Canon VIXIA HF M300 User manual

AdditionalFunctions
TakingPhotosin M ManualMode
Operatingmodes: i!!!ii,:,i!!_: iiii ii [ii
1 Set the mode switch to M.
2 Turn on the camcorder.
• _ By default, photos are
recorded in the built-in memory.
You can select the memory that will
be used to record photos (_ 38).
• Please read the IMPORTANT
section before using an Eye-Fi
card.
3 Touch [a] to switch to
mode.
4 Press [PHOTOhalfway.
Once the focus is automatically adjusted, _ will turn green and one or
more AF frames will appear.
5 Press IPHOTO fully.
The ACCESS indicator will flash as the photo is being recorded.
IMPORTANT
• Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is on or
flashing. Failing to do so may result in permanent data loss.
- Do not open the memory card slot cover.
- Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder.
- Do not change the camcorder's operating mode.
• When recording photos on an Eye-Fi card, photos will be uploaded
automatically if you are within the range of a configured network. Always
verify that Eye-Fi cards have been approved in the country/region of
use. See also Using an Eye-Fi card (C_ 146).
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(_ NOTES
• If the subject is not suitable for autofocus, _) turns yellow. Adjust the
focus manually ([_ 74).
• When the subject is too bright, [Overexp.] will flash on the screen. In
such case, use the optional FS-H37U ND filter.
Deleting a Photo Right After Recording It
You can delete a photo you have just recorded while reviewing it within
the time set for the I_ _ [Photo Review Time] option.
Operating modes: :' 1
While reviewing the photo immediately after recording:
(_ NOTES
• If you press [DiSRi during the photo review time, the photo will continue
to be displayed indefinitely. Press [#HOT6 halfway to return to normal
shooting mode.
SelectingPhotoSizeand Quality
Photos are recorded as JPG files. As a general rule, select a larger
photo size for higher quality. Select the [LW 2304xl 296] size for photos
with an aspect ratio of 16:9.
Operating modes: I
_(L_[EUN_ ] [MENU] _ _} [Ph0to Qua!itY_S Ze]
_ Desi[ed photo quality (top row)
Desired photo size* (bottom row) _ [X]
* The number displayed on the right corner indicates the approximate number of
photos that can be recorded with the current quality/size setting,
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Options
Largecapacitymemorycards,likethoseusuallyusedforvideorecord-
ing,cancontainaverylargenumberofphotos.Asareference,the
numberofphotosthatcanberecordedona1GBmemorycardis
giveninthefollowingtable.
(_ NOTES
•The actual number of photos that can be recorded will vary depending
on the subject and shooting conditions.
• The camcorder retains the last setting used even ifyou set the cam-
corder to mode.
• When printing photos, use the following guidelines as a reference for
selecting the print size.
- L 2100x1575: To print photos up to A4 size (21 x 29.7 cm, 8.3 x 11.7
in.).
- M 1600xl 200: To print photos up to L size (9 x 13 cm, 3.5 x 5 in.) or
postcard size (10 x 14.8 cm, 4 x 6 in.).
- S 640x480: To send photos as e-mail attachments or to post on the
Web.
- LW 2304xl 296, MW 1920x1080, SW 848x480: To print photos with a
16:9 aspect ratio. (Wide-sized photo paper is required.)
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L2100x1575' 420 630 1.265
LW2304x1296 465 700 1.390
M1600x1200 720 1.075 2.115
MW 1920x10801 670 1.000 1.970
S 640x480 4.395 6.350 11.4303
SW848x4802 3.360 4.760 9.525
' This size is onl, available for captunng photos from a movie ([_[_ 96).
2 This size is onl, available for simultaneous recording in _ mode or
mode.
3Aeuroxlmate number o1 Dr 3[OStnat can actual, De recorded on me n-9mory card
[Themaximum number of remaining photos dlspJayed on the screen is 9999.
Flash
You can use the flash to take photos in dark places.
Operating modes: 1
_ POINTSTOCHECK
• Select a recording program other than []_i.'-."Fireworks], [_@Underwater]
or [_-_ Surface].
1 Select the flash mode.
• The icon of the selected flash mode appears. _A disappears after 4
seconds.
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2 PressP_OTOJ,firsthalfwaytoactivatetheautofocusandthenfully
torecordthephoto.
Dependingonthesettingselectedandshootingconditions,theflash
willfire.
Options(*Default value)
[_A Automatic]* The flash fires automatically according to the
brightness of the subject.
[_:_ Red-Eye Aute] The flash fires automatically according to the
brightness of the subject. The assist lamp lights up to reduce the
red-eye effect.
[_, Flash On] The flash always fires.
[_) Flash Off] The flash does not fire.
Using the VFL-2 Video Flash Light
You can use the optional VFL-2 Video Flash Light as an external flash
when its POWER switch is set to 0 ON, The procedure for setting the
external flash is the same as for the built-in flash,
Attach the optional VFL-2 Video Flash Light to the mini advanced
shoe.
Refer to Using the Mini Advanced Shoe (_ 83).
.o_" appears when you turn on the video flash light (0 ON). For details
about using the video flash light, refer to the instruction manual of the
VFL-2.
_ NOTES
• The flash will not fire inthe following cases:
- When the flash mode is set to [_,AAutomatic] or [@ Red-Eye Auto]
and you manually adjust the exposure.
- During auto exposure bracketing.
- When the flash mode is set to [_,AAutomatic] or [@ Red-Eye Auto]
and the recording program is set to [,_.8 Night Scene].
