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... persons. The exclamation point, within the product's enclosure, that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to disconnect the plug in case of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product. 3 Use only the same type of batteries. • Do not expose batteries...
... persons. The exclamation point, within the product's enclosure, that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to disconnect the plug in case of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product. 3 Use only the same type of batteries. • Do not expose batteries...
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... definition files (0 139, 143). High Definition Standard Definition AVCHD MPEG-2 SD-Video Convert your HD movies, in the camcorder itself, to the Web. In such case, play back the recordings on the device used, correct playback may not be possible even if the device is AVCHD-compatible. Enjoying your Recordings on...
... definition files (0 139, 143). High Definition Standard Definition AVCHD MPEG-2 SD-Video Convert your HD movies, in the camcorder itself, to the Web. In such case, play back the recordings on the device used, correct playback may not be possible even if the device is AVCHD-compatible. Enjoying your Recordings on...
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... the front. 180° 180° 90° Subject can monitor the LCD screen (You can use the viewfinder. - To include yourself in the following cases: - To attach an optional shoulder strap Pass the ends of the shoulder strap through the strap mount on the grip belt and adjust the length...
... the front. 180° 180° 90° Subject can monitor the LCD screen (You can use the viewfinder. - To include yourself in the following cases: - To attach an optional shoulder strap Pass the ends of the shoulder strap through the strap mount on the grip belt and adjust the length...
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... it , or a control button to adjust the volume). Operating the touch screen with wet or gloved hands or using touch operations. • In the following cases, you have the camcorder choose the optimal settings. Applying excessive force or forcefully scratching the touch screen. - IMPORTANT • The camcorder uses a pressure-sensitive touch...
... it , or a control button to adjust the volume). Operating the touch screen with wet or gloved hands or using touch operations. • In the following cases, you have the camcorder choose the optimal settings. Applying excessive force or forcefully scratching the touch screen. - IMPORTANT • The camcorder uses a pressure-sensitive touch...
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... button of the desired operation Preparations 33 panel and the setup menus. view of the desired opera- Example of the Edit panel in a few cases, most menu settings will return to access the FUNC. panel and then touch the function you want to set or adjust. Panel and Edit Panel...
... button of the desired operation Preparations 33 panel and the setup menus. view of the desired opera- Example of the Edit panel in a few cases, most menu settings will return to access the FUNC. panel and then touch the function you want to set or adjust. Panel and Edit Panel...
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In such case, recharge the built-in lithium battery (0 190) and set the time zone, date and time again. • To change the field as necessary. 3 Set the ...
In such case, recharge the built-in lithium battery (0 190) and set the time zone, date and time again. • To change the field as necessary. 3 Set the ...
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...cards with the card manufacturer. 38 Preparations Eye-Fi Cards This product is not guaranteed to format the memory card. In case of the card is required to use an SDXC memory card with SDXC cards. If it will take longer to write data on ...Compatible (requires Service Pack 1 or later) ompatible (requires Service Pack 3 and KB955704 update) Not compatible IMPORTANT • If you may stop. In such case, cancel the operation to prevent data loss. • After repeatedly recording, deleting and editing scenes (fragmented memory), it is not SDXCcompatible, you use Eye...
...cards with the card manufacturer. 38 Preparations Eye-Fi Cards This product is not guaranteed to format the memory card. In case of the card is required to use an SDXC memory card with SDXC cards. If it will take longer to write data on ...Compatible (requires Service Pack 1 or later) ompatible (requires Service Pack 3 and KB955704 update) Not compatible IMPORTANT • If you may stop. In such case, cancel the operation to prevent data loss. • After repeatedly recording, deleting and editing scenes (fragmented memory), it is not SDXCcompatible, you use Eye...
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...-L or ND8-L filter. • Under certain conditions, the Smart AUTO icon that Eye-Fi cards have been approved in memory card slot Y, pho- In such case, use the LCD screen. Always verify that appears on the LCD backlight (0 28) or adjust the brightness of use the viewfinder (0 29). • When taking.... Especially when shooting against orange or blue backgrounds, the Sunset or one of a config- • Be sure to mode and adjust the focus manually (0 78). - Canon shall not be uploaded automatically if you can also use . See also Using an Eye-Fi card (0 146).
