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R600 External Mic

Along with the R600 Camcorder I purchases an inexpensive small external directional mic (for about $55); didn't want to spend more on such an inexpensive camera and didn't want anything much larger on such a small camera. In some initial tests I've d...

Hi there, does anyone know how to activate canon Legria HF M31's touch screen without remote control

Can I use a BeacTek DXA-4P on my Vixia HF G30 to convert to XLR mic connections?

On my old GL2 I used a BeachTek DXA-4P to convert mic connection to XLR. I just plugged the DXA-4P plug into the GL2 external mic female connector on the GL2. Can I use the BeacTek DXA-4P on my Vixia HF G30 to convert to XLR mic connections rather th...

Vixia HFS 10 A problems connectin with a PC W 8.1

My PC - W 8.1 (64), has problems to recognize my CamcorderVixia HFS 10 A. Any help?

vixia HFS20

My original battery a BP-808i lost its capacity. I ordered a new original Canon BP-808i and the battery will not charge on the camcorder or communicate with the camcorder.  I returned the battery and received a another new one and it does the same th...

VIXIA HF G30 Power and Memory Card Problems

While taking video with my G30 using MP4 at the 35Mbps rate in Sports mode, I have encountered two problems.  First, it will sometimes stop recording and say that the memory card is not fast enough. I'm using a 64GB PNY Elite Performance SDXC UHS-1 C...

fs200 power issue

green power light flashes a few times with beep then shuts down.  camera will not stay on.  replaced battery with no change.  camera was working fine before problem.  

XA10 external mic not working! Help!

Hi guys! My first post here Sudddenly my EXTERNAL MIC is not working anymore whatever I plug in (shotgun or wi-fi lav receiver). I have some videography work lined up for tonight and tomorrow and I would hate to have to switch to INTERNAL MIC because...

How to capture mini DV in a newer laptop that doesn't have a FireWire port

Current laptops (it's Sept. 2013) don't have FireWire ports nor PCMCIA expansion slots. I have a Canon HDV 20 mini DV camcorder that requires FireWire to transfer the video to a laptop. So what options are there? Are there any devices or accessories ...