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
 Preview the effect on the screen
# Select the effect level
$ Brief description (onscreen guidance)
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							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.
2 Open the focus controls.
[FUNC.]  > [<  Focus]
• To switch to autofocus without opening the focus controls,  press  B. In such case, Touch AF (step 4) will not be 
available. Skip directly to step 5.
3Touch [D].
4 Touch a subject that appears inside the  < frame.
• The Touch AF mark ( I) will flash and the focusing distance 
will be adjusted automatically. You have the option to further 
adjust the focus manually as necessary.
5 If necessary, turn the focus/zoom ring to further adjust  the focus.
• The center of the screen will be magnified to help you focus more easily. You can also turn off this 
function with the  p >  [Focus Assistance] setting.
• The focusing distance displayed will change as you adjust the focus with the focus/zoom ring.  You can change the units used for the distance display with the  q >  [Distance Units] 
setting.
• You can use the  q >  [Focus/Zoom Ring Response] setting to adjust the sensitivity of the 
focus/zoom ring. 
• You can use the  q >  [Focus/Zoom Ring Direction] setting to select which direction to turn 
the focus/zoom ring.
Operating modes:
Focus/zoom ring
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							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 focus position.
• [ON] will be grayed out while adjusting the focus or zoom.
• You can use the q  >  [Focus Preset Speed] setting to adjust the speed at which the 
camcorder returns to the preset focus position.
NOTES
• The preset focus position will be canceled when the camcorder is turned off.
Peaking
When peaking is activated, the edges of objects in focus will be highlighted in red, blue or yellow on 
the screen. In addition, you can choose to switch the screen to black & white, further emphasizing the 
edges.
1 Open the focus controls. [FUNC.]  > [< Focus]
2Touch [ w].
For the black & white setting: Touch [Off] or [On]
For the peaking color: Touch [Red], [Blue] or [Yellow]
3Touch [ K].
4Touch [ O].
• Peaking is activated and edges are highlighted. Yo u can turn the focus/zoom ring on this screen 
or touch [ X] to hide the focus controls.
•Touch [ O] again to turn off the peaking effect.
NOTES
• The peaking effect and black & white picture will not appear in your recordings.
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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 Mode]
3 Touch the desired option and then touch [ X].
• The icon of the selected option appears on the screen.
Options( Default value)
NOTES
• When recording in bright surroundings, the camc order closes down the aperture. This may cause 
the picture to appear blurred and is more noticeable toward the wide angle end of the zoom range. 
In such case, in   and   modes, select [ ’ Programmed AE], [ ‚ Shutter-Pri. AE], 
[ “ Aperture-Pri. AE] or [ n Manual Exposure] recording program and set p  >  [ND Filter] to 
[ k Automatic].
• When you set  p >  [Conversion Lens] to a setting other than [ j Off], the [ =Instant AF] 
and [ ? Medium AF] settings are not available.
• Autofocus takes longer to focus when the frame rate is PF29.97 or 23.98P than when it is 59.94P  or 59.94i.
• When recording under dark conditions, the focusing range narrows and the picture may appear  blurred.
• While using autofocus, you can turn the focus/zoom ring to focus manually. When you stop turning  the ring, the camcorder returns to autofocus. This is useful in situations such as when focusing on a 
subject on the other side of a window.
• When the recording program is set to [ Š Fireworks], the focus will be set to  G and cannot be 
changed.
Operating modes:
[
= Instant AF]Sets the autofocus to Instant AF. The focus is adjusted at the highest speed. This 
mode is useful even when recording in very bright or low-light surroundings. This mode uses both the 
TTL system and external sensor for focusing.
[?Medium AF]Sets the autofocus to Medium AF. The camcorder focuses more smoothly on the 
subject than when using the [ =Instant AF] setting. This mode  uses both the TTL system and 
external sensor for focusing.
[ @ Normal AF]Sets the autofocus to Normal AF. The autofocus adjustment is made at a stable 
speed.
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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 a different subject. You can also use tracking to optimize settings for moving subjects such as pets. 
You must use the touch screen to select the subject.
POINTS TO CHECK
• Select a recording program other than [ üNight Scene], [ ŒLow Light] or [ ŠFireworks].
By default, face detection & tracking are activated. If the function was turned off, perform the following 
procedure to turn it on.
1 Open the [Face Detection & Tracking] screen.
[FUNC.]  > [MENU]  > p  >  [Face Detection & Tracking]
2Touch [ iOn}] and then touch [ X].
To select the main subject
If there is more than one person in the picture, the camcorder will automatically select one person it 
determines is the main subject. The main subject is indicated by a white face-detection frame and the 
camcorder will optimize the settings for that person. Other faces will have gray frames.
Touch a different face on the touch screen to optimize the 
camcorder’s settings for that person.
• You can also touch other moving objects, such as a pet.
• A white double frame will appear around the subject and 
track it as it moves.
• Touch [Cancel £] to remove the frame and cancel the 
tracking.
Operating modes:
Main subject
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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  detection & tracking off.
• When face detection is activated, the slowest shutter speed used by the camcorder is 1/30 (1/24 if  the frame rate is set to 23.98P).
