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XA10 Video Camera and video monitor

I'm going crazy on this one. Have googles this to the end of the internet and also have spend crazy man hours trying to see how I can get this to work. What I want is to be able to connect the XA10 to a TV so I can view it live while recording, so I ...

Powered IS on XA25 not on all the time

When I set the Powered IS on it doesn't stay on.  Yes, the Powered IS icon stays yellow showing it is enabled.  But, after a while jiggling is visible for a short time until it kicks back in again.  This cycle repeats itself. This is very annoying wh...

How do you disable the auto shut down on FS 10 ?

Mic input configuration on the Canon HF-R40

What is the configuration for the input plug on my Canon R40.  I am going to be using a small mixer with mic output on the camera.  I am thinking that the jack on the camera is a stereo input and I will making my plug from mono so I plan on jumpering...

Sending audio in to camcorder using mic input...

Hi all,Hope I'm posting to the correct forum, new here and need some help.I have a Canon Vixia HF R600 camcorder.It has a stereo mic in 1/8" (3.5mm)I have a recording studio and want to be able to send music in to the camera directly through the mic ...

GL2

I have a GL2.  What kind of simple  editing software is recommended for this old camera ?

HF R300 green screen issues and settings help

Hello, I am having issues with green screen video. I am using an HF R300. I have lighting. After I use the default chroma key with Pinnacle Studio 17 on a clip I shot, residual black "noise" is present.  Here is an example where I removed the green b...

wireless mic for VIXIA HF 700

Hi, can anyone recommend me a good wireless mic the works with VIXIA HF 700? Thank you.

How do I switch on the Audio Level meter in the OSD of Canon XF300 Camcorder

The Audio Level meter in the view finder of my Canon XF300 is "diabled" (greyed out).  How do I switch it back to normal?

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...