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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?

What is the voltage of my DM 50 mic ?

Hi Guys , I have a DM 50 mic and would like to rewire it so I can use it on my HF s 100.  All I get is that it can not be done.  I don't believe that and would like to use it but need to know the working voltage of the DM 50.  I sure can use a drawin...

Does zooming reduce quality when compressing for Youtube?

I just recently purchased the Vixia HF G30. I shot some zoomed-in footage of ducks in the bay with lots of water movement. The raw footage looks fabulous but when I compress it for Youtube it seems that the quality is degraded quite a bit. If there i...