• In certain cases, faces may not be detected correctly. Typical examples include: - Faces extremely small, large, dark or bright in relation to the overall picture.
- Faces turned to the side, at a diagonal or partially hidden.
• Face detection & tracking cannot be used in the following cases. - When the shutter speed used is slower than 1/30 (1/24 if the frame rate is set to 23.98P).
- When the digital zoom is activated at more than 80x zoom.
• Touching somewhere with a color or pattern unique to the subject will make it easier to track.  However, if there is another subject in the vicinity that shares similar characteristics to the selected 
subject, the camcorder may start tracking the incorrect subject. Touch the screen again to select 
the desired subject.
• In certain cases, the camcorder may not be able to track the subject. Typical examples include:  - Subjects extremely small or large in relation to the overall picture.
- Subjects too similar to the background.
- Subjects lacking sufficient contrast. 
- Fast moving subjects.
- When shooting indoors with insufficient lighting.
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							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 Lens] is set to [WA-H58].
Using the Focus/Zoom Ring
1 Set the focus/zoom ring switch to ZOOM.
2 Turn the focus/zoom ring to adjust the zoom.
• Turn the focus/zoom ring slowly for a slow zoom; turn it 
faster for faster zooms.
• The zoom bar that appears on the screen indicates the  approximate zoom position.
NOTES
• If you turn the focus/zoom ring too quickly, the camcorder  may not be able to zoom immediately. In such case, the 
camcorder will zoom after you finish turning the ring.
Using the Zoom Rocker or Wireless Controller
Move the zoom rocker toward  T (wide angle) to zoom 
out. Move it toward S  (telephoto) to zoom in.
• You can also use the zoom buttons on the wireless controller.
• By default, the camcorder’s zoom rocker operates at a 
variable speed – press gently for a slow zoom; press harder 
for faster zooms.
Setting the Zoom Speed
You can set the zoom speed for the zoom rocker and wireless 
controller. 
To set the zoom speed of the camcorder’s zoom rocker
First, set the overall zoom speed to one of three levels. Next, 
select whether the zoom rocker operates at a constant or 
variable speed. Refer to the following table for a summary of the zoom speed. Operating modes:
Focus/zoom ring
W Zoom out T Zoom in
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							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.
5Touch [ X].
Approximate zoom speeds* (camcorder’s zoom rocker)
* Measured from full wide-angle to full telephoto. 
** When the zoom speed is too fast (approximately 1.9 seconds end-to-end), the camcorder will have  more trouble focusing automatically while zooming.
NOTES
• When [High-Speed Zoom] is set to [ i On] and [Zoom Rocker Zoom Speed] is set to [ Y], 
[Zoom Speed Level] during record pause mode will automatically be set to [ Z Fast]. Also, when 
pre-recording is activated during record pause mode, the zoom speed will be determined by the 
[Zoom Speed Level] setting.
To use high-speed zoom
During record pause mode, you can use high-speed zoom when [Zoom Speed Level] is set to 
[ Z Fast]. During recording, the zoom speed is determined by [Zoom Speed Level].
1 Open the [High-Speed Zoom] screen. [FUNC.]  > [MENU] >  p  >  [High-Speed Zoom]
2Touch [ iOn] and then touch [ X].
NOTES
• When you are using an external microphone while recording, the sound made by the camcorder's  internal machinery while zooming may be recorded in the scene.
To set the zoom speed of the wireless controller
For the wireless controller, first set the overall zoom speed to one of three levels. The wireless 
controller operates at a constant speed that you can select. Refer to the following table for a summary 
of the zoom speed.
[Zoom Rocker Zoom Speed] 
settingSelected 
constant speed[Zoom Speed Level] setting
[ ]  Slow][[  Normal][Z  Fast]
[ Y ] (variable) – 4 sec. to 4 min. 45 sec. 2.5 sec. to 3 min. 1.9 sec.** to 1 min.
[ X ] (constant) 1 (slowest) 4 min. 45 sec. 3 min. 1 min.
16 (fastest) 4 sec. 2.5 sec. 1.9 sec.**
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							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) 
* Measured from full wide-angle to full telephoto. 
** When the zoom speed is too fast (approximately 1.9 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  T area to zoom out or 
anywhere within the  S area to zoom in. Touch closer to the 
center  for a slow zoom; touch closer to the  V/U  icons for 
faster zooms.
3Touch [ X] to hide the zoom controls.
[Wireless Ctrlr 
Zoom Speed] 
setting[Zoom Speed Level] setting
[]  Slow][[  Normal][Z  Fast]
1 (slowest) 4 min. 45 sec. 3 min. 1 min.
16 (fastest) 4 sec. 2.5 sec. 1.9 sec.**
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							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  >  [Digital Zoom]
2Touch [ fDigital Tele-conv.] and then touch [ X].
3 Open the zoom controls.
[FUNC.]  > [ZOOM]
4Touch [ f] (digital tele-converter) and then touch [ X].
• The center of the screen will be enlarged approximately 2 times and the f icon will appear. 
•Touch [
f] again before closing the screen to deactivate the digital tele-converter.
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 set while recording or when  p >  [Conversion Lens] is set 
to [WA-H58].
• The image is digitally processed so the image will deteriorate throughout the zoom range.
[jOff]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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