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Vixia HV30

My Vixia HV30 sometimes plays back at near double speed. How can I fix this?

Canon HG10 usb settings

I have a Canon Vixia HG10 that was just repaired recently, but now when I try connecting it to my computer, the computer does not recognize it. I tried troubleshooting this myself for 2 hours with no resolve. One of the things I did see while trying ...

Three vertical white dots in VIXIA HF R400 video?

In two of three segments I shot in one session with an HF R400, there are three vertical white dots and a small white slash in the bottom third of the screen.  The two segments were shot in bright sunlight.  The third segment, which had no such dots,...

DM-50 Mic

Hello, I'm new here and have a question about the compatability of the DM-50 microphone. I have a couple of GL-2's and am thinking of upgrading to the Vixia HF G30. Will the DM-50 mic work with the G30?

When will Canon release a 4K consumer camcorder?

I would like to upgrade to a 4K camcorder. Will Canon be releasing any 4K consumer camcorders this year?

Vixia HF g20 video from card to mac?

Took my first video today.  I see it in the camcorder in playback on card A.  But when I put the card into my mac I don't see anything??! Where is it?!  I checked memory - it's not there.  Nor on card B.  (didn't even have one).  My sd card wasn't ne...

Why is that my charger keeps flashing yellow/orange without charging the battery?

Why is that my charger keeps flashing yellow/orange without charging the battery? I bought the Canon Powershot ELPS 135 not over two months and nothing is wrong with the cam, battery, or charger. Even though I charged the battery, it still remains lo...

how do I download video from camcorder to pc

best way to download video from vixia hg21 to pc

My Vixia HF R400 produced .DAT file, rather than .MP4. Why did this happen? I can't play it.

I have a Vixia HF R400.  It is configured to produce .MP4 files and, up until now, has always done so. I last used the Vixia to record about 6 hours of an important business meeting.  The Vixia automatically broke up the recording into 12 files, of a...

Manual Mode for VIXIA HF R500 HD

Have just bought a Vixia HD 500 and the screen shots in the manuals and online don't always match mine. I cannot find M (manual) under Shooting Mode or when I hit the Home button. How to I switch to M?

M500 Display Aperture & Shutter Speed while recording?

In Aperture-Priority mode, only the aperture is displayed on the LCD while recording. In Shutter-Priority mode, only the shutter speed is displayed on the LCD while recording. Is it possible to display both the aperture and shutter speed on the LCD w...

Canon VIXIA HF R50 manual focus

I just bought a Canon VIXIA HF R50 and have 1 more week to evaluate if I want to return it for refund.  The salesperson said it has manual focus and manual exposure.  I've been reading the manual, but my camera doesn't show the (+-) icon or the M whe...