Canon camcorder VIXIA HF G10 User Manual

							Zooming
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Zooming
There are three ways you can zoom in and out: using the zoom lever on the camcorder, using the 
zoom buttons on the wireless controller or using the zoom controls on the touch screen.
In addition to the 10x optical zoom, in   mode, you can turn on the digital zoom* (40x or 200x) 
with the 7   [Digital Zoom] setting.
This camcorder also features a digital tele-converter, which allows you to enlarge the image on the 
screen digitally.
* Digital zoom is not available in   and   modes.
Using the Zoom Lever or Wireless Controller
Move the zoom lever toward  Q (wide angle) to zoom out. 
Move it toward  P (telephoto) to zoom in.
• By default, the zoom lever operates at a variable speed – 
press gently for a slow zoom; press harder for faster zooms.
• You can also use the zoom buttons on the wireless controller.
Setting the Zoom Speed
You can set the zoom speed for the zoom lever and wireless 
controller. 
To set the zoom lever's zoom speed
For the zoom lever, first set the overall zoom speed to one of 
three levels. Next, select whether the zoom lever operates at a 
variable or constant speed. Refer to the following table for a 
summary of the zoom speed.
1 Open the zoom speed level screen.
[FUNC.]  [MENU]   7   [Zoom Speed Level]
2Touch [ J Fast], [ K Normal] or [ LSlow] and then touch [f ].
3 Touch [Zoom Lever Zoom Speed]. 
4Touch [ I] for variable speed or [ ] for constant speed.
• If you selected [ ], touch [ ] or [ ] or drag your finger along the bar to select a constant  speed.
5Touch [ a].
Operating modes:
W Zoom out
T Zoom in
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Approximate zoom speeds* (zoom lever)
* Measured from full wide-angle to full telephoto. 
** When the zoom speed is too fast (approximately 2 seconds end-to-end), the camcorder will have more trouble focusing automatically while zooming.
To set the wireless controller's zoom speed
For the wireless controller, first set the overall zoom speed to one of three levels. The wireless 
controller operates at a constant speed so select the speed. Refer to the following table for a summary 
of the zoom speed.
1 Open the zoom speed level screen.
[FUNC.]  [MENU]   7   [Zoom Speed Level]
2Touch [ J Fast], [ K Normal] or [ LSlow] and then touch [ f].
3 Touch [Wireless Ctrlr Zoom Speed].
4 Touch [ ] or [ ] or drag your finger along the bar to select a constant speed.
5Touch [ a].
Approximate zoom speeds* (wireless controller) 
* Measured from full wide-angle to full telephoto. 
** When the zoom speed is too fast (approximately 2 seconds end-to-end), the camcorder will have more  trouble focusing automatically while zooming.
Using the Touch Screen’s Zoom Controls 
1 Display the zoom controls on the touch screen. 
[FUNC.]  [ZOOM]
• The zoom controls appear on the left side of the screen. 
2 Touch the zoom controls to operate the zoom. 
• Touch anywhere within the  Q area to zoom out or 
anywhere within the  P area to zoom in. Touch closer to the 
center  for a slow zoom; touch closer to the  e/d  icons for 
faster zooms.
3Touch [ a] to hide the zoom controls.
[Zoom Lever 
Zoom Speed]  settingSelected 
constant speed[Zoom Speed Level] setting
[ L  Slow][K  Normal][J  Fast]
[ I ] (variable) – 4 sec. to 4 min. 45 sec. 3 sec. to 3 min. 2 sec.** to 1 min.
[ ] (constant) 1 (slowest) 4 min. 45 sec. 3 min. 1 min. 16 (fastest) 4 sec. 3 sec. 2 sec.**
[Wireless Ctrlr 
Zoom Speed] speed  setting[Zoom Speed Level] setting
[L  Slow][K  Normal][J  Fast]
1 (slowest) 4 min. 45 sec. 3 min. 1 min.
