Canon Hf G30 Owners Manual

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 [ X].
Options
( Default value)
NOTES
• If the degree of camcorder shake is too high, the image stabilizer may not be able to fully  compensate.
• For...

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 darker the picture but the less noise it will contain.
POINTS TO CHECK
• Select a recording program...

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]  > [‚  Shutter-Pri. AE] or [ “Aperture-Pri. AE]
2Touch [ Ï] or [Ð ] to set the desired shutter...

Automatic Exposure Recording Programs
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NOTES
•[ ‚ Shutter-Pri. AE]:
- On screen only the denominator is displayed – [ ‚250] 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...

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, [n Manual Exposure], for adjusting the 
exposure manually. However, you can also compensate the exposure when using other recording 
programs.
Using the Manual Exposure Recording Program
Using the [ n...

Exposure Adjustment
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1 From the exposure adjustment screen, touch [w] to select the zebra level.
2 Touch [70%] or [100%] and then touch [ K].
3Touch [ z] or [{ ] and then touch [ X].
• 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 [ n Manual Exposure], the camcorder will adjust the 
exposure...

Exposure Adjustment
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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 y 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...

White Balance
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White Balance
The white balance function helps you to accurately reproduce colors under different lighting 
conditions.
POINTS TO CHECK
• Select a recording program other than the Special Scene recording programs.
1 Open the white balance screen.
[FUNC.]  > [Ä White Balance]
2 Touch the desired option and then touch [ X].
• When you select [ ÂColor Temperature], [ ÆSet 1] or [ ÇSet 2], set the color temperature or a 
custom white balance with the appropriate procedure below before...

White Balance
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NOTES
• When you select a custom white balance: -Set  p >  [Digital Zoom] to [ j Off].
- Reset the white balance when you change locations or the lighting or other conditions change.
- Depending on the light source,  Å may keep flashing. The result will still be better than with 
[ Ã Automatic].
• Using a custom white balance may provide better results in the following cases: - Changing lighting conditions
-Close-ups
- Subjects in a single color (sky, sea or forest)
- Under mercury...

Special Scene Recording Programs
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Special Scene Recording Programs
Recording in a very bright ski resort or capturing the full colors of a sunset or a fireworks display 
becomes as easy as selecting a Special Scene recording program.
1 Open the recording programs screen.
[FUNC.] > [Rec. Programs] >  [ú Portrait]
2 Touch the desired recording program and then touch [ X].
Options
( Default value)
Operating modes:
[ ú Portrait]The camcorder uses a large aperture, to achieve a sharp focus 
on the subject...