Taking Photos, Selecting Photo Size and Quality | Canon HF10

Photos

Refer to this chapter for details on shooting photos – from capturing and playing back images to printing them.

Basic Recording

Taking Photos

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1Set the mode dial to .

2Turn on the camcorder.

You can select the memory to be used for recording still images

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3 Press PHOTO halfway.

•Once the focus is automatically

adjusted, will turn green and one or more AF frames will appear.

•When you press PHOTO on the wireless controller, the still image is

recorded after the autofocus is activated and locked.

4 Press PHOTO fully.

The ACCESS indicator will flash as the still image 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 position of the mode dial.

NOTES

•If the subject is not suitable for

autofocus, turns yellow. Adjust the

focus manually ( 50).

•When the subject is too bright, “OVEREXP.” starts flashing. In such case, use the optional FS-H37U ND filter.

Selecting Photo Size and Quality

Still images are recorded as JPG files. As a general rule, select a larger image size for higher quality. Select the

[LW 1920x1080] size for photos with an aspect ratio of 16:9.

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Canon HF10 instruction manual Taking Photos, Selecting Photo Size and Quality, Press Photo halfway, Press Photo fully

Contents

Caméscope HD HD CamcorderVideocámara HD Important Usage Instructions Important Safety Instructions Page Purchased From Serial No Dealer Address Dealer Phone No Receive information on new products and promotionsVixia HF100 a Enjoying High-Definition Video with Your Camcorder PF24 to get the enhanced effect of the 24p Cinema Mode What is so special about recording on flash memory? Table of contents Basic Playback Basic RecordingAdvanced Functions Managing Scenes and the Memory Printing Photos Additional FunctionsTerminals on the Camcorder Saving and Backing Up Your Recordings Appendix Menu Options Lists Troubleshooting List of MessagesTrouble? 111 Do’s and Don’ts Conventions Used in this Manual About this Manual Supplied Accessories Left side view Right side view Front view Components Guide Back view LCD panel Top view Bottom view Wireless Controller WL-D88 Recording Movies Screen Displays Recording Still Images Viewing Still Images 24F progressive frame rate Remaining battery timeMemory operation Remaining recording time If the indicator flashes quickly, refer to Troubleshooting Charging the Battery PackDisconnect the compact power adapter from the camcorder Getting Started Information on how to recycle this battery To Remove the Battery Pack Preparing the Wireless Controller AccessoriesPlace the lithium button battery with the + side facing up To Remove the Grip Belt Accessories Fasten the grip beltTo Attach a Wrist Strap Rotating the LCD Panel Open the LCD panel 90 degrees Adjusting the Position and Brightness of the LCD ScreenTo Attach a Shoulder Strap To Reattach the Grip Belt Basic Operation Camcorder Button Mode or Flexible RecordingLCD Backlight Hold DISP. pressed down for more than 2 seconds Operating Modes Joystick and Joystick Guide Using the MenusUse the joystick to operate the camcorders menus Next Select the desired option Press to save the setting Press FUNC. to save the settings and close the menuSelecting an Option from the Setup Menus Menu items not available will appear grayed out Setting the Date and Time First Time SettingsPress Func Abbreviation of Menu Selections in this Manual Changing the Language DATE/TIME Setup DATE/TIMEChanging the Time Zone DATE/TIME Setup T.ZONE/DST Using a Memory CardRecommended Memory Cards Menu Inserting and Removing a Memory Card Close the memory card slot coverTo Remove the Memory Card Sdhc Initializing the Built-In Memory only or Memory Card Selecting the Memory for the RecordingsMemory OPER. Mediamovies Memory you want to use Menu Memory OPER. Initialize Initialization method YES* OK Memory Oper Basic Recording Set the mode dial to Turn on the camcorderShooting Video You can select the memory to be used for recording movies Selecting the Video Quality Recording Mode Standard Play 7 Mbps Desired recording modeApproximate recording times FXP XP+ SP Quick Start Function Zooming12x Optical Zoom Variable Standby mode. Check that the indicator changes to orange When you wish to resume recording, open the LCD panelReviewing and Deleting the Last Scene Recorded After recording a scene Playing Back the Video Basic PlaybackScene index screen appears after a few seconds Press / or to begin the playback Frame-by-frame playback PressTo reverse Skipping Scenes Selecting from the List of Recordings Selecting Scenes by Recording DateSelect the original movies index screen Open the list of recordings Move , the cursor to the desired date Move the zoom lever toward WPress to return to the index screen Index screen select the scene you want to view and press Press to begin the playback Deleting ScenesDeleting a Single Scene or All Scenes from a Selected Date Delete the scenes Memory OPER. DEL.ALL Movies Deleting All Scenes Advanced Functions Cinema Mode Giving a Cinematic Look to your RecordingsSpecial Scene Recording Programs Sports PortraitSnow Sunset Program AE Desired recording program Changing the Shutter Speed and ApertureShutter speed guidelines To SET the Shutter Speed or Aperture Value Push the joystick toward Mini Video LightSHUTTER-PRIO.AE SHUTTER-PRIO.AE and set the shutter speed to 1/100 Mode Record pause mode, press Self TimerMode Automatic Backlight Correction Manual Exposure Adjustment Manual Focus AdjustmentAdjust the the brightness of the image as required Push the joystick toward EXP White Balance Adjust the focus as necessary PressInfinity Focus AUTO Auto Desired option Image