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Availability of MTC-100 Cable for DC20

Long shot, I'm afraidI want to backup mini discs from an obsolete Canon PAL DC20 CamcorderThe cable designation is MTC-100 which has an unusual proprietory connector at the camcorder end but is basic RCA, 2 audio and 1 video at the otherI'd appreciat...

Shotgun Mic for Canon Vixia HF R80?

Hello again!I recently received great advice from this forum on a wireless mic. Now I'm researching, looking for a shotgun-style external mic. My Canon Vixia HF R80 has the 3.5 port but nothing on top of the camera to support a mic; no mount. Is ther...

VIXIA HF R80 Wireless Mic Suggestions?

Hi Everyone!  I have a Canon Vixia HF R80 camcorder and would like to start filming some of my hunts. This requires me to have a wireless mic attached to me in the field. Can anyone tell me exactly what I should get that will work with my camcorder? ...

VIXIA HF100 Battery Won't Hold A Charge

My vixia hf100 won't hold a charge. The light blinks when its plugged in but it never actually charges. Should I get a new battery or is it an issue with the charger?

XA50 with a Sennheiser XS wireless digital XLR Base set

Hello, can the canon XA50 work with the Sennheiser XS wireless digital XLR base set with the transmitter plugged into a soundboard and the receiver plugged into the xlr handle line 1 mic?

Filter on Canon CR-N500

Is this possible? For instance, if I wanted to add a polarizer filter. 

Flash/Light for vixia hf r10 or r40

Recently purchased a Vixia hf r40 so I can take Christmas video, not knowing I was going to get a hand me down of a Vixia hf r10.  Tried using both during Christmas eve and Christmas but the videos were dark, I guess due to the lighting in the room. ...

Sennheiser AVX-ME2 SET Digital Wireless Omni Lavalier with EOS C200

The Sennheiser AVX-ME2 digital lavs do not work on my c200. Only the G2 analogue works. I used the digital on my c100 and it sounded great. On the c200, the audio is squelched and distorted. You can clearly see it in the waveform on my premiere timel...

VIXIA HF G70 Non-Standard USB Out

Just purchased an hfg70 camcorder. It appears that the USB out is non-standard, not USB-C. The socket is oval at both ends and there is a tab in the middle which alone is wider than a USB-c plug. I have a variety of USB adapters, and none fit the soc...

EOS C200 Remote Activation

Thanks. I am trying to activate the remote on C200. However, When I paste the router address onto the  Safari browser,  it asks me to log in and use a password. I have set up the camera remote without a password and unencrypted. I followed the Canon ...

Does the Atmos V work with Canon XL2 camcorder

TA-100 Tripod Adapter - Why not compatible with camcorders??

Is the TA-100 Tripod Adapter - specifically the wedge part that mounts to the bottom of the camcorder, because I know the plate itself can mount to practically any pro video tripod head - compatible with Canon camcorders, or only Canon C-series cinem...

Canon Vixia HF G50 Compatible with WL-D89 Remote Control?

Is the WL-D89 remote control compatible with the Vixia HF G50? I like the reviews of this camera but the remote control is something I also like about my Vixia HF G40 camera.