Canon Hf M52 Owners Manual

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NOTES
• For MP4 movies, you cannot review the last movie recorded if, after you  recorded the movie, you performed another operation such as opening 
a menu.
Selecting the Video Quality (Recording Mode)
The camcorder offers 5 recording modes for recording AVCHD movies 
and 2 for MP4 movies. Changing the recording mode will change the 
recording time available on the memory. For AVCHD movies, select 
MXP or FXP mode for better movie quality; select LP mode for longer 
recording times. 
For MP4 movies, you can choose one of two bit rates. Bit rate indi-
cates how much information is recorded in 1 second of video. Select 
4 Mbps for smaller file sizes and faster uploads.
The following table gives approximate recording times.
Operating modes:
1Press .
2 Select the recording mode.
For MP4 movies, a single scene can be 
recorded continuously for 30 minutes. The   icon in the upper left is a reminder of 
this. If the file size reaches 4 GB even before 
30 minutes has elapsed, however, recording 
will stop.
[ Other Settings]  > r  >  [Recording Mode]  > 
Desired recording mode >  [X ]
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NOTES
• Movies recorded in MXP mode cannot be saved on AVCHD discs. Use  an external Blu-ray Disc recorder to copy MXP movies onto Blu-ray 
discs.  - /,  Alternatively, you can use the supplied software 
VideoBrowser  to create AVCHD discs*.
• The camcorder uses a variable bit rate (VBR) to encode video so the  actual recording times will vary depending on the content of the scenes.
• You cannot create a video disc of MP4 movies that is playable on com- mercially available players.
* MXP scenes will be converted to an image quality similar to that of FXP scenes.
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Approximate recording times Default value
AVCHD movies in MXP mode are recorded in 1,920 x 1,080 resolution. AVCHD 
movies recorded using other recording modes are recorded in 1,440 x 1,080 
resolution. MP4 movies are recorded in 1,280 x 720 resolution. 
For AVCHD movies:
For MP4 movies:
1-/,  At the time of purchase, the built-in memory contains about 70 
MB of music files (background music), 5 MB of image files (image mix frames) 
and about 2 MB of file management data.
2A single scene can be recorded continuously for 12 hours; at that point, the 
camcorder will stop for about 3 seconds before resuming recording.
Recording mode  →MXPFXPXP+SPLPMemory ↓
4 GB Memory card20 min.30 min.40 min.1 hr. 
10 min.1 hr. 
30 min.
8 GB Memory card/
,  Built-in memory140 min.1 hr. 1 hr. 
25 min.2 hr. 
20 min.3 hr.
16 GB Memory card1 hr. 
25 min.2 hr. 
5 min.2 hr. 
50 min.4 hr.
 45 min.6 hr. 
5 min.
32 GB Memory card/
-  Built-in memory12 hr. 
55 min.4 hr. 
10 min.5 hr. 
45 min.9 hr. 
35 min.12 hr. 
15 min.2
Recording mode →9 Mbps4 MbpsMemory  ↓
4 GB Memory card55 min.2 hr. 5 min.
8 GB Memory card/
, Built-in memory11 hr. 50 min.4 hr. 10 min.
16 GB Memory card3 hr. 50 min.8 hr. 25 min.
32 GB Memory card/
- Built-in memory17 hr. 40 min.16 hr. 55 min.
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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.
Operating modes:
1Press .
2 Select the frame rate.
Options for AVCHD movies
( Default value)
Options for MP4 movies( Default value)
NOTES
• The frame rate can be set independently for   and   modes.
[´60i (Standard)]60 fields per second, interlaced. Standard 
frame rate of NTSC analog TV signals.
[·PF30]Shooting at 30 frames per second, progressive*. Use 
this frame rate to easily edit your recordings, for example, to post 
them on the Web.
[¹PF24]Shooting at 24 frames per second, progressive*. 
Using this frame rate will give your recordings a cinematic look. 
Recording in   mode will further enhance the effect. This is 
the default setting for   mode.
* Recorded as 60i.
[ 30P]30 frames per second, progressive.
[»24P]24 frames per second, progressive.
[ Other Settings]  > r  >  [Frame Rate]  > 
Desired frame rate >  [X ]
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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.
Operating modes:
Options
( Default value)
[úSCN: Portrait]The camcorder uses a large 
aperture, to achieve a sharp focus on the sub-
ject while blurring the background.
[ûSCN: Sports]To record sports scenes such 
as tennis or golf.
[ ü SCN: Night Scene]To record nightscapes 
with lower noise.
[ýSCN: Snow]To record in bright ski resorts 
without the subject being underexposed.
[þSCN: Beach]To record on a sunny beach 
without the subject being underexposed.
[FUNC.]  > [Rec. Programs]  > [úSCN: Portrait] >  
Desired recording program >  [X ]
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NOTES
•[ ú SCN: Portrait]/[ ûSCN: Sports]/[ ýSCN: Snow]/[ þSCN: 
Beach]: The picture may not appear smooth during playback.
•[ ú SCN: Portrait]: The blur effect of the background increases the 
more you zoom in ( S).
•[ ý SCN: Snow]/[ þSCN: Beach]: The subject may become overex-
posed on cloudy days or in shaded places. Check the image on the 
screen.
•[ Œ SCN: Low Light]:
- Moving subjects may leave a trailing afterimage.
