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Canon VIXIA HF G21 User Manual

Canon VIXIA HF G21
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PUB.DIE-0511-000
HD Camcorder
Instruction Manual

Table of Contents

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Canon VIXIA HF G21 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Image ProcessorDIGIC DV 4
Aperturef/1.8 - f/2.8
Minimum Focusing Distance10mm (Wide), 1m (Tele)
Filter Size58 mm
Viewfinder0.24-inch color LCD
Recording FormatAVCHD, MP4
Video Resolution1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Audio RecordingStereo
Memory Card SlotsDual SD/SDHC/SDXC card slots
Battery PackBP-820
Sensor Type1/2.84-inch CMOS
Total PixelsApprox. 3.09 Megapixels
Effective Pixels2.91 Megapixels
LensCanon HD Video Lens
Zoom20x Optical Zoom
Image StabilizationOptical Image Stabilization
LCD Screen Size3.0 inches
Viewfinder Resolution1, 560, 000 dots
Minimum Illumination1.5 lux
ConnectivityHDMI, USB 2.0, AV output, Microphone input, Headphone output
Focus SystemAuto and Manual Focus

Summary

Highlights of the Camcorder

HD Recording

Details about the HD CMOS PRO sensor and DIGIC DV 4 image processor.

Preparations

Basic Operation of the Camcorder

Using a Memory Card

Memory Cards Compatible for Use with the Camcorder

Information on compatible SD, SDHC, and SDXC card types.

Recording

Recording in AUTO Mode

Using the camcorder's automatic shooting mode.

Focus Adjustment

Manual Focus

Using the focus/zoom ring for manual focus control.

Zooming

Exposure Adjustment

Using the Manual Exposure Recording Program

Manually adjusting aperture, shutter speed, and gain.

White Balance

Recording Audio

Using an External Microphone

Connecting and using external microphones.

Troubleshooting

CHECK THIS FIRST

Initial checks for common camcorder problems.

Power source

Troubleshooting power-related issues like not turning on.

Recording

Troubleshooting issues related to starting or continuing recording.

Safety Instructions and Handling Precautions

Battery Pack

Safety instructions and handling precautions for the battery pack.

Memory Card

Safety instructions and handling precautions for memory cards.

Maintenance/Others

Specifications

Reference Tables

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