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downloading to computer

What is the easiest way to transfer my video from my video camera to my laptop? i have the HDMI cable but I do not have the USB cord, is this the only way? Also, I have seen some posts about a canon app to download, where would I find this info?

VIXIA HF M4 How to get video off of internal flash memory

Hello,My side screen is not working. I need to get video off the internal flash but when I can connect, I can't tap on the screen to select "pc." Any other options to get video off the internal flash?

VIXIA HF R800 Green tint

My canon VIXIA HF R800 shows a green tint how can I fix it 

I have a VM-E2N Camcorder which has been in storage. Now the Flashing E will not go away any ideas?

Connect an iPad to my Vixia G70 for viewing a larger screen

Is it possible to connect the camera to my iPad so I have a larger screen to look at while video recording? How would I go about this?Also, I purchased a Canon Wifi card but it says it only will work with firmware over 1.01, I may be off on that numb...

VIXIA HF R800 Image split in half

I recorded a video on a canon camcorder. However, when playing at the video, it split in half. Is there a way to fix this?Screen Shot 2024-03-18 at 8.53.43 PM.png

LEGRIA HF R506 How to change depth of field.

Good morning,I have had a Legria HF R 506 in perfect working order for several years. I need to know where I can find the right information in the instruction manual to be able to change the depth of field.Thank you very much for your helpSiro Carlo

How do I play my MTS (AVCHD) files on my TV?

I have read alot bout media players like Roku and WDTVbut it appears that almost every piece of hardware out there does not support .MTS (AVCHD) files. Which is insane to think Canon sells HD camcorders that saves in a format that isn't supported any...

VIXIA HF G60 Struggles to Focus

Almost a year ago I noticed that my G60 had started to struggle with focusing while zooming in/out. The problem is at it’s worst when the camera is almost fully zoomed out. If the camera is zoomed out and I barely zoom a mm it loses focus completely ...

Camcorder Optura 50: Battery Issue

Hi, I recently got hold of three Optura 50 Camcorders with Li-ion batteries and the Charger. However when I let my camera charge overnight (until charge light was consistent orange color) and I took it off the charger, the battery depleted in seconds...

Canon Camcorders that play Std 8, Hi8 and Digital8 videos

I am looking for a list of camcorders that play all three types of 8mm video tapes. We are a nonprofit helping young adults on the Autism Spectrum gain skills and are in need of these cameras to digitize 8mm videos.

HF R600 Image Transfer Utility won't accept serial number

I have a HF R600 that I would like to use. The problem is that when I load up the transfer utility on my computer it asks for the serial number of the camera. When I input the number I get a message that it is incorrect. Maybe since the camera and so...

are the batteries on the canon vixia hf r80 and vixia hf r42 the same?

I have an r80 and I ordered an r42, and I wanted to see if the batteries were the same.

VIXIA HF R700 How's my setup?

Mini HDMI from cam through capture card to Mac USBExternal mic to Vixia mic-In 3.5mmOBS or Detail Studio Software on Mac to monitor A/V and recordHeadphones plugged into back of MacAnd Record to the cam SD card and/or OBS or Detail Studio on the MacW...

How to turn on CP function on Vixia HF G70

I purchased a Canon Vixia HF G70 camcorder on February 12, 2024 and am new to using the camcorder. My CP Function is not highlighted and I don't know how to turn it on. I know it is probably something simple that I have not noticed yet. I read the ma...