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Question posted by sharimclean on May 29th, 2013

I Am Unable To Take Pictures While I Am Videoing. Is There Some Setting Off

Instead of the normal arrow icon there is a red icon when I try to take a picture while taking video.  I've never had this problem before.  What do I do?

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VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 14

...- : Text that applies only to the models shown in the icon. • The following terms are simulated pictures taken with the same meaning. • The photos included in ...icons refer to both. "Photo" and "still image" are used interchangeably with a still camera. About this Manual Thank you use the camcorder and retain it for purchasing the Canon VIXIA HF M52 / VIXIA HF M50 / VIXIA HF M500...
VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 29

...in the upper-left portion of many settings), mode (you want to offer. For more details on how to set or adjust. From the [ Camera Mode] menu, you can also use ... camcorder can touch F in mode (camcorder automatically takes care of the recording screen. You can make movies with a cinematic feel). Use this camcorder has to set the recording standard, refer to Recording (A 31)....
VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 31

... open the HOME menu. 2 Touch [ Camera Mode] and then touch the desired camera mode. 3 Touch [OK]. First, set the camera mode. 1 Press to close the menu at any menu item on the screen to bring it directly into the orange selection bar. • You can also use the [ ] and [ ] icons for scrolling. • Menu items...
VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 32

... for playback on an HDTV. Because Story Creator mode records in AVCHD, which allows you to menus, settings and advanced functions (A 89). Next, set the recording standard. Camera mode (AUTO mode) Operation Let the camcorder take care of most of data the movie is especially useful for beginners or if you want to open...
VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 33

Playback Press the camera/play back MP4 movies recorded with this camcorder. Viewing photos (A 132). Playback mode Operation Playing back movies (A... T when the camcorder is off to turn it on directly in playback mode. You can adjust the video quality using the r > [Recording Mode] setting. • Some portable devices may not be the same currently used for playback will be able to play...
VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 46

...take photos Touch [PHOTO]. • You can record photos simultaneously while recording a movie. • A green icon ( ) will appear in recording mode with the r > [Rate Scenes (Recording)] setting. Instead, a Ð icon...the recording standard, refer to Recording (A 31). 3 Set the camcorder to mode. [ Camera Mode] > [N] > [OK] To record video Press Y to begin recording. • Press Y ...
VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 47

... and using stamps, drawings, image mix and more. Story Creator (A 67) to one of the following icons. The Smart AUTO icon will then adjust various settings (focus, exposure, color, image stabilization, image quality, among others), selecting the best set- Video snapshot (A 71). - Touch & Track (A 102) to shoot. About the Smart AUTO function In mode, the...
VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 56

... adjust the volume and touch [K]. * When q > [AV/Headphones] is set to the beginning of the scene. " Jump to [Ó Headphones], adjust the [Head- phone Volume] bar instead. Double-tap to jump to adjust the volume. 56 Š Video Adjusting the volume for MP4 movies) normal speed. Adjusting the volume for AVCHD movies 1 During playback...
VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 66

... the information to be displayed. [ Other Settings] > [y] or [ ] > [Data Code] > Desired option > [X] NOTES • The data code will appear when the screen is the date of the selected option. 66 Š Video For AVCHD movies, the data code includes date/time of recording, information about the camera setup, etc. You can choose the...
VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 70

...cine- ema-look filters to create unique movies with the following procedure before touching [OK]. • The selected cinema-look filter other picture-related settings to mode. [Camera Mode] > [ ] > [OK] 3 Select the desired cinema-look filter. [FILTER 1] > Desired cinema-look filter* > ...control button. matic look filter [w] > [L] (low), [M] (medium) or [H] (high) > [K] 70 Š Video
VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 72

... Touch Add a new level of enjoyment to playback mode will be red. You can add animated graphics, stamps and even your scenes by ...video snapshot mode. You can decorate scenes as if a camera shutter had released. * When the recording program is set to standard definition (-/, only; 1 Press V. • A blue border appears on the screen. • Press V again to return to normal video...
VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 82

...the gallery or [ Movies] index screen. [G] > [ Gallery] or [ Movies] 3 Press . 4 Select the music track. [ Other Settings] > s > [Select Music] > [i On] > [Í] or [Î] to your favorite songs as background music. -/,: The ... or a slideshow of the Supplied Music Tracks as Background Music The supplied VIXIA CD-ROM contains 3 music tracks you will need to transfer the music tracks...
VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 89

... Special Scene recording programs (A 95). Video Š 89 Advanced Functions Recording in Manual Mode When the camcorder is the same as in mode (A 45). Operating modes: 1 Press P to mode. [ Camera Mode] > [n] > [OK] ᕃ ᕄ 4 Record movies and photos. The procedure is set to mode, you with the settings. To change the recording standard, refer...
VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 90

...While reviewing the latest scene, the picture will be played back without switching to the memory. - Operating modes: [FUNC.] > [v Review Recording] 90 Š Video Failing to do so may result in...camcorder's operating mode. • Be sure to save your recordings regularly (A 143), especially after setting the camcorder to AUTO Mode (A 45). • Photos cannot be liable for any loss or...
VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 101

...; When face detection is activated, the slowest shutter speed used is slower than 1/30 (1/24 if the frame rate is set to [¹ PF24] or [» 24P]). Video Š 101 Faces extremely small, large, dark or bright in the picture, the camcorder will automatically select one person in relation to optimize the camcorder...
VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 102

...subject. However, if there is activated (A 100). Subjects too similar to track and optimize settings for a different person. You can also use Touch & Track to tell the camcorder to ... cancel the tracking. Fast moving vehicles. You can use Touch & Track to the overall picture. - Touch & Track When recording a group of people using face detection, the camcorder ...102 Š Video
VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 103

...you apply a fader, not only the picture but also the sound will fade in ...activated. • You can preview the transition effect on the screen. • The icon of the selected fader appears in . Operating modes: [FUNC.] > [R Faders] ... [Old Movies] cinema-look filter in the following cases: - When recording video snapshot scenes. - NOTES • When you start recording with a fade...
VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 104

... one of 1/250 second, etc. - When recording in dark surroundings, you can obtain a brighter picture by using it, you can also drag your finger along the dial. AE] or [" Aperture-Pri. AE] and set to 1/100. 104 Š Video using slow shutter speeds; Programs] > [, Shutter-Pri. AE] > [Ï] or [Ð]* to control the...
VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 115

... 70 Automatic] Boost HF+LF Range] [ Speech] [n] [k [H High] (manual): 86 Automatic] [é Boost MF Range] [í Monaural] [ Forest [n] [k [H High] and Birds] (manual): 80 Automatic] [è Low [î Wide] Cut Filter] [ Noise [n] [k [H High] Suppression] (manual): 70 Automatic] [è Low [í Cut Filter] Monaural] [ Custom Setting] Selected by user Video Š 115...
VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 236

...standard for Camera File system), compatible with the [PF24], [PF30] frame rate are approximate figures. SP mode: 9 hr. 35 min. Dolby Digital 5.1ch* MP4 Video compression: ...: 40 min. XP+ mode: 1 hr. 25 min. XP+ mode: 2 hr. 50 min. Specifications VIXIA HF M52 / VIXIA HF M50 / VIXIA HF M500  - Audio compression: Dolby Digital 2ch; SP mode: 2 hr. 20 min. MP4 movies: 9...

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