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Highlights of the Camcorder

The Canon VIXIA HF G21 HD Camcorder is a high-performance camcorder whose compact size

makes it ideal in a variety of situations. The following are just some of the many functions featured in

the camcorder.

HD Recording

HD CMOS PRO sensor and DIGIC DV 4

image processor

The camcorder is equipped with a

1/2.84-inch CMOS sensor that captures video

at an effective pixel count of approximately

2.91 megapixels (2136x1362). The video is

then processed by the DIGIC DV 4 image

processor. This allows the camcorder to excel

in low-light situations and achieve improved

image stabilization.

Wide zoom lens

With a focal length at full wide angle of

26.8 mm* (35 mm equivalent), the camcorder

has superb wide-angle shooting capability. The

lens is also capable of 20x optical zoom.

* 28.8 mm when using Dynamic IS.

Shooting video with the look you want

You can adjust many aspects of the picture,

such as the color depth, sharpness and

brightness so that you create a desired "look"

(A 64). The camera also comes with preset

looks from which you can choose. The first is

the [Wide DR] look, which applies a gamma

curve with a very wide dynamic range and an

appropriate color matrix. The second is the

[Highlight Priority] look, which creates a natural

gradation in tones and reduces overexposure

in bright areas by not compressing highlights.

When playing back video shot with that look,

you can appreciate the improved detail when

using an external monitor set to brighter

settings.

Operability

Emphasis on versatility

This camcorder has features to make it usable

as a main camera but is also small enough to

be very portable. The advanced image

stabilization (A 53) will let you shoot in a

variety of situations in the field.

Manual controls at your fingertips

The focus/zoom ring helps you achieve the

focus you are looking for. You can also easily

change the ring's functionality so that you can

operate the zoom. Furthermore, you can

assign certain frequently used functions to a

customizable button and adjust those

functions with the accompanying dial (A 84).

If those were not enough, the camcorder also

features 5 assignable buttons to which you

can assign a variety of functions so that you

can access them with ease (A 85).

Face detection

When a subject's face is detected, the

camcorder can track and focus on it (A 47).

Furthermore, you can have the camcorder in

manual focus but switch to autofocus only

when a face is detected, ensuring that

important subjects are in focus.

AVCHD/MP4 recording and dual

recording

When you record, you can choose between

AVCHD and MP4 formats (A 30). You can

also use dual recording (A 38) to record the

same scene to both memory cards and even

record on both memory cards using different

formats. Dual recording is convenient, for

example, to create a backup of your recording.

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Brand	Canon
Model	VIXIA HF G21
Category	Camcorders
File type	PDF
File size	4.25 MB

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How much footage can I store on my SD card? Verified

This highly depends on the settings, but in general it can be said that 1GB of storage can hold about 5 minutes of HD footage or 1 minute 4K footage.

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What does SD stand for? Verified

SD stands for Secure Digital. SD cards are the standard storage medium for many digital cameras.

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A battery in my device is oxidized, can I still safely use it? Verified

Ja, the device can still be safely used. Firstly, remove the oxidizd battery. Never use bare hands to do this. Then clean the battery compartment with a cotton swab dipped in vinegar or lemon juice. Let it dry and insert new batteries.

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What is a megapixel? Verified

A megapixel (MP) equals one million pixels. Megapixels are, among other things, used to indicate the resolution of digital cameras and camcorders. For example a camera that produces images of 1280x960 pixels has a resolution of about 1,3MP. Though there are many factors that influence the quality of an image it can be said that in general more megapixel results in a better image.

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How can I prevent 'red eyes' in my pictures? Verified

The 'red eye' phenomenon is caused by too much light in too little time getting to eyes of the people in the picture. This effect is even stronger in a dark atmosphere. The following can be done to prevent it: don't let people look directly into the camera, create more light, take the picture closer to the subject or decrease the use of the zoom function.

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