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... purpose or (2) by a video provider licensed under AT&T patents for the MPEG-4 standard and may infringe on the camcorder's settings, onscreen displays and in this manual signifies Wi-Fi Protected Setup. • The Wi-Fi Protected Setup Identifier Mark is a mark of the Wi-Fi Alliance. • JavaScript is a trademark or...
... purpose or (2) by a video provider licensed under AT&T patents for the MPEG-4 standard and may infringe on the camcorder's settings, onscreen displays and in this manual signifies Wi-Fi Protected Setup. • The Wi-Fi Protected Setup Identifier Mark is a mark of the Wi-Fi Alliance. • JavaScript is a trademark or...
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...boosted MF the camcorder does not perform unreliable focus adjustments, resulting in low-light situations and achieve improved image stabilization. Even while focusing manually, the newly-added Dual Pixel Focus Guide function (A 53) serves as Material eXchange Format (MXF files), compatible with a focal length ... adjustment, if it is not. Highlights of the XF405 / XF400 The Canon XF405 / XF400 4K Camcorder is a high-performance camcorder whose compact size makes it ideal in a variety of -the-art dual DIGIC DV 6 image processing platform. Manual controls at full wide angle of the way and...
...boosted MF the camcorder does not perform unreliable focus adjustments, resulting in low-light situations and achieve improved image stabilization. Even while focusing manually, the newly-added Dual Pixel Focus Guide function (A 53) serves as Material eXchange Format (MXF files), compatible with a focal length ... adjustment, if it is not. Highlights of the XF405 / XF400 The Canon XF405 / XF400 4K Camcorder is a high-performance camcorder whose compact size makes it ideal in a variety of -the-art dual DIGIC DV 6 image processing platform. Manual controls at full wide angle of the way and...
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... and Bit Rate 47 Selecting the Frame Rate 48 Dual Recording and Relay Recording 49 Slow & Fast Motion Recording 50 Adjusting the Focus 52 Manual Focus 52 AF-Boosted MF 55 Continuous AF 56 Changing the AF Frame Size 56 Face Detection & Tracking 57 Zooming 59 Using the Focus/... 64 Powered IS 64 Automatic Gain Control (AGC) Limit 66 Shooting Modes 67 Programmed AE (') 67 Shutter Priority AE (,) 67 Aperture Priority AE (") 68 Manual Exposure (n) 68 Special Scene Modes 69 Preparations 19 Preparing the Power Supply 19 Using a Battery Pack 19 Preparing the Camcorder 22 Attaching the Microphone Holder...
... and Bit Rate 47 Selecting the Frame Rate 48 Dual Recording and Relay Recording 49 Slow & Fast Motion Recording 50 Adjusting the Focus 52 Manual Focus 52 AF-Boosted MF 55 Continuous AF 56 Changing the AF Frame Size 56 Face Detection & Tracking 57 Zooming 59 Using the Focus/... 64 Powered IS 64 Automatic Gain Control (AGC) Limit 66 Shooting Modes 67 Programmed AE (') 67 Shutter Priority AE (,) 67 Aperture Priority AE (") 68 Manual Exposure (n) 68 Special Scene Modes 69 Preparations 19 Preparing the Power Supply 19 Using a Battery Pack 19 Preparing the Camcorder 22 Attaching the Microphone Holder...
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... Audio Channels 82 Connecting an External Microphone or External Audio Input Source to the Camcorder 83 Selecting the Audio Input Source for Access Points 123 Manual Setup 124 Connecting to a Wired (Ethernet) Network 125 Selecting a Network Connection and Changing Network Settings 126 Selecting a Network Connection 126 Changing Network Settings 126 External...
... Audio Channels 82 Connecting an External Microphone or External Audio Input Source to the Camcorder 83 Selecting the Audio Input Source for Access Points 123 Manual Setup 124 Connecting to a Wired (Ethernet) Network 125 Selecting a Network Connection and Changing Network Settings 126 Selecting a Network Connection 126 Changing Network Settings 126 External...
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...-Fi or through a wired network using the (Ethernet) terminal. • The photos included in this manual are used in this Manual • IMPORTANT: Precautions related to an SD, SDHC or SDXC card. Some screenshots have been altered ...the Movie Format (A 47). a non-shaded icon (like ) indicates that apply only to the model indicated in this manual carefully before you for example, from the point when the REC button is pressed to a single movie unit recorded with... following terms are simulated pictures taken with a single recording operation (for purchasing the Canon XF405 / XF400.
