VIXIA HF M30 / HF M31 / HF M300 Instruction Manual
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...Flip View 55 Narrowing Down the Scenes Shown in the Index Screen 56 Deleting Scenes 58 Advanced Functions 58 Shooting Video in y Manual Mode 59 Selecting the Video Quality (Recording Mode) 60 Special Scene Recording Programs 63 Cinema Mode: Giving a Cinematic Look to your Recordings ... 68 Touch & Track 68 Video Snapshot 69 Digital Effects 70 Manually Setting the Shutter Speed or Aperture 73 Manual Exposure Adjustment 74 Automatic Gain Control (AGC) Limit 74 Manual Focus Adjustment 76 White Balance 77 Image Effects 78 Mini Video Light 79 Self Timer 80 Audio ...
...Flip View 55 Narrowing Down the Scenes Shown in the Index Screen 56 Deleting Scenes 58 Advanced Functions 58 Shooting Video in y Manual Mode 59 Selecting the Video Quality (Recording Mode) 60 Special Scene Recording Programs 63 Cinema Mode: Giving a Cinematic Look to your Recordings ... 68 Touch & Track 68 Video Snapshot 69 Digital Effects 70 Manually Setting the Shutter Speed or Aperture 73 Manual Exposure Adjustment 74 Automatic Gain Control (AGC) Limit 74 Manual Focus Adjustment 76 White Balance 77 Image Effects 78 Mini Video Light 79 Self Timer 80 Audio ...
VIXIA HF M30 / HF M31 / HF M300 Instruction Manual
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...) A a COMPONENT OUT terminal (0 121, 123) A s USB terminal (0 121, 124) A d HDMI OUT terminal (0 121, 122) A f Grip belt (0 27) A g Instant AF sensor (0 152) A h Stereo microphone (0 80) A j Mini video light (0 78) A k Flash (0 107) Front view 20 Introduction
...) A a COMPONENT OUT terminal (0 121, 123) A s USB terminal (0 121, 124) A d HDMI OUT terminal (0 121, 122) A f Grip belt (0 27) A g Instant AF sensor (0 152) A h Stereo microphone (0 80) A j Mini video light (0 78) A k Flash (0 107) Front view 20 Introduction
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... can turn on the screen. • Repeat, selecting [B Off], to turn off the mini video light. 78 Video To obtain the best effect, use this setting when recording a person in dark places. Note that areas similar to ...complimentary appearance. Operating modes: POINTS TO CHECK • Select a recording program other than [r Underwater] or [s Surface]. [FUNC.] 8 [Y Video Light] 8 [A On] 8 [a] • Y appears on the mini video light to shoot video or take photos in close-up. Options ( Default value) [U Off] Records with no image enhancing effects. [V Vivid] Emphasizes ...
... can turn on the screen. • Repeat, selecting [B Off], to turn off the mini video light. 78 Video To obtain the best effect, use this setting when recording a person in dark places. Note that areas similar to ...complimentary appearance. Operating modes: POINTS TO CHECK • Select a recording program other than [r Underwater] or [s Surface]. [FUNC.] 8 [Y Video Light] 8 [A On] 8 [a] • Y appears on the mini video light to shoot video or take photos in close-up. Options ( Default value) [U Off] Records with no image enhancing effects. [V Vivid] Emphasizes ...
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... a 10-second countdown*. NOTES • We recommend not using the optional video light, refer to the mini advanced shoe, the built-in mini video light will be disabled. Attach the optional video light to the mini advanced shoe. • Refer to turn off the optional video light. Self Timer Operating modes: [FUNC.] 8 [MENU] 8 8 8 [Self Timer] 8 [A On n] 8 [a] • n appears...
... a 10-second countdown*. NOTES • We recommend not using the optional video light, refer to the mini advanced shoe, the built-in mini video light will be disabled. Attach the optional video light to the mini advanced shoe. • Refer to turn off the optional video light. Self Timer Operating modes: [FUNC.] 8 [MENU] 8 8 8 [Self Timer] 8 [A On n] 8 [a] • n appears...
