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G30. Recording and playback frames/s differs

Hi,When I record at 50i the movement is smooth when viewed on the camcorder.  When I copy the video to my laptop, the f/s changes to 25 and the movement is jerky.  Why does this happen and what can I do about it?  Laptop specs:  Dell Inspiron, Intel ...

Losing quality on Canon xl-2

To preface this, I am a sound tech by trade, who is now running the live production department at Cincinnati Christian University. Our current setup is running 2 XL-2 cameras through a panasonic AV-HS300 switcher, and into an Aja Ki Pro. We edit ever...

I have a ZR85 and I would like to transfer the video to my computer. How do I do this?

I have a ZR85 camcorder and I'd like to transfer the video to my computer. It came with a USB cord, but when I plug it into my computer nothing happens. Do I need to download software to do this? Or can someone explain how to do this? Thanks!

How do I turn on advanced zoom? Camcorder HFR40. User manual is unclear to me. Thanks

Playback on HDMI TV of Video Created by CANON Camcorder

Hello All: I have a Canon Vixia HFM31 Digital Camcorder.  It seems to create files in .MTS container file format. I also have a TV with HDMI input.  Is there a Streaming Media Device (ROKU, Slingblade, AppleTV etc) that I can use to play my video cli...

Canon FS21 Camera mode Joystick

Hello. I have this strange thing in camera mode joystick, func, video snap, disp.batt buttons not working. is like they are locked. But then i press play mode(playlist) all buttons working ok, So why?Tried reset but no luck

M series discontinued ?

I dont see any M series camcorders on the current line up on the Canon (usa) website. So are those discontinued ? They are available at many online retailers but is that the last of the M series ? 

I have a HFG10 which works flawlessly but the touch panel just stopped working. Not sure what to do

My touch panel on my HFG10 just stopped working. The camera still works fine but the only way I can change the settings is with the remote and I know its only a matter of time before I lose that. Any feedback would be appreciated thank you. Cheers

Capture live vid from HDMI camera into my imac...How?

Hello,I have a CAnnon HV20 with an HDMI output. I am wanting to capture live video into my imac. How do I hook the camera to the computer?-Can I use just a regular HDMI cable with a thunderbolt adapter?-Do I need an expensive video conversion box of ...

Audio input on HF R42

Hi folks, I recently filmed an interview and some footage to use in a brief newsy-documentary I did for my work. I had a great deal of difficulty with the audio from the camcorder - I used a mic (XLR to 1/8 and plugged into the audio-in jack) and, af...

Overexposed image in lcd vew

Hi, i was testing my new hf r40 most of the time my prevew on the lcd looks very whiteish or overexposed, when i check the recorder video on my tv looks awesome but in cam monitor looks very bad, i just cant do adjustmen on whitw balance or exposure ...

Cannon Vixia HF R40 .... WI-FI ...Compatability issue with android v 4.3

My product is a $400.00  Cannon Vixia HF R40 CamCorder. As stated before this camera ADVERTISED wifi capabilities for uploading, as well as remote control function.as stated before there is no app, as I can see that will download to my Nexus android ...

expand pixela android device support please

The Pixela Camera Access app in Play Store supports only one, that's right one, Android device: the Motorola DroidX.  Given the numer of Android devices in the market I was shocked to learn this after I already bought my camcorder. What is the releas...

can't playback video

on my G-20 when I push playback it says "select memory for connection-when I choose internal mwmory, I get a flashing USB icon that won't stop until I shutdown! anyone had this problem? thanks much