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CANON HF100 MANUAL

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Instruction Manual for Canon HF10 / HF100

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• Introduction

• Enjoying High-Definition Video with Your Camcorder

• About this Manual

• Getting to Know the Camcorder

• Supplied Accessories

• Components Guide

• Screen Displays

• Preparations

• Getting Started

• Charging the Battery Pack

• Preparing the Wireless Controller and Accessories

• Adjusting the Position and Brightness of the LCD Screen

• Basic Operation of the Camcorder

• The Button: Flexible Recording

• Operating Modes

• Joystick and Joystick Guide

• Using the Menus

• First Time Settings

• Setting the Date and Time

• Changing the Language

• Changing the Time Zone

• Using a Memory Card

• Recommended Memory Cards

• Inserting and Removing a Memory Card

• Selecting the Memory for the Recordings

• Initializing the Built-In Memory ( only) or Memory Card

• Video

• Basic Recording

• Shooting Video

• Selecting the Video Quality (Recording Mode)

• Zooming

• Quick Start Function

• Reviewing and Deleting the Last Scene Recorded

• Basic Playback

• Playing Back the Video

• Special Playback Modes

• Selecting Scenes by Recording Date

• Selecting the Playback Starting Point from the Movie...

• Deleting Scenes

• Advanced Functions

• Cinema Mode: Giving a Cinematic Look to your Recordings

• Special Scene Recording Programs

• Changing the Shutter Speed and Aperture

• Mini Video Light

• Self Timer

• Automatic Backlight Correction and Manual Exposure...

• Manual Focus Adjustment

• White Balance

• Image Effects

• Digital Effects

• On-Screen Displays and Data Code

• Audio Recording Level

• Using Headphones or an External Microphone

• Managing Scenes and the Memory

• Creating a Playlist

• Deleting Scenes from the Playlist

• Moving Scenes in the Playlist

• Copying Scenes

• Photos

• Basic Recording

• Taking Photos

• Selecting Photo Size and Quality

• Erasing a Photo Right After Recording It

• Basic Playback

• Viewing Photos

• Magnifying Photos during Playback

• Erasing Photos

• Additional Functions

• Flash

• Drive Mode: Continuous Shooting and Exposure Bracketing

• Capturing a Still Image while Recording Movies...

• Light Metering Mode

• Histogram Display

• Capturing a Still Image from the Playback Scene

• Protecting Photos

• Copying Photos

• Other Functions You Can Use when Taking Photos

• Printing Photos

• Printing Photos (Direct Print)

• Selecting the Print Settings

• Trimming Settings

• Print Orders

• External Connections

• Terminals on the Camcorder

• Connection Diagrams

• Playback on a TV Screen

• Saving and Backing Up Your Recordings

• Backing Up Your Recordings on a Computer

• Authoring High-Definition (AVCHD) Discs and Photo DVDs

• Copying your Recordings to an External Video Recorder

• Transferring Photos to a Computer (Direct Transfer)

• Transfer Orders

• Additional Information

• Appendix: Menu Options Lists

• FUNC. Menu

• Setup Menus

• Trouble

• Troubleshooting

• List of Messages (in alphabetical order)

• Do’s and Don’ts

• Handling Precautions

• Maintenance/Others

• General Information

• Optional Accessories

• Product Codes

• Specifications

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CANON HF100 FORUMS & BLOGS

Camcorderinfo.com Message Board - DECISION TIME!!! Canon HF100 vs Sony HDR-CX12 (HDR-CX11)

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In the last month, I've poured over every review, on every site, and watched countless Vimeo videos, comparing HF100 footage to SR11 footage...The PRICE more than anything - you can get the HF100 for substantially less than you can the SR11...

Camcorderinfo.com Message Board - Canon HF100

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I've been wanting an HV30 for a long time for the outstanding video quality, but now I have a chance to get a Canon Vizia HF100 from TigerDirect for $599...I mostly use it for stuff close to home where recording time isn't a problem, but I am going ona vacation soon when I may want to take a lot of video...The recording media isn't the only main difference between HF100...

HG10 (Hard Disk) Versus HF100 (Flash Drive) - Canon HV20 / HV30 User Forum

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I'm also looking to add a second small camcorder and I'm trying to decide between an HV30 and the new HF10...Second, it was my impression that the codec in Canon consumer camcorders is located on its own chip and is not part of the firmware...There is speculation that the HV30 and HV20 will have a slightly better image (only time will tell...

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This appears to be a 1920x1080 30p mode but why then is the data rate still 12mbps...For me though there are a few deal breakers about the Canon HF100 and those are...So unfortunately, the HF100 won't work out for *everyone* but I'm sure it will be perfect for most...For the type of stuff I am filming it is actually more important to have the excellent motion blur of the...

HV20 v HF100 - Canon HV20 / HV30 User Forum

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If out and out performance doesn't matter for you, then you'll probably be happy with the HF100...It's just that, presently, the internet populace is extremely tolerant of crappy quality video...it would seem that something like an HD, HF100 would blow that away...

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