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ZR300 won't take cards larger than 256MB

I have been trying to move to a larger capacity memory card for storage in my ZR300 camcorder, but every one that I try larger than the original 256MB card returns a Card Error message. I have tried inserting the cards as is, and also formatted the...

rsmosher by Contributor
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ZR300 won't load tapes

I have recently begun building a library of my images and movies. But when I try to access the memory tapes that I recorded with my ZR300, it refuses to load the tapes. I know the tapes are old, but is the problem maybe with the tapes? Or the camcord...

rsmosher by Contributor
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VIXIA HF S20 and HF M30 firmware updates needed!

Hello everyone/anyone, I have a Vixia HF S20 and a Vixia HF M30 and need the firmware updates for both models. Specifically the HF S20 if anyone has the files. I have contacted support via email and phone and was told I couldn't be given the files. I...

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Resolved! VIXIA HF G70 Does a new SD card really need formatting?

The full manual says that a new SD card needs to be formatted before use.  Yet, i just tested a new SanDisk extreme pro card sdxc uhs-I on my new camcorder and the image was there when i moved it to my pc. It looks like it was already formatted or th...

WD by Apprentice
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Screen Repair Help for Canon Legria/Vixia Mini X

Hi Canon community,I'm hoping to find a repair solution for a faulty screen on my Canon Legria Mini X – I know Canon no longer services this model, and even a few camera repair shops I reached out to in my city (New York City) said they can't repair ...

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ctaboy by Apprentice
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VIXIA GX10 Repair recommendations

My GX10 won't power on.  I've sent it to a repair center. GX10 was diagnosed as needing the power board and main mounted circuit board replaced.  Any suggestions or recommendations??

Please Help! Canon ES900 8mm Video Camcorder Tape Stuck

Hey everyone, I'm trying to rescue a tape from a vintage Canon ES900 8mm camcorder. The motor is straining, but I checked the clear window: the tape ribbon appears to be safely inside the shell and doesn't look tangled around the video heads.Does any...

Canon VIXIA HF S30 Lens Protector Won't Open

Hello. My Vixia HF S30 lens protector won't open, even if the camera is on and I am recording video. I'm able to easily slide it open with my fingers, but it won't stay there and just snaps shut again What should I do?

VIXIA HF G40 automatically zooms out when I zoom in

So I still own my G40, and I am having an issue when I zoom in.  It automatically zooms out. This happens randomly. This is the same issue with the ring. I tried compressed air, and it stopped, but it still comes back. Is it time to take it to an aut...

Tony_1 by Enthusiast
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I can't change the media storage for video on a Legria HF G25

I'm troubleshooting a Canon Legria HF G25 owned by my father. The camera only stores video in the built in memory with no option to change that to the SD card. I looked into the menu and it only has the option to change media storage for photos, not ...

aalexp by Apprentice
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Resolved! VIXIA HF G70 HDMI out in camera mode?

 I have been using Canon VIXIA camcorders for years when shooting my YouTube videos. My old camera (VIXIA HF R80) was able to output from the HDMI port while in camera mode, so I would hook up to an external monitor to use that as a large viewfinder ...

Lenses stuck at 1.4 on Super8

IMG_7404.jpegHi! I just recently bought a second hand Super8 camera (and my first), the Canon AF514XL-S and it seems to be perfectly working. But the lens is showing the 1.4 aperture in the viewfinder, like the picture. It seems to me it could be a p...

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How to import FS200 videos to Windows 11 computer

I have posted before & got no answer. I guess Cannon's attitude is "to heck with you, buy a new camera even though yours still works because all Cannon cares about is milking more money out of customers". my Windows 7 Pro computer died & I had to get...

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