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Canon xf100 zoom

Does the canon xf100 come equipped to handle a WIRED remote for zoom?The infrared feature does not help since we are boomed and controlling from the rear. 

Cannon Camcorder VIXIA HV40 Footage Transfer Help

I am desperately trying to get footage transferred to my computer (both Mac or PC). I no-longer have the DV cable that came with the camera and have purchased a 4 pin to USB that actually fits into the DV port but is not recognized by either computer...

Canon XA11 help

We have a Canon XA11 where I work that we use for recording videos, and all of the sudden then external mic that we have been using now just has a lot of static, it doesn’t seem to pick up sound like it used to, and the sound bars on the view finder ...

no sound when i recorded my church service

I purchased a Canon XA11 and I purchased a Saramonic VMic Mini hooked it all up for church service today and did my recording and there was no sound.  I went into the menu to adjust the mic, but something is not working  I am using the XLR connection...

Vixia HF11

Looking to upgrade from my Vixia HF11 and was looking for some suggestions on newer model Vixias?

videos recorded on Vixia r500 sdcard will not playback on tv

XA50 Power up/down Noise

Recently purchased (2 months) XA50 makes a internal, mechanical sound when powering up and powering down. Is this a normal behavior?  

XA40 Camcorder recording onscreen Displays

Hi,I was wondering if anyone knew if it was possible to record with the onscreen displays carrying over to the recording.I couldn't find anything in the manual or the camcorders menu; under display setup, there is an option to turn Output Onscreen Di...

Vixia HF R82 not downloading to my Mac.

I've had a Vixia HF R82 for a few years and have used it successfully. Now, however, I can take video and see it in the display window, but when I connect the USB to my Mac, the screen goes black and doesn't download. I've worked with Apple, and they...

Microphone Issues with VIXIA HF G60

I’m a novice who has been recording concerts in a hall that has a microphone suspended above the stage. The mic runs through an amplifier (Event Emp-1), and that set-up worked beautifully with a VIXIA HF M50 and a G40 after that. However, I recently ...

Can chips from one camera be used on another?

If my Vixia HF R82 is dead, can I put the chips into a new, different canon camcorder and have it download to my Mac? Thanks

Canon Vixia G40 and Dolby Audio and Editing App Suggestions

How have users of Canon Vixia G40 (for years!) who use Adobe Premiere Elements to edit their video adjusted to the fact that Adobe and Dolby no longer play nice?Do you prefer Adobe Premiere Pro or Apple's Final Cut Pro? Such a steep learning curve, i...

XA50 Camcorder used for "Sports"....

I've been streaming sports since 2006. We have recently upgraded to the professional XA50. It's a great piece of work. 1) I need to get someone who does sports streaming professionally. I need the camcorder settings for shooting through the fence "ne...