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microphones

Hello, My two bosses regularly use a Canon Vixia HF R400 to record a segment of the two of them speaking as they stand side by side. They would like to purchase a handsfree microphone to improve the sound but are concerned that it will pick up more v...

special scenes recording programs

HFG30what is the manual setting that would be the same as the sports special scenes setting? shutter pri @ 1000? and doesn't the speed remain constant on sports? the ap changes with shutter pri?i use this "sports" for night football games, and woul...

Vixia HF R72 - USB connection to Windows 10 problems

Windows 10 does not recognize that I have connected the camera. I have followed the directions in the manual. I have tried 2 different USB cables, but no luck. What am I missing? I get to the point that the USB icon is flashing in the camera disp...

Vixia HF R62, Video downloading

I am unable to see videos on computer I can see videos on LCD screen of camera, but folders are empty on computer, I can see folders when connected to computer but they are just empty and I treid different computers

Can you swap in/out CF card on XF305 while the other card is in use?

The canon XF305 has two compact flash slots A and B. If A becomes full and the camera starts using B, can I swap in a blank card into slot A, and would the camera know that it can use A again when B becomes full? All while the camera is recording.

How do you get XMF file into old version of premiere?

I was loaned an XF305 to shoot an event. It produces .XMF file which cannot be imported directly into premiere cs4. Unfortunately, I cannot justify subscribing to the CC suite, which I understand can read XMF file. A cheap solution I found is to use ...

XF305 exposure modes

Consumer/prosumer camcorders usually have Program, Aperture priority, Shutter priority, and Manual exposure modes. I was just assigned an XF305 to shoot an event and it does not have any such modes. It has auto iris, auto shutter. It seems to me if ...

How long before Canon C300 Mark III shows up?

Just a thought! Anyone thoughts of Canon C300 Mark III showing up soon? With the new 5D IV, I do like the touch screen and I'm sure C300 MIII will have that features. What do folks think? Also, can someone suggest a C300MII users group on Facbook tha...

My HDV files stopped playing in Windows 10

Greetings. I have numerous HDV files which were captured from my HV20 camcorder tapes using Premiere Pro. They have an .MPEG extension. These are the raw captures, no transcoding. They play fine on my streamer and USED to play on Windows 10. I a...

Resolved! Camera Access Connects but Movie Uploader Doesn't

I own a Canon HF R42 camcorder with the latest firmware installed. I use Pixela Camera Access Plus to control both the R42 and my CT-V1 pan cradle. To to do this I have selected Remote Control + Streaming then Monitor from Home, and connected succe...

I'm told my c100 mk ii files are surprisingly small.

I'm set to AVCHD, 24Mbps, 23.98p. Is there anything else I can set to increase the quality of my image?

Problem transferring videos from XH A1S to my PC

I am having problems transferring my recordings to my PC. I have tried a 6-pin to 6-pin firewire cable and a 6-pin to 4-pin cable. I tried downloading a driver named 1394_OHCI_LegacyDriver.msi suggested from another forum and still the same prob...

Resolved! Need to Keep HF R42 with CT-V1 Responsive after Long Inactivity

I want to set up a tripod in church, with the CT-V1 pan cradle and my Vixia HF R42 attached. I will have set the initial direction and focus of recording before the church service, and will then leave it alone without recording yet. After maybe an ho...

Resolved! Remote Controlled Pan Cradle for Vixia HF-R42 Camcorder?

I own a Vixia HF R42 and want to use a wirelessly controlled pan cradle like the CT-V1. I want to control it from my iPhone 6s. 1. What prevents the R42 from using the CT-V1 while the R52 is compatible? 2. Are there any other Canon solutions that ...

Anyone using Sony PZ 28-135mm servo lens with C300 MII? What type of adaptor and any issue?

I would like to use my Sony Pz 28-135mm lens with the C300MII but not sure which adaptor would work or any issue will encounter. Thank you for the feed back. BTW, is there any C300MII user group on FaceBook as I can't seem to find any for some reason...

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microphones

special scenes recording programs

Vixia HF R72 - USB connection to Windows 10 problems

Vixia HF R62, Video downloading

Can you swap in/out CF card on XF305 while the other card is in use?

How do you get XMF file into old version of premiere?

XF305 exposure modes

How long before Canon C300 Mark III shows up?

My HDV files stopped playing in Windows 10

Resolved! Camera Access Connects but Movie Uploader Doesn't

I'm told my c100 mk ii files are surprisingly small.

Problem transferring videos from XH A1S to my PC

Resolved! Need to Keep HF R42 with CT-V1 Responsive after Long Inactivity

Resolved! Remote Controlled Pan Cradle for Vixia HF-R42 Camcorder?

Anyone using Sony PZ 28-135mm servo lens with C300 MII? What type of adaptor and any issue?

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