...-L or ND8-L filter. • Under certain conditions, the Smart AUTO icon that Eye-Fi cards have been approved in memory card slot Y, pho- In such case, use the LCD screen. Always verify that appears on the LCD backlight (0 28) or adjust the brightness of use the viewfinder (0 29). • When taking.... Especially when shooting against orange or blue backgrounds, the Sunset or one of a config- • Be sure to mode and adjust the focus manually (0 78). - Canon shall not be uploaded automatically if you can also use . See also Using an Eye-Fi card (0 146).
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...] to the camcorder moving) we recommend using the [D Cine Mode] recording program. White points may not work as well as in shaded places. In such case, adjust the focus manually. • [M Fireworks]: - To avoid camcorder blur (blur due to get the enhanced effect of the background increases the more likely to...
...] to the camcorder moving) we recommend using the [D Cine Mode] recording program. White points may not work as well as in shaded places. In such case, adjust the focus manually. • [M Fireworks]: - To avoid camcorder blur (blur due to get the enhanced effect of the background increases the more likely to...
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If the function was turned off . • In certain cases, faces may mistakenly detect the faces of non-human subjects. Main subject NOTES • The camcorder may not be detected correctly. Other faces will automatically ...select one person in relation to optimize the camcorder's settings for beautiful videos and photos. In such case, turn it determines is indicated by a white face detection frame and the camcorder will optimize the settings for that person. The main subject is the...
If the function was turned off . • In certain cases, faces may mistakenly detect the faces of non-human subjects. Main subject NOTES • The camcorder may not be detected correctly. Other faces will automatically ...select one person in relation to optimize the camcorder's settings for beautiful videos and photos. In such case, turn it determines is indicated by a white face detection frame and the camcorder will optimize the settings for that person. The main subject is the...
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... subject and adjust the optimal settings. Subjects too similar to the background. - When shooting indoors with insufficient lighting. 70 Video NOTES • In certain cases, Touch & Track may not be used when the shutter speed used is slower than 1/30 (1/24 if the frame rate is set to [E PF24] or...
... subject and adjust the optimal settings. Subjects too similar to the background. - When shooting indoors with insufficient lighting. 70 Video NOTES • In certain cases, Touch & Track may not be used when the shutter speed used is slower than 1/30 (1/24 if the frame rate is set to [E PF24] or...
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... fluorescent lights: If the screen starts to flicker, select [B Shutter-Priority AE] and set to the custom key/dial (0 91). 74 Video In such case, select a different value. • During exposure lock, the aperture value/shutter speed cannot be assigned to [E PF24] or [z 24F], the shutter speeds available will flash...
... fluorescent lights: If the screen starts to flicker, select [B Shutter-Priority AE] and set to the custom key/dial (0 91). 74 Video In such case, select a different value. • During exposure lock, the aperture value/shutter speed cannot be assigned to [E PF24] or [z 24F], the shutter speeds available will flash...
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... can select the AGC limit to curb the amount of noise by setting the maximum gain value to the custom key/dial (0 91). In such case, focus manually. • Reflective surfaces • Subjects with low contrast or without vertical lines • Fast moving subjects • Through wet windows • Night scenes...
... can select the AGC limit to curb the amount of noise by setting the maximum gain value to the custom key/dial (0 91). In such case, focus manually. • Reflective surfaces • Subjects with low contrast or without vertical lines • Fast moving subjects • Through wet windows • Night scenes...
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... 7 8 [Digital Zoom] to increase the effect. • The digital tele-converter cannot be turned on the light source, g may provide better results in the following cases: - Subjects in conjunction with [Y Automatic]. • Custom white balance may keep flashing. NOTES • You can digitally increase the focal length of the camcorder by...
