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...The Canon VIXIA HF G50 4K Camcorder is a high-performance camcorder whose compact size makes it . Additionally, the camcorder also features 5 assignable buttons on versatility This camcorder has features to make it usable as a main camera but switch to autofocus when a face is detected, ensuring that you shoot in a variety of situations in manual ... but is also small enough to record the same clip on it and even track it ideal in focus. Manual controls at 3840x2160 with a frame rate of 59.94P, giving you to use dual recording (A 30) to be in the field. Emphasis on the ...
...The Canon VIXIA HF G50 4K Camcorder is a high-performance camcorder whose compact size makes it . Additionally, the camcorder also features 5 assignable buttons on versatility This camcorder has features to make it usable as a main camera but switch to autofocus when a face is detected, ensuring that you shoot in a variety of situations in manual ... but is also small enough to record the same clip on it and even track it ideal in focus. Manual controls at 3840x2160 with a frame rate of 59.94P, giving you to use dual recording (A 30) to be in the field. Emphasis on the ...
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... and Bit Rate 35 Selecting the Frame Rate 35 Slow & Fast Motion Recording 36 Shooting Modes 37 Special Scene Modes 38 Exposure Adjustment 40 Manual Exposure (n) 40 Automatic Exposure 41 Touch Exposure 42 Exposure Lock (AE Lock) 43 5 Exposure Compensation 43 ND Filter 44 Using the Zebra ...Using the Touch Screen's Zoom Controls 52 Using an Optional Remote Controller 52 Soft Zoom Control 53 Digital Tele-Converter 53 Focus Adjustment 54 Manual Focus 54 Autofocus 57 Face Detection & Tracking 58 Image Stabilization 60 Dynamic IS or Standard IS 60 Setting the Time Code 61 Selecting...
... and Bit Rate 35 Selecting the Frame Rate 35 Slow & Fast Motion Recording 36 Shooting Modes 37 Special Scene Modes 38 Exposure Adjustment 40 Manual Exposure (n) 40 Automatic Exposure 41 Touch Exposure 42 Exposure Lock (AE Lock) 43 5 Exposure Compensation 43 ND Filter 44 Using the Zebra ...Using the Touch Screen's Zoom Controls 52 Using an Optional Remote Controller 52 Soft Zoom Control 53 Digital Tele-Converter 53 Focus Adjustment 54 Manual Focus 54 Autofocus 57 Face Detection & Tracking 58 Image Stabilization 60 Dynamic IS or Standard IS 60 Setting the Time Code 61 Selecting...
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... terms are simulated pictures taken with a still camera. • Some screenshots in this manual have been simplified to show only relevant icons. Please read this manual. • The following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is connected to the camcorder, do... Additional topics that complement the basic operating procedures. • A: Reference page number within this manual carefully before you use the camcorder and retain it for purchasing the Canon VIXIA HF G50. Should your camcorder fail to operate correctly, refer to Troubleshooting (A 109). 7 Conventions Used ...
... terms are simulated pictures taken with a still camera. • Some screenshots in this manual have been simplified to show only relevant icons. Please read this manual. • The following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is connected to the camcorder, do... Additional topics that complement the basic operating procedures. • A: Reference page number within this manual carefully before you use the camcorder and retain it for purchasing the Canon VIXIA HF G50. Should your camcorder fail to operate correctly, refer to Troubleshooting (A 109). 7 Conventions Used ...
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... options you will select and to abbreviate menu selections. Brackets [ ] are used to other onscreen messages and displays. About this example, the (A 22). In this Manual These icons indicate the camcorder's operating mode and whether a function is available in mode.
... options you will select and to abbreviate menu selections. Brackets [ ] are used to other onscreen messages and displays. About this example, the (A 22). In this Manual These icons indicate the camcorder's operating mode and whether a function is available in mode.
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...(Auto) mode Set the camera mode switch to n. Joystick/SET button When making recordings, you just prefer not to bother with detailed camcorder settings. (Manual) mode Set the camera mode switch to N. With this mode, the camcorder takes care of all the settings while you can navigate some of the...the joystick itself (in the menu. Using the MENU Button and Joystick You can enjoy full access to move the orange selection frame in the manual, "press SET") to close the menu after adjusting desired settings. Basic Operation of using the MENU button and joystick instead of the Camcorder ...
