I work in the Hudson Valley as a video journalist and have been toting the hf-g20 around for a while now...I just ordered everything in your video because they are the cheapest fixes for what I need. Thanks for knowing your stuff!
600 minutes!! Wow, even with a bit of discrepancy, you're looking probably at least four to five hours of runtime (providing you're not constantly fiddling with the zoom etc) there. That's amazing. I'm so glad you mentioned the adapter - I want to get a Rode mic for mine, and I would've been stewing if I couldn't fit it on the camera! (wouldn't be the first time that's happened lol). Nice to see that light doesn't run off the camera power (I'm not using a light for mine, but it's good to know just in case). Fantastic review, really detailed. Thanks! :)
Many thanks for the video reviews. They obviously come from someone who not only knows the product, but his subject thoroughly. The reviews are authorititive and with some humour, Once more many thanks, The newly aquired HF G25 has just arrived from Amazon and now the fun begins-----------
That's very kind of you to say, thank you very much. I think I shall have to put some time and planning into the other subjects so they won't appear immediately but I shall certainly start working on them. Cheers Dave
I've spent the afternoon watching all of your HF-G25 videos and I think I've learned more in that time than I would have in a week of ploughing through the instructions so thank you again! This accessories video is also extremely useful and I've ordered much of the ones you have. One thing I've come slightly unstuck on is microphones - I didn't realise that they would need external power. Previously I videod with a Nikon dSLR and I'd planned to use the Nikon shotgun mic for this but of course it isn't powered so is no use. I film a lot outdoors, normally on the water, so in built mics tend to suffer wind noise, hence a good well baffled external mic is a must. I'd like to keep the size down as this all needs to pack away with my SLR kit, and the cost ideally but I'm not after the cheapest available - not worth spending so much on a dedicated camera just to ruin it with poor sound quality. Would you have any recommendations?
Holy David from cruising the cut I needed a mini tour of my cam. I was listening and said this sounds exactly like David and it was. All the best Jim from Halifax Nova Scotia Canada
I'm glad to hear you say that - Everything is not Always Perfect. As someone who made some cash filming live events the objectives and desires become very simple: Get Video! and sometimes in the chaos of live events having the perfect white balance, expose, et. al. just doesn't happen (though it's nice to do so in studio and great to be able to implement in the field...and more and more I do appreciate doing all that). Now....as far as the newly announced G30 -- ugh! But that's life.
Thanks for this detailed explanation. I intend to purchase an additional camera because I capture everything with my Canon 5D Mark II. And a good compact video camera is also very handy to have.
That FACT (confirmed) about Panasonic's 4:2:2 saved me $700, and lots of hassle. THANKS!...As mentioned, green screen and keying new to and, yes, lots of tweaks still to try and explore. In general, I'm very impressed how well and easily it works (Final Cut Pro X) -- Now I have a world of backgrounds at my fingertips -- but in this first week still sometimes green fringe on my fingers...So besides needing to explore more 'buyer's remorse' common, esp.if a newer model comes out two days later.
Thank you for uploading these videos, they are fantastic! I'm a professional guitarist in the United States and am about to purchase the G20 for my CZcams channel. Your videos have helped me tremendously in making my final decision to go with this camera! Don
Hi. The bag name and model number is in the video description!! But it's a Kata EXO-12 Mini DV Camcorder Bag. I got it from a professional video supplies company called Proactive. CZcams won't let me post the link here but if you Google "Proactive Video" you should find them. The bad news is that bag is no longer current stock, I don't think - it was an ex-demo one that they had on special offer. But there should be similar ones around if you search a bit.
Hi. Yes, there is a socket which is switchable between AV (composite video) out and headphone out. The former is also the setting you need if you want to hear the sound from the internal loudspeaker when you play back the files.
Hello. If you watch my "Unboxing Part 2" video and scroll to about 5'22", I talk about the adapter. Overall I really like the camera but it's not quite as useable as I first hoped. For just one example, the the waveform monitor is only on screen when you go into exposure settings through the menus (which is tedious when you're shooting) rather than when you use the scroll wheel on the back. I want the WFM to appear whenever you adjust exposure.
Hi, thank you. It does not have interchangeable lenses as such but you can purchase a wide-angle adapter as well as a telephoto adapter I believe. Canon make them and there are some third-party ones as well. CZcams doesn't let me post links in a comment but you should be able to Google them easily enough.
