Canon Hf G30 Owners Manual

CINEMA Mode and Cinema-Look Filters
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Options( Default value)
The camcorder offers 9 cinema-look filters. Select the desired filter while previewing the effect on the 
screen.
NOTES
• During   mode, the following functions are not available. - Taking photos
- Dual recording
- Recording movies at 28 Mbps or 35 Mbps.
[1. Cinema Standard]
[2. Vivid]
[3. Dream]
[4. Cool]
[5. Nostalgic] 
[6. Sepia]
[7. Old Movies]
[8. Memory]
[9. Dramatic B&W]
! Filter number (will appear on the control button) and name...

Focus Adjustment
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Focus Adjustment
You can adjust the focus manually and use the peaking function to assist you or you can let the 
camcorder focus for you by using autofocus. With autofocus, you can set the autofocus speed.
The camcorder also features face detection & tracking.
POINTS TO CHECK
• Adjust the zoom before you start the procedure.
Manual Focus
Use the focus/zoom ring to focus manually. You  can also use peaking to help you focus more 
accurately.
1 Set the focus/zoom ring switch to FOCUS....

Focus Adjustment
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Focus Preset
When focusing manually, you can set a preset position for the focus in advance so that you can later 
return to that preset focus position instantly.
1 Open the focus/zoom controls.[FUNC.]  > [< Focus]
2Touch [ D].
3 Use Touch AF or turn the focus/zoom ring to obtain the desired focus position.
4 Touch [SET] to set the preset focus position.
5 After adjusting the focus, touch [ON] to return to the preset focus position. • Touch [SET] again to cancel the current preset...

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Autofocus
When autofocus is activated, the camcorder continuously adjusts the focus on the subject in the 
center of the screen. The focusing range is 1 cm (0.39 in.; at full wide-angle, measured from the front 
of the lens barrel) to G and 60 cm (2 ft.; throughout the zoom range, measured from the front of the 
lens barrel) to  G. Perform the following procedure to set the autofocus speed.
1  and   modes only: Press  B.
2 Open the [AF Mode] screen. [FUNC.]  > [MENU] >  p  >  [AF...

Focus Adjustment
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• Autofocus may not work well on the following subjects or in the following cases. In such case, focus manually.
- Reflective surfaces
- Subjects with low contrast or without vertical lines
- Fast moving subjects
- Through dirty or wet windows
- Night scenes
Face Detection & Tracking
The camcorder automatically detects people’s faces and uses this information to select the optimal 
focus and exposure settings. You can use tracking to have the camcorder track and optimize settings 
for...

Focus Adjustment
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Limiting Autofocus to Faces
While using autofocus, you can limit the autofocus function only to cases when a subject’s face is 
detected and use manual focus for all other scenes. The camcorder will also adjust the brightness 
when focusing automatically on the subject’s face.
Set an assignable button to [~ Face Only AF] ( A92) and press the button.
• ~  appears on the screen.
NOTES
• The camcorder may mistakenly detect the faces of non-human subjects. In such case, turn face...

Zooming
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Zooming
To zoom in and out, you can use the focus/zoom ring, the zoom rocker on the camcorder, the zoom 
buttons on the wireless controller or the zoom controls on the touch screen.
In addition to the 20x optical zoom, in   mode, you can turn on the digital zoom* (400x) with the 
p  >  [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   mode or when  p >  [Conversion...

Zooming
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1 Open the [Zoom Speed Level] screen.[FUNC.]  > [MENU] >  p  >  [Zoom Speed Level]
2Touch [ Z Fast], [ [ Normal] or [ ]Slow] and then touch [ K].
• When [Zoom Speed Level] is set to [ Z Fast], the sound made by the camcorder's internal 
machinery will increase and may be recorded in the scene.
3 Touch [Zoom Rocker Zoom Speed]. 
4Touch [ Y] for variable speed or [ X] for constant speed.
•If you selected [ X], touch [ ð] or [ñ ] or drag your finger along the bar to select a constant 
speed....

Zooming
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1 Open the [Zoom Speed Level] screen.[FUNC.]  > [MENU]  > p  >  [Zoom Speed Level]
2Touch [ Z Fast], [ [ Normal] or [ ]Slow] and then touch [K ].
• When [Zoom Speed Level] is set to [ Z Fast], the sound made by the camcorder's internal 
machinery will increase and may be recorded in the scene.
3 Touch [Wireless Ctrlr Zoom Speed].
4Touch [ ð] or [ ñ] or drag your finger along the bar to select the desired constant speed.
5Touch [ X].
Approximate zoom speeds* (wireless controller) 
*...

Zooming
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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] >  p  >  [Soft Zoom Control]
2 Touch the desired option and then touch [X].
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] >  p...