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Resolved! HFR300 Recording error

After several years of use I was recording a MP4 video and when I went to replay it had a "?" mark where the video should have been and said it cannot play back.. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated

XA40 SD Card Memory

Hi, I am new to the community so this may have been answered before (please forgive me if it has). I see in the instruction manual for the XA40 a table that shows the approximate recording times for 8 GB, 16 GB, 32 GB, 64 GB & 128 GB SD cards. Will...

Canon Vixia HF R800 Camcorder - "CHECK MEMORY CARD"

My screen constantly says "CHECK MEMORY CARD." This is happening with every memory card inserted. I have tried initializing cards - I have sought advice online - but no one else seems to have this challenge. How else can I "check" the memory cards? T...

Canon G40 Light Issue

About two months ago I noticed that every video I recorded of vehicles at night showed headlights and beacons surrounding by a glow in a square grid like pattern. This never happened before but now it is constant. I am wondering if I changed a settin...

Resolved! Anyone else encounter a hiss when using an external microphone (Vixia HF R800)?

Recently whenever I record into the Vixia HF R800 using an external microphone there's a subtle but noticeable hiss in the audio track whenever the sound is quiet. Does anybody know where this could be coming from / a way to troubleshoot the issue an...

Vixia HF S10 HF S11 location of internal clock/settings battery? To put in fresh battery.

Hello, from my research I gather changing the internal coin battery on these "requires factory service", which is EOL. Regardless of being soldered in or whatever I would like to at least look at it to satisfy my curiosity, maybe attempt something wi...

Suggestions for a Decent Camcorder? (Affordable)

Hi everyone, My dad has used a Canon camera during my childhood, so I have memories of it and knowing it is among good camera brands. I have recently been considering to purchase a camcorder to make general home and nature videos, since I'm tired of ...

Introduction

Hello, my name is Jeff and I am new to the Canon Forum. I recently purchased a Canon XA40 4K Camcorder from B&H and look forward to learning all of the in's & out's of usage over time. I will be using this site as a place to look for any answers t...

XC15 firmware update to expand options re-assignable buttons?

Having just purchased the XC15, I'm a bit dissapointed to discover the three re-assignable buttons can not be set to adjust ISO, shutter, or aperture. What are the chances a firmware update will change this?

Using the XA11 as an external camera for Windows 10 Home

So I recently bought an XA11 in order to both film and live stream lessons for my students. The reviews online from multiple sources indicated I would be able to hook this camera up to my computer in order to record video directly to the computer us...

XA10 Professional camcorder

There's something not working when I turn on the camcorder. The green light comes on, but alongside it is the pause icon. It means I can't record. It's either paused or off. Thank you in advance for your help!

XA11 nothing in viewfinder

I have an XA 11 that was purchased new in March of this year. Ever since receiving in, I have never been able to get any image in the viewfinder. I haven't really worried about it until now as I use the touch screen, but I guess I better ask while it...

XA50 - Live Streaming with a projector screen

Looking for some advice. I live stream a Rotray Club meeting every week. There is pretty much always a presenter, who will bring a powerpoint presentation. During the presentations, I frame the projector screen used for the people in the room to see,...

VIXIA HF R800 - live streaming help please!!!

Just received the Vixia HF R800 camcorder and am afraid I am missing a huge step. Powered up, connected to laptop (Lenovo ThinkPad) with OBS and the laptop isn't recongizing the camcorder, and it doesnt look like the camcorder is recongizing it's co...

Resolved! Vixia HF R800 - touch screen controls displayed

I have the camera connected via HDMI to a video encoder. The camera is sending both the image and the controls which appear on the touch screen. How do I turn off the visibility of the controls on the touch screen?

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Resolved! HFR300 Recording error

XA40 SD Card Memory

Canon Vixia HF R800 Camcorder - "CHECK MEMORY CARD"

Canon G40 Light Issue

Resolved! Anyone else encounter a hiss when using an external microphone (Vixia HF R800)?

Vixia HF S10 HF S11 location of internal clock/settings battery? To put in fresh battery.

Suggestions for a Decent Camcorder? (Affordable)

Introduction

XC15 firmware update to expand options re-assignable buttons?

Using the XA11 as an external camera for Windows 10 Home

XA10 Professional camcorder

XA11 nothing in viewfinder

XA50 - Live Streaming with a projector screen

VIXIA HF R800 - live streaming help please!!!

Resolved! Vixia HF R800 - touch screen controls displayed

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