...(Auto) mode Set the camera mode switch to n. Joystick/SET button When making recordings, you just prefer not to bother with detailed camcorder settings. (Manual) mode Set the camera mode switch to N. With this mode, the camcorder takes care of all the settings while you can navigate some of the...the joystick itself (in the menu. Using the MENU Button and Joystick You can enjoy full access to move the orange selection frame in the manual, "press SET") to close the menu after adjusting desired settings. Basic Operation of using the MENU button and joystick instead of the Camcorder ...
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... item ([Language ], in the example). • If the desired menu item does not appear in the menu page displayed, drag your finger left of the manual. System Setup] > [Language ] > Desired option To use the touch panel 1 Press the MENU button. 2 Touch the icon of the desired setup menu ...from the setup menus. Throughout the manual, procedures for functions that can be used in both modes give the page number in mode. 4 Touch the desired setting option and then touch [X] ...
... item ([Language ], in the example). • If the desired menu item does not appear in the menu page displayed, drag your finger left of the manual. System Setup] > [Language ] > Desired option To use the touch panel 1 Press the MENU button. 2 Touch the icon of the desired setup menu ...from the setup menus. Throughout the manual, procedures for functions that can be used in both modes give the page number in mode. 4 Touch the desired setting option and then touch [X] ...
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... menu in mode. NOTES • Touching [X] or pressing the MENU button at any time closes the menu. • Unavailable items may be given in the manual (!, in the top row is not selected when you open the menu, first push the joystick (Ý) to move the orange selection frame to one...
... menu in mode. NOTES • Touching [X] or pressing the MENU button at any time closes the menu. • Unavailable items may be given in the manual (!, in the top row is not selected when you open the menu, first push the joystick (Ý) to move the orange selection frame to one...
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... press SET. • To select a value from an adjustment dial, first push the joystick (Î) to highlight the dial in the respective section of the manual. NOTES • Depending on the selected function, other buttons, adjustment dials, and other controls may appear on the screen. From the bottom row, push the...
... press SET. • To select a value from an adjustment dial, first push the joystick (Î) to highlight the dial in the respective section of the manual. NOTES • Depending on the selected function, other buttons, adjustment dials, and other controls may appear on the screen. From the bottom row, push the...
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...(A 35) or using slow & fast motion recording (A 36), we recommend using exFAT-formatted cards with other SD card when the SD card 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...camcorder has two SD card slots and you may notice slower writing speeds to the card and recording may be prompted to save your local Canon website. In such case, save menu settings files. In such case, cancel the operation to initialize SD cards especially before shooting important scenes...
...(A 35) or using slow & fast motion recording (A 36), we recommend using exFAT-formatted cards with other SD card when the SD card 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...camcorder has two SD card slots and you may notice slower writing speeds to the card and recording may be prompted to save your local Canon website. In such case, save menu settings files. In such case, cancel the operation to initialize SD cards especially before shooting important scenes...
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... the screen, {Ð will be POWER/CHG indicator recorded on recording audio, refer to Recording Audio (A 66). 32 Before making important recordings for you can manually adjust the focus, exposure and many other settings according to Ñ and the clip will appear with a single recording operation. In mode, you . ACCESS indicator...
... the screen, {Ð will be POWER/CHG indicator recorded on recording audio, refer to Recording Audio (A 66). 32 Before making important recordings for you can manually adjust the focus, exposure and many other settings according to Ñ and the clip will appear with a single recording operation. In mode, you . ACCESS indicator...
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... and ND filter while the camcorder automatically 41 adjusts the shutter speed and gain. " (Aperture Priority AE) You manually set the shutter speed while the camcorder automatically adjusts 41 the aperture and gain. Special Scene modes Available shooting modes For...Shooting Modes In mode, the camcorder offers a number of shooting modes that give you varying degrees of control over the exposure. n (Manual Exposure) You manually set the shutter speed, aperture and gain, giving you wish to Exposure Adjustment (A 40). Special Scene modes These modes offer preset combinations...
