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Optura 40 FireWire port fault

Hi.  Camcorder still works great however the digital output on the IEEE 1394 (FireWire) port suddenly died! I have 30+ DV tapes that I want to download to PC with highest quality.  Has anyone else experienced this issue?  Is it possible to repair?

Need service manual for Canon EX1Hi camcorder

Hello! I have a couple of old Canon EX1Hi camcorders which are need of a complete overhaul; however, I can't find a service manual for this model anywhere. I've found one for the EX2Hi, but, although they look similar, their insides seem to be comple...

TC203 by Apprentice
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Vixia HG20 wont focus

I reset the camera and everything works, but the it only focuses less than 2 feet away from something. Is there any fix for this??

Canon HF S20 resetting when battery or power is off

I have a canon HF s20. If the camera doesn’t have the power supply plugged in or a battery clip on, the settings are lost & goes back to it’s base settings. Is there a  backup battery in the camera that holds the settings & if so is it replaceable?

Feech24 by Apprentice
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MV730i Blank Screen

Hello! I’ve found my family’s old camcorder the Cannon MV730i and have been watching back old tapes! The LCD screen works perfectly, as do all the buttons. I am just not able to get the actual camera to work. Even looking through the view finder ever...

nicki1 by Apprentice
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Tranfer video/photo from Vixia HF G70 to iphone

Hi, I just bought the Vixia HF G70. I thought I could transfer the videos/photo to my iphone to make social media reels, but I am having trouble. It doesnt appear that the Canon App supports this product. Is there a way to get the videos/photos trans...

Vixia HF G30 power on issue

My G30 has developed an issue at power on:Sometimes it'll power on normally but it's getting rarer and rarer.Sometimes it'll rack the zoom back and forth all the way several times and "reboot" itself each time but eventually it stays on and then work...

Farren by Contributor
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R400 tripod threads stripped.

I have two Vixia HF R400 camcorders I've been using off and on for over a year. Last night I used them and discovered the 1/4-20 threads underneath for the tripod was broken out and I could not attach the camera to my tripod, I had to use gaffers tap...

Resolved! Canon G50 Custom Picture Unavailable

I downloaded and installed the new firmware version 1.0.1.0. I can see the "custom picture" option on page four of the camera setup menu, but it is greyed out. I am unable to select it and enable custom picture. Why is this? Is there any fix? Thanks!

20× L IS Zoom Lens XL binary, hex, or ASCII control codes needed

20× L IS Zoom Lens XL Hi Team, is there any parameter or setting any binary data hex or ascii codes to control the above mentioned Lens.i need to control Lens - Zoom, Auto focus, Aperture  using Arduino nano or Rpi.i have usb camera Arducam, i have d...

rbibate by Contributor
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ZR850 need help my Mac is not seeing it

I have a cannon zr850 with the old cassette.  I have a new Mac.  I can connect it to the Mac but the Mac is not seeing it.  I looked online for a new driver and am not seeing anything.  Can anyone help me?

Live Streaming via VIXIA HF G50

Can a Canon Camcorder (Vixia hf g50) be connected to a Yolo box for livestreaming via hdmi? I am currently experiencing difficulty getting it to connect. It is not appearing as a camera option when plugged in using hdmi. is there a setting that needs...

Alreed2 by Apprentice
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Need advice on which camcorder to buy for action sports.

HiI want to buy a Canon Vixia in order to film my daughter while she's surfing. Either from beach or either on a kayak. Strictly for filming surfing with zoom.  I don't need top notch professional quality as the videos will be used for training analy...

Lalita by Apprentice
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