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 corruption of data.
NOTES
• When you set the  q >  [Rec Command] setting to [ i On] and you use the HDMI terminal to 
connect the camcorder to a device capable of receiving recording commands through a connection 
via the HDMI terminal, if you start or stop recording with the camcorder, the connected device will 
also start or stop recording.
• When the camcorder switches form recording on one memory card to another during relay  recording, the video will be recorded as two separate relay scenes. With the supplied software, 
Data Import Utility , you can join relay scenes recorded on both memory cards as a single scene 
and save it on a computer ( A108).
• For scenes with a long recording time, the video (stream) file in a scene will be split approximately  every 4 GB. Even in such case, playback will be continuous. With the supplied software,  Data 
Import Utility , you can join such split files into a single scene and save it on a computer ( A108).
• 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 also use the viewfinder ( A24).
• Under certain conditions, the Smart AUTO icon that appears on the screen may not match the  actual scene. Especially when shooting against orange or blue backgrounds, the sunset or one of 
the blue skies icons may appear and the colors may not look natural. In such case, we recommend 
recording in   mode ( A43).
Intelligent ISIntelligent IS allows the camcorder to select the best image stabilization option based on your 
shooting method. The Intelligent IS icon will chan ge to one of the following icons. In   and 
 modes, you can set the image stabilization mode manually ( A61).
*With the p  >  [Intelligent IS] setting, you can select whether Powered IS can be set 
automatically as one of the Intelligent IS modes.
Shooting methodIcon
Most general situations; Zooming out (zooming toward  T); Following 
subjects at a distance moving left or rightÄ  (Dynamic IS)
Zooming in (zooming toward  S)È  (Powered IS)*
Close-up of a subject  (Macro IS)
Remaining stationary, such as when using a tripodà (Tripod mode)
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							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 during dual recording.
• You can capture a photo from a scene during playback ( A97).
• When you need to record for a long time with the camcorder set on a tripod, you can close the  OLED panel and use only the viewfinder in order to save power when using a battery pack ( A24).
Movie FormatRecording modePhoto sizeNumber of photos
AVCHD Any 1920x1080 660
MP4 35 Mbps, 24 Mbps, 17 Mbps 1920x1080 660
4 Mbps 1280x720 1,490
3 Mbps 640x360 5,800
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							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 same as in   mode ( A39).
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 corruption of data.
NOTES
• When you set the  q >  [Rec Command] setting to [ i On] and you use the HDMI terminal to 
connect the camcorder to a device capable of receiving recording commands through a connection 
via the HDMI terminal, if you start or stop recording with the camcorder, the connected device will 
also start or stop recording.
• When the camcorder switches form recording on one memory card to another during relay  recording, the video will be recorded as two separate relay scenes. With the supplied software, 
Data Import Utility , you can join relay scenes recorded on both memory cards as a single scene 
and save it on a computer ( A108).
• For scenes with a long recording time, the video (stream) file in a scene will be split approximately  every 4 GB. Even in such case, playback will be continuous. With the supplied software,  Data 
Import Utility , you can join such split files into a single scene and save it on a computer ( A108).
Operating modes:
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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 also use the viewfinder ( A24).
• 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 during dual recording.
• You can capture a photo from a scene during playback ( A97).
• When you need to record for a long time with the camcorder set on a tripod, you can close the  OLED panel and use only the viewfinder in order to save power when using a battery pack ( A24).
Reviewing the Latest Scene Recorded
You can review the last 4 seconds of the last scene recorded with the camcorder without switching to 
 mode. While reviewing the latest scene, the picture will be played back without sound. By 
default, assignable button 5 is set to [ Rec Review] but you can set another assignable button to 
this function ( A92).
