Canon LEGRIA HF G26 Manuale Utente

PUB. DIE-0512-000HD CamcorderInstruction Manual

Supplied Accessories10Supplied AccessoriesThe following accessories are supplied with the camcorder:CA-570 Compact Power Adapter (incl. power cord and

Deleting Photos100Deleting PhotosYou can delete those photos that you are not interested in keeping.Deleting a Single Photo1 In single photo view, sel

Saving Movies to a Computer101Saving/Sharing RecordingsSaving Movies to a ComputerYou can use the software Data Import Utility to save your AVCHD and

Saving Movies to a Computer102Transferring Movies to the ComputerAfter you install the software Data Import Utility, you can save movies to your compu

Copying Recordings Between Memory Cards103Copying Recordings Between Memory CardsYou can copy recordings from one memory card to the other.Copying Sce

Copying Recordings Between Memory Cards104Copying Photos from the Index Screen1 Open the desired photo index screen (A 98).2 Open the screen to copy p

Converting Movies to MP4 Format105Converting Movies to MP4 FormatYou can convert AVCHD movies into MP4 movies or even convert (resize) MP4 movies into

Copying Recordings to an External Video Recorder106Copying Recordings to an External Video RecorderIn High DefinitionConnect the camcorder to Blu-ray

Copying Recordings to an External Video Recorder1076 External recorder: Start recording when the scene you wish to copy appears; stop recording when i

Appendix: Menu Options Lists108Additional InformationAppendix: Menu Options ListsMenu items not available appear grayed out. For details about how to

Appendix: Menu Options Lists1091Option available only for recording movies.2The setting is maintained when the camcorder is switched from or mode

Names of Parts11Names of Parts1 Lens barrier switch (A 32)2 Memory card slot 2 (A 29)3 Memory card slot 3 (A 29)4 u (review recording) button (A 36)/A

Appendix: Menu Options Lists110* Option available only when the optional SM-V1 Surround Microphone is attached to the camcorder after having updated t

Appendix: Menu Options Lists111[Auto Slow Shutter]: The camcorder automatically uses slow shutter speeds to obtain brighter recordings in places with

Appendix: Menu Options Lists112s / Playback Setup[Data Code]: Displays the date and/or time when the scene or photo was recorded.[( Camera Data]: Di

Appendix: Menu Options Lists113[File Numbering]: MP4 movies and photos are saved as files in folders. You can select the file numbering method for tho

Appendix: Menu Options Lists114q System SetupMenu item Setting options Ay }[Language ] [ ], [Dansk], [Deutsch], [ ], [English], [Español], [Français],

Appendix: Menu Options Lists115* The default settings are as follows. [Assign Button 1]: [ AF/MF], [Assign Button 2]: [z PRE REC], [Assign Button 3]:

Appendix: Menu Options Lists116[Notification Sounds]: A beep will accompany some of the camcorder's operations.• While pre-recording (A 79) is ac

Appendix: Menu Options Lists117[Demo Mode]: The demonstration mode displays the camcorder’s main features. It starts automatically when the camcorder

Appendix: Onscreen Icons and Displays118Appendix: Onscreen Icons and DisplaysLeft side of the screen RecordingIcon/Display Descriptionó Smart AUTO (A

Appendix: Onscreen Icons and Displays119Top of the screenRight side of the screenBottom of the screenIcon/Display Description[FUNC.] Opens the FUNC. m

Names of Parts121 Built-in speaker (A 88)2MIC terminal (A 70)3HDMI OUT terminal (A 95, 96)4 REMOTE terminalFor connecting commercially available remot

Appendix: Onscreen Icons and Displays120PlaybackTop of the screenBottom of the screenMovies PhotosIcon/Display Description[MENU] Opens the setup menus

Appendix: Onscreen Icons and Displays121NOTES• You can press the DISP. button to turn off most icons and displays.Remaining battery time• The icon sho

Troubleshooting122TroubleshootingIf you have a problem with your camcorder, refer to this section. Sometimes what you think is a malfunction of the ca

Troubleshooting123RecordingPressing the START/STOP button will not start recording.- You cannot record while the camcorder is writing previous recordi