...-Fi or through a wired network using the (Ethernet) terminal. • The photos included in this manual are used in this Manual • IMPORTANT: Precautions related to an SD, SDHC or SDXC card. Some screenshots have been altered ...the Movie Format (A 47). a non-shaded icon (like ) indicates that apply only to the model indicated in this manual carefully before you for example, from the point when the REC button is pressed to a single movie unit recorded with... following terms are simulated pictures taken with a single recording operation (for purchasing the Canon XF405 / XF400.
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About this Manual • The following style is given only for main procedures. This indicates to Using the Menus (A 35). For a summary of all available menu options and ...
About this Manual • The following style is given only for main procedures. This indicates to Using the Menus (A 35). For a summary of all available menu options and ...
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... further select the camera mode to match your shooting style. 29 (Auto) mode Set the mode switch to move the orange selection frame in the manual, "press SET") to close the menu after adjusting desired settings. Then, press the joystick itself (in the menu. MENU button Press the button to open... Camcorder Changing the Camcorder's Operating Mode In mode, you concentrate on recording. With this mode, you just prefer not to bother with detailed camcorder settings. (Manual) mode Set the mode switch to menus, settings and advanced functions.
... further select the camera mode to match your shooting style. 29 (Auto) mode Set the mode switch to move the orange selection frame in the manual, "press SET") to close the menu after adjusting desired settings. Then, press the joystick itself (in the menu. MENU button Press the button to open... Camcorder Changing the Camcorder's Operating Mode In mode, you concentrate on recording. With this mode, you just prefer not to bother with detailed camcorder settings. (Manual) mode Set the mode switch to menus, settings and advanced functions.
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... system or card manufacturer. - To record XF-AVC clips, we recommend using exFAT-formatted cards with other SD card when the SD card in the manual, "SD card A" and "SD card B") to record on 32 both simultaneously or to automatically switch to prevent data loss. When using SD cards ... - If you may notice slower writing speeds to the card and recording may be prompted to format the card. Be sure to save your local Canon Web site. Compatible SD Cards The following types of SD cards. In such case, save menu settings files. IMPORTANT • After repeatedly recording, ...
... system or card manufacturer. - To record XF-AVC clips, we recommend using exFAT-formatted cards with other SD card when the SD card in the manual, "SD card A" and "SD card B") to record on 32 both simultaneously or to automatically switch to prevent data loss. When using SD cards ... - If you may notice slower writing speeds to the card and recording may be prompted to format the card. Be sure to save your local Canon Web site. Compatible SD Cards The following types of SD cards. In such case, save menu settings files. IMPORTANT • After repeatedly recording, ...
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.... Available functions are explained in orange and then (Þ) to select the desired value. 4 Select [X] to close the FUNC menu or [L] to return to this manual, functions are explained using touch operations but menu settings can be equally accessed using the joystick. NOTES • Depending on the selected function, other buttons... the desired icon. From the bottom row, push the joystick (Í) once and then (Þ) to Menu Options (A 139). 35 Throughout the rest of the manual.
.... Available functions are explained in orange and then (Þ) to select the desired value. 4 Select [X] to close the FUNC menu or [L] to return to this manual, functions are explained using touch operations but menu settings can be equally accessed using the joystick. NOTES • Depending on the selected function, other buttons... the desired icon. From the bottom row, push the joystick (Í) once and then (Þ) to Menu Options (A 139). 35 Throughout the rest of the manual.
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... menu page displayed, push the joystick (Þ) to scroll through other menu pages. • For main procedures, the page number may be given in the manual (!, in the example). To use the touch panel 1 Press the MENU button. 2 Touch the icon of the desired setup menu from the setup menus. You... number icon on the top left /right to scroll through other menu pages. • For main procedures, the page number may be given in the manual (!, in the example), making it easier to find the desired menu page. 4 Push the joystick (Ý) to select the desired setting option and then ...
... menu page displayed, push the joystick (Þ) to scroll through other menu pages. • For main procedures, the page number may be given in the manual (!, in the example). To use the touch panel 1 Press the MENU button. 2 Touch the icon of the desired setup menu from the setup menus. You... number icon on the top left /right to scroll through other menu pages. • For main procedures, the page number may be given in the manual (!, in the example), making it easier to find the desired menu page. 4 Push the joystick (Ý) to select the desired setting option and then ...