- When using an optional video light.
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•Aboutthe AF-AssistLamp:While you press [PHOTO I halfway, if the sur-
roundings of the subject are too dark, the mini video light may light up
briefly in order to enable the camcorder to focus more accurately (AF-
assist lamp).
- You can also set _ _} [AF-Assist Lamp] to [1'_'_ Oft] so the assist
lamp is not activated.
- The camcorder may not be able to focus even if the AF-assist lamp is
on.
- When the recording program is set to [_,_1_Underwater] or
[_=4_Surface], [AF-Assist Lamp] is automatically set to [1'_'_ Off].
• The practical range of the flash is approx. 1 to 2 m (3.3 to 6.6 ft.). The
practical range with the VFL-2 attached is approx. 1 to 4 m (3.3 to
13.1 ft.). In any case, the actual range will depend on the recording con-
ditions.
• The range of the flash decreases in continuous shooting mode.
• For red-eye reduction to be effective, the subject needs to look at the
assist lamp. The degree of reduction depends on the distance and on
each individual.
• The flash mode cannot be selected when the exposure is locked.
• We recommend not using the flash while the optional Wide-converfer or
Tele-converter is attached; its shadow can appear on the screen.
Drive Mode:ContinuousShootingand ExposureBracketing
Take a series of photos of a moving subject or record the same picture
in 3 levels of exposure in order to choose later the photo you like the
best.
Operating modes: 1
_ P01NTSTOCHECK
• Select a recording program other than [i}i.'-."Fireworks].
[FUNc:] _} [Ddve MOde] _} Desired oPtion _}[X]
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Options (* Default value)
[r-] Single]* Records a single photo.
[_ AE Bracketing] The camcorder records 3 photos using 3 dif-
ferent exposures (dark, normal, light in 1/2 EV steps), allowing
you to choose the photo you like the best.
[_j Centinueus], [_j Hi-Speed Cent.]
Captures a series of up to 60 photos as long as you hold PH@O
pressed down. There are two continuous shooting speed set-
tings: normal (approx. 3 photos/second) and high speed (approx.
5 photos/second).
Continuous Shooting/Hi-Speed Continuous Shooting
1 Press PHOTO] halfway to activate the autofocus.
2 Press PHOTO] fully and hold it pressed down.
Auto Exposure Bracketing
Press PHOTO), first halfway to activate the autofocus and then fully to
record the 3 photos.
NOTES
•Continuous shooting speeds are approximate and vary depending on
recording conditions and subjects.
• When the flash is used, continuous shooting speed will decrease to
approx. 2.1 photos/second. Continuous shooting speed will decrease
also when using slow shutter speeds (1/30 or slower).
TakingPhotoswhile RecordingMovies(SimultaneousRecording)
You can record photos even while the camcorder is set to mode.
Moreover, you can capture the photo at the same time you are record-
ing video. Photos recorded with simultaneous recording will have the
same aspect ratio of movies (16:9).
Please read the IMPORTANT section ([C3 111) before using an Eye-Fi
card.
Operating modes: 1
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_-) [FuNc:] _ [MENU] _ [simultaneous.
Recording] _ Desired photo quality* (top row)
Desired photo size* (bottom row) _) [X]
* The number displayed on the right corner indicates the approximate number of
photos that can be recorded with the current quality/size setting,
** Touch [1_i] if you do not intend to use simultaneous recording,
Operating modes:
While recording, or in record pause mode, press [PHOTO to capture
the photo.
In mode, the size/quality of photos taken while recording video
(simultaneous recording) will be determined by the setting selected with
this procedure; the size/quality of photos taken in record pause mode will
be determined by the photo size set in mode ([:::] 105).
IMPORTANT
• When recording photos on an Eye-Fi card, photos will be uploaded
automatically if you are within the range of a configured network. Always
verify that Eye-Fi cards have been approved in the country/region of
use. See also Using an Eye-F/card ([::_ 146).
(_ NOTES
• Photo quality will be higher when photos are recorded in _ mode or
in mode during record pause.
• _ Photos will be recorded on the memory selected for record-
ing photos.
• Photos cannot be recorded simultaneously while the digital zoom or a
digital effect is activated.
• In _ mode, when the IS mode is set to [_ Dynamic], if you zoom
in to full telephoto you can record video using a zoom ratio larger than
15x. Photos taken simultaneously at that time, however, will show a
maximum zoom ratio of 15x so the video and the photo will not show
exactly the same picture.
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Light MeteringMode
The camcorder measures the light reflected from the subject in order to
calculate the optimal exposure settings. Depending on the subject, you
may want to change the way the light is measured and evaluated.
Operating modes: 1
_ POINTSTOCHECK
• Select a recording program other than the Special Scene recording pro-
grams.
Options (* Default value)
[I-8"1Evaluative]* Appropriate for standard shooting conditions,
including backlit scenes. The camcorder divides the picture into
several areas and the light is measured in all of them to achieve
the optimal exposure for the subject.
[I-9 Center-Wt.Avg.] Averages the light metered from the entire
screen, giving more weight to the subject in the center.
[I-.3 Spet] Meters only the area within the spot AE point frame. Use
this setting to adjust the exposure to match the subject in the
center of the screen.
Slidesh0w
You can play a slideshow of all the photos and even set it to music.
Operatingmodes: , ....
t Open the [Photos]index screen.
2 Selectthe background music to use when playingback the photo
slideshow([_]89).
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