Canon VIXIA HF G21 Instruction Manual page 112

Appendix: Menu Options Lists
[Auto Slow Shutter]:
recordings in places with insufficient lighting.
• Minimum shutter speed used: 1/30; 1/15 when the frame rate is set to PF29.97 or 29.97P; 1/12
when the frame rate is set to 23.98P.
• The auto slow shutter can be activated only during
to [' Programmed AE].
• If a trailing afterimage appears, set the slow shutter to [j Off].
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• If > (camcorder shake warning) appears, we recommend stabilizing the camcorder, for example,
by mounting it on a tripod.
[Flicker Reduction]:
flicker.
• When recording under light sources such as fluorescent, mercury or halogen lamps, the screen may
flicker depending on the shutter speed. You may be able to avoid flicker by setting the shutter speed
mode to a value matching the frequency of the local electrical system: 1/100 for 50 Hz systems,
1/60 for 60 Hz systems.
Available in any recording program other than the Special Scene recording programs. When
[ND Filter]:
set to [k Automatic], ND filter settings will be available when the aperture value is F4.0.
[Conversion Lens]:
Wide Attachment, set the appropriate conversion lens setting. The camcorder will then optimize the
image stabilization and adjust the minimum object distance. The minimum object distance throughout
the entire zoom range will be 130 cm (4 ft. 3 in.) for the Tele-converter and about 60 cm (2 ft.) for the
Wide Attachment. When you select [¿ WA-H58] and you zoom in, the zoom position marker will
stop before reaching the end of the zoom bar.
• This Wide Attachment decreases the focal length by a factor of 0.75.
• When you select a setting other than [j Off], the AF mode is automatically set to [@ Normal
AF].
• The approximate subject distance displayed on the screen will change depending on the setting. If
you are not using an optional lens, select [j Off].
[Onscreen Markers]:
markers as a reference to make sure your subject is framed correctly (vertically and/or horizontally).
• Using the onscreen markers will not affect the recordings.
[Surround Mic Directionality]:
[ò Surround]: Records 5.1ch surround sound.
[ó Zoom]: Records 5.1ch sound. Additionally, the audio is linked to the zoom position. The larger
the subject appears on the screen, the louder the sound will be as well.
[ô Shotgun]: Records 5.1ch sound. This is a highly directional setting that is most sensitive to
sound coming directly from the front of the camcorder/microphone.
The camcorder automatically uses slow shutter speeds to obtain brighter
When set to [k Automatic], the camcorder will automatically detect and reduce
When you attach to the camcorder the optional TL-H58 Tele-converter or WA-H58
You can display a grid or a horizontal line at the center of the screen. Use the
Sets the directionality mode of the optional SM-V1 Surround Microphone.
mode, when the recording program is set