Troubleshooting124Cannot copy scenes/photos- You may not be able to copy scenes/photos recorded or edited using another device and then transferred to

Troubleshooting125Horizontal bands appear on the screen.- This is a phenomenon typical of CMOS image sensors when recording under certain lighting con

Troubleshooting126The camcorder is connected using the optional HTC-100 High Speed HDMI Cable, but there is no picture or sound from the HDTV.- Discon

Troubleshooting127Cannot play back Check the memory card- There is a problem with the memory card. Save your recordings (A 101) and initialize the m

Troubleshooting128Initialize only using the camcorder- Initialize the memory card with this camcorder (A 29).May not be possible to record movies on t

Troubleshooting129Recording was stopped due to insufficient write speed of the memory card- The write speed of the memory card was too slow so recordi

Names of Parts131 Instant AF sensor (A 45, 134)2 AF/MF button (A 43)/Assignable button 1 (A 84)3 PRE REC (pre-recording) button (A 79)/Assignable butt

Safety Instructions and Handling Precautions130Safety Instructions and Handling PrecautionsBe sure to read these instructions in order to operate the

Safety Instructions and Handling Precautions131 CAUTIONDenotes the risk of injury. • Do not leave the product in places exposed to extremely high or l

Safety Instructions and Handling Precautions132Battery PackDANGER!Treat the battery pack with care.• Keep it away from fire (or it might explode).• Do

Safety Instructions and Handling Precautions133• Secure Digital (SD) memory cards have a physical switch to prevent writing on the card so as to avoid

Maintenance/Others134Maintenance/OthersCleaningCamcorder Body• Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the camcorder body. Never use chemically treated cloths

Maintenance/Others135Using the Camcorder AbroadPower SourcesYou can use the compact power adapter to operate the camcorder and to charge battery packs

Optional Accessories136Optional AccessoriesThe following optional accessories are compatible with this camcorder. Select accessories are described in

Optional Accessories137Battery PacksWhen you need extra battery packs, select one of the following models: BP-820 or BP-828.When you use battery packs

Optional Accessories138SM-V1 Surround MicrophoneUse 5.1ch surround sound to add a sense of presence to your movies. You can link the surround sound to

Specifications139SpecificationsLEGRIA HF G26 — Values given are approximate figures.System• Recording SystemMovies: AVCHD1Video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264; Au

Names of Parts141Power switch (A 21)2 POWER / CHG (battery charging) indicator (A 15)3 Built-in stereo microphone (A 69)4 Accessory shoe5Mode switch (

Specifications140• Minimum Illumination 0.1 lx ([Low Light] recording program, Shutter speed at 1/2)1.0 lx ([Programmed AE] recording program, Auto sl

Specifications141•WeightCamcorder only: 745 gCamcorder with lens hood, BP-820 Battery Pack, memory card: 880 gCA-570 Compact Power Adapter• Power sup

Reference Tables142Reference TablesApproximate recording timesThe camcorder uses a variable bit rate (VBR) to encode video so the actual recording tim

Reference Tables143Charging, Recording and Playback TimesThe charging times given in the following table are approximate and vary according to chargin

144AAbroad, using the camcorder . . . . . . . . . . . 135AGC (automatic gain control) limit . . . . . . . . . 53Aperture (f number) . . . . . . .

145Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .134Manual exposure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56Manual focus .

© CANON INC. 2017PUB.DIE-0512-000 The information in this document is verified as of July 2017. Subject to change without notice. Visit your local Can

Attaching the Ferrite Core15PreparationsAttaching the Ferrite CoreAttach the enclosed ferrite core before you connect the compact power adapter to the

Charging the Battery Pack165 Charging will start when the camcorder is turned off.• If the camcorder was on, the green POWER/CHG indicator will go out

Charging the Battery Pack17IMPORTANT• Turn off the camcorder before connecting or disconnecting the compact power adapter. After you turn off the camc

Preparing the Camcorder18Preparing the CamcorderThis section covers the basic preparations for the camcorder such as attaching the lens hood, adjustin

Preparing the Camcorder19• If you wear glasses, you may find the viewfinder easier to use if you flip back the outer edge of the eye cup toward the ca

