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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.

Canon XL2 grainy even in sunlight/bright light

I realize and expect there will be grain in dark settings.  But even when I have my gain set at 0, iris wide open, and shutter at 1/48, and ND filter off, my bright sunlight or bright indoor shots (eg, inside a supermarket) are still grainy.  What co...

i cannot access the video data from my canon vixia hf m500. is it because it is an HD file?

i have a canon vixia HF M500.  I loaded the cds that came in the box, but i have a MAC, and they didnt really take, i think.  I do have some canon software on here though, from a canonEOS Rebel t2i that does allow me to access files from that camera,...

Video transfer from ZR80 camcorder

I am trying to copy video from a Canon ZR80 camcorder to my HP EliteBook 8580w laptop.  I can directly connect the DV port on the camera to an internal  DV port on the laptop. When I use VideoPadVideo  Editor from NCH,  I cannot see the camcorder in ...

Any tricks for shooting green screen with C300?

Any tricks to shooting green screen with C300?

Canon XL1

Is there another way to save data from this camcorder other than the on board mini dvc .. So I can make dvd copies

Uploading Vixia HF R42 to Android

I love my Vixia HF R42 as a camera, but the interface for connecting with a computer is so difficult and trouble-prone. Having left the non-standard Canon USB cable at home by mistake, I am now in France trying to upload videos to my computer. The on...