1 Record a scene.
2 After you finish recording a scene, press  . 
Movie FormatRecording modePhoto sizeNumber of photos
AVCHD Any 1920x1080 660
MP4 35 Mbps, 24 Mbps, 17 Mbps 1920x1080 660
4 Mbps 1280x720 1,490
3 Mbps 640x360 5,800
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							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 of 48 kHz. Refer to the following tables for details.
1 Open the [Recording Mode] screen.
[FUNC.] > [MENU]  >   > [Recording Mode]
2 Touch the desired recording mode and then touch [ X].
NOTES
• Depending on the portable device, you may not be able to play back your recordings.
• AVCHD scenes recorded at 28 Mbps cannot be saved on AVCHD discs. Use an external Blu-ray  Disc recorder compliant with AVCHD Ver. 2.0 specifications to copy those movies onto Blu-ray 
discs.
• The following types of MP4 scenes will be recognized as multiple files on other devices. - Scenes exceeding 4 GB
- Scenes recorded at 35 Mbps exceeding 30 minutes
- Scenes recorded with a recording mode other than 35 Mbps exceeding 1 hour
• Depending on the TV, you may not be able to play back scenes recorded at 28 Mbps (AVCHD) or  35 Mbps (MP4).
• When the recording mode is set to 28 Mbps (AVCHD) or 35 Mbps (MP4), dual recording is not  available.
• In   mode, 28 Mbps (AVCHD) and 35 Mbps (MP4) recording modes are not available.
• When the recording mode is set to 28 Mbps LPCM (59.94P) or 24 Mbps LPCM, recording with  5.1ch surround sound is not available when using the optional SM-V1 Surround Microphone.
• The camcorder uses a variable bit rate (VBR) to encode video so the actual recording times will vary  depending on the subject.
Operating modes:
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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, the camcorder will stop.
Recording mode →28 Mbps LPCM 
(59.94P) and 
28 Mbps (59.94P)
24 Mbps LPCM 
and 24 Mbps17 Mbps5 MbpsMemory card ↓
8 GB Memory card35 min.40 min.1 hr.3 hr.
16 GB Memory card1 hr. 15 min.1 hr. 25 min.2 hr. 5 min.6 hr. 5 min.
32 GB Memory card2 hr. 30 min.2 hr. 55 min.4 hr. 10 min.12 hr. 15 min.*
64 GB Memory card5 hr. 5 min.5 hr. 55 min.8 hr. 20 min.24 hr. 30 min.*
128 GB Memory card10 hr. 10 min.11 hr. 55 min.16 hr. 45 min.*49 hr.*
Recording mode  →35 Mbps
(59.94P)24 Mbps17 Mbps4 Mbps3 MbpsMemory card ↓
8 GB Memory card30 min.40 min.1 hr.4 hr. 20 min.5 hr. 40 min.
16 GB Memory card1 hr.1 hr. 25 min.2 hr. 5 min.8 hr. 40 min.11 hr. 25 min.
32 GB Memory card2 hr.2 hr. 55 min.4 hr. 10 min.17 hr. 20 min.*22 hr. 55 min.*
64 GB Memory card4 hr.5 hr. 55 min.8 hr. 20 min.34 hr. 45 min.*45 hr. 55 min.*
128 GB Memory card8 hr.11 hr. 55 min.16 hr. 45 min.*69 hr. 30 min.*91 hr. 55 min.*
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							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 
backup movie's recording mode.
1 Open the [Dual Recording] screen.
[FUNC.]  > [MENU]  >   > [Dual/Relay Recording]  > [Dual Recording]
• The screen shows the movie format and recording mode of the movies that will be recorded on  each card.
2 Select the movie format and recording mode for the backup movie that will be recorded on memory card  3.
• The first option is always the same movie format and recording mode of the movie that will be 
recorded on memory card 2 . The second two options are always [ ¸4Mbps] and 
[ ¸ 3Mbps], which result in small files that are ideal for transferring to a computer.
3Touch [ X].
