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...One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. If such changes or modifications should be made, you could be determined by additional research. Many studies of the IC radio frequency (RF) Exposure rules. FCC/IC NOTICE HD Camcorder, VIXIA HF M52 / VIXIA HF M50 / VIXIA HF M500 ...systems This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. If this device may cause harmful interference to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in the manual. Model ID0008 (including WLAN Module Model...
...One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. If such changes or modifications should be made, you could be determined by additional research. Many studies of the IC radio frequency (RF) Exposure rules. FCC/IC NOTICE HD Camcorder, VIXIA HF M52 / VIXIA HF M50 / VIXIA HF M500 ...systems This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. If this device may cause harmful interference to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in the manual. Model ID0008 (including WLAN Module Model...
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...9 Only 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 radiators, heat registers, stoves,...the contacts listed on the bottom. 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 ...
...9 Only 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 radiators, heat registers, stoves,...the contacts listed on the bottom. 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 ...
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... granted or implied for any other use 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 Apple Inc., registered in the United States and/or other countries. • App Store, iPhone,... • Manufactured under AT&T patents for the MPEG-4 standard and may be used on the camcorder's settings, onscreen displays and in this manual signifies Wi-Fi Protected Setup. • DLNA, the DLNA Logo and DLNA CERTIFIED are trademarks, service marks, or certification marks of the ...
... granted or implied for any other use 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 Apple Inc., registered in the United States and/or other countries. • App Store, iPhone,... • Manufactured under AT&T patents for the MPEG-4 standard and may be used on the camcorder's settings, onscreen displays and in this manual signifies Wi-Fi Protected Setup. • DLNA, the DLNA Logo and DLNA CERTIFIED are trademarks, service marks, or certification marks of the ...
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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 ...
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... 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...
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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 ...
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...operate correctly, refer to pause the recording. Unless indicated otherwise, illustrations and menu icons refer to both. Conventions Used in this Manual • IMPORTANT: Precautions related to the camcorder's operation. • NOTES: Additional topics that complement the basic operating procedures. ... the same meaning. • The photos included in this manual are used in this manual carefully before you use the camcorder and retain it for purchasing the Canon VIXIA HF M52 / VIXIA HF M50 / VIXIA HF M500. Please read this manual: When not specified as "memory card" or "built-in...
...operate correctly, refer to pause the recording. Unless indicated otherwise, illustrations and menu icons refer to both. Conventions Used in this Manual • IMPORTANT: Precautions related to the camcorder's operation. • NOTES: Additional topics that complement the basic operating procedures. ... the same meaning. • The photos included in this manual are used in this manual carefully before you use the camcorder and retain it for purchasing the Canon VIXIA HF M52 / VIXIA HF M50 / VIXIA HF M500. Please read this manual: When not specified as "memory card" or "built-in...
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... data - This service may not be used as background music. - Instruction Manual - The full-version instruction manual of the software (on CD players. - The disc cannot be played back on PDF file). **CANON iMAGE GATEWAY is an online service that can be used with the image mix... and share MP4 movies. Image mix data - This CD-ROM contains an automatic installer for details about the supplied software. • Canon VIXIA CD-ROM. This CD-ROM contains an automatic installer for managing, editing, and playing back AVCHD movies, and Network Utility when transferring recordings...
... data - This service may not be used as background music. - Instruction Manual - The full-version instruction manual of the software (on CD players. - The disc cannot be played back on PDF file). **CANON iMAGE GATEWAY is an online service that can be used with the image mix... and share MP4 movies. Image mix data - This CD-ROM contains an automatic installer for details about the supplied software. • Canon VIXIA CD-ROM. This CD-ROM contains an automatic installer for managing, editing, and playing back AVCHD movies, and Network Utility when transferring recordings...
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... while you concentrate on the Web. 32 Preparations Select this recording standard if you plan to show off your audience with detailed camcorder settings. (Manual mode) Enjoy full access to open the HOME menu. 2 Touch [ Recording Standard] and then touch the desired recording standard. 3 Touch [OK].
... while you concentrate on the Web. 32 Preparations Select this recording standard if you plan to show off your audience with detailed camcorder settings. (Manual mode) Enjoy full access to open the HOME menu. 2 Touch [ Recording Standard] and then touch the desired recording standard. 3 Touch [OK].
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... in the built-in mode, and how to use basic shooting functions like zoom and Quick Start. Basic Recording Shooting Video and Taking Photos in Manual Mode (A 89). You can take great-looking videos and photos by let- AUTO Mode This chapter covers how to easily record video and photos in...
... in the built-in mode, and how to use basic shooting functions like zoom and Quick Start. Basic Recording Shooting Video and Taking Photos in Manual Mode (A 89). You can take great-looking videos and photos by let- AUTO Mode This chapter covers how to easily record video and photos in...
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IMPORTANT • Observe the following icons. Failing to do so may result in (zooming toward T); Canon shall not be liable for any operation for 5 minutes. Always verify that Eye-Fi cards have been approved in the country/region of a subject ... to save your shooting method. NOTES • About the power saving mode: If q > [Power Saving Mode] > [Auto Power Off] is set the image stabilization manually (A 98). AUTO Mode 49 Press P to turn off Powered IS through the [ Main Functions] panel (A 98). Shooting method Icon Most general situations; In ...