2COPYRIGHT WARNING:Unauthorized recording of copyrighted materials may infringe on the rights of copyright owners and be contrary to copyright laws.Tr

Preparing the Camcorder20Grip Belt and StrapsFasten the grip belt.• Adjust the grip belt so that you can reach the camcorder zoom rocker with your ind

Basic Operation of the Camcorder21Basic Operation of the CamcorderTurning the Camcorder On and OffYou can choose to turn the camcorder on in CAMERA (

Basic Operation of the Camcorder22Setting the Camera ModeWhen making recordings, you can change the camera mode to match your shooting style. (Auto) m

Basic Operation of the Camcorder23DragSwipe your finger up and down or left and right across the screen. Used to scroll menus, to browse through index

First Time Settings24First Time SettingsSetting the Date and TimeYou will need to set the date and time of the camcorder before you can start using it

First Time Settings25Changing the LanguageThe default language of the camcorder is English. You can set it to one of 27 languages.Refer to Setup Menus

First Time Settings26Using the MenusMany of the camcorder’s functions can be adjusted from the FUNC. menu and the setup menus. For details about the a

First Time Settings27Setup MenusIn this manual, navigating the setup menus is explained using the touch panel controls but they can also be navigated

Using a Memory Card28Using a Memory CardMemory Cards Compatible for Use with the Camcorder You can use the following types of commercially available S

Using a Memory Card29Inserting and Removing a Memory CardMake sure to initialize (A 29) all memory cards before using them with this camcorder.1 Turn

3Highlights of the CamcorderThe Canon LEGRIA HF G26 HD Camcorder is a high-performance camcorder whose compact size makes it ideal in a variety of sit

Using a Memory Card303 Touch [Yes].• If you selected the [Complete Initialization] option, you can touch [Cancel] to cancel the initialization while i

Selecting the Movie Format (AVCHD/MP4)31Selecting the Movie Format (AVCHD/MP4)You can choose to record movies in AVCHD or MP4 format. AVCHD movies are

Recording Movies and Photos32RecordingRecording Movies and PhotosYou can select the memory card that will be used to record movies and photos (A 30).

Recording Movies and Photos33When you have finished recording1 Set the lens barrier switch to CLOSED to close the lens barrier.2 Make sure that the AC

Recording Movies and Photos34Recording in n (Manual) ModeIn mode, you can enjoy full access to the menus and manually adjust the exposure, focus, wh

Recording Movies and Photos35NOTES• When you set the [FUNC.] > [MENU] > q > [Rec Command] setting to [i On] and you use the HDMI OUT terminal

Recording Movies and Photos36Reviewing the Latest Scene RecordedYou can review the last 4 seconds of the last scene recorded with the camcorder withou

Selecting the Recording Mode (Video Quality)37Selecting the Recording Mode (Video Quality)The camcorder offers various recording modes, depending on w

Dual Recording and Relay Recording38Dual Recording and Relay RecordingWhen you record, you can use dual recording to record simultaneously on both mem

Selecting the Frame Rate39Selecting the Frame RateYou can change the frame rate (the number of frames recorded per second) of AVCHD movies to change t

4Special recording modes (A 40, 79)When you make recordings, you can change the recording frame rate to achieve a fast or slow motion effect. Alternat

Slow & Fast Motion Recording40Slow & Fast Motion RecordingWhen the movie format is set to MP4, you can record scenes that have a slow motion o

CINEMA Mode and Cinema-Look Filters41CINEMA Mode and Cinema-Look FiltersIn mode, you can use a variety of professional cinema-look filters to create

CINEMA Mode and Cinema-Look Filters42Options ( Default value)The camcorder offers the following cinema-look filters. Select the desired filter while

Focus Adjustment43Focus AdjustmentThe camcorder offers manual and automatic focus adjustment. When using manual focus, you can use the focus preset an

Focus Adjustment44Focus PresetWhen focusing manually, you can set a preset position for the focus in advance so that you can later return to that pres

Focus Adjustment45AutofocusWhen autofocus is activated, the camcorder continuously adjusts the focus on the subject in the center of the screen. The f

Focus Adjustment46• Autofocus may not work well on the following subjects or in the following cases. In such case, focus manually.- Reflective surface