Activating relay recording
1 Open the [Dual/Relay Recording] screen.
[FUNC.]  > [MENU]  >   > [Dual/Relay Recording]
2 Touch [Relay Recording] and then touch [ X].
NOTES
• To use neither function, select [Standard Recording] on the [Dual/Relay Recording] screen.
• When you use relay recording, it does not matter which memory card the recording starts on. The  recording will continue on the other memory card. However, the camcorder will switch to another 
memory card only one time.
• With the supplied software,  Data Import Utility, you can join relay scenes (either AVCHD or MP4 
format) recorded on both memory cards as a single scene and save it on a computer ( A 108).
• Dual recording is not available when the recording mode is set to 28 Mbps LPCM (59.94P),  28 Mbps (59.94P) or 35 Mbps (59.94P).
Operating modes:
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							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 [ X].
Options for AVCHD movies
( Default value)
* Recorded as 59.94i.
Options for MP4 movies( Default value)
NOTES
• The frame rate can be set independently for   and   modes. Operating modes:
[ 59.94i]59.94 fields per second, interlaced. Standard frame rate of NTSC analog TV signals.
[ PF29.97]29.97 frames per second, progressive*. Use this frame rate to easily edit your 
recordings, for example, to post them on the Web.
[ 23.98P]23.98 frames per second, progressive.
[ 29.97P]29.97 frames per second, progressive.
[ 23.98P]23.98 frames per second, progressive.
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							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.] > [MENU]  >   > [Slow & Fast Motion]
2 Select the desired frame rate.
• Available frame rates depend on the recording mode and frame rate. Refer to the following table.
3Touch [ X].
Available frame rates for slow & fast motion
NOTES
• During slow & fast motion recording mode, the following functions are not available. - Dual recording
- Relay recording
- Pre-recording
- Video snapshot
-Color bars
- Face detection & tracking
- Taking photos
• During slow & fast motion recording mode, the running mode of the time code ( A73) is set to [Rec 
Run] or [Regen.] and the time code will advance by the number of frames recorded. If you activate 
slow & fast motion recording mode while the running mode is set to [Free Run], the running mode 
will automatically change to [Rec Run]. When you end slow & fast motion recording mode, the 
running mode will return to its previous setting.
• For low shooting frame rates, it may take approximately 1 second to stop recording.
• To record movies using slow & fast motion, we recommend using memory cards rated SD Speed  Class 10.
• The amount of video that can be recorded at one time is approximately 12 hours' worth of video at  normal playback speed. When that amount is exceeded, the camcorder will automatically stop 
recording. However, when you use slow & fast motion recording, the recording time will change. For 
example, when the frame rate is set to 29.97P and you select 59.94P for the shooting frame rate, 
the recording time will be 6 hours (playback time will be 12 hours).
Operating modes:
Recording modeFrame rateAvailable shooting frame 
rates
35 Mbps (59.94P) – 29.97P, 23.98P
24 Mbps, 17 Mbps 29.97P 59.94P, 23.98P
23.98P 59.94P, 29.97P
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							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 effect level before touching [OK]. 
[Cinema Standard] offers different adjustment options 
than the other cinema-look filters.
• The selected cinema-look filter will be applied and its  number will appear on the control button.
To select the effect level of [Cinema Standard]
1 Open the parameter selection screen.
[w ] >  [ON]
2 Touch [Color Depth], [Softening Filter ], [Key (Brightness)] or [Contrast].
3 Touch the desired level or touch [ Ï] or [Ð ] to adjust the parameter.
• You can also drag your finger along the dial.
• The picture will change immediately according to the adjustment.
• To adjust other parameters, touch [ K] to return to the previous screen. Touch the desired 
control button and repeat step 3.
4Touch [ K] and then touch [OK].
To select the effect level of the other cinema-look filters
1Touch [ w] to open the adjustment screen.
2 Touch [L] (low), [M] (medium) or [H] (high).
3Touch [ K] and then touch [OK].
Operating modes:
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