16 (fastest) 4 sec. 3 sec. 2 sec.**
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Soft Zoom Control
Soft zoom control allows you to start and/or stop the zoom gradually.
1 Open the soft zoom control screen.
[FUNC.]  [MENU]  7   [Soft Zoom Control]
2 Touch the desired option and then touch [f].
Options
( Default value)
Digital Tele-Converter
Using the digital tele-converter, you can digitally increase the focal length of the camcorder by a factor 
of approx. 2 and record the enlarged image at full HD resolution.
1 Open the [Digital Zoom] screen.
[FUNC.]  [MENU]   7  [Digital Zoom]
2 Touch [ Digital Tele-conv.] and then touch [ a].
3Open the zoom controls.
[FUNC.]  [ZOOM]
4 Touch [ ] (digital tele-converter) and then touch [ a].
• Touch [ ] again before closing the screen to deactivate the digital tele-converter.
• The center of the screen will be enlarged approximately 2 times and the   icon will appear. 
NOTES
• You can attach the optional tele-converter and use it in conjunction with this function to increase the  effect.
• The digital tele-converter cannot be turned on while recording.
• The image is digitally processed so the image will deteriorate throughout the zoom range.
[BOff]Use this setting if you do not in tend to use soft zoom control.
[ Start]Zoom starts gradually.
[ Stop]Zoom stops gradually.
[  Start & Stop]Zoom start and stops gradually.
Operating modes:
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							Advanced Image Stabilization
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Advanced Image Stabilization
The image stabilizer reduces camcorder blur (blur due to the camcorder moving) so you can get nice, 
stable shots. Select the image stabilization mode according to the shooting conditions.
1 Open the image stabilizer screen.
[FUNC.]   [Image Stabilizer]
2 Touch the desired IS mode and then touch [a].
Options
( Default value)
NOTES
• If the degree of camcorder shake is too high, the image stabilizer may not be able to fully  compensate.
• For surveying and following shots, when you pan the camcorder from side to side or tilt it up and  down, we recommend setting [Image Stabilizer] to [ Dynamic] or [ Standard].
Operating modes:
[Dynamic]Compensates for a higher degree of camcorder shake, such as when shooting 
while walking, and is more effective as the zoom approaches full wide angle.
[ Standard]Compensates for a lower degree of camcorder shake, such as when shooting while 
remaining stationary, and is suitable for shooting natural-looking scenes. Use this setting when 
recording movies with the optional wide-converter or tele-converter.
[ Off]Use this setting when the camcorder is mounted on a tripod.
Powered IS You can use Powered IS to make the image stabilization even more powerful. Powered IS is most 
effective when you are stationary and zooming in on far subjects using high zoom ratios (the more 
you approach the telephoto end). Holding the LCD panel with your left hand will add to the stability 
of the shot.
By default, Powered IS is assigned to assignable button 2.
Press and hold  Y as long as you want to activate 
Powered IS.
•  appears in yellow, while Powered  IS is activated. The  degree of camcorder shake will be indicated by the icon itself 
(  -  ), but you can turn off this indication with the 
7 
 [Camcorder Shake Indicator] setting.
• You can change the operation of the  Y button (long 
press or toggle on/off) with the  6   [POWERED IS Button] setting.
• Powered IS is available even when [Image Stabilizer] is set to [ Off]. Operating modes:
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							Automatic Gain Control (AGC) Limit
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Automatic Gain Control (AGC) Limit
When recording in dark surroundings, the camcorder will automatically increase the gain to try to get a 
brighter picture. However, using higher gain values may result in more noticeable video noise. You can 
select the AGC limit to curb the amount of noise by setting the maximum gain value to be used. The 
smaller the AGC limit, the picture will be darker but will have less the noise.
POINTS TO CHECK
• Select a recording program other than the Special Scene recording programs and  [y Manual Exposure].
1 Open the AGC limit adjustment screen.
[FUNC.]  [ P AGC Limit]   [ yManual]
•Touch [ zAutomatic] to remove the AGC limit.
