Canon Hf G30 Owners Manual
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Advanced Image Stabilization 61 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 surveying and following shots, when you pan the camcorder from side to side or tilt it up and down, we recommend setting [Image Stabilizer] to [ ÄDynamic] or [ ÅStandard]. • The angle of view will change when [Image Stabilizer] is set to [ Ä Dynamic]. Operating modes: [ Ä Dynamic]Compensates for a higher degree of camcorder shake, such as when shooting while walking, and is more effective as the zoom approaches full wide angle. [ Å Standard]Compensates for a lower degree of camcorder shake, such as when shooting while remaining stationary, and is suitable for shooting natural-looking scenes. [ Ì Off]Use this setting when the camcorder is mounted on a tripod. Powered IS After setting an assignable button to [ È Powered IS], you can use Powered IS to make the image stabilization even more powerful. Powered IS is most effective when you are stationary and zooming in on far subjects using high zoom ratios (the more you approach the telephoto end). Holding the OLED panel with your left hand will add to the stability of the shot. 1 Set an assignable button to [ È Powered IS] ( A92). 2 Press and hold the assignable button as long as you want to activate Powered IS. •È appears in yellow while Powered IS is activated. • You can change the operation of the assignable button set to [ È Powered IS] (long press or toggle on/off) with the q > [Powered IS Button] setting. • Powered IS is available even when [Image Stabilizer] is set to [ ÌOff]. Operating modes: COPY
Automatic Gain Control (AGC) Limit 62 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 other than the Special Scene recording programs or [n Manual Exposure]. 1 Open the AGC limit adjustment screen. [FUNC.] > [x AGC Limit] > [n Manual] •Touch [ mAutomatic] to remove the AGC limit. 2Touch [ Ï] or [ Ð] to set the AGC limit. • You can also drag your finger along the dial. 3Touch [ X]. • The selected AGC limit will appear on the screen. NOTES •If you set q > [CUSTOM Dial & Button] to [ x AGC Limit] ( A91), you can adjust the AGC limit with the CUSTOM dial and button. • Setting the AGC limit is not available when [ y Exposure] is set to [ n]. Operating modes: COPY
Automatic Exposure Recording Programs 63 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 speed ( ‚) or aperture value ( “) and then touch [ X]. • You can also drag your finger along the dial. • The selected shutter speed or aperture value will appear on the screen next to the recording program icon. Options( Default value) Available shutter speed settings Available shutter speed settings when the frame rate is set to 23.98P Available aperture value settings ND filter settings will be available when the aperture value is [F4.0]. Operating modes: [’ Programmed AE]The camcorder automatically adjusts the aperture and shutter speed to obtain the optimal exposure for the subject. [ ‚ Shutter-Pri. AE]Set the shutter speed value. The camcorder automatically sets the appropriate aperture value. [ “ Aperture-Pri. AE]Set the aperture value. The camcorder automatically sets the appropriate shutter speed. [1/8][1/15][1/30][1/60][1/100] [1/250][1/500][1/1000][1/2000] [1/6][1/12][1/24][1/48][1/60] [1/100][1/250][1/500][1/1000][1/2000] [F1.8][F2.0][F2.2][F2.4][F2.6][F2.8] [F3.2][F3.4][F3.7][F4.0][F4.4][F4.8] [F5.2][F5.6][F6.2][F6.7][F7.3][F8.0] COPY
Automatic Exposure Recording Programs 64 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 [‚Shutter-Pri. AE] and set the shutter speed to 1/100. •[ “ Aperture-Pri. AE]: The actual range of values available for selection will vary depending on the initial zoom position. • When setting a numeric value (aperture or shutter speed), the number displayed will flash if the aperture value or shutter speed is not appropriate for the recording conditions. In such case, select a different value. • During exposure lock, the aperture value/shutter speed cannot be changed. Set the aperture value or shutter speed before manually adjusting the exposure. •If you set q > [CUSTOM Dial & Button] to [ ”Tv / Av] ( A91), you can adjust the shutter speed or aperture value with the CUSTOM dial and button. COPY
Exposure Adjustment 65 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 Manual Exposure] recording program, you can adjust the aperture, shutter speed and gain to achieve the desired exposure. 1 Activate the [ n Manual Exposure] recording program. [FUNC.] > [Rec. Programs] > [n Manual Exposure] 2 Touch the control button of the setting you wish to adjust. 3Touch [ Ï] or [Ð ] to set the desired value. • You can also drag your finger along the dial. • The exposure will change according to the setting's new value. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to adjust other settings. • Before touching [ X], you can also use the zebra pattern (see below). 4Touch [ X]. NOTES •If you set q > [CUSTOM Dial & Button] to [ lManual Exposure] ( A91), you can adjust the aperture, shutter speed and gain with the CUSTOM dial and button. Using the Zebra Pattern You can use the zebra pattern to identify areas that might be overexposed, so you can correct the exposure appropriately. The camcorder offers two levels of zebra pattern: With 100% only areas that will lose detail in the highlight areas will be identified, while 70% will identify also areas that are dangerously close to losing detail. Operating modes: Aperture Gain Adjustment dial Shutter speed COPY