Focus Adjustment47Limiting Autofocus to FacesWhile using autofocus, you can limit the autofocus function only to cases when a subject’s face is detect

Zooming48ZoomingTo zoom in and out, you can use the focus/zoom ring, the zoom rocker on the camcorder or the zoom controls on the touch screen.In addi

Zooming49Using the Zoom RockerMove the zoom rocker toward T (wide angle) to zoom out. Move it toward S (telephoto) to zoom in.• By default, the camcor

51 Introduction 8About this Manual 8Conventions Used in this Manual 8Supplied Accessories 10Names of Parts 112 Preparations 15Attaching the Ferrite Co

Zooming50To use high-speed zoomYou can use high-speed zoom when [Zoom Rocker Zoom Speed] is set to [Y]. When you use high-speed zoom, during record st

Zooming51Digital Tele-ConverterUsing the digital tele-converter, you can digitally increase the focal length of the camcorder by a factor of approx. 2

Advanced Image Stabilization52Advanced Image StabilizationThe image stabilizer reduces camcorder blur (blur due to the camcorder moving) so you can ge

Automatic Gain Control (AGC) Limit53Automatic Gain Control (AGC) LimitWhen recording in dark surroundings, the camcorder will automatically increase t

Automatic Exposure Recording Programs54Automatic Exposure Recording ProgramsWith the automatic exposure (AE) recording programs, the camcorder will ad

Automatic Exposure Recording Programs55• During exposure lock, the aperture value/shutter speed cannot be changed. Set the aperture value or shutter s

Exposure Adjustment56Exposure AdjustmentAt times, backlit subjects may appear too dark (underexposed) or subjects under very strong lights may appear

Exposure Adjustment57Using the Zebra PatternYou can use the zebra pattern to identify areas that might be overexposed, so you can correct the exposure

Exposure Adjustment584Touch [X] to lock the exposure at the selected value.• During exposure lock, y and the selected exposure compensation value will

White Balance59White BalanceThe white balance function helps you to accurately reproduce colors under different lighting conditions.POINTS TO CHECK• S

6Using Headphones 76Color Bars/Audio Reference Signal 77Recording Color Bars 77Recording an Audio Reference Signal 77Video Snapshot 78Pre-Recording 79

White Balance60• Using a custom white balance may provide better results in the following cases:- Changing lighting conditions-Close-ups- Subjects in

Special Scene Recording Programs61Special Scene Recording ProgramsRecording in a very bright ski resort or capturing the full colors of a sunset or a

Special Scene Recording Programs62NOTES•[ú Portrait]/[û Sports]/[ý Snow]/[L Beach]: The picture may not appear smooth during playback.•[ú Portrait]: T

Looks and Other Image Effects63Looks and Other Image EffectsYou have the option of adding a "look" to your recordings. A look is a combinati

Looks and Other Image Effects645Touch [X] to save and apply the customized picture settings.• b will appear on the screen. If you selected [Highlight

Setting the Time Code65Setting the Time CodeThe camcorder can generate a time code signal and embed it in your recordings. In addition, the time code

Setting the Time Code66NOTES• When you are using pre-recording mode, [Free Run] is automatically set and cannot be changed.• As long as the built-in r

Setting the User Bit67Setting the User BitThe user bit display can be selected from the date or the time of recording, or an identification code consi

Using the Mini Advanced Shoe68Using the Mini Advanced ShoeUsing the mini advanced shoe, you can attach to the camcorder a range of optional accessorie

Recording Audio69Recording AudioThe camcorder features many audio-related functions you can use when recording. You can record audio using the built-i

7Optional Accessories 136Specifications 139Reference Tables 142Approximate recording times 142Approximate number of photos 142Charging, Recording and

Recording Audio70NOTES• When using the optional SM-V1 Surround Microphone:- Change the microphone’s directionality mode with the [FUNC.] > [MENU] &

Recording Audio711 Open the audio scene selection screen.[FUNC.] > [— Audio Scene]2 Touch the desired option and then touch [X].• When you select [

Recording Audio72Audio Recording Level (Built-in Microphone/MIC Terminal)You can adjust the audio recording level of the built-in microphone or an ext

