A few months ago I purchased a Canon XA40 with firmware version 1.0.0.0 everything worked fine for the first couple of days until I updated the firmware to version 1.0.1.0. and almost immediately it started showing various error messages ie. card not...
I am working on a research application that requires me to have precise control of the zoom using a computer program. What that means is that I would need to:Have knowdlege of the zoom I am currently atAbility to reach a specific zoom level repeatedl...
I've looked over the specs for the Vixia HF R800 and can't see a maximum storage capacity listed anywhere. After a bit of trying (I was looking at the wrong menu option) I've managed to get the camera recording onto a 512 GB that's actually a microSD...
I haven't used the HDMI output on the camera yet but my understanding was that the output could only be used in playback mode. Is it possible to output through the HDMI port in real time - ie for the purpose of running a camcorder monitor attached to...
So I have stepped my game up to a Camcorder for my Video Plogs on YouTube. I just purchased the Canon XA11 which is really a nice camera with tons of options. I do a lot of Motorcycle content and will be covering the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally this yea...
Hello,I picked up a 512 GB SD card from Amazon today that doesn't seem to be able to work with my Canon Vixia HF R800.The usual formatting option is grayed out and I variously receive errors about the SD card being write protected or unreadable.I can...
I am trying to record the output of my XF405 camcorder to an external monitor Blackmagic 12G in ProRes 3840x2160 50p via an HDMI lead. In the camera I select External Rec Only HDMI and in Recording Setup I select 3840x2160 50p, but when I go to Displ...
I just filled my first two 256gb cards on my g60, and am curious how anyone in the community might back up their files! I am currently almost an hour into transferring the video files onto an external 1tb drive and it's only at 14% complete - I'...
Hi all, I have been filming an art project for about a week with a Vixia g60 for a time-lapse style video. I pause and start a lot to save card space, so each session produces around 10 separate mp4 files. I have downloaded the Mp4 join tool fro...
Hello! I am using my G60 with an overhead mount, and am wondering if anyone had any advice on using a monitor. I keep either blocking the frame or moving out of view accidentally I do have tablets, can they be used for that purpose or do I have to ...
When I use an external microphone with my R800, what is the depth of the digitized audio? 16-bit? 24-bit?What processing is applied to the analog audio? Any compression?
I have my XA40's focus ring response time set at the fastest yet it takes two and a half full turns of the ring to focus from 1mtr to 4mtrs this seems very slow to me?
so i have Canon Legria FS200 and i want to take some videos but it doesnt allow me to do that, i can take pics without problem, but i cant record videos, Is there any help? Thanks!
Hello! I have been on a hunt for a camcorder and thought asking the community here would be my best option- after returning two cheap off-brand cameras purchased from Amazon. I have an old Rebel camera, and really respect Canon's products. Currently ...