It's called the "JJC Mini Advanced Shoe to Universal Shoe Mount Convertor for Canon Legria" but there doesn't seem to be a part number and I threw the box away a long time ago! If you look on Amazon and search for "mini advanced shoe adapter", I'm quite sure you'll find something similar.
If you pull the viewfinder out then it does (just!) stick out past the end of the larger battery but it would press into your cheek a bit, so it's not ideal, I agree. A rear cold-shoe balances it more in your hand (rather than tipping forward with a front shoe) but I agree, front would be more helpful.
You can buy screw-in telephoto lens adapters, for example, Canon sell the TL-H58 which increases the focal length by 1.5 times. I expect other manufacturers also make similar adapters but I have not tried any of them.
Another very useful video. Please continue posting. Perhaps some 'how to' videos (How to film an interview, pre-shoot planning, post production, sound editing, effects etc.).
But here's why I'm sticking with the G25: the G30 is substantially more expensive (I paid £712 for G25 including a Canon rebate; the G30 is £1299). The G30 is physically bigger but the G25 is already quite large enough I think, for a portable handycam. A 20x zoom is good but only on a tripod, which negates the portability of a handycam. I don't need WiFi or 50p and can live without the zoom rocker. So, I think for many people, actually the G25 is still a sensible purchase.
Thanks Dave. Just purchased one of these camcorders and the duracell battery you recommended. Pleased with it so far! Very helpful videos. Keep up the great work. :)
? for you... What setting are you using to shoot for You Tube? Also when uploading to You Tube what settings for upload to get that great quality that you have? Love your videos PS. please message me back I just got the G20 & having trouble getting great HD like you please help... Thanks
Hi, thanks for the message and apologies for the delay in replying - CZcams has only just shown me your comment!! (stupid new comment system). I use the top quality setting on the camcorder. I export from editing as .mp4/AVC at 10Mbps, 1920x1080, 25p. Cheers.
No; the HF-G30 uses a slightly different type of battery so the ones from the older cameras, including the Duracell I mention in this video, are NOT compatible. As yet I do not know of any third-party batteries that are compatible with the HF-G30, only the official Canon ones.
Hi, it was considerate of you to reply to such a mundane question. I was able to search, find and order it. Sorry to hear you have a disappointment with the Legria HF-G215/Vixia HF-G20 - I just order that too. I saw some samples on CZcams that were just fantastic, quite beautiful so that 'sold me.' --
The HF-G25 does not have 50p. The HF-G30 does but is much more expensive. If you already have a Panasonic x900 then I would recommend another one of those, or an x920 as your second camera. That way, the images from each camcorder will match without any need for correction in the edit, and all your spare batteries and accessories will match both camcorders, instead of having to buy new ones for the Canon.
I think that means either the battery is damaged, or the temperature is too hot or too cold. Possibly there is a problem with the camcorder (this is easy to check - see if it will charge another battery). I have never charged my batteries on the camcorder itself, I use a separate charger as it is much more convenient.
I didn't make a note of it but from memory it's 12 hours in 'long play' mode (ie 5Mbps, lowest quality). In highest quality, 24Mbps mode, the recording time will of course be shorter.
The short answer is that I don't know, as I am in the UK. Duracell products are certainly available in the US so I would have thought a decent local supplier would be able to order one in for you. Sorry I can't give you a direct link.
The more colour info you have, the better your keying will be so 4:2:2 will inherently provide better results. But a lot of keying improvements can often be made by tweaks to the lighting and keying filter (depending which you use). There's no reason you can't get "reasonable" results with 4:2:0 BTW I'm almost certain the Panasonic does NOT record in 4:2:2 - it merely outputs 4:2:2 to the HDMI port for recording to another device (which could then record that 4:2:2)
Hi there and thanks for the video, found it very helpful! We just purchased 2 of these cameras for a mini filming project we have started (it was between this and the pana hc-v750). Also took your advice and gone for the same Duracell batteries, chargers, shoe attachment and lav mic you suggested. Decided to go for slightly bigger mounted light (Neewer 160 LED's), combined with some 85w softboxes, Vanguard Abeo 203av tripods, and a Rode videomic pro shotgun mic (as we will be filming a mix of interviews and events)!
