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...: Giving a Cinematic Look to your Recordings 66 Mini Video Light 67 Video Snapshot 71 Pre-recording Function 71 Self Timer 72 Manual Exposure Adjustment and Automatic Backlight Correction 74 Manual Focus Adjustment 75 Face Detection 76 White Balance 77 Image Effects 79 Digital Effects 80 On-Screen Displays and Data Code 81 Audio...
...: Giving a Cinematic Look to your Recordings 66 Mini Video Light 67 Video Snapshot 71 Pre-recording Function 71 Self Timer 72 Manual Exposure Adjustment and Automatic Backlight Correction 74 Manual Focus Adjustment 75 Face Detection 76 White Balance 77 Image Effects 79 Digital Effects 80 On-Screen Displays and Data Code 81 Audio...
VIXIA HF21 Instruction Manual
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... mode ( 46) Photo quality/size (simultaneous recording) ( 104) Remote sensor off ( 148) Microphone attenuator ( 143) Pre-recording ( 71) Memory operation ( 26) Instant AF ( 142), MF Manual focus ( 74) Remaining battery time ( 26) While recording/during playback: Scene counter (hours : minutes : seconds) In record pause mode: Total number of scenes Remaining recording time...
... mode ( 46) Photo quality/size (simultaneous recording) ( 104) Remote sensor off ( 148) Microphone attenuator ( 143) Pre-recording ( 71) Memory operation ( 26) Instant AF ( 142), MF Manual focus ( 74) Remaining battery time ( 26) While recording/during playback: Scene counter (hours : minutes : seconds) In record pause mode: Total number of scenes Remaining recording time...
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Viewing Photos Histogram ( 107) Current photo / Total number of photos Photo number ( 149) Protected photo mark ( 108) Date and time of recording Manual focus ( 74) File size Manual exposure ( 72) Photo size ( 95) Aperture value ( 64) Shutter speed ( 64) Introduction 25
Viewing Photos Histogram ( 107) Current photo / Total number of photos Photo number ( 149) Protected photo mark ( 108) Date and time of recording Manual focus ( 74) File size Manual exposure ( 72) Photo size ( 95) Aperture value ( 64) Shutter speed ( 64) Introduction 25
VIXIA HF21 Instruction Manual
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will appear redder than the actual subject. In such case, adjust the focus manually. • [ Fireworks]: - When using underwater lighting equipment or making recordings underwater with the [ Underwater] recording program, the image on the camcorder while holding ... too high. In addition, water absorbs red light, which causes objects to occur. In mode, slower shutter speeds are used so blur is attached to focus on land, we recommend using the [ Surface] recording program. - If the camcorder becomes too hot, it will not affect the recording. - Use these...
will appear redder than the actual subject. In such case, adjust the focus manually. • [ Fireworks]: - When using underwater lighting equipment or making recordings underwater with the [ Underwater] recording program, the image on the camcorder while holding ... too high. In addition, water absorbs red light, which causes objects to occur. In mode, slower shutter speeds are used so blur is attached to focus on land, we recommend using the [ Surface] recording program. - If the camcorder becomes too hot, it will not affect the recording. - Use these...
VIXIA HF21 Instruction Manual
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... wet windows • Night scenes Operating modes: POINTS TO CHECK • Adjust the zoom before you focus more easily. Focus 3 Push the joystick ( ) or ( ) once to verify if the image is locked and [MF] appears. Manual Focus Adjustment Autofocus may not work well on faraway subjects such as mountains or fireworks, push the joystick...
... wet windows • Night scenes Operating modes: POINTS TO CHECK • Adjust the zoom before you focus more easily. Focus 3 Push the joystick ( ) or ( ) once to verify if the image is locked and [MF] appears. Manual Focus Adjustment Autofocus may not work well on faraway subjects such as mountains or fireworks, push the joystick...
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... frame to the person for whom you want to the side, at a diagonal or partially hidden. Face Detection You can also select the main subject manually, so the camcorder optimizes the settings for the person selected. You can have the camcorder automatically detect people's faces and use this information to be...; 75 Operating modes: POINTS TO CHECK • Select a recording program other than one person (with the white face frame) will be determined to adjust the focus and set the best exposure for beautiful videos and photos.
