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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...

Adonis by Apprentice
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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...

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...

Naboh by Apprentice
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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...

fnp2007 by Apprentice
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VIXIA HF20 power issues

recently picked up a vixia hf20 off ebay. charged one of 2 batteries via the av power cord. everything was working fine, then went to charge the second battery. red light started flashing faster than the normal charging flash, so i turned the camera ...

Canon VIXIA HF S21 - Firmware Download Link not working

Canon VIXIA HF S21 - Firmware Download Link not working.https://www.usa.canon.com/support/p/vixia-hf-s21select Operating System Windows and Version Windows 8.1(x64)I am trying to download Firmware Update Version 1.0.1.0but the download link is dead:h...

tomgorx by Apprentice
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I’m looking for the best camcorder for hunting.

I’m looking to self film hunts. I’m a novice when it comes to cameras, but I’m looking forward to learning. Ease of use, quality picture, great low light video and a good microphone are things I’m really looking for. I’m trying to spend between 1k-2k...

Corey816 by Apprentice
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Canon ZR100 cannot view tape

Canon ZR100 Mini DV Camcorder records fine but when playing the tape back, the picture is all wavy as if in Fast Forward and the sound is clear. If you press the fast forward button...the picture is clear but the sound is in fast forward. Any ideas a...

NJenkins by Apprentice
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Vixia HF G30 compatible memory cards

I have a Canon Vixia HF G30 video camera.  I have been using memory cards with the following specs:  SanDisk Image Mate 120 MB/s, SDXC I, U=1, Circle=10, 64GB.  I just tried using 3 cards with the following specs:  SanDisk Image Mate 140 MB/s, SDXC I...

kwil by Apprentice
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ES 60 plays back tape but won't show picture

I recently dusted off my ES60 camcorder in an effort to transfer home videos to digital format. I did about 8 tapes successfully, but then started to get no video displayed in the view finder or on TV. The tapes insert properly, and plays, rewinds, f...

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