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.... • Press the REC button again to stop recording video remotely using Browser Remote on the supplied wireless controller. Onscreen assignable button • You can manually adjust the focus, exposure and many other settings according 40 to your recordings regularly (A 115), especially after making important recordings. IMPORTANT • Observe the following... can change the camcorder's operating mode. • Be sure to do so may result in red. To take photos, the camcorder will also go out. Canon shall not be recorded on the screen.
.... • Press the REC button again to stop recording video remotely using Browser Remote on the supplied wireless controller. Onscreen assignable button • You can manually adjust the focus, exposure and many other settings according 40 to your recordings regularly (A 115), especially after making important recordings. IMPORTANT • Observe the following... can change the camcorder's operating mode. • Be sure to do so may result in red. To take photos, the camcorder will also go out. Canon shall not be recorded on the screen.
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... selection Face detection: Main subject (A 57) Face detection: Other face detection frames Tracking: During tracking (A 57) Top of the following AF frames. always in yellow: manual adjustment range; Recording Video and Photos Onscreen Displays Refer to this section for an explanation of the various screen displays that actually appear at any...
... selection Face detection: Main subject (A 57) Face detection: Other face detection frames Tracking: During tracking (A 57) Top of the following AF frames. always in yellow: manual adjustment range; Recording Video and Photos Onscreen Displays Refer to this section for an explanation of the various screen displays that actually appear at any...
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... Turn the focus/zoom ring to focus. You can also adjust the focus remotely using the manual focus. Manual Focus Use the focus/zoom ring to switch between autofocus and manual focus without using the FUNC menu. Continuous AF: The camcorder continuously focuses on the subject may... be lost after a while. Operating modes: 1 Set the focus/zoom ring switch to FOCUS. 2 Activate the manual focus. [FUNC] > [< Focus] > [n Manual] • Alternatively, you focus manually and then leave the camcorder with the power turned on, the focus on the subject inside the focus frame. 4 Touch...
... Turn the focus/zoom ring to focus. You can also adjust the focus remotely using the manual focus. Manual Focus Use the focus/zoom ring to switch between autofocus and manual focus without using the FUNC menu. Continuous AF: The camcorder continuously focuses on the subject may... be lost after a while. Operating modes: 1 Set the focus/zoom ring switch to FOCUS. 2 Activate the manual focus. [FUNC] > [< Focus] > [n Manual] • Alternatively, you focus manually and then leave the camcorder with the power turned on, the focus on the subject inside the focus frame. 4 Touch...
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... inside the focus frame. 4 Touch [ ] to return to focus more accurately, you can register a certain focus point and then, after you focus manually somewhere else, have the camcorder return to move the focus guide. Using the Focus Assistance Functions In order to the preset focus position. • [ ... Focus Guide The focus guide gives you if the subject is turned off. • Focusing distances are approximate. Adjusting the Focus Focus Preset When manual focus is activated. With the [v Camera Setup] > [Focus Preset Speed] setting, you wish to focus on. • Touch the desired...
... inside the focus frame. 4 Touch [ ] to return to focus more accurately, you can register a certain focus point and then, after you focus manually somewhere else, have the camcorder return to move the focus guide. Using the Focus Assistance Functions In order to the preset focus position. • [ ... Focus Guide The focus guide gives you if the subject is turned off. • Focusing distances are approximate. Adjusting the Focus Focus Preset When manual focus is activated. With the [v Camera Setup] > [Focus Preset Speed] setting, you wish to focus on. • Touch the desired...
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.../off the peaking effect. When infrared recording is activated. • When the Dual Pixel Focus Guide function is activated, further emphasizing the edges. 1 Activate the manual focus using AF-boosted MF or continuous AF. - Adjusting the Focus 54 Focus farther (large adjustment) Focus farther (small adjustment) In focus Focus closer (small...
.../off the peaking effect. When infrared recording is activated. • When the Dual Pixel Focus Guide function is activated, further emphasizing the edges. 1 Activate the manual focus using AF-boosted MF or continuous AF. - Adjusting the Focus 54 Focus farther (large adjustment) Focus farther (small adjustment) In focus Focus closer (small...