... and ND filter while the camcorder automatically 41 adjusts the shutter speed and gain. " (Aperture Priority AE) You manually set the shutter speed while the camcorder automatically adjusts 41 the aperture and gain. Special Scene modes Available shooting modes For...Shooting Modes In mode, the camcorder offers a number of shooting modes that give you varying degrees of control over the exposure. n (Manual Exposure) You manually set the shutter speed, aperture and gain, giving you wish to Exposure Adjustment (A 40). Special Scene modes These modes offer preset combinations...
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.... - White points may leave a trailing afterimage. - [T Fireworks] To record fireworks. Check the image on the screen. • [R Low Light]: - In such case, adjust the focus manually. • [R Low Light]/[T Fireworks]: To avoid camcorder blur (blur due to the camcorder moving) we recommend using a tripod.
.... - White points may leave a trailing afterimage. - [T Fireworks] To record fireworks. Check the image on the screen. • [R Low Light]: - In such case, adjust the focus manually. • [R Low Light]/[T Fireworks]: To avoid camcorder blur (blur due to the camcorder moving) we recommend using a tripod.
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... speed and gain, from partial to full control, while the camcorder automatically adjusts the settings that you want. 1 Set the shooting mode to [n Manual Exposure] (A 37). • The aperture value, shutter speed and gain value will vary depending on the zoom position. You can select [ ...necessary to adjust the exposure to the desired level. 5 Select [X]. Aperture values displayed on the screen. 3 Drag your shot. Operating modes: 40 Manual Exposure (n) This shooting mode gives you the most control over shooting settings as you can set the desired value. • You can select a ...
... speed and gain, from partial to full control, while the camcorder automatically adjusts the settings that you want. 1 Set the shooting mode to [n Manual Exposure] (A 37). • The aperture value, shutter speed and gain value will vary depending on the zoom position. You can select [ ...necessary to adjust the exposure to the desired level. 5 Select [X]. Aperture values displayed on the screen. 3 Drag your shot. Operating modes: 40 Manual Exposure (n) This shooting mode gives you the most control over shooting settings as you can set the desired value. • You can select a ...
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...8226; You can adjust the aperture, shutter speed and gain using the CUSTOM dial (A 80). • For available shutter speeds, see the manual exposure table (A 40). 4 Select [X]. Automatic Exposure Programmed AE (') The camcorder automatically sets the shutter speed, aperture and gain (for overexposed areas... the edge of the exposure bar. Shutter Priority AE (,) With this shooting mode you set the aperture value manually to set the shutter speed manually, for example, in low-light situations. The camcorder will automatically adjust other settings to obtain the best exposure....
...8226; You can adjust the aperture, shutter speed and gain using the CUSTOM dial (A 80). • For available shutter speeds, see the manual exposure table (A 40). 4 Select [X]. Automatic Exposure Programmed AE (') The camcorder automatically sets the shutter speed, aperture and gain (for overexposed areas... the edge of the exposure bar. Shutter Priority AE (,) With this shooting mode you set the aperture value manually to set the shutter speed manually, for example, in low-light situations. The camcorder will automatically adjust other settings to obtain the best exposure....
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... the desired aperture value. 42 • You can also adjust the aperture value using the CUSTOM dial (A 80). • For available aperture values, see the manual exposure table (A 40) 4 Select [X]. NOTES • When the shooting mode is set the appropriate exposure. Exposure Adjustment 2 Open the aperture screen. [FUNC] > [ Aperture] • An...
... the desired aperture value. 42 • You can also adjust the aperture value using the CUSTOM dial (A 80). • For available aperture values, see the manual exposure table (A 40) 4 Select [X]. NOTES • When the shooting mode is set the appropriate exposure. Exposure Adjustment 2 Open the aperture screen. [FUNC] > [ Aperture] • An...
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...] instead. • To return to losing detail. 1 Select the aperture, shutter speed, gain or exposure compensation. The ND filter can select the ND filter setting manually. The camcorder will use the ND filter for automatic exposure. The camcorder offers two levels of the picture. The camcorder will not use the ND...