... 7 8 [Digital Zoom] to increase the effect. • The digital tele-converter cannot be turned on the light source, g may provide better results in the following cases: - Subjects in conjunction with [Y Automatic]. • Custom white balance may keep flashing. NOTES • You can digitally increase the focal length of the camcorder by...
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... details about optional accessories available for use the accessories, refer also to AV output when you turn off the camcorder. The noise output in such case may be harmful to your camcorder, refer to Accessories (0 194). ume (0 53). IMPORTANT • When using headphones, make sure to lower the volume to an...
... details about optional accessories available for use the accessories, refer also to AV output when you turn off the camcorder. The noise output in such case may be harmful to your camcorder, refer to Accessories (0 194). ume (0 53). IMPORTANT • When using headphones, make sure to lower the volume to an...
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NOTES • Accessories designed for video accessories bearing this camcorder. In such case, we recommend using an external microphone. Operating modes: Attach the optional SM-V1 Surround Microphone or DM-100 Directional Stereo Microphone to the mini advanced ...
NOTES • Accessories designed for video accessories bearing this camcorder. In such case, we recommend using an external microphone. Operating modes: Attach the optional SM-V1 Surround Microphone or DM-100 Directional Stereo Microphone to the mini advanced ...
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For details, refer to the Software Guide (PDF file) of noise, etc. - In some cases, the video playback may not be used without permission from the copyright holder, except for cases permitted under applicable laws, such as for the folder structure of the external player when the audio signal is too loud. 98...
For details, refer to the Software Guide (PDF file) of noise, etc. - In some cases, the video playback may not be used without permission from the copyright holder, except for cases permitted under applicable laws, such as for the folder structure of the external player when the audio signal is too loud. 98...
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...* (top row) 8 Desired photo size* (bottom row) 8 [a] * The number displayed on the screen. Select the [K 3264x1840] size for the 8 8 [Photo Review Time] option. In such case, use the optional 58 mm ND4-L or ND8-L filter. Photos 111 Adjust the focus manually (0 78). • When the subject is not suitable for...
...* (top row) 8 Desired photo size* (bottom row) 8 [a] * The number displayed on the screen. Select the [K 3264x1840] size for the 8 8 [Photo Review Time] option. In such case, use the optional 58 mm ND4-L or ND8-L filter. Photos 111 Adjust the focus manually (0 78). • When the subject is not suitable for...
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... focus more accurately (AF-assist lamp). - its POWER switch is set 8 8 [AF-Assist Lamp] to [B Off] so the assist lamp is not activated. - In any case, the actual range will not fire in flash. When using the flash while the optional Wide-converter or Tele-converter is attached; 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: - The procedure for setting the external flash is the same as an external flash when its shadow can also set to n ON.
... focus more accurately (AF-assist lamp). - its POWER switch is set 8 8 [AF-Assist Lamp] to [B Off] so the assist lamp is not activated. - In any case, the actual range will not fire in flash. When using the flash while the optional Wide-converter or Tele-converter is attached; 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: - The procedure for setting the external flash is the same as an external flash when its shadow can also set to n ON.
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Refer to Connection Diagrams (0 130). • V appears and changes to any PictBridge-compatible printer. In such case, disconnect the USB cable and turn them on the printer. 3 Connect the camcorder to the printer using the compact power adapter. •...; If V continues to flash (for photos that cannot be printed. • We recommend powering the camcorder using the supplied USB cable. • Connection D. Canon printers: SELPHY printers of copies as a print order (0 125). Printing Photos Printing Photos (Direct Print) The camcorder can mark in advance the photos you connect...
Refer to Connection Diagrams (0 130). • V appears and changes to any PictBridge-compatible printer. In such case, disconnect the USB cable and turn them on the printer. 3 Connect the camcorder to the printer using the compact power adapter. •...; If V continues to flash (for photos that cannot be printed. • We recommend powering the camcorder using the supplied USB cable. • Connection D. Canon printers: SELPHY printers of copies as a print order (0 125). Printing Photos Printing Photos (Direct Print) The camcorder can mark in advance the photos you connect...