- Picture quality may not be as good as in other modes.
[ ÿ SCN: Sunset]To record sunsets in vibrant 
colors.
[ŒSCN: Low Light]To record in low-light situa-
tions.
[ œ SCN: Spotlight]To record spotlit scenes.
[Š SCN: Fireworks]To record fireworks.
[š SCN: Underwater]To record underwater 
scenes in natural colors.
[ Ÿ SCN: Surface]To record after getting out of 
the water, such as on a boat after diving.
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- White points may appear on the screen.
- Autofocus may not work as well as in other modes. In such case, adjust the focus manually.
•[ Š SCN: Fireworks]:
- To avoid camera blur (blur due to the camcorder moving) we 
recommend using a tripod.
- When the optional Wide-converter or Tele-converter is attached to the  camcorder, autofocus will not be effective. Make sure to focus 
manually ( A108)
•[ š SCN: Underwater]/[ ŸSCN: Surface]:
- Use these recording programs when making recordings while the 
camcorder is in the optional WP-V4 Waterproof Case.
- When using the [ šSCN: Underwater] recording program, a red 
frame will appear on the edge of the screen.
-The [ šSCN: Underwater] recording program is for making 
recordings underwater*. When using underwater lighting equipment or 
making recordings while on land, we recommend using the [ ŸSCN: 
Surface] recording program.
- To switch the recording program between [ šSCN: Underwater] and 
[ Ÿ SCN: Surface] while the camcorder is in the waterproof case, 
turn on the camcorder while moving the zoom lever toward  S or  T. 
Keep pushing the zoom lever until the  š or Ÿ  icon appears on the 
screen.
- ?  will appear on the screen when the camcorder’s temperature 
becomes too high. If this happens, turn off the camcorder, take it out 
of the waterproof case and keep it in a cool place until the 
temperature goes down. If the camcorder becomes too hot, it will turn 
off automatically.
- When making recordings underwater with the [ šSCN: Underwater] 
recording program, the image on the LCD screen will appear redder 
than the actual subject. This will not affect the recording.
- When a commercially available wide-converter or other accessory is 
attached to the waterproof case, the camcorder may focus on the 
accessory. In such case, move the zoom lever toward  S to focus on 
the subject.
-See  Specifications  (A 238) for additional notes about the [ šSCN: 
Underwater] and [ ŸSCN: Surface] recording programs.
* Underwater is a unique environment that is ever-changing, depending on factors 
such as the weather and water conditions. In addition, water absorbs red light, 
which causes objects to appear bluer and greener.
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Advanced Image Stabilization
The image stabilizer reduces camcorder blur (blur due to the cam-
corder moving) so you can get nice, stable shots. Select the image sta-
bilization mode according to the shooting conditions.
Operating modes:
1Press .
2 Select the IS mode.
Options
( Default value)
[Dynamic]Compensates for a higher degree of camcorder 
shake, such as when shooting while walking, and is more effec-
tive as the zoom approaches full wide angle.
[ Standard]Compensates for a lower degree of camcorder 
shake, such as when shooting while remaining stationary, and is 
suitable for shooting natural-looking scenes.
[ j Off]Use this setting when the camcorder is mounted on a 
tripod.
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 LCD panel with your left 
hand will add to the stability of the shot.
• By default, the custom control button ( A196) is set to 
[ È Powered IS].
[ Other Settings] >  p  >  [Image Stabilizer]  > 
Desired IS mode  > [X ]
[FUNC.]  > [È Powered IS] >  [ON] > [X ]
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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 the IS mode 
to [Dynamic] or [Standard].
Pre-Recording
The camcorder will start recording 3 seconds before you press 
Y , ensuring you do not miss important shooting opportuni-
ties. This is especially useful when it is difficult to predict when to start 
recording.
Operating modes:
1 Activate the pre-recording function.
•z  will appear on the screen.
• Repeat, selecting [OFF], to turn off pre-recording.
2Press  Y . 
The scene recorded in the memory will start 3 seconds before 
Y  was pressed.
NOTES
• The camcorder will not record the full 3 seconds prior to pressing  Y  if the button was pressed within 3 seconds of having 
turned on pre-recording or having finished the previous recording.
[FUNC.]  > [z Pre REC] >  [ON] > [X ]
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• Any of the following actions will deactivate the pre-recording function.- Leaving the camcorder without any operation for 5 minutes.
- Changing the operating mode.
- Pressing  V .
- Opening the decoration screen.
- Closing the LCD panel to set the camcorder to standby mode.
- Touching any of the following control buttons in the [  Main  Functions] panel: [Rec. Programs], [White Balance], [Audio Scene], 
[AGC Limit], [Faders], [Decoration] or [Review Recording].
- Opening the [Other Settings] menus.
Face Detection
The camcorder automatically detects people’s faces and uses this 
information to select the optimal settings for beautiful videos and pho-
tos.
Operating modes:
* Face detection is always activated in   mode.
POINTS TO CHECK
• Select a recording program other than [ üSCN: Night Scene], 
[ Œ SCN: Low Light], [ ŠSCN: Fireworks] or [ šSCN: Underwater].
By default, face detection is activated. If the function was turned off, per-
form the following procedure to turn it on.
1Press .
2 Activate face detection.
*
[  Other Settings]  > p  >  [Face Detection & 
Tr a c k i n g ]   > [i On}] >  [X ]
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