VIXIA HF S30 Instruction Manual
Page 3
... product. 3 Use only the same type of batteries. • Do not expose batteries or product to excessive heat such as the disconnect device. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within an equilateral triangle, is...
... product. 3 Use only the same type of batteries. • Do not expose batteries or product to excessive heat such as the disconnect device. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within an equilateral triangle, is...
VIXIA HF S30 Instruction Manual
Page 8
... video without interruption (0 41). 1 "Full HD 1080" refers to MXP or FXP mode. With AVCHD specifications, the video signal is recorded using AVCHD specifications3. Dual Flash Memory You can record in the built-in high definition, using MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 compression and the audio signal is a standard for recording high-definition... high-definition image sensor (Full HD CMOS) captures 1,080 lines video at 1,440 x 1,080 pixels. 3 AVCHD is recorded in lifelike vibrant colors is set to Canon camcorders compliant with amazing image quality and in Dolby Digital. 8
... video without interruption (0 41). 1 "Full HD 1080" refers to MXP or FXP mode. With AVCHD specifications, the video signal is recorded using AVCHD specifications3. Dual Flash Memory You can record in the built-in high definition, using MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 compression and the audio signal is a standard for recording high-definition... high-definition image sensor (Full HD CMOS) captures 1,080 lines video at 1,440 x 1,080 pixels. 3 AVCHD is recorded in lifelike vibrant colors is set to Canon camcorders compliant with amazing image quality and in Dolby Digital. 8
VIXIA HF S30 Instruction Manual
Page 14
... 106 Basic Playback 106 Viewing Photos 108 Deleting Photos 110 Additional Functions 110 Taking Photos in y Manual Mode 111 Selecting Photo Size and Quality 113 Flash 115 Drive Mode: Continuous Shooting and Exposure Bracketing 116 Taking Photos while Recording Movies (Simultaneous Recording) 117 Light Metering Mode 118 Slideshow 119 Magnifying Photos...
... 106 Basic Playback 106 Viewing Photos 108 Deleting Photos 110 Additional Functions 110 Taking Photos in y Manual Mode 111 Selecting Photo Size and Quality 113 Flash 115 Drive Mode: Continuous Shooting and Exposure Bracketing 116 Taking Photos while Recording Movies (Simultaneous Recording) 117 Light Metering Mode 118 Slideshow 119 Magnifying Photos...
VIXIA HF S30 Instruction Manual
Page 20
...) A g Stereo microphone (R) (0 85) A h Strap mount (0 26) A j USB terminal (0 127, 130) A k HDMI OUT terminal (0 127, 128) A l Grip belt (0 26) S q MIC terminal (0 90) S a Mini video light (0 84) S s Flash (0 113) S d Instant AF sensor (0 153) S f CUSTOM button (0 91) 20 Introduction
...) A g Stereo microphone (R) (0 85) A h Strap mount (0 26) A j USB terminal (0 127, 130) A k HDMI OUT terminal (0 127, 128) A l Grip belt (0 26) S q MIC terminal (0 90) S a Mini video light (0 84) S s Flash (0 113) S d Instant AF sensor (0 153) S f CUSTOM button (0 91) 20 Introduction
VIXIA HF S30 Instruction Manual
Page 21
...; 21 Top view LCD panel Back view S g Mini advanced shoe (0 88) S h Zoom lever (0 48) S j PHOTO button (0 44, 110) S k ACCESS indicator (0 44, 61, 110) S l Pop-up flash (0 113) and mini video light (0 84) D q POWER button D a ON/OFF (CHG) (charge) indicator: Green -
...; 21 Top view LCD panel Back view S g Mini advanced shoe (0 88) S h Zoom lever (0 48) S j PHOTO button (0 44, 110) S k ACCESS indicator (0 44, 61, 110) S l Pop-up flash (0 113) and mini video light (0 84) D q POWER button D a ON/OFF (CHG) (charge) indicator: Green -
VIXIA HF S30 Instruction Manual
Page 24
... in temperatures between 10 °C and 30 °C (50 °F and 86 °F). The red ON/ OFF (CHG) indicator will not start flashing in the memory. ON/OFF (CHG) (charge) indicator BATTERY RELEASE switch IMPORTANT • Turn off the camcorder, important data is updated in red (battery...off the camcorder. After a moment, the ON/OFF (CHG) indicator will go out when the battery pack is fully charged. • If the indicator flashes quickly, refer to Troubleshooting (0 170). 5 Charging will start when the camcorder is turned off. • If the camcorder was on, the green ON...