VIXIA HF M30 / HF M31 / HF M300 Instruction Manual
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.... - Depending on the video flash light (n ON). Using the VFL-2 Video Flash Light You can use the optional VFL-2 Video Flash Light as for the built-in the following cases: - Attach the optional VFL-2 Video Flash Light to the instruction manual of the subject. For details about using an optional video light. 108 Photos ... to Using the Mini Advanced Shoe (0 83). Refer to record the photo. NOTES • The flash will fire. The assist lamp lights up to reduce the red-eye effect. [S Flash On] The flash always fires. [W Flash Off] The flash does not fire. When using...
.... - Depending on the video flash light (n ON). Using the VFL-2 Video Flash Light You can use the optional VFL-2 Video Flash Light as for the built-in the following cases: - Attach the optional VFL-2 Video Flash Light to the instruction manual of the subject. For details about using an optional video light. 108 Photos ... to Using the Mini Advanced Shoe (0 83). Refer to record the photo. NOTES • The flash will fire. The assist lamp lights up to reduce the red-eye effect. [S Flash On] The flash always fires. [W Flash Off] The flash does not fire. When using...
VIXIA HF M30 / HF M31 / HF M300 Instruction Manual
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... to [B Off] so the assist lamp is not activated. - • About the AF-Assist Lamp: While you like the best. The camcorder may light up briefly in continuous shooting mode. • For red-eye reduction to be effective, the subject needs to focus more accurately (AFassist lamp). - In any... lamp is approx. 1 to 4 m (3.3 to choose later the photo you press j halfway, if the surroundings of the subject are too dark, the mini video light may not be selected when the exposure is locked. • We recommend not using the flash while the optional Wide-converter or Tele-converter is...
... to [B Off] so the assist lamp is not activated. - • About the AF-Assist Lamp: While you like the best. The camcorder may light up briefly in continuous shooting mode. • For red-eye reduction to be effective, the subject needs to focus more accurately (AFassist lamp). - In any... lamp is approx. 1 to 4 m (3.3 to choose later the photo you press j halfway, if the surroundings of the subject are too dark, the mini video light may not be selected when the exposure is locked. • We recommend not using the flash while the optional Wide-converter or Tele-converter is...
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... taking photos. The way to set and use the following functions and features of the camcorder can also use them was already explained in the "Video" section. • Zoom (0 46) • Quick Start (0 47) • Recording programs (0 60, 70) • Face detection (0 66) •... (0 69) • Manual exposure adjustment (0 73) • Manual focus adjustment (0 74) • White balance (0 76) • Image effects (0 77) • Mini video light (0 78) • Self timer (0 79) 116 Photos [Edit] 8 [Protect] 8 [Protect]* 8 [OK] * Touch [Remove Protection] to the relevant page in...
... taking photos. The way to set and use the following functions and features of the camcorder can also use them was already explained in the "Video" section. • Zoom (0 46) • Quick Start (0 47) • Recording programs (0 60, 70) • Face detection (0 66) •... (0 69) • Manual exposure adjustment (0 73) • Manual focus adjustment (0 74) • White balance (0 76) • Image effects (0 77) • Mini video light (0 78) • Self timer (0 79) 116 Photos [Edit] 8 [Protect] 8 [Protect]* 8 [OK] * Touch [Remove Protection] to the relevant page in...
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z 109 z - 69 -z z - 64 -z 148 Additional Information Control Button [S Flash] [X Focus] [e Exposure] [ZOOM] [P AGC Limit] [Metering Mode] [Y Video Light] [d Pre REC] [Drive Mode] [O Digital Effects] [Image Stabilizer] [Image Stabilizer] Setting options/Function [U Automatic], [V Red-Eye Auto], [S Flash On], [W Flash Off] [2] (manual focus): Toggle on (x) ...
z 109 z - 69 -z z - 64 -z 148 Additional Information Control Button [S Flash] [X Focus] [e Exposure] [ZOOM] [P AGC Limit] [Metering Mode] [Y Video Light] [d Pre REC] [Drive Mode] [O Digital Effects] [Image Stabilizer] [Image Stabilizer] Setting options/Function [U Automatic], [V Red-Eye Auto], [S Flash On], [W Flash Off] [2] (manual focus): Toggle on (x) ...