Lewis Phillips Sounds like a great setup. One tip - mind that the lav mic is fully plugged into the socket and that it has a fresh battery. I found sometimes that I got weird glitches and noise, which I think was a dodgy connection or flaky battery. Best idea is to make sure you always monitor on headphones.
UKAirscape OK great, will do! :) I actually ordered about 10 x Duracell L44 batteries (mic still advertises wrong ones, but you can clearly see the battery in image reads 'L44' - so good job I watched your vid first). I see you also have the videomic pro, do you think this is going to be any good for recording events or will I need something a bit more powerful? I guess it just depends how far away we will be filming... Keep up the good work!
Lewis Phillips The Videomic Pro is a nice mic but generally any onboard mic will only be good for capturing general atmosphere rather than spoken word, unless your subject is standing right in front of the camera. So the hubbub of an event will be picked up fine but if you're interviewing people you'll probably want to pop the VMP on a boompole so you can hold it up close; it may even need to be in shot, depending on how you frame things. Depends how noisy the environment is.
Yes, I bought it on Amazon when it was £720. The price changes quite often - I've seen it as low as £699 and other times around £780. I got the adapter from Amazon as well.
Yes, generally. The cold-shoe adapter is essential, as is the Duracell extra-large battery. The tie-clip mic is a bargain for £20 and the Kata bag is very handy. The light is a bit poor, if I'm honest, but it was only £15 and despite this I have used it on a couple of minor shoots; I should really have been prepared to spend more and buy something a bit bigger I think. I'm also pondering an "Accessories #2" video talking about my tripod, lens filter, zoom remote etc - any interest?
Hi. I got it from a professional video supplies company called Proactive. CZcams won't let me post the link here but if you Google "Proactive Video" you should find them. The bad news is that bag is no longer current stock, I don't think - it was an ex-demo one that they had on special offer. But there should be similar ones around if you search a bit.
Hi. The problem is that "decent quality" and "cheap" do not go together - you may have to go "mid priced" in order to get something decent, just as I did with the Duracell (but they don't seem to make one for your camcorder). I don't know where in the world you are but I found a compatible battery for $29 at LA Color Store (which is a reputable supplier). CZcams doesn't let me post the link in the comment so just search for LA Color Online. Might be worth a try.
Dear UKAIscape - I watched your video with delight and bought the accessoires you recommended - but my battery Duracell DRC827 isn't compatible with my Canon LEgria HF-G25 just recently bought - How come?
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Hi, I have the Samson Airline Micro wireless camera system that fits onto the top of the camera. I am having trouble with the sound quality. Have you tried this mic system and do you have any comments on it.
Hi, can you write what is the name and number code of the adapter for canon that we see at minute 4 and 30 seconds of this video? Can I find it also in Italy? thanks.
Hi - just bought this camcorder. Excellent in a lot of ways. However, the wireless remote controlling on/off, zoom etc fails to activate the camcorder most of the time. I can see that it's emitting little light signals OK, but the camcorder isn't responding. This remote control is essential to me work. Any ideas?
As I recall, the receiver for the remote is on the side of the flip-out screen, so you need the screen pointing in the direction of the remote (and vice versa). So if you're in front of the camcorder doing a selfie, make sure the screen is flipped around to face you.
the battery doesn't seems to be compatible with this camera, at least officially. i bought one, and used it about 2 times. only worked once and after that, the charger light ( on the camera ) would keep flashing whenever i use this battery and not charge.
I'm confused. I added my Duracell battery to the camera and put it on charge thinking it would not charge and it seems to be charging. The battery bar has gone up. Worst thing is i've purchased a charger which I now don't need. Anyone know why this might be happening?
Yes, the battery will charge if you put it on the camcorder and plug the camcorder into the mains, that's normal. The reason to have a separate charger is so that you can take the camcorder away with one battery on it and film, whilst another sits on the charger, re-charging.
is it possible to record the audio directly into the camera w/ disabled internal mic. I dont want the ambient sounds to screw up the footage. thank you !
I don't quite understand - you want to plug in an external mic instead of the internal one, and not have the internal one also recording? Don't worry, as soon as you plug in an external mic it takes over from the internal one anyway.