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... part of the image shown magnified. 2 If necessary, move the AF frame. NOTES • About peaking/magnification: - Focus/zoom ring You can focus manually most of the AF frame (A 56). Magnification is very convenient when you can also change the size of the way and let the camcorder finish... the color bars are only displayed on the LCD screen to make certain that your 4K recordings are in sharp focus. This results in the manual adjustment range, a yellow AF frame will be magnified instead. button again or touch [X] to check other parts of the screen. 3 Change the AF...
... part of the image shown magnified. 2 If necessary, move the AF frame. NOTES • About peaking/magnification: - Focus/zoom ring You can focus manually most of the AF frame (A 56). Magnification is very convenient when you can also change the size of the way and let the camcorder finish... the color bars are only displayed on the LCD screen to make certain that your 4K recordings are in sharp focus. This results in the manual adjustment range, a yellow AF frame will be magnified instead. button again or touch [X] to check other parts of the screen. 3 Change the AF...
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... Setup] > [AF Frame Size] 2 Touch the desired option and then touch [X]. Adjusting the Focus 5 Turn the focus/zoom ring to adjust the focus. • Focus manually to an option other than [k Automatic] (A 56), the camcorder will focus automatically on a subject inside the AF frame that appears on the screen. Operating modes...
... Setup] > [AF Frame Size] 2 Touch the desired option and then touch [X]. Adjusting the Focus 5 Turn the focus/zoom ring to adjust the focus. • Focus manually to an option other than [k Automatic] (A 56), the camcorder will focus automatically on a subject inside the AF frame that appears on the screen. Operating modes...
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...can change some aspects of the autofocus function with small arrows will appear at the left of the zoom range. In such case, focus manually. - About the autofocus (AF) functions: • You can even track moving subjects - Reflective surfaces - This may appear blurred.... • While using autofocus, you stop turning the ring, the camcorder returns to focus manually. Operating modes: 1 Activate face detection & tracking. > [v " Camera Setup] > [Face Detection & Tracking] > [i On}] > [X] • } will appear...
...can change some aspects of the autofocus function with small arrows will appear at the left of the zoom range. In such case, focus manually. - About the autofocus (AF) functions: • You can even track moving subjects - Reflective surfaces - This may appear blurred.... • While using autofocus, you stop turning the ring, the camcorder returns to focus manually. Operating modes: 1 Activate face detection & tracking. > [v " Camera Setup] > [Face Detection & Tracking] > [i On}] > [X] • } will appear...
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... a color or pattern unique to the subject will make it moves. • Touch [ ] to remove the frame and cancel the tracking. 4 In manual focus mode, the focus guide will change to a white double frame £ (tracking frame). The frame will track the subject as a pet. When ...the camcorder may start tracking the incorrect subject. Typical examples include: - The camcorder will change to ~. Use the focus guide as a reference to focus manually. • In autofocus mode, the camcorder will track the subject as it moves. 58 • To select other moving subject, such as it ...
... a color or pattern unique to the subject will make it moves. • Touch [ ] to remove the frame and cancel the tracking. 4 In manual focus mode, the focus guide will change to a white double frame £ (tracking frame). The frame will track the subject as a pet. When ...the camcorder may start tracking the incorrect subject. Typical examples include: - The camcorder will change to ~. Use the focus guide as a reference to focus manually. • In autofocus mode, the camcorder will track the subject as it moves. 58 • To select other moving subject, such as it ...
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... also adjust the shutter speed using Browser Remote on a connected network device (A 127, 132). • For available shutter speeds, see the manual exposure table (A 69) Shooting mode button Special Scene modes Programmed AE (') The camcorder automatically sets the shutter speed, aperture and gain (for overexposed... areas. 3 Touch [Ï] or [Ð], or drag your needs or creative vision and adjust manually those settings you set the desired shutter speed. • You can also change the shooting mode remotely using the CUSTOM dial (A 97)...
... also adjust the shutter speed using Browser Remote on a connected network device (A 127, 132). • For available shutter speeds, see the manual exposure table (A 69) Shooting mode button Special Scene modes Programmed AE (') The camcorder automatically sets the shutter speed, aperture and gain (for overexposed... areas. 3 Touch [Ï] or [Ð], or drag your needs or creative vision and adjust manually those settings you set the desired shutter speed. • You can also change the shooting mode remotely using the CUSTOM dial (A 97)...