...] instead. • To return to losing detail. 1 Select the aperture, shutter speed, gain or exposure compensation. The ND filter can select the ND filter setting manually. The camcorder will use the ND filter for automatic exposure. The camcorder offers two levels of the picture. The camcorder will not use the ND...
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...can use the > [v Camera Setup] > [Focus Ring Direction] and [Focus Ring Response] settings to disable the focus/zoom ring's operation. When using manual focus, you can use the > [v Camera Setup] > [Focus/Zoom Ring Operation] setting to change the direction and responsiveness of the focus/zoom ring when...modes: * * Focus adjustment is available even after a while. You can use the focus preset and peaking functions to assist you focus manually and then leave the camcorder with the power turned on, the focus on the subject may be lost after touching the screen to adjust ...
...can use the > [v Camera Setup] > [Focus Ring Direction] and [Focus Ring Response] settings to disable the focus/zoom ring's operation. When using manual focus, you can use the > [v Camera Setup] > [Focus/Zoom Ring Operation] setting to change the direction and responsiveness of the focus/zoom ring when...modes: * * Focus adjustment is available even after a while. You can use the focus preset and peaking functions to assist you focus manually and then leave the camcorder with the power turned on, the focus on the subject may be lost after touching the screen to adjust ...
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Current focusing distance Select to return to the preset focus position Operating modes: 55 1 Activate the manual focus and adjust the focus to the desired position (A 54). • The current approximate focusing distance will appear inside the button will be ... of the subject; Using the Focus Assistance Functions In order to focus more accurately, you focus manually somewhere else, have the camcorder return to the preset focus position. Focus Adjustment Focus Preset When manual focus is turned off the focus preset function. 3 Adjust the focus as necessary using touch AF...
Current focusing distance Select to return to the preset focus position Operating modes: 55 1 Activate the manual focus and adjust the focus to the desired position (A 54). • The current approximate focusing distance will appear inside the button will be ... of the subject; Using the Focus Assistance Functions In order to focus more accurately, you focus manually somewhere else, have the camcorder return to the preset focus position. Focus Adjustment Focus Preset When manual focus is turned off the focus preset function. 3 Adjust the focus as necessary using touch AF...
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...a window. • When the shooting mode is set to [T Fireworks], the focus will be set to G and cannot be selected when to focus manually. Operating modes: 57 1 During manual focus: Press the AF/MF button. 2 Select [AF Mode]. > [v " Camera Setup] > [AF Mode] 3 Select the desired option and ... soft focus due to smaller apertures: When recording in bright surroundings, the camcorder closes down the aperture. In such case, in .; AE] or [n Manual Exposure] shooting mode and set > [v Camera Setup] > [ND Filter] to Medium AF. The focusing range is set the autofocus speed. Medium AF...
...a window. • When the shooting mode is set to [T Fireworks], the focus will be set to G and cannot be selected when to focus manually. Operating modes: 57 1 During manual focus: Press the AF/MF button. 2 Select [AF Mode]. > [v " Camera Setup] > [AF Mode] 3 Select the desired option and ... soft focus due to smaller apertures: When recording in bright surroundings, the camcorder closes down the aperture. In such case, in .; AE] or [n Manual Exposure] shooting mode and set > [v Camera Setup] > [ND Filter] to Medium AF. The focusing range is set the autofocus speed. Medium AF...
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...- The camcorder will have the camcorder track and optimize settings for all other moving subjects - Night scenes - You must use manual focus for a different subject. By default, the face detection & tracking function is always activated and cannot be detected, the camcorder...autofocus, the camcorder automatically detects people's faces and uses this information to a white double frame £ (tracking frame). In such case, focus manually. - When a face cannot be turned off , start the procedure from step 1 to remove the frame and cancel the tracking. Operating modes:...
...- The camcorder will have the camcorder track and optimize settings for all other moving subjects - Night scenes - You must use manual focus for a different subject. By default, the face detection & tracking function is always activated and cannot be detected, the camcorder...autofocus, the camcorder automatically detects people's faces and uses this information to a white double frame £ (tracking frame). In such case, focus manually. - When a face cannot be turned off , start the procedure from step 1 to remove the frame and cancel the tracking. Operating modes:...