EffectsTo SET the Custom White Balance Digital Effects SettingImage Effect OFF Desired option Effect OFF Desired fader/effect To Fade On-Screen Displays and Data CodeTo Fade OUT To Activate AN Effect Press to save the setting and hide the joystick guide Adjust the audio level as necessaryAudio Recording Level Push the joystick toward MIC Display Setup Audio Level on Using Headphones or an External MicrophoneUsing Headphones System Setup AV/PHONES Phones To Adjust the Volume Headphones Using the DM-100 Directional Stereo Microphone Managing Scenes and the Memory Using other microphonesCreating a Playlist Original movies index Moving Scenes in the Playlist Deleting Scenes from the PlaylistDeleting a Single Scene Select , the scene you want to delete Delete the scene Select YES and press to move the scene Copying ScenesOptions for copying original movies FUNC. Copy Desired option* YES Selecting Photo Size and Quality Taking PhotosPress Photo halfway Press Photo fully Approximate number of still images on a memory card 2048x1536 Desired image size* Desired image quality OFF While reviewing the image immediately after recording Viewing PhotosImage Jump Function Erasing a Photo Right After Recording It Select the first still image of the slideshow SlideshowIndex Screen Select , an image Erasing Photos Magnifying Photos during PlaybackMove the zoom lever toward T Memory Oper Erase ALL Images Flash Additional FunctionsAbout the AF-Assist Lamp While you press Single Desired option Drive Mode Continuous Shooting and Exposure BracketingSINGLE Maximum number of continuous shots Images Three still images in different exposures will be recorded Light Metering ModeStill I.REC OFF Desired image size* Desired image quality Continuous Shooting HIGH-SPEED Continuous Shooting Histogram Display CENT.WEIGHT.AVERAGECapturing a Still Image from the Playback Scene Evaluative Desired option Copying Photos Protecting PhotosOpen the image selection screen FUNC. Protect Copy YES Copying a Single ImageYou can also use the following Functions Copying Images from the Index Screen Printing Photos Connection . Refer to Connection DiagramsPrinting Photos Direct Print If continues to flash for more than Printing with the Print/Share Button Selecting the Print SettingsSelect the still image you wish to print Press Paper When YOU have Finished Printing To Cancel the PrintingPress while printing Select OK and press Printing multiple images on the same sheet 2-UP, 4-UP, etc Print Errors Trimming SettingsSelect , Trimming Press Trimming frame appears To cancel the print order, set the number of copies to Press FUNC. to return to the print settings menuPrint Orders Selecting Still Images for Printing Print Order Printing the Still Images Marked with Print Orders Open the print settings menuSelect , Print Press Erasing All Print Orders Component OUT Terminal Terminals on the CamcorderAV OUT/ Terminal Hdmi OUT Mini Terminal Quality Depends on the settings Output only Connection DiagramsTerminals. Change the following settings on the camcorder Quality High definition Output only Connection Type Analog Quality Standard definition Output onlyAV/PHONES to Type Digital data connection Select the most appropriate connection for your TV Playback on a TV Screen Backing Up Your Recordings on a Computer Saving and Backing Up Your RecordingsAuthoring High-Definition Avchd Discs and Photo DVDs System Setup Mode to create Photo DVDs of your still imagesInsert a brand new disc into the DVD Burner Turn on the DVD Burner and set it to Disc Playback mode Playing Back Avchd Discs Using the DW-100 DVD BurnerPress the start button on the DVD Burner Connect the camcorder to the TV Copying your Recordings to an External Video Recorder ConnectingCamcorder Resume the movie playback Insert the disc you want to play back into the DVD Burner Set the camcorder to mode Install the supplied Digital Video SoftwareTransferring Photos to a Computer Direct Transfer Camcorder Stop playback NEW Images Transferring Still ImagesTransfer Orders Select & Transfer Select a transfer option Press Transfer OrdersPress FUNC. to return to the transfer menu Selecting Still Images to Transfer Transfer Order Menu Memory Oper Erasing All Transfer Orders Appendix Menu Options Lists Menu item Setting optionsProgram AE Auto Standard Play 7 Mbps FUNC. Menu Playback ModesStill I.REC OFF, LW Fine Menu item AutoOFF Variable Mode Operating modeWith Mediamovies BUILT-IN MEM, CardMediaimages DEL.ALL MOVIES1 DEL.PLAYLIST2 OFF Display SetupOFF TV Screen Continuous 10 minFine Wide TVPage ZONE/DST DATE/TIME SetupDATE/TIME Date Format Y JAN , 2008 1200 AM Power source TroubleshootingCheck this First Recording 100Playback 101 Indicators and Onscreen DisplaysPicture and Sound 102 Memory Card and AccessoriesConnections with External Devices List of Messages in alphabetical order 103 104 105 106 Messages Related to the Optional DW-100 DVD Burner 107 Direct Print Related Messages 108 109 110 When recording movies, try to get a calm, stable picture Handling PrecautionsCamcorder 111 Regarding the use of non-Canon battery packs Battery PackMemory Card 112 Lithium Button Battery Built-in Rechargeable Lithium Battery113 Cleaning Maintenance/OthersWhen you delete movies or initialize Disposal Condensation When Condensation is Detected115 To Avoid Condensation 116 System Diagram Availability differs from area to areaIFC-400PCU SD/SDHC 117 Optional Accessories Using the internal memory Using a memory card118 Recording and Playback Times 119 120 Product CodesSC-2000 Soft Carrying Case 3067A002AA D82-0590-002 HF10/HF100 Specifications121 System Power/Others CA-570 Compact Power Adapter122 Terminals 123 BP-809 Battery Pack 124 Index 125 Still image size 126USB terminal Trademark Acknowledgements 127 128 Canada Canon U.S.A., INC. 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