è Low [î Wide] Cut Filter] [ Noise [n] [k [H High] Suppression...