Thank you for sharing this. I really like camera, especially the manual control but at the same time I don’t understand why Canon placed the hot shoe at the back near the view finder, plus if you have a high capacity battery then it would be so difficult to use the view finder. I did look at the X920 but dislike the way Panasonic only allowing the gain control to be used when the iris is completely open. Come on Canon, where is the battery charger?
What do you mean by USB stick? If you mean for storage then no, the camcorder uses SDHC cards for that. The USB connection is for offloading footage onto a PC.
Can you record video from the cigarette lighter plug in power. I do road videos and the GoPro will run continuously until the SD card is full. If this camera will do the same thing that would be great.
Used the G20 on safari to S.Africa. Works well. But... at max telephoto it has to be stabilized. The stabilization gimmicks of the camera give a jumpy look to a pan. Also when you try to zoom without a tripod moving your hand results in a disturbing bounce. We are going back to Namibia/Botswana. This time better equipped. Stabilization: You are required not to exit the vehicle when lions and elephants are near. Even warthogs and hyenas. Tripod/monopod in a cramped vehicle -- non-starter. So... I will bring a Manfrotto fluid head on a 3/8" stud Manfrotto Window Clamp which grips to side window pane, partially rolled down. (Actually not bolted together directly -- interceded via a Neewer leveler. Panning, as you well know, is an exercise in frustration if the head is not perfectly level. Something reviewers seem to miss.) Also a Movo THB02 bean bag filled with underwear and socks. Movo has a 3/8" stud welded to an aluminum plate so you can attach a tripod head to it. Perfect over door frames, heavy branches, truck sides, fences, etc. Quick and easy. (There are some inexpensive window clamps from China for $27 that work well.) Another soln. for ranger conducted drives in park trucks is a Manfrotto Super Clamp with Magic Arm attached to a truck canopy post. Super Clamp is a S.A. wildlife photographer's best friend -- dozens of things to clamp to. The stabilization tips can work for sports watched from bleachers. A monopod is often too wobbly and doesn't pan well. Tripod awkward. An extra chair is all a Super Clamp+magic arm+small fluid head or Movo bean bag needs for indoor events. Suggestion: The Quick Release you were not happy about is not a good soln. Too big for any gear. I have a QR from Fotocity, China (Brand ?) on all my cameras and camcorders. About 1.25" SQUARE. Small enough to not interfere with G20 focus ring or battery access. It is inexpensive (but not "cheap" manufacture; $9 for male + female). Has 3 advantages over my prev. Manfrotto 200PL QRs besides price. 1) Being perfectly square, it can be rotated to any 90 deg direction. Tripod arm doesn't hit face when used with my DSLR Nikons. Just rotate camera+plate to 180 deg posn. and click down. 2) Has indep. XY perpendicular horiz. levels. Much easier to set horiz. plane than normal single bubble and can be viewed from most angles not just above. (Level X then Y and voile, just like a mason. Speed critical if you don't want to miss shot.) 3. QR plate clicks into place, just like Manfrotto -- in secs. No fiddling with slots and knobs. By which time animal long gone. (It has double release levers. You have to pinch both to release -- just accidentally brushing against one WON'T RELEASE camera. Almost dropped camera with Manfrotto when I forgot to rotate safety tab and rubbed against lever.) Super snappy, inexpensive, versatile, well made -- no plastic. You can thank me later.
HOW IS THERE CAMERA I AM CONSEDRING TO BUY A SECOND CAME I AM DOING WEDDING A LOT I HAVE X900 WHICH IS VERY GREAT CAMERA PLZ ADVICE PIC QUALITY DOES IT HAVE 1080/50P
Hello! I just purchased a Duracell battery like yours. Yesterday I used my camera until it is completely drained battery life. This morning I put it on charge, but the red light, rather than remain fixed, blinking. It has never turned off. I tried to turn on the camera and for a moment appeared the writing of battery life (approximately 146 minutes) and then disappeared. Now no longer appears in the indication of the battery life on the monitor.
Hello. Unfortunately I do not have such a test, with either camcorder. I'm sure that after today (July 4th) there will be some US videos with either camcorder which show fireworks though!
