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HF G30 time code question.

Hello, I just received this camera and plan to shoot legal depositions with it. Problem is that I can not find a way to make the time code and date appear on the video after it has been moved to the pc. Without time and date on the video I could not ...

How can I get the date and time to appear on my recordings on my Canon Vixia HF G30?

I need to get the date and time to appear on all my recordings on my HF G30 camera. Help..... I want to use this camera because of the great low light this camera offers. I do surveillance and it needs to have the date and time stamp showing on the v...

Canon Vixia HF M41

I have 2 vixia HF M41 cameras. Which of today's models would be closest in specs to these?   I'm looking to buy a 3rd camera and want the closest match possible.

How to stop power saving with Canon HFM52 camcorder – turns off after 30mins!

Hello, Sometimes I need to leave my Canon HFM52 camcorder to film unattended (e.g. when making a speech). I have turned off the power saving options in the control panel, however, the camera still switches off after 30mins which is annoying when film...

With the VIXIA HF R400 the live video is available in 1080/60P ?

HiWith the VIXIA HF R400 the live video is available in 1080/60P at the HDMI output ?For having a live video i must be in recording mode ?The live video Is free of text and icons ?Thanks for your collaboration. Excuse my EnglishGillis 

Are there any Canon models that do live AV out without screen icons?

I need to purchase a prosumer grade camcorder for my middles school. We are going to be using it for live video announcements and live video at assemblies. There for I need live AV out with out that does not show the desktop icons. Also, I have a Can...

XA20 Stuck in MF mode

I have had an XA20 for about a year.  Yesterday I was filming a wedding, and the camera got stuck in manual focus mode.  The AF/MF button did nothing.  I went to the FUNC menu and selected focus.  The MF button in the lower left was frozen.  I powere...

Using Mic Attenuator

I recently purchased a Canon XA25 for our church and would like to connect the audio input to the house sound. If I use the mic attenuator will that correct any problems with connecting it directly to a amp used for house speakers?  My sound guy told...

How to get Photodiode( photosensor) for Canon G10 Hi8? please inform Spec. and supplier in europe.

What's is the difference between Vicia HF R52 and R62?

Can anyone describe to me the difference between the Vixia HF R52 and the R62?