topic Re: HF G40 Spotlight issues in Camcorders

HF G40 Spotlight issues

themofoman — Tue, 13 Feb 2018 20:35:53 GMT

I have a HF G40 and I video plays sometimes. I normally used the auto setting (I'm kinda a novice and when I tried Cinema setting I didn't like the quality) but when someone is spotlighted unless I zoom in pretty tight they are almost a ball of light. Please help with this issue because I really like this camera especially the low light videos.

Thanks

Re: HF G40 Spotlight issues

IamintheUK — Tue, 13 Feb 2018 21:24:04 GMT

For difficult lighting situations you need to use manual exposure. I would suggest you have a good read of the user manual. This is a link for the European Legria version. The Canon USA website will have the Vixia version.

https://www.canon.co.uk/support/consumer_products/products/camcorders/digital/hdv_series/legria_hf_g40.aspx?type=manuals&manualid=tcm:14-1336601

Re: HF G40 Spotlight issues

themofoman — Tue, 27 Feb 2018 18:46:49 GMT

lamintheUK, thanks for the reply. Normally when I try manual seeting, the video is jerky but I'll do more reading and hopefully I'll figure it out.