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Shotgun Microphone Does Not Fit in Canon XA20 Handle

Hi, I just purchased a Canon XA20 and with it I purchased a Rode Shotgun mic. Problem is the diameter of the microphone is too narrow to be firmly attached into the micrphone holder on the handle. Any suggestions? Thanks!

how can i have the date and time show up on my canon vixia hf m50

Cannot get the date and time to show up onscreen in ANY videos on my new vixia HF M50. Can somebody help me on this?

Recording automatically broken into 3 parts

Hi!  I'm new to the forum and just used my HF R42 for the first time on Monday.  I used the default jpeg settings and the picture quality is outstanding!  I used it to make a training video, which lasted approx. 1h18m.  The problem I ran into is this...

Clearing Int Mem on Vixia HF S 10

I have T fered Vids from Int Mem to SD card then deleted each session but when I go back to Int mem on play back , still shows they are there Wonder if formatting ? or similar , would clear the Internal Mem Thanks te

How to play an mts file, copied back to the HF200 [the actual video file without the dir structure]

Because normally camcorders accept a FAT32 SD card, and play back the stream they have recorded.But HF200 needs to initialize the card, and won't accept the file in itself, wont see it, requires the whole structure instead.[maybe the initialization o...

Convert M2TS to MP4 in batch?

Hi,I’m looking for quick and simple software that can convert M2TS files in batch. I have recorded many wonderful videos during my summer vacation with my Canon HF M56. Now new semester is coming, I want to put them on my Google Nexus 7 tablet to sha...

Which Canon Camcorder has the best built in microphone for recording musical instruments

Which Canon Camcorder in the affordable price range has the best built in onboard microphone for recording musical instrumentsThanks.

transfer photos to computer with VIVID setting

I have a Vixia HF S200 videocam and take photos using the VIVID setting to emphasize the contrast and color saturation.  When I transfer these to my computer, the VIVID characteristics do not transfer with the photo.  How can I transfer photos and ke...

choosing camcorder on a budget

I am considering the M50 and M52 camcorders as they both seem to rate fairly high. I am in a budget crunch, so I am considering purchasing a refurbished camcorder. Prices:M50 - $349 - 8GB Internal MemoryM52 - $489 - 32GB Internal Memory1) are refurbi...

Connectors

Heya, all.  I've got an older model, a Canon FS200. It's got a 1/8 inch mini microphone input jack that I have to utilize. I've got a Shure PG4/PG185 Wireless Lavalier Mic system that I need to use with it. The receiver for this system has an XLR out...

amplifier with 1/4" max 4 ohms output to use with Vixia hfg20 external mic jack.

I have an amplifier with 1/4" max 4 ohms output that I need to use with my Vixia hfg20 external mic. The adaptors are easy, but how do I know the mic won't get fried? I can't find specs on the mic Jack except a comment that it "should be" fine with a...

turn off slide show on hfg20 when in camera mode

RA-V1 Remote Control Adapter

One of our RA-V1 Remote Control Adapters for our Canon Vixia recently broke and we cannot find them available for purchase any more.  Is there another product we can use as a replacement?

What is the best way to convert mini dv tapes to digital

I have a Canon ZR800 that I have created several mini dv tapes with.  What is the best way to convert these tapes I made to a digital format?  I have a Macbook to use for the digital format.