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...) S l Microphone attenuator (0 153) D q Audio level indicator (0 80) D a Digital effect (0 69) D s Level marker (0 154) D d Remote sensor off (0 160) D f Mini advanced shoe (0 83) D g Headphone output (0 82) D h Mini video light (0 78) D j Control button: Switch to photo recording (0 104) 164 Additional Information
...) S l Microphone attenuator (0 153) D q Audio level indicator (0 80) D a Digital effect (0 69) D s Level marker (0 154) D d Remote sensor off (0 160) D f Mini advanced shoe (0 83) D g Headphone output (0 82) D h Mini video light (0 78) D j Control button: Switch to photo recording (0 104) 164 Additional Information
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... and MC protector filters help you to your movies. Ad DM-100 Directional Stereo Microphone This highly sensitive, super-directional microphone attaches to control difficult lighting conditions. Additional Information 197 You can be used as a highly directional shotgun microphone (monaural). It attaches to add a sense of space for cable-...-2000 Soft Carrying Case A handy camcorder bag with padded compartments and plenty of presence to record brightly in color even in dark places. Af VL-5 Video Light This video light enables you to the camcorder's mini advanced shoe.
... and MC protector filters help you to your movies. Ad DM-100 Directional Stereo Microphone This highly sensitive, super-directional microphone attaches to control difficult lighting conditions. Additional Information 197 You can be used as a highly directional shotgun microphone (monaural). It attaches to add a sense of space for cable-...-2000 Soft Carrying Case A handy camcorder bag with padded compartments and plenty of presence to record brightly in color even in dark places. Af VL-5 Video Light This video light enables you to the camcorder's mini advanced shoe.
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...-819 Battery Pack BP-827 Battery Pack CG-800 Battery Charger TL-H37 Tele-converter WD-H37ll Wide-converter FS-H37U Filter Set VL-5 Video Light VFL-2 Video Flash Light SM-V1 Surround Microphone DM-100 Directional Stereo Microphone RA-V1 Remote Control Adapter ZR-1000 Zoom Remote Controller ZR-2000 Zoom Remote Controller...
...-819 Battery Pack BP-827 Battery Pack CG-800 Battery Charger TL-H37 Tele-converter WD-H37ll Wide-converter FS-H37U Filter Set VL-5 Video Light VFL-2 Video Flash Light SM-V1 Surround Microphone DM-100 Directional Stereo Microphone RA-V1 Remote Control Adapter ZR-1000 Zoom Remote Controller ZR-2000 Zoom Remote Controller...
VIXIA HF M30 / HF M31 / HF M300 Instruction Manual
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... focusing distance from the waterproof case lens window In the water: approx. 75 cm (2.5 ft.) at full telephoto; The following settings are not available: mini video light, flash, face detection (available only for [Surface]), Instant AF, auto slow shutter, AF-assist lamp, manual audio recording level adjustment, microphone attenuator, zoom speed adjustment...
... focusing distance from the waterproof case lens window In the water: approx. 75 cm (2.5 ft.) at full telephoto; The following settings are not available: mini video light, flash, face detection (available only for [Surface]), Instant AF, auto slow shutter, AF-assist lamp, manual audio recording level adjustment, microphone attenuator, zoom speed adjustment...
