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Output of Canon Vixia HF R800 really 1080p?

I am using three older Canon Vixia HF R800 cameras feeding via wireless Tx/Rx (Hollyland Mars 300 PRO) to a BlackMagic Design ATEM Mini switcher. The Tx/Rx and the switcher can all handle 1080p video, but it doesn't appear that the video is coming in...

Canon Vixia HF R800 will not connect to sd card.

The same card I have been using for about a year suddenly does not work. It is not locked and i have cleaned it, however every time I plug it in it comes with the error message "Check the memory card" and does not connect. I tried formatting the card...

marco992 by Apprentice
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Canon HF G50 Custom Pictures question

Hi to everybody! I am newbie here. There is a question about Canon’s HF G50 Custom Picture (CP) function. I have recorded three footages:1. Auto mode.P mode, CP-OFF, Looks-default settings.P mode, CP1 - default settings.First and second look very sim...

vstrglv by Contributor
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Matching the G40, G50 and G60 to XA11 Cinema Custom Profile

I own a Canon XA11, G40, G50, G60 (and love that the G50 and G60 allow full customization of the image via their Custom Profiles).On a recent shoot I observed that the XA11's "Cinema" profile is GORGEOUS when compared to the G60's CP4 and all the oth...

redrob by Contributor
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ZR30mc camcorder door stuck

The door on my ZR30 camcorder is stuck open.  And the hole to put a casette in is open but now too small to receive a casette.Any fixes ?Bob   

Seeking Advice on Camera Mount

   Hello! My name is Andrew, and thank you in advance for the patience reading through this.   I have a Vixia G60 that I purchased last year, primarily for filming time lapse videos of my art work. Nearly all of my work is commission based, and the t...

VIXIA HF G20

We have a VIXIA HF G20 with a bad HDMI connector.  While attempting to repair it, the small pcb with the HDMI connector and USB connector was damaged beyond repair.  Where can we get a replacement for this pcb?  Thank you.

sailor35 by Apprentice
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Canon Vixia HV30 = cable

Hi,I bought a Vixia HV30 camera around 2008. In the last 10 years I haven't done anything with it. I'm now creating a youtube channel for my short films. I was able to get the camera working after so many years.I want to transfer video from the miniD...

Streaming with the VIXIA HF R800

We want to use the Camcorder HF R800 as a permanently mounted streaming camera. The camera would be about 15 feet off the ground. Thus, no one can simply reach up and turn the camera on or off without a ladder. Any ideas as to how we might be able to...

BobYates by Apprentice
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G30 and G40 zoom issue fix?

Hi all:I am planning to buy a used Vixia G30 that someone is selling, and the issue is that it automatically zooms out right after you zoom in. I read on another post that it was an issue with the zoom rocker switch. The IT coordinator at a local sch...

Canon Vixia HF R800 - adhesive cold shoe modification

The Vixia HF R800 is a great entry level camcorder. One limitation, however, is that it doesn't have any cold/accessory shoes.I thought I'd share a few photos showing what two very simple modifications can help achieve:1) An adhesive cold shoe. About...

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Resolved! Canon HF G60 CP Function

From the Main Screen:Menu > [Camera] > [Tab 5] > CP FunctionI can't for the life of me find anything in the manual, forums, or in a general Google Search that explains what "CP Function" is. Does anyone know what this does?Thanks!

Canon A1 Camcorder gets eject message when inserting tape

Hi, I have an old camcorder that was purchased in 1990.  I know it's out of warranty, but now when I insert a tape, it just displays an eject message.  The power seems fine, and the mechanism seems fine also, it loads and ejects with no issue, it jus...

gbcox by Apprentice
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HDMI output not working on HF G60

Hello, I just bought a new HF G60 and when I plugged in a new small monitor to the camcorder via mini-HDMI to HDMI cable, I am getting "No Signal" at the monitor.  So I swapped DVD cable and monitors and I am getting same "NoSignal" sign.  On the cam...

sangwoo by Apprentice
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Resolved! Can't initialize new memory card; Vixia HF S100

I just bought two new memory cards, and neither one will initialize correctly on my camcorder... it goes through the process on the screen, but afterward, it seems like nothing has changed, and it says the cards still need to be initialized.  One is ...

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