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New XA15 won't record video

Hey everyone. I'm new to videography and I'm hoping my issue is just a result of that but I have a new xa15 that was delivered yesterday. I tried a couple SD cards, one of which was a name brand, that I initialized in the camera. When I try to record...

Joncar84 by Apprentice
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Resolved! "Dummy Battery" or alternative for the BP-82x series battery's

I built a "camera rig" for use with my DSLR camera that utilizes a single NP-F970 battery to power not only an external 7 inch LCD monitor, but also the DSLR via a "dummy battery" that inserts into the camera's battery compartment that has a length o...

GEvans by Apprentice
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Resolved! Trying to Connect Mic to my Camera

Hi, I recently purchased a Cannon Vixia HF R800 and I love it so far! The only problem I've run into is trying to connect a mic to it. I already own an audio-technica AT2005USB microphone (well I kind of stole it from my brother because he wasn't usi...

Vixia HF G60 - Are these start up noises normal

I purchased an HF G60 a few weeks ago. So far I'm quite enjoying it. When powering it on, in addition to the audio clip played by the camera, it also makes some clicking noises. I'm guessing these are normal, as I haven't noticed any issues with the ...

WedgeW by Apprentice
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VIXIA HF20 image flickering problem.

I'm having a problem with my Canon HF20 Vixia in that, occasionally when I record I get a strange flickering on the image.  This is a little difficult to explain but I did capture it on video which can be seen here:  It's especially noticible around ...

Permanently disable standby mode on G21?

I’m using a G21 to remotely stream a live event via the HDMI output to a capture device, but not. After 10 minutes standby mode begins displaying photos of the camera as a screensaver.  I need to to turn off or disable this function without physicall...

XA20 zoom malfunction

I have a Canon XA20 that will no longer zoom in or out when using the handle button. This problem is exclusive to just the handle, as the zoom at the rear of the camera itself and the manual zoom both continue to work perfectly. I have also tested al...

XA20 by Apprentice
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Resolved! Canon XA50 Histogram

Hi guys, How do you display the histogram on a Canon XA50? I have just bought my first Canon and I can't find this option in the menu. Any ideas? Thank you! 

ElizaW by Apprentice
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File Read Error on my Canon Vixia RF 500.

All of a sudden, after the using the camera successfully for years, I suddenly get a File Read Error on my camera and am unable to record anything.  I have it set to MP4 recording.  Any ideas what is happening and how to solve it?  Thanks

HF G20 audio input

I am trying to set up for recording our church sermons.  We have an audio system which accepts inputs from a variety of mics and outputs it to the speakers.  Each mic input has a volume level and the system has a master volume.  Our previous sound gu...

XA40 4ch audio (or XA11) Samples?

Hey all! Long time lurker, first time poster. I'm considering purchasing the XA40 to take advantage of the 4 channel audio. I'm not sure that my software & current workflow will work well with the 4 channel audio. Does someone have a sample file they...

markjx by Apprentice
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Canon XF 305 Missing Files?

So, the studio where I do my freelancing and part time work recently got a new Canon XF 305.We've been using it for a few weeks with no issues, we've had two 305s for the past two years before and also have 3 300's that we've had for years. Using 32 ...

Canon Vixia HF R800 - Regarding 24p mode

So basically, to get the "film/cinematic" look, you must shoot at 24fps, and so this Camcorder allows it.However, 24fps with an fast shutter speed, does bring a really choopy and just unnatural look.You're going to want to shoot at the shutter speed ...

Resolved! Vixia HFR 700 camera stops filming SD card too slow

I have the Canon, Vixia HFR 700.  No matter what SD card I put in or what setting I use, the camerathe card seems too slow to keep up, but I checked the card for speed and it should be fine.  It films for a bit then stops.If I press stop, it takes a ...

Chayyath by Apprentice
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