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Is it possible to use a balanced external microphone with this camera?.I have a fairly high-end Audio Technica shotgun mic and phantom power supply I'd like to use.The output on the phanton power supply is a balanced XLR connector. I realize I''ll have to use an XLR female to mini TRS cable in order to connect to the camera, just wondering if it will work since the camera input is unbalanced. Thanks
+JL Humphrey Yes, if the XLR to TRS cable is wired correctly it'll work but of course you lose all the noise-cancelling benefits of the balancing system. Also, I presume the phantom power box outputs at mic level still, rather than amplifying to line level which would overpower the camcorder's input (actually this cam does have a line level setting but it's consumer-level -10dBU rather than pro level +4 so there'd have to be some jiggery pokery depending on the output)
+JL Humphrey Also, be careful with the wiring since if the signal pins of the XLR go to each of the R and S, you'll get the mono signal on both channels but out of phase so any mono listeners will get a cancelled or out of phase signal which will be inaudible or sound terrible. In other words, only one of the hot pins of the XLR should be wired into the TRS jack.
Hi! Does the microphone need to have its own batteries? I need one for interviewing on car events, and the one which you reviewed is not suitable for that purpose. You know those ones have a grab, so the interviewer could switch between him/her and the interviewed person. Any ideas?
Bence Varga Yes, if you're using a Canon consumer camcorder, they provide no power at all to the mic socket so you'll need one that has an internal battery. As the camcorder has no balanced (XLR) inputs you might try something like a Beyerdynamic MCE58 (though I have never used this, so check some reviews first). If you add an XLR adapter box such as those from JuicedLink or Beachtek then a range of battery-powered balanced mics are open to you.
Mens Fit Kitchen Depends on your budget as always :-) The usual "entry-level pro-quality" device is a Sennheiser G3, just make sure you get a version (there are different ones) that's on the appropriate frequencies for whichever country you're in, and which has a 3.5mm output to plug into the camcorder. I think there's a suitable lead, from memory.
Hi Thanks for a good review of this Canon. I have a question -- do I need to adjust any settings in the camera menu when using an external mic or does it override the Caonon's mics automatically? I assume it does but just wanting to make sure. Also do you have any vids on best lighting settings?
As far as I recall, it overrides immediately. No vids about lighting "settings" though I did do one about using zebra bars for exposure. See czcams.com/video/Vo86fpfyyuE/video.html
Great vid! i bought the camera just yesterday and this vid was my motivation to do so. Checked loads of vids on what to buy, but yours did the trick! thxn for that :D btw your voice remids me of John clees' voice? has anyone ever told you that ;P
Learn C# With Visual Studio Community That is symptomatic of unshielded unbalanced audio, which is what the Canon (and all consumer-grade camcorders) offer. The simple solution is to work out what's causing the buzzing - anything from a nearby light, to a mobile phone or some other electronic device) and then move further away from it! The more costly solution is to a) buy a balanced mic and b) buy a balanced to unbalanced convertor such as those from Juiced Link or Beachtek, and then use those in combination to get rid of the buzzing. See my explainer video on the Tubeshootermag channel, at czcams.com/video/BMRfmtftGUY/video.html
Hey, your videos are really helpful! Thanks for that. However I’m using the Canon Legeia HFG26 for live streaming and I want to manual override and open the lense on the camera. Would you know how to do that?
Hi. It's been many years since I owned this camera so offhand I don't recall but you'd need to put it into manual mode and then you can set the iris to whatever you want (though the widest aperture depends also on your zoom setting)
Anybody got any good tips for getting some nice depth of field shots on this camera. Just got mine and while the footage is nice it's a bit flat. I've also read about 35mm adapters so I can use the lenses I purchased for my 5d - anybody used one of these before which they could recommend? Great videos UKAirspace.
Is this camera still the one to get or have some newer model arrived? It do seem a bit older but not sure which canon is the one to replace this. I need it to work for streaming and so on. Thanks for the nice video and the help.
Although we now share the same 'Ugh!' about the HF-G20, i.e. the G30 now released. But since I just purchased my G20 I have one week remaining where I could return it -- I almost never do this but now seriously thinking I might...I think the G20 is pretty good but in one area I want to do, green screen work, it's not so great...it leaves a green fringe on my fingers. I've read the Panasonic AG-AC90 AVCCAM would be better for green screen work because it uses a 4:2:2 color space.What do you say?
Hi, thank you very much