2Touch [ y] or [A ] to set the AGC limit.
• You can also drag your finger along the dial.
3Touch [ a].
• The selected AGC limit will appear on the screen.
NOTES
•If you set  6   [Custom Key/Dial] to [P  AGC Limit] (083), you can adjust the AGC limit with 
the CUSTOM dial.
Operating modes:
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							Automatic Exposure Recording Programs
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Automatic Exposure Recording Programs
With the automatic exposure (AE) recording programs, the camcorder will adjust the shutter speed 
and/or aperture value to obtain the optimal exposure. When using the AE recording programs, you can 
change functions like the white balance and image effects.
1 Open the screen of the desired recording program.
[FUNC.]   [Rec. Programs]   [B Shutter-Pri. AE] or [ CAperture-Pri. AE]
2Touch [ y] or [ A] to set the desired shutter speed ( B) or aperture value ( C) and then 
touch [ a].
• You can also drag your finger along the dial. 
Options( Default value)
Available shutter speed settings
Available shutter speed settings when the frame rate is set to [ EPF24] or [ 24P]
Available aperture value settings
Because  7   [ND Filter] is set to [ OAutomatic] by default, ND filter settings will be available for 
aperture values [F4.0] and higher. Operating modes:
[ A  Programmed AE]The camcorder automatically adjusts the aperture and shutter speed to obtain 
the optimal exposure for the subject.
[ B  Shutter-Pri. AE]Set the shutter speed value. The camcorder automatically sets the appropriate 
aperture value.
[ C  Aperture-Pri. AE]Set the aperture value. The camcorder automatically sets the appropriate 
shutter speed.
[1/8][1/15][1/30][1/60][1/100]
[1/250][1/500][1/1000][1/2000]
[1/6][1/12][1/24][1/48][1/60]
[1/100][1/250][1/500][1/1000][1/2000]
[F1.8][F2.0][F2.2][F2.4][F2.6][F2.8]
[F3.2][F3.4][F3.7][F4.0][F4.4][F4.8]
[F5.2][F5.6][F6.2][F6.7][F7.3][F8.0]
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NOTES
•[ B Shutter-Pri. AE]:
- On screen only the denominator is displayed – [ B250] indicates a shutter speed of 1/250 second, 
etc.
- When recording in dark surroundings, you can obtain a brighter picture by using slow shutter  speeds; however, image quality may not be as good and autofocus may not work well.
- The image may flicker when recording with fast shutter speeds.
- Recording movies under fluorescent lights:  If the screen starts to flicker, select [BShutter-Pri. 
AE] and set the shutter speed to 1/100.
•[ C Aperture-Pri. AE]: The actual range of values available for selection will vary depending on the 
initial zoom position.
• When setting a numeric value (aperture or shutter speed), the number displayed will flash if the  aperture value or shutter speed is not appropriate for the recording conditions. In such case, select 
a different value.
• During exposure lock, the aperture value/shutter speed cannot be changed. Set the aperture value  or shutter speed before manually adjusting the exposure.
•If you set  6   [Custom Key/Dial] to [o Tv / Av] (083), you can adjust the shutter speed or 
aperture value with the CUSTOM dial.
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							Exposure Adjustment
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Exposure Adjustment
At times, backlit subjects may appear too dark (underexposed) or subjects under very strong lights 
may appear too bright or glaring (overexposed). In such cases, adjusting the exposure will correct this. 
This camcorder features a dedicated recording program, [y Manual Exposure], for adjusting the 
exposure manually. However, you can also adjust the exposure when using other recording programs.
Using the Manual Exposure Recording Program
Using the [ y Manual Exposure] recording program, you can adjust the aperture, shutter speed and 
gain to achieve the desired exposure.
1 Activate the [ y Manual Exposure] recording program.
[FUNC.]  [Rec. Programs]  [ y Manual Exposure]
2 Touch the control button of the setting you wish to adjust.
3Touch [ y] or [ A] to set the desired value.
