Basic Recording; Taking Photos; Selecting Photo Size And Quality - Canon VIXIA HF10 Instruction Manual

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

Basic Recording

Taking Photos

1
Set the mode dial to
2
Turn on the camcorder.
You can select the memory to
be used for recording still images
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3
PHOTO
Press halfway.
• Once the focus is automatically
adjusted, will turn green and
one or more AF frames will appear.
• When you press
wireless controller, the still image is
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PHOTO on the
recorded after the autofocus is
activated and locked.
4 PHOTO
Press fully.
The ACCESS indicator will flash as
the still image is being recorded.
IMPORTANT
Observe the following precautions while
ACCESS
the 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 (
• 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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