VIXIA HF M30 / HF M31 / HF M300 Instruction Manual
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... Maintenance 191 Manual exposure 73 Manual focus 74 Markers 154 Memory card 37, 188 MIC terminal 85 Microphone attenuator 153 Mini advanced shoe 83 Mini video light 78 Mode switch 31 N Night scene (recording program) . . 61 Notification sounds 160 O Onscreen display selection 93 Onscreen icons 163 P P... photos 156 Rotating photos 114, 156 S Saving recordings 126 Creating discs 131, 135 Transferring to a computer . . 128 Using external video recorders 140 Selecting the memory* for playback 52 for recording 38 Self timer 79 * e only. Additional Information 205
... Maintenance 191 Manual exposure 73 Manual focus 74 Markers 154 Memory card 37, 188 MIC terminal 85 Microphone attenuator 153 Mini advanced shoe 83 Mini video light 78 Mode switch 31 N Night scene (recording program) . . 61 Notification sounds 160 O Onscreen display selection 93 Onscreen icons 163 P P... photos 156 Rotating photos 114, 156 S Saving recordings 126 Creating discs 131, 135 Transferring to a computer . . 128 Using external video recorders 140 Selecting the memory* for playback 52 for recording 38 Self timer 79 * e only. Additional Information 205
VIXIA HF M30/HF M31/HF M300 Instruction Manual
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...Flip View 55 Narrowing Down the Scenes Shown in the Index Screen 56 Deleting Scenes 58 Advanced Functions 58 Shooting Video in y Manual Mode 59 Selecting the Video Quality (Recording Mode) 60 Special Scene Recording Programs 63 Cinema Mode: Giving a Cinematic Look to your Recordings ... 68 Touch & Track 68 Video Snapshot 69 Digital Effects 70 Manually Setting the Shutter Speed or Aperture 73 Manual Exposure Adjustment 74 Automatic Gain Control (AGC) Limit 74 Manual Focus Adjustment 76 White Balance 77 Image Effects 78 Mini Video Light 79 Self Timer 80 Audio ...
...Flip View 55 Narrowing Down the Scenes Shown in the Index Screen 56 Deleting Scenes 58 Advanced Functions 58 Shooting Video in y Manual Mode 59 Selecting the Video Quality (Recording Mode) 60 Special Scene Recording Programs 63 Cinema Mode: Giving a Cinematic Look to your Recordings ... 68 Touch & Track 68 Video Snapshot 69 Digital Effects 70 Manually Setting the Shutter Speed or Aperture 73 Manual Exposure Adjustment 74 Automatic Gain Control (AGC) Limit 74 Manual Focus Adjustment 76 White Balance 77 Image Effects 78 Mini Video Light 79 Self Timer 80 Audio ...
VIXIA HF M30/HF M31/HF M300 Instruction Manual
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...) A a COMPONENT OUT terminal (0 121, 123) A s USB terminal (0 121, 124) A d HDMI OUT terminal (0 121, 122) A f Grip belt (0 27) A g Instant AF sensor (0 152) A h Stereo microphone (0 80) A j Mini video light (0 78) A k Flash (0 107) Front view 20 Introduction
...) A a COMPONENT OUT terminal (0 121, 123) A s USB terminal (0 121, 124) A d HDMI OUT terminal (0 121, 122) A f Grip belt (0 27) A g Instant AF sensor (0 152) A h Stereo microphone (0 80) A j Mini video light (0 78) A k Flash (0 107) Front view 20 Introduction
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...color may lack in detail. [Z Custom Effect] Allows you to shoot video or take photos in dark places. Operating modes: POINTS TO CHECK • Select a recording program other than [r Underwater] or [s Surface]. [FUNC.] 8 [Y Video Light] 8 [A On] 8 [a] • Y appears on the screen.... • Repeat, selecting [B Off], to turn on the mini video light to adjust the color depth, brightness, contrast, and sharpness of the image. [Color Depth]: (V)...