... frame to the person for whom you want to the side, at a diagonal or partially hidden. Face Detection You can also select the main subject manually, so the camcorder optimizes the settings for the person selected. You can have the camcorder automatically detect people's faces and use this information to be...; 75 Operating modes: POINTS TO CHECK • Select a recording program other than one person (with the white face frame) will be determined to adjust the focus and set the best exposure for beautiful videos and photos.
VIXIA HF21 Instruction Manual
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...will allow you to the mini advanced shoe, you want to the instruction manual of the ZR-2000 or ZR-1000. For details about using the adapter, refer to autofocus temporarily during manual focus. This is particularly useful while the camcorder is mounted on a tripod and...you can use certain functions while viewing the picture on /off , starting /stopping a recording, zoom, switching between autofocus and manual focus1, focus adjustment, Push AF1, 2, focus assist1, and displaying on-screen displays on an external monitor. 1 Available with the ZR-2000 only. 2 The Push AF function...
...will allow you to the mini advanced shoe, you want to the instruction manual of the ZR-2000 or ZR-1000. For details about using the adapter, refer to autofocus temporarily during manual focus. This is particularly useful while the camcorder is mounted on a tripod and...you can use certain functions while viewing the picture on /off , starting /stopping a recording, zoom, switching between autofocus and manual focus1, focus adjustment, Push AF1, 2, focus assist1, and displaying on-screen displays on an external monitor. 1 Available with the ZR-2000 only. 2 The Push AF function...
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mode. 4 Approximate number of 16:9. Adjust the focus manually ( 74). • When the subject is too bright, [Overexp.] will flash on a memory card Default value Memory card Photo quality1 → Photo size ↓ ...
mode. 4 Approximate number of 16:9. Adjust the focus manually ( 74). • When the subject is too bright, [Overexp.] will flash on a memory card Default value Memory card Photo quality1 → Photo size ↓ ...
VIXIA HF21 Instruction Manual
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...to 13.1 ft.). roundings of the subject are too dark, the mini video light may not be able to focus even if the AF-assist lamp is on the video flash light ( ON). In any case, the actual range...[AF-Assist Lamp] to [ Off] so the assist lamp is not activated. - Refer to the instruction manual of the flash is locked. 102 Photos The degree of the flash decreases in continuous shooting mode....an external flash when its POWER switch is set to focus more accurately (AF- When you manually adjust the exposure in the following cases: - The camcorder may light up briefly in ...
...to 13.1 ft.). roundings of the subject are too dark, the mini video light may not be able to focus even if the AF-assist lamp is on the video flash light ( ON). In any case, the actual range...[AF-Assist Lamp] to [ Off] so the assist lamp is not activated. - Refer to the instruction manual of the flash is locked. 102 Photos The degree of the flash decreases in continuous shooting mode....an external flash when its POWER switch is set to focus more accurately (AF- When you manually adjust the exposure in the following cases: - The camcorder may light up briefly in ...
VIXIA HF21 Instruction Manual
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...; Zoom ( 47) • Quick Start ( 48) • Recording programs ( 61, 64) • Mini video light ( 66) • Self timer ( 71) • Manual exposure adjustment and automatic backlight correction ( 72) • Manual focus adjustment ( 74) • Face detection ( 75) • White balance ( 76) • Image effects ( 77) • Digital effects ( 79) Photos 111...
...; Zoom ( 47) • Quick Start ( 48) • Recording programs ( 61, 64) • Mini video light ( 66) • Self timer ( 71) • Manual exposure adjustment and automatic backlight correction ( 72) • Manual focus adjustment ( 74) • Face detection ( 75) • White balance ( 76) • Image effects ( 77) • Digital effects ( 79) Photos 111...
VIXIA HF21 Instruction Manual
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... of the center of the picture, the camcorder will continue to the normal display. 144 Additional Information / Camera Setup 3 Menu item [Self Timer] [ [Focus Assist [ Functions] [Onscreen Markers] [ [ [ [Audio Level [ Indicator] [Photo Review Time] [ [ Setting options On ], [ Off] On], [ Off]...], 6 sec], [ 8 sec], [ 10 sec] z z 71 zz - They will be set when the drive mode is set to help you focus manually ( 74). • When face detection is framed correctly (vertically and/or horizontally). • Using the onscreen markers will not affect the recordings. [Photo...
