Canon Vixia HF S21 Workshop Manual page 6

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D) Set the Frame Rate
Set the frame rate for your project depending on the look you want and
what you'll be editing in. If cutting in iMovie, use [60i] which is a standard
setting for iMovie. If you'll be using FCP, you can use any of the options. If you
want your project to have a filmic look, choose [24F]. This is a true 24 frame-per-
second capture in progressive mode. [PF24] is recorded at 24 fps, then dummy
frames are added every 4
interlaced format and not recommended. If you're shooting for the web, use
[PF30]. Follow the steps below to change frame rate:
Touch [FUNC] > [MENU] >
Once you've made your selection, touch [X] to exit menu.
E) Working With the Lens
Turn on Zebra striping to indicate what regions of our shot may be
overexposed (100%) or getting close to overexposed (70%). Touch [FUNC] then
[EXPOSURE] to access this function. Touch the [100] button to turn on Zebra,
touch the wrench
many objects look zebra-striped.
i. The lens has several controllable parameters within the [FUNC] >
[Rec. Programs] menu. The options are:
• [P Programmed AE] Automatic control of aperture and shutter.
• [Tv Shutter-Pri. AE] Manual shutter speed, automatic aperture.
• [Av Aperture-Pri. AE] Manual aperture control, automatic shutter.
• [Cine Mode] Gives a flat, filmic look. Less noise in low light.
• [Custom] Depends on last user. Contains presets for cloudy, sunny,
beach, snow, tungsten, fluorescent, etc. conditions.
The [P Programmed AE] program will be the easiest to use and
works quite well for most situations, especially for the new user. With the
other two programs, you can manually control the shutter and aperture
using a slider on the touch screen. Practice holding the camera and making
smooth changes using the sliders.
ii. Focusing the lens can be done automatically or manually. Touch
[FUNC] > [FOCUS] then touch [MF] to toggle between manual and
auto focus. Touch [PEAK] to display peaking lines; they can help you
with manual focus by illuminating on the screen when your subject is
in sharp focus. If you want to assign focus control to the knob, go to
[FUNC] > [MENU] >
choose what function the knob controls. The knob houses a button in
its center that toggles between auto and manual modes. Using
th th
or 5 frame to make it fit in a 60i container. This is an
> [Frame Rate] then choose a frame rate.
to select between 70% and 100%. I use 100% or too
> Custom Key/Dial. There you can