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Canon Vixia HF S21 Workshop Manual

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Introduction
Parts and Functions
Precautions
Setup & Operation
Miscellaneous Features
Ingesting/Importing Foot
Quick Start Guide
Introduction
The HF S21 is a dual flash-memory camcorder, with a 64GB internal flash drive
and two SD memory card slots, allowing for continuous "Relay Recording." This
means a very extended record time is possible. As well as a viewfinder, it features
a sharp 3.5" LCD touch screen where all menu selections and functions can be
adjusted.
Features like Touch & Track allow you to achieve sharp focus and precise exposure
for any subject, simply by touching the image of the subject on the LCD screen.
The camcorder has a max. resolution of 1920x1080 and can shoot multiple frame
rates including 60i, 30p, & 24p. The lens has a focal length of 6.4mm – 64mm and
a 4X optical zoom with a 200X digital zoom.
The touch screen menus allow users to setup manual focus, aperture, exposure,
and many other features. A user-assignable knob (see item 7 on page 2) allows
for manual adjustment of focus, exposure, mic level, and aperture.
Look for the asterisks * in the notes. These point out questions that will be
on the test.
Note:
The camera has physical buttons and touch screen buttons. In the following notes,
words in brackets [SAMPLE BUTTON] refer to these buttons; the text indicates
whether you would "press" a physical button, or "touch" a button on the screen.
WORKSHOP NOTES
- Modes, Menus
- Setting Up:
Vixia HF S21
CONTENTS
A) White Balance
B) Storage Media
C) Recording Mode
D) Frame Rate
E) Zebra Striping
E) Lens Functions
E) Focusing
D) Image Stabilization 7.iii
E) Viewfinder
F) Audio Levels
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  • Page 1 Vixia HF S21 WORKSHOP NOTES CONTENTS Introduction Parts and Functions Precautions Setup & Operation - Modes, Menus - Setting Up: A) White Balance B) Storage Media C) Recording Mode D) Frame Rate E) Zebra Striping E) Lens Functions E) Focusing 6.ii...

  • Page 2: Parts And Functions

    Parts and Functions...

  • Page 3: Precautions

    Precautions I. Care & Handling *When signing out and returning gear from AV, check the contents of your kit and ensure that all items are accounted for. If you return the kit with anything missing, you can be invoiced for replacement costs.

  • Page 4: Setup & Operation

    Setup & Operation I. Modes The camcorder has two modes of operation. One is called Dual Shot (allows photos) and the other is Movie Mode. Use the mode switch (item 14 on page 2) to switch between modes or touch the icons on the screen: Movie: Photo: If you are in Dual Shot mode, the camcorder operates with automatic focus, aperture, exposure, mic level, and Image Stabilization.

  • Page 5: C) Recording Mode

    III. Setting up for a Shoot Before shooting begins, select Movie Mode (slider-switch item 14, pg.2) to access all the manual settings for focus, aperture, frame rate, etc. The following setup will give you the best control and overall results 99% of the time. A) White Balance White balance can be set manually or controlled by a program within the camera.
  • Page 6 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].

  • Page 7: F) Audio Levels

    the knob allows us to rack focus between two differently spaced subjects. iii. The lens has a good image stabilizer that can be controlled by touching [FUNC] then scrolling down to [IMAGE STABILIZER]. Dynamic mode is for walking-and-shooting while Normal is for static shots. Note: Press and hold the physical button “Powered IS”...
  • Page 8 Audio Levels Cont’d. Connect your mic to an XLR input on the BeachTek. Connect the mini-plug coming out of the BeachTek to the camera’s mic input (item 20 on page 2). Set the BeachTek volume pot to maximum. Before putting on headphones, you must set the Headphone jack for headphones.

  • Page 9: Miscellaneous Features

    Note: Poorly captured audio can ruin an otherwise excellent project. You can’t always “fix it in post.” Take the time to test the mic and set levels correctly; you’ll be glad you did. Miscellaneous Features • Color Bars and Test Tone Located in the [MENU] under the Film Tab.

  • Page 10: Quick Start Guide

    HFS-21 Quick Start Guide ALWAYS: *Check through all the menus each time, as the settings will be saved from the previous user and may not be appropriate for your shoot. Also ERASE (initialize) the camera memory first. Carefully connect the adapter to the camera, then the adapter to the battery. Power socket is on back of camera next to viewfinder.

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