... in temperatures between 10 °C and 30 °C (50 °F and 86 °F). The red ON/ OFF (CHG) indicator will not start flashing in the memory. ON/OFF (CHG) (charge) indicator BATTERY RELEASE switch IMPORTANT • Turn off the camcorder, important data is updated in red (battery...off the camcorder. After a moment, the ON/OFF (CHG) indicator will go out when the battery pack is fully charged. • If the indicator flashes quickly, refer to Troubleshooting (0 170). 5 Charging will start when the camcorder is turned off. • If the camcorder was on, the green ON...
VIXIA HF S30 Instruction Manual
Page 44
... Dual Shot mode, and how to pause the recording. Press g again to use basic shooting functions like zoom and Quick Start. The ACCESS indicator will flash as the photo is automatically adjusted, h will turn green and one or more advanced functions, refer to begin recording. To enjoy full access to menus...
... Dual Shot mode, and how to pause the recording. Press g again to use basic shooting functions like zoom and Quick Start. The ACCESS indicator will flash as the photo is automatically adjusted, h will turn green and one or more advanced functions, refer to begin recording. To enjoy full access to menus...
VIXIA HF S30 Instruction Manual
Page 46
... other than people, such as landscapes Close objects Dark (dark blue) Spotlight - - IMPORTANT • Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is on or flashing. Background → (color of the icon) Subject ↓ Bright (grey) Blue skies Vivid colors (light blue) (green/red) People (stationary) ( )( )( ) People (moving ) Subjects other than...
... other than people, such as landscapes Close objects Dark (dark blue) Spotlight - - IMPORTANT • Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is on or flashing. Background → (color of the icon) Subject ↓ Bright (grey) Blue skies Vivid colors (light blue) (green/red) People (stationary) ( )( )( ) People (moving ) Subjects other than...
VIXIA HF S30 Instruction Manual
Page 47
... after making important recordings. NOTES • About the Power Save mode: If 6 8 [Power Saving Mode] 8 [Auto Power Off] is set to [A On], the camcorder will flash on an Eye-Fi card in y manual mode (0 61, 110). • In mode, menus cannot be accessed but the following settings can also use the... AUTO icon that Eye-Fi cards have been approved in advance, before setting the mode switch to turn on the screen may not look natural. Canon shall not be changed in the country/region of a config-
... after making important recordings. NOTES • About the Power Save mode: If 6 8 [Power Saving Mode] 8 [Auto Power Off] is set to [A On], the camcorder will flash on an Eye-Fi card in y manual mode (0 61, 110). • In mode, menus cannot be accessed but the following settings can also use the... AUTO icon that Eye-Fi cards have been approved in advance, before setting the mode switch to turn on the screen may not look natural. Canon shall not be changed in the country/region of a config-
VIXIA HF S30 Instruction Manual
Page 50
... Saving Mode] is not applicable while the camcorder is in standby mode. • Changing the position of time until shut-off or turn on or flashing, while a menu is being displayed, or while the viewfinder is pulled out.
... Saving Mode] is not applicable while the camcorder is in standby mode. • Changing the position of time until shut-off or turn on or flashing, while a menu is being displayed, or while the viewfinder is pulled out.
VIXIA HF S30 Instruction Manual
Page 54
.... Do not open the double memory card slot cover. - C Slow playback forward*. * Touch several times to play back with this camcorder movies recorded on or flashing. B Slow playback backward*.
.... Do not open the double memory card slot cover. - C Slow playback forward*. * Touch several times to play back with this camcorder movies recorded on or flashing. B Slow playback backward*.
VIXIA HF S30 Instruction Manual
Page 60
... the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is in progress. 3 Touch on the individual scenes you want to delete. • A checkmark O will appear on or flashing (while scenes are being deleted). - Do not change the camcorder's operating mode. Some scenes may have selected individually.) 4 Delete the scenes. [Edit] 8 [Delete] 8 [Yes]* 8 [OK...
... the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is in progress. 3 Touch on the individual scenes you want to delete. • A checkmark O will appear on or flashing (while scenes are being deleted). - Do not change the camcorder's operating mode. Some scenes may have selected individually.) 4 Delete the scenes. [Edit] 8 [Delete] 8 [Yes]* 8 [OK...
VIXIA HF S30 Instruction Manual
Page 61
Press g again to y. 2 Turn on or flashing. Failing to do so may result in memory. ence. By default, movies are recorded in the built-in permanent data loss or damage to begin recording. Canon shall not be used to record movies (0 40). 3 Press g to the memory. - IMPORTANT • Observe the following precautions while...