...color may lack in detail. [Z Custom Effect] Allows you to shoot video or take photos in dark places. Operating modes: POINTS TO CHECK • Select a recording program other than [r Underwater] or [s Surface]. [FUNC.] 8 [Y Video Light] 8 [A On] 8 [a] • Y appears on the screen.... • Repeat, selecting [B Off], to turn on the mini video light to adjust the color depth, brightness, contrast, and sharpness of the image. [Color Depth]: (V)...
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... the optional Wideconverter or Tele-converter is attached to the mini advanced shoe, the built-in mini video light will be disabled. To use the optional VL-5 Video Light or VFL-2 Video Flash Light when you turn on the optional video light (ON or AUTO). Self Timer Operating modes: [FUNC.] 8 [MENU] 8 8 8 [Self... to Using the Mini Advanced Shoe (0 83). • appears when you need a video light that is stronger than the built-in mini video light. NOTES • When an optional video light is attached; The camcorder starts recording after a 10-second countdown*. mode: In record ...
... the optional Wideconverter or Tele-converter is attached to the mini advanced shoe, the built-in mini video light will be disabled. To use the optional VL-5 Video Light or VFL-2 Video Flash Light when you turn on the optional video light (ON or AUTO). Self Timer Operating modes: [FUNC.] 8 [MENU] 8 8 8 [Self... to Using the Mini Advanced Shoe (0 83). • appears when you need a video light that is stronger than the built-in mini video light. NOTES • When an optional video light is attached; The camcorder starts recording after a 10-second countdown*. mode: In record ...
VIXIA HF M30/HF M31/HF M300 Instruction Manual
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...instruction manual of the VFL-2. For details about using an optional video light. 108 Photos The procedure for setting the external flash is set to n ON. Using the VFL-2 Video Flash Light You can use the optional VFL-2 Video Flash Light as for the built-in the following cases: - NOTES ...• The flash will fire. When using the video flash light, refer to Using the Mini Advanced Shoe (0 83). When...
...instruction manual of the VFL-2. For details about using an optional video light. 108 Photos The procedure for setting the external flash is set to n ON. Using the VFL-2 Video Flash Light You can use the optional VFL-2 Video Flash Light as for the built-in the following cases: - NOTES ...• The flash will fire. When using the video flash light, refer to Using the Mini Advanced Shoe (0 83). When...
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The camcorder may light up briefly in order to enable the camcorder to focus more accurately (AFassist lamp). - Operating modes: POINTS TO CHECK • Select a recording program other than [M .... The degree of exposure in order to choose later the photo you press j halfway, if the surroundings of the subject are too dark, the mini video light may not be effective, the subject needs to 13.1 ft.).
The camcorder may light up briefly in order to enable the camcorder to focus more accurately (AFassist lamp). - Operating modes: POINTS TO CHECK • Select a recording program other than [M .... The degree of exposure in order to choose later the photo you press j halfway, if the surroundings of the subject are too dark, the mini video light may not be effective, the subject needs to 13.1 ft.).
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... protected photos. - The way to set and use the following functions and features of the camcorder can also use them was already explained in the "Video" section. • Zoom (0 46) • Quick Start (0 47) • Recording programs (0 60, 70) • Face detection (0 66) ...(0 69) • Manual exposure adjustment (0 73) • Manual focus adjustment (0 74) • White balance (0 76) • Image effects (0 77) • Mini video light (0 78) • Self timer (0 79) 116 Photos [Edit] 8 [Protect] 8 [Protect]* 8 [OK] * Touch [Remove Protection] to the relevant page ...
... protected photos. - The way to set and use the following functions and features of the camcorder can also use them was already explained in the "Video" section. • Zoom (0 46) • Quick Start (0 47) • Recording programs (0 60, 70) • Face detection (0 66) ...(0 69) • Manual exposure adjustment (0 73) • Manual focus adjustment (0 74) • White balance (0 76) • Image effects (0 77) • Mini video light (0 78) • Self timer (0 79) 116 Photos [Edit] 8 [Protect] 8 [Protect]* 8 [OK] * Touch [Remove Protection] to the relevant page ...