• You can also drag your finger along the dial.
• The exposure will change according to the setting's new value. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to adjust 
other settings.
• Before touching [ a], you can also use the zebra pattern (see below) and waveform monitor 
( 0 78).
4Touch [ a].
NOTES
• When adjusting the exposure, you can also use the waveform monitor ( 078).
•If you set   6   [Custom Key/Dial] to [ Manual Exposure] ( 083), you can adjust the 
aperture, shutter speed and gain with the CUSTOM dial.
Operating modes:
Aperture
Gain
Adjustment dial
Shutter speed
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Using the Zebra Pattern
You can use the zebra pattern to identify areas that might be overexposed, so you can correct the 
exposure appropriately. The camcorder offers two levels of zebra pattern: With 100% only areas that 
will lose detail in the highlight areas will be identified, while 70% will identify also areas that are 
dangerously close to losing detail.
1 From the exposure adjustment screen, touch [5] to select the zebra level.
2 Touch [70%] or [100%] and then touch [ f].
3Touch [ a] or [ b] and then touch [ a].
• The zebra pattern will appear on the overexposed areas of the picture. 
• Touch again to turn off the zebra pattern.
NOTES
• Using the zebra pattern will not affect your recordings.
Exposure Compensation
When you use a recording program other than [ y Manual Exposure], the camcorder will adjust the 
exposure automatically. However, you can adjust and lock the exposure or use the Touch AE function 
to automatically set the optimal exposure for the subject you select. This is convenient when the 
brightness of the subject you want to shoot is noticeably brighter/darker than the general brightness of 
the image.
POINTS TO CHECK
• Select a recording program other than [ MFireworks] or [ y Manual Exposure].
1 Open the exposure adjustment screen.
[FUNC.]  [ eExposure]
2 Touch a subject that appears inside the  e frame.
• The Touch AE mark ( P) will flash and the exposure will be adjusted automatically so the area you 
touched will be correctly exposed. You have the option to further adjust the exposure manually as 
necessary. Depending on the subject, you may want to use the [Highlights] setting as described 
below.
• You can touch [ y] instead to adjust the exposure manually without activating the Touch AE 
function.
• The manual adjustment dial appears and the adjustment value is set at ±0.
•Touch [ y] again to return the camcorder to automatic exposure.
3Touch [ y] or [A ] or drag your finger along the dial to set the exposure adjustment value.
• The adjustment range may vary depending on the initial brightness of the image, and some 
values may be grayed out.
• Before touching [ a], you can also use the zebra pattern ( 059) and waveform monitor ( 078).
4Touch [ a] to lock the exposure at the selected value.
• During exposure lock,  e and the selected exposure adjustment value will appear on the screen. 
Operating modes:
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To adjust the Touch AE function for highlights (Highlight AE)
Certain subjects, like clouds or white objects, are easily overexposed and can end up appearing as 
bright areas where all detail is lost. Using the [Highlights] setting, you can touch the brightest area 
inside the 
e frame and the camcorder will automatically make corrections so that area is not 
overexposed. When you touch a dark area in the picture or the highlights are too bright, the 
camcorder may not be able to correctly adjust the exposure.
After step 1 above:
1Touch [ 5].
2 Touch [Highlights] and then touch [ f].
• Touch [Normal] to return the camcorder to normal Touch AE settings.
To use backlight correction
When recording in situations in which the subject is constantly backlit, you can use backlight 
correction make the entire picture brighter, especially dark areas. This will take precedence over the 
7    [Auto Backlight Correction] setting, which is us eful in situations in which the subject is not 
constantly backlit.
1 Open the [ BLC Always On] screen.
[FUNC.]   [ BLC Always On]
2Touch [ A On] and then touch [ a].
NOTES
• If the recording program is changed during exposure lock, the camcorder will return to automatic  exposure.
• You can adjust the exposure value with the CUSTOM dial ( 083), which is set to [ e Exposure] by 
default.
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