Exposure Adjustment 66 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 automatically. However, you can compensate and lock the exposure or use the Touch AE function to automatically set the optimal exposure for the subject you select. This is convenient when the brightness of the subject you want to shoot is noticeably brighter/darker than the general brightness of the image. POINTS TO CHECK • Select a recording program other than [ ŠFireworks] or [ n Manual Exposure]. 1 Open the exposure adjustment screen. [FUNC.] > [y Exposure] 2 Touch a subject that appears inside the y frame. • The Touch AE mark ( I) will flash and the exposure will be adjusted automatically so the area you touched will be correctly exposed. You have the option to further adjust the exposure manually as necessary. Depending on the subject, you may want to use the [Highlights] setting as described below. • You can touch [ n] instead to compensate the exposure without activating the Touch AE function. • The manual adjustment dial appears and the adjustment value is set at ±0. •Touch [ n] again to return the camcorder to automatic exposure. 3Touch [ Ï] or [ Ð] or drag your finger along the dial to set the exposure compensation value. • The adjustment range may vary depending on the initial brightness of the image, and some values may be grayed out. • Before touching [ X], you can also use the zebra pattern ( A65). 4Touch [ X] to lock the exposure at the selected value. • During exposure lock, y and the selected exposure compensation value will appear on the screen. Operating modes: COPY
Exposure Adjustment 67 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 correctly adjust the exposure. After step 1 above: 1Touch [ w]. 2 Touch [Highlights] and then touch [ K]. • Touch [Normal] to return the camcorder to normal Touch AE settings. To use backlight correction When recording in situations in which the subject is constantly backlit, you can use backlight correction to make the entire picture brighter, especially dark areas. This will take precedence over the p > [Auto Backlight Correction] setting, which is useful in situations in which the subject is not constantly backlit. 1Open the [ °BLC Always On] screen. [FUNC.] > [° BLC Always On] 2 Touch [ON] and then touch [ X]. • ° appears on the screen. • Alternatively, you can set an assignable button to [ ° BLC Always On] (A 92). In that case, press the assignable button to turn the backlight correction on and off. NOTES • The camcorder will return to automatic exposure if the camcorder is turned off, the power switch is operated or the recording program is changed. •If you set q > [CUSTOM Dial & Button] to [ y Exposure] ( A91), you can adjust the exposure compensation value with the CUSTOM dial and button. COPY
White Balance 68 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 touching [ X]. • The icon of the selected option will appear on the screen. To set the color temperature ([ Â Color Temperature]) Touch [ Ï] or [Ð ] to set the desired value. • You can also drag your finger along the dial. To set a custom white balance ([ Æ Set 1] or [ Ç Set 2]) Point the camcorder at a white object, so it fills the whole screen, and touch [Set WB]. When the adjustment is completed, Å stops flashing and disappears. The camcorder will retain the custom white balance even if you turn it off. Options( Default value) Operating modes: [ Ã Automatic]The camcorder automatically sets the white balance for natural looking colors. [¼ Daylight]To record outdoors on a bright day. [½ Shade]To record in shaded places. [¾ Cloudy]To record on a cloudy day. [¿ Fluorescent]To record under warm white, cool white or warm-white-type (3-wavelength) fluorescent lighting. [ À Fluorescent H]To record under daylight or daylight-type (3-wavelength) fluorescent lighting. [É Tungsten]To record under tungsten and tungsten-type (3-wavelength) fluorescent lighting. [Â Color Temperature]Allows you to set the color temperature between 2,000 K and 15,000 K. [Æ Set 1], [ Ç Set 2]Use the custom white balance settings to make white subjects appear white under colored lighting. COPY
White Balance 69 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 lamps, certain types of fluorescent lights and LED lights • Depending on the type of fluorescent light, optimal color balance may not be obtained with [¿ Fluorescent] or [ ÀFluorescent H]. If the color looks unnatural, select [ ÃAutomatic] or a custom white balance setting. COPY
Special Scene Recording Programs 70 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 while blurring the background. [ û Sports]To record sports scenes such as tennis or golf. [ü Night Scene]To record nightscapes with lower noise. [ý Snow]To record in bright ski resorts without the subject being underexposed. [ þ Beach]To record on a sunny beach without the subject being underexposed. [ ÿ Sunset]To record sunsets in vibrant colors. [Œ Low Light]To record in low-light situations. COPY