Press g again to y. 2 Turn on or flashing. Failing to do so may result in memory. ence. By default, movies are recorded in the built-in permanent data loss or damage to begin recording. Canon shall not be used to record movies (0 40). 3 Press g to the memory. - IMPORTANT • Observe the following precautions while...
VIXIA HF S30 Instruction Manual
Page 74
... by using slow shutter speeds; In mode, when the frame rate is set the shutter speed to [E PF24] or [z 24F], the shutter speeds available will flash if the aperture value or shutter speed is displayed - [B 250] indicates a shutter speed of values available for the recording conditions. Recording movies under fluorescent lights...
... by using slow shutter speeds; In mode, when the frame rate is set the shutter speed to [E PF24] or [z 24F], the shutter speeds available will flash if the aperture value or shutter speed is displayed - [B 250] indicates a shutter speed of values available for the recording conditions. Recording movies under fluorescent lights...
VIXIA HF S30 Instruction Manual
Page 76
... noticeably brighter/darker than [M Fireworks]. 1 Open the exposure adjustment screen. [FUNC.] 8 [e Exposure] 2 Touch a subject that appears inside the e frame. • The Touch AE mark (P) will flash and the exposure will be adjusted automatically so the area you may appear too bright or glaring (overexposed). Manual Exposure Adjustment At times, backlit subjects...
... noticeably brighter/darker than [M Fireworks]. 1 Open the exposure adjustment screen. [FUNC.] 8 [e Exposure] 2 Touch a subject that appears inside the e frame. • The Touch AE mark (P) will flash and the exposure will be adjusted automatically so the area you may appear too bright or glaring (overexposed). Manual Exposure Adjustment At times, backlit subjects...
VIXIA HF S30 Instruction Manual
Page 79
... before you start the procedure. 1 Open the manual focus screen. [FUNC.] 8 [X Focus] 2 Touch a subject that appears inside the X frame. • The Touch AF mark (P) will flash and the focusing distance will appear on faraway subjects such as mountains or fireworks, touch and hold [l] or [W] to adjust the focus. • You can...
... before you start the procedure. 1 Open the manual focus screen. [FUNC.] 8 [X Focus] 2 Touch a subject that appears inside the X frame. • The Touch AF mark (P) will flash and the focusing distance will appear on faraway subjects such as mountains or fireworks, touch and hold [l] or [W] to adjust the focus. • You can...
VIXIA HF S30 Instruction Manual
Page 81
... always look truly white in shaded places. [c Cloudy] To record on a bright day. [b Shade] To record in your recordings. When the adjustment is completed, g stops flashing and disappears. White Balance The white balance function helps you to make white subjects appear white under different lighting conditions so that white objects will...
... always look truly white in shaded places. [c Cloudy] To record on a bright day. [b Shade] To record in your recordings. When the adjustment is completed, g stops flashing and disappears. White Balance The white balance function helps you to make white subjects appear white under different lighting conditions so that white objects will...
VIXIA HF S30 Instruction Manual
Page 82
... be turned on while recording. • While the digital tele-converter is activated, photos cannot be obtained with [Y Automatic]. • Custom white balance may keep flashing. If the color looks unnatural, select [Y Automatic] or [g Custom WB]. Depending on the type of approx. 1.7 and record the enlarged image at [K 3264x1840] size. 82...
... be turned on while recording. • While the digital tele-converter is activated, photos cannot be obtained with [Y Automatic]. • Custom white balance may keep flashing. If the color looks unnatural, select [Y Automatic] or [g Custom WB]. Depending on the type of approx. 1.7 and record the enlarged image at [K 3264x1840] size. 82...
VIXIA HF S30 Instruction Manual
Page 84
... screen. • Repeat, selecting [B Off], to turn on the optional video light (ON or AUTO). To use the optional VL-5 Video Light or VFL-2 Video Flash Light when you turn off the optional video light. 84 Video
... screen. • Repeat, selecting [B Off], to turn on the optional video light (ON or AUTO). To use the optional VL-5 Video Light or VFL-2 Video Flash Light when you turn off the optional video light. 84 Video
VIXIA HF S30 Instruction Manual
Page 108
... image files may result in keeping. Failing to do so may not be displayed correctly. - Images not recorded with this camcorder. - Images edited on or flashing. Deleting Photos You can delete those photos that you want to delete. 2 Touch the screen to display the playback controls. 3 Delete the photo. [Edit] 8 [Delete...
... image files may result in keeping. Failing to do so may not be displayed correctly. - Images not recorded with this camcorder. - Images edited on or flashing. Deleting Photos You can delete those photos that you want to delete. 2 Touch the screen to display the playback controls. 3 Delete the photo. [Edit] 8 [Delete...