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Cannot transfer files from Canon VIXIA HF 11 to computer

I am having problems uploading files from my HF 11 to my Windows 7 PC.  It was working in Windows 7 previously, but now the computer does not recognize the drive properly.  In Windows Explorer, it states the drive has no files or memory, which is cle...

XA 20 serious problem

the XA20 has a major problem when you use it simultenious with flash.It appears "echo" lines after one or multiple flashes.It happen with all codecs!!ANY SOLUTIONhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0SvPtkSpDDI

Canon XA10: Auto Mode resolution, what is the default and can it be changed?

Canon XA10: Auto Mode resolution, what is the default and can it be changed?

Optura 50 failure to capture

I have an Optura 50 but have been unable to capture for the last two years and wonder why because I have done it in the past using the same cord. Is there something I don't know about? I am using Pinnacle Studio

HV20 Powers off When Screen is Opened

Have researched this forum and others for a similar case, and have not found any help. My HV20 will turn on and function without issues until I open the display screen.  As soon as I open the screen, the camera will power off.  The red power button w...

Canon Vixia HF R42 - Transfer Utility doesn't download 64G SD card; only internal videos. Anyone?

The Transfer Utility LE only downloads videos from the internal memory, and not from my 64G SD card. It doesn't even give me the option of choosing the SD card. Any thoughts?

Canon Vixia rf400 camcorderWhat is the best format to record in? AVCHD OR MP4?

What is the difference in the format types?I am having trouble copying the files from the memory card to my computer so I can edit in MovieMagic software and burn a disk. What is the best format to use and easiest way to get the files off the memory ...

Canon Vixia HF S21

I have a Canon Vixia HF S21 high definition video camera and two Mac computers. I had a couple of beginner questions and I would appreciate any help at all. What I have been doing to save my videos from the camera is to first connect the camera to my...

How do I wipe a HV30 tape clean for re-use?

Unable to transfer sound from MVX10i to my computer video is fine

I have been gifted a Canon Camcorder the model is MVX10i Although in camera I can playback video and sound on both card and tape I find I am not able to transfer the audio to my computer. I  can transfer and find the files using either direct connect...

How do I record more footage to an existing video clip?

Can't figure out how to add new video footage to an existing video

DM-100 External Mic

I purchased this item back in Dec 2012, but never got around to using it until yesterday.  The microphone did not capture sound.  I checked and rechecked camera settings (including referring to owner's manual).  Upon inspecting the mic's contact poin...

Canon VIXIA HFS200

Anyone ever outputted through the HDMI to a pc? Ideally looking to capture (and later live stream) to a laptop as the monitor. If I could record it there (as well as SD card simulatenously), that would be ideal. Would settle as just using laptop as t...

canon es970 camcorder won't eject.

My camera is about 15 years old. I have a tape in it as part of a project to convert from 8mm to digital. Now the camera won't eject my tape. Help! I have the plates off so I can see the housing of the tape/cassette area but I'm not finding the 'magi...

Vixia HFm500 camcorder, is there a way to turn off the sound recording

I am trying to find a way to turn OFF the sound when I record video.  I want to put my own music or sound to the video clips, can any one help, could not find anything in the manual. Thanks