... of the center of the picture, the camcorder will continue to the normal display. 144 Additional Information / Camera Setup 3 Menu item [Self Timer] [ [Focus Assist [ Functions] [Onscreen Markers] [ [ [ [Audio Level [ Indicator] [Photo Review Time] [ [ Setting options On ], [ Off] On], [ Off]...], 6 sec], [ 8 sec], [ 10 sec] z z 71 zz - They will be set when the drive mode is set to help you focus manually ( 74). • When face detection is framed correctly (vertically and/or horizontally). • Using the onscreen markers will not affect the recordings. [Photo...
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... cannot record while the camcorder is writing previous recordings onto the memory (while the ACCESS indicator is on the subject. This is dirty. Focus manually ( 74). - When a subject crosses very quickly in front of scenes (3,999 scenes). Save your recordings ( 125) and initialize the...outlet. After using the camcorder for a long time, it may have reached the end of scenes, some space. Consult a Canon Service Center. Recording Pressing START/STOP will not focus. - There is a slight interval between recording ( )/record pause ( )/playback ( ) takes longer than usual. The ...
... cannot record while the camcorder is writing previous recordings onto the memory (while the ACCESS indicator is on the subject. This is dirty. Focus manually ( 74). - When a subject crosses very quickly in front of scenes (3,999 scenes). Save your recordings ( 125) and initialize the...outlet. After using the camcorder for a long time, it may have reached the end of scenes, some space. Consult a Canon Service Center. Recording Pressing START/STOP will not focus. - There is a slight interval between recording ( )/record pause ( )/playback ( ) takes longer than usual. The ...
VIXIA HF21 Instruction Manual
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... • Lens Configuration: 11 elements in 9 groups (1 double-sided aspheric element) • AF System Autofocus (TTL + external distance sensor when set to [Instant AF]) or Manual focus • Filter Diameter: 37 mm • Minimum Focusing Distance 1 m (3.3 ft.); 1 cm (0.39 in .) • Weight (camcorder body only): 340 g (12 oz.) Additional Information 183
... • Lens Configuration: 11 elements in 9 groups (1 double-sided aspheric element) • AF System Autofocus (TTL + external distance sensor when set to [Instant AF]) or Manual focus • Filter Diameter: 37 mm • Minimum Focusing Distance 1 m (3.3 ft.); 1 cm (0.39 in .) • Weight (camcorder body only): 340 g (12 oz.) Additional Information 183
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...ft.); The following functions are not available: mini video light, flash, face detection, Instant AF, auto slow shutter, AF-assist lamp, manual audio recording level adjustment, microphone attenuator, zoom speed adjustment (zoom speed is locked at full wide angle CA-570 Compact Power Adapter •...) Weight and dimensions are adjusted: white balance, image effects, light metering - Minimum focusing distance from the waterproof case lens window In the water: approx. 75 cm (2.5 ft.); approx. 5 cm (2 in this manual is verified as of June 2009. • When the recording program is set to...
...ft.); The following functions are not available: mini video light, flash, face detection, Instant AF, auto slow shutter, AF-assist lamp, manual audio recording level adjustment, microphone attenuator, zoom speed adjustment (zoom speed is locked at full wide angle CA-570 Compact Power Adapter •...) Weight and dimensions are adjusted: white balance, image effects, light metering - Minimum focusing distance from the waterproof case lens window In the water: approx. 75 cm (2.5 ft.); approx. 5 cm (2 in this manual is verified as of June 2009. • When the recording program is set to...
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... 34 DVD authoring 126 E Error messages 158 Exposure 72 F Face detection Playback 55, 56 Recording 75 Fireworks (recording program) . . . . 62 Flash 101 Flexible recording 34 Focus Assist functions 144 Focus priority 142 Manual 74 Frame rate 66, 140 FUNC. menu 37, 137 H HDMI OUT terminal 121 HDMI-CEC 149 186 Additional Information
... 34 DVD authoring 126 E Error messages 158 Exposure 72 F Face detection Playback 55, 56 Recording 75 Fireworks (recording program) . . . . 62 Flash 101 Flexible recording 34 Focus Assist functions 144 Focus priority 142 Manual 74 Frame rate 66, 140 FUNC. menu 37, 137 H HDMI OUT terminal 121 HDMI-CEC 149 186 Additional Information