Canon Hf G30 Owners Manual

Recording Movies and Photos
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IMPORTANT
• Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is on or flashing. Failing to do so  may result in permanent data loss or damage to the memory card.
- Do not open the double memory card slot cover.
- Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder.
- Do not change the camcorder’s operating mode.
• Be sure to save your recordings regularly ( A108), especially after making important recordings. 
Canon shall not be liable for any loss or...

Recording Movies and Photos
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• Photos are recorded as JPG files. During   and   modes, the camcorder can take photos during record pause mode or capture photos from a movie during playback ( A 97). The photo size 
and number of photos that can be saved on a 1 GB memory card are summarized in the following 
table. However, the actual number of photos that can be recorded will vary depending on the 
subject and shooting conditions.
• Photos cannot be recorded while the digital z oom is activated or...

Recording Movies and Photos
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Recording in n (Manual) Mode
When the mode switch is set to  n (Manual), you can enjoy full access to the menus and manually 
adjust the exposure, focus, white balance and many more of the camcorder’s settings to your 
preference. Even in   mode, though, the camcorder can help you with the settings, for example, 
by using Special Scene recording programs ( A70).
1 Set the mode switch to  n.
2 Set the power switch to CAMERA.
3 Record movies and photos.
• The procedure is the...

Recording Movies and Photos
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•About the power saving mode:  If q  >  [Auto Power Off] is set to [ iOn], the camcorder will 
shut off automatically to save power when it is powered by a battery pack and is left without any 
operation for 5 minutes. Use the power switch to turn on the camcorder.
• When recording in bright places, it may be difficult to use the OLED screen. In such cases, you can  adjust the brightness of the OLED screen with the  q >  [OLED Brightness] setting. 
Alternatively, you can...

Selecting the Recording Mode (Video Quality)
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Selecting the Recording Mode (Video Quality)
The camcorder offers various recording modes, depending on whether the movie format is AVCHD or 
MP4. When you record an MP4 movie with a recording mode of 3 Mbps, you can upload it to an FTP 
server and begin editing right away. In addition, for AVCHD movies, when the recording mode is set to 
28 Mbps LPCM (59.94P) or 24 Mbps LPCM, you can enjoy two-channel linear PCM audio recording 
with a sampling frequency...

Selecting the Recording Mode (Video Quality)
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Recording modes by movie format
Movie formatRecording modeResolutionAudio format
AVCHD
28 Mbps LPCM (59.94P)
1920x1080
Linear PCM
28 Mbps  (59.94P)Dolby Digital
24 Mbps LPCMLinear PCM
24 Mbps
Dolby Digital17 Mbps
5 Mbps1440x1080
MP4
35 Mbps  (59.94P)
1920x1080
AAC
24 Mbps
17 Mbps
4 Mbps1280x720
3 Mbps640x360
Approximate recording times Default valueFor AVCHD movies:
For MP4 movies:
* A single scene can be recorded continuously for 12 hours; at that point,...

Dual Recording and Relay Recording
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Dual Recording and Relay Recording
When you record, you can use dual recording to record simultaneously on both memory cards so that 
you can use one of the movies as a backup. 
Alternatively, you can use relay recording so that if the memory card being recorded on becomes full, 
the recording will continue uninterrupted on the other memory card. 
Activating dual recording
The backup movie is recorded on memory card 3. After you activate dual recording, select the...

Selecting the Frame Rate
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Selecting the Frame Rate
You can change the frame rate (the number of frames recorded per second) to change the look of your 
movies. When the recording mode is set to 28 Mbps LPCM (59.94P) or 28 Mbps (59.94P) for AVCHD 
movies or 35 Mbps (59.94P) for MP4 movies, the frame rate will automatically be set to 59.94P so you 
will not be able to select the frame rate.
1 Open the [Frame Rate] screen.
[FUNC.] > [MENU] >   > [Frame Rate]
2 Touch the desired frame rate and then touch [...

Slow & Fast Motion Recording
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Slow & Fast Motion Recording
When you record MP4 movies, the camcorder can record with a frame rate (shooting frame rate) that 
is different from the playback frame rate. When you record with a shooting frame rate that is faster than 
the playback frame rate (overcranking), you create a slow motion effect. Oppositely, a slower frame 
rate will result in a fast motion effect (undercranking). Sound is not recorded in this mode.
1 Open the [Slow & Fast Motion] screen.
[FUNC.]...

CINEMA Mode and Cinema-Look Filters
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CINEMA Mode and Cinema-Look Filters
In   mode, you can use a variety of professional cinema-look filters to create unique movies with a 
distinctive appearance. You can also use cinema-look filters when you convert movies to MP4 
(A 114).
1 Set the mode switch to  E.
2 Touch [FILTER 1] to open the cinema-look filter  selection screen.
3 Drag your finger up and down along the photos to  select the desired cinema-look filter and then touch 
[OK].
• You can change the...