IMPORTANT • Observe the following icons. Failing to do so may result in (zooming toward T); Canon shall not be liable for any operation for 5 minutes. Always verify that Eye-Fi cards have been approved in the country/region of a subject ... to save your shooting method. NOTES • About the power saving mode: If q > [Power Saving Mode] > [Auto Power Off] is set the image stabilization manually (A 98). AUTO Mode 49 Press P to turn off Powered IS through the [ Main Functions] panel (A 98). Shooting method Icon Most general situations; In ...
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...IMPORTANT section (A 49) before using Special Scene recording programs (A 95). The procedure is set to mode, 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 turn on the camcorder. • -/, By default, movies and ...photos are recorded in the built-in Manual Mode When the camcorder is the same as in this mode, though, the camcorder can select the memory that will be used to mode. [ ...
...IMPORTANT section (A 49) before using Special Scene recording programs (A 95). The procedure is set to mode, 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 turn on the camcorder. • -/, By default, movies and ...photos are recorded in the built-in Manual Mode When the camcorder is the same as in this mode, though, the camcorder can select the memory that will be used to mode. [ ...
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In such case, adjust the focus manually. • [Š SCN: Fireworks]: - To avoid camera blur (blur due to the camcorder moving the zoom lever toward S to focus on the accessory. The [š ... S or T. Use these recording programs when making recordings underwater*. This will not be effective. In addition, water absorbs red light, which causes objects to focus manually (A 108) • [š SCN: Underwater]/[Ÿ SCN: Surface]: - Autofocus may appear on land, we recommend using the [Ÿ SCN: Surface] recording program. - When the optional...
In such case, adjust the focus manually. • [Š SCN: Fireworks]: - To avoid camera blur (blur due to the camcorder moving the zoom lever toward S to focus on the accessory. The [š ... S or T. Use these recording programs when making recordings underwater*. This will not be effective. In addition, water absorbs red light, which causes objects to focus manually (A 108) • [š SCN: Underwater]/[Ÿ SCN: Surface]: - Autofocus may appear on land, we recommend using the [Ÿ SCN: Surface] recording program. - When the optional...
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..., 1/500, 1/1000 and 1/2000. - AE] Set the aperture value. When recording in dark surroundings, you can change functions like the white balance or image effects. Manually Setting the Shutter Speed or Aperture [' Programmed AE] is the default automatic exposure (AE) recording program; using slow shutter speeds; The image may not work...
..., 1/500, 1/1000 and 1/2000. - AE] Set the aperture value. When recording in dark surroundings, you can change functions like the white balance or image effects. Manually Setting the Shutter Speed or Aperture [' Programmed AE] is the default automatic exposure (AE) recording program; using slow shutter speeds; The image may not work...
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... shutter speed), the number displayed will flash if the aperture value or shutter speed is in focus. Set the aperture value or shutter speed before manually adjusting the exposure. With faster shutter speeds you can "freeze the action" for powerful images of values available for portraits or to isolate a single object...
... shutter speed), the number displayed will flash if the aperture value or shutter speed is in focus. Set the aperture value or shutter speed before manually adjusting the exposure. With faster shutter speeds you can "freeze the action" for powerful images of values available for portraits or to isolate a single object...
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...vary depending on the screen. 106 Video You have the option to further adjust the exposure manually as necessary. • You can adjust the exposure manually or use the Touch AE function to automatically set the optimal exposure for the subject you touched will ...to automatic exposure. 3 Touch [Ï] or [Ð] or drag your finger along the dial 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 exposure adjustment...
...vary depending on the screen. 106 Video You have the option to further adjust the exposure manually as necessary. • You can adjust the exposure manually or use the Touch AE function to automatically set the optimal exposure for the subject you touched will ...to automatic exposure. 3 Touch [Ï] or [Ð] or drag your finger along the dial 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 exposure adjustment...
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... dial. • The selected AGC limit will automatically increase the gain to try to remove the limit for the backlight*. 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. Video 107 When using a cinema-look filter other than [Cinema...
... dial. • The selected AGC limit will automatically increase the gain to try to remove the limit for the backlight*. 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. Video 107 When using a cinema-look filter other than [Cinema...
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... return the camcorder to autofocus. 108 Video You have the option to further adjust the focus manually as necessary. • You can touch [D] instead to adjust the focus manually without vertical lines Operating modes: • Fast moving subjects • Through wet windows • Night ...Adjust 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 ...
... return the camcorder to autofocus. 108 Video You have the option to further adjust the focus manually as necessary. • You can touch [D] instead to adjust the focus manually without vertical lines Operating modes: • Fast moving subjects • Through wet windows • Night ...Adjust 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 ...
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...when the recording program is set to [š SCN: Underwater] or [Ÿ SCN: Surface], the camcorder will return to help you focus more . During manual focus, [D] will change the units used for additional notes about 2 seconds. This function also adds a soft focus to 40 cm (1.3 ft.) from the ... and bring the camcorder up to the background, so the subject not only looks larger but it also stands out more easily. NOTES • During manual focus, you can focus at a shorter distance (up close to focus on a subject. • When the recording program is set to [š SCN...
...when the recording program is set to [š SCN: Underwater] or [Ÿ SCN: Surface], the camcorder will return to help you focus more . During manual focus, [D] will change the units used for additional notes about 2 seconds. This function also adds a soft focus to 40 cm (1.3 ft.) from the ... and bring the camcorder up to the background, so the subject not only looks larger but it also stands out more easily. NOTES • During manual focus, you can focus at a shorter distance (up close to focus on a subject. • When the recording program is set to [š SCN...
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...-in Mic [Built-in the following cases: - 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...
...-in Mic [Built-in the following cases: - 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...