Recording Audio73Microphone Directionality (Built-in Microphone)You can change the directionality of the built-in microphone to have more control over

Recording Audio74Wind Screen (Built-in Microphone)The camcorder automatically reduces the background sound of wind when recording outdoors. You can se

Recording Audio75Low Cut Filter (MIC Terminal)When you are recording using a microphone connected to the MIC terminal, you can activate the low cut fi

Using Headphones76Using HeadphonesUse headphones for playback or to check the audio level while recording. The following procedure explains how to adj

Color Bars/Audio Reference Signal77Color Bars/Audio Reference SignalYou can have the camcorder output and record color bars and a 1 kHz audio referenc

Video Snapshot78Video SnapshotRecord a series of short scenes. To record a video snapshot scene, set an assignable button to [¦ Video Snapshot] in adv

Pre-Recording79Pre-RecordingThe camcorder will start recording 3 seconds before you press the START/STOP button, ensuring you do not miss important sh

About this Manual8IntroductionAbout this ManualThank you for purchasing the Canon LEGRIA HF G26. Please read this manual carefully before you use the

Onscreen Displays and Data Code80Onscreen Displays and Data CodeYou can turn most onscreen displays on or off.Repeatedly press the DISP. button to tur

Using the GP-E2 GPS Receiver81Using the GP-E2 GPS ReceiverWhen you attach the optional GP-E2 GPS Receiver to the camcorder, you can acquire GPS inform

Using the GP-E2 GPS Receiver82NOTES• GPS signal reception may take some time after replacing the battery pack or when first turning on the camcorder a

CUSTOM Dial and Button83Custom izationCUSTOM Dial and ButtonYou can assign to the CUSTOM button and the CUSTOM dial one of several frequently used fun

Assignable Buttons84Assignable ButtonsThe camcorder conveniently features 5 buttons to which you can assign various functions. By assigning often used

Assignable Buttons85* Even if this function is assigned to an assignable button in or mode, the button will be disabled if you set the camcorder

Saving and Loading Menu Settings86Saving and Loading Menu SettingsAfter you adjust the cinema-look filters and other settings in the FUNC. menu and se

Playing Back Video87PlaybackPlaying Back VideoThis section explains how to play back scenes. For details on playing back scenes using an external moni

Playing Back Video88During playback:Adjusting the volume1 During playback, touch the screen to display the playback controls.2Touch [Ó/].3Touch [Ø]/[Ô

Playing Back Video89During playback pause: Displaying scene information1 In either the AVCHD or MP4 movie index screen, touch [I].2 Touch the desired

About this Manual9Focus AdjustmentAutofocusWhen autofocus is activated, the camcorder continuously adjusts the focus on the subject in the center of t

Playing Back Video90Capturing Photos During Movie PlaybackYou can capture a photo while a movie is being played back.1 Play back the scene from which

Deleting Scenes91Deleting ScenesYou can delete those scenes that you are not interested in keeping. Deleting scenes allows you also to free up space o

Deleting Scenes92OptionsIMPORTANT• Be careful when deleting recordings. Once deleted, scenes cannot be recovered.• Save copies of important scenes bef

Dividing Scenes93Dividing ScenesYou can divide AVCHD scenes in order to leave out the best parts and later cut out the rest.1 Play back the desired sc

Trimming Scenes94Trimming ScenesYou can trim MP4 scenes by removing everything up to a certain point or everything after a certain point.1 Play back t

Connecting to an External Monitor95External ConnectionsConnecting to an External MonitorWhen you connect the camcorder to an external monitor for play

Connecting to an External Monitor96Using the HDMI OUT TerminalThe HDMITM OUT terminal also offers a digital connection and outputs both a video and au

Audio Output97Audio OutputThe camcorder can output audio from the HDMI OUT terminal, AV OUT terminal or × (headphone) terminal.Synchronizing the Video

Viewing Photos98PhotosViewing Photos1 Set the power switch to MEDIA.• The AVCHD or MP4 movie index screen will appear.2 Open the photo index screen.[6

Viewing Photos99Photo Jump FunctionWhen you have recorded a large number of photos, you can jump easily through the photos using the scroll bar.1 Touc