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New Vixia HF G10 and Adobe Premiere Pro - do I need to install included Canon software?

Hi all, I recently purchased the Adobe Creative Cloud membership, which gives me access to all their programs, including Premier and Prelude. Based on that, what software do I need to (or should) install from Canon?  The discs I received include Pixe...

need camcorder with an aspect ratio greater than1,920x1,080 format.

Some years ago, I saw an ad for a Canon camcorder with an aspect ratio greater than the standard 2:1 ratio (1,920x1,080) format.  It boasted a true cinemascope format (16:9?) Is there something like that available today? Or do I have to go to a profe...

8mm film

I want to convert old 8mm film to digital, but not sure about converting to a high definition (HD) format or just standard digital format (SD).  My goal is to end have the best quality, but also to be able to play back on my computer, HDTV and use th...

Canon Vixia HF200 and compatible software for Vista 64 bit.

This Canon HF 200 came with the Pixela ImageMixer 3 SE software. The problem is, ...it's  not compatible with Windows VIsta 64 bit.  The Instructions note only 32 bit,  and this VIsta  64, will not accept this software..  I'm looking for the simplest...

XL2 keeps saying eject tape, any fix for this?

Transferring video from XA10

I am using the USB cable to connect to my iMac to transfer the video for me to edit with Final Cut Pro X. When connected it brings up the entire contents of the camera memory card as Drive J. How can I only select those files which I had selected on ...

I do a lot of videotaping under fluorescent lighting.

I do alot of videotaping under fluorescent lighting.  I have a Canon HF M500 Camcorder.  The noses on the faces are very hot white.  How do I fix that?

Are any of the camcorders,specifically the m500 or m50, capable of using an ac adapter for longer re

I'm looking to buy a camcorder and since I already have the Canon EOS Rebel I figured I would stay with what I like. The questions I have are...the camcorders talk about battery life,are any of them capable of using an ac adapter for longer recording...

Good solid camcorder for under $600

Honestly, I couldn't find a post that answered what I was looking for.So, first off, a few bits of detail. I am a big guy, my hands and fingers have a problem with small buttons, but weight doesn't bother me, so don't take weight into consideration t...

Green flash on play back

I have a  two year old VIXIA R10 that is suddenly flashing a transparent lime green flash about every second on play back.  Have tried different flash drive, no help.  Have tried different lighting settings, no help.  Is this camera toast?

HF20 Turn off electronic beep

we'd like to use our Vixia HF20 to video wildlife but the incessant beeping that occurs when you perform functions on the camera makes it impossible.  anyone know how to turn off the beeping noise that happens such as when you turn on the camera?

I have a zr80 video camcorder I would like to know what to do when making a copy to your computer.

How do I make fader settings remain in HF R30?

Can I have a set of 'customized' parameters (fade, stabilization etc) that I can have the camcorder default to, or do I have to invoke fade every time I re-open the display panel?

Web upload via ImageMixer 3 Launcher

I have a canon vixia hf m301. I could not  to do web upload via ImageMixer 3 Launcher. Windows XP explorer could see sd card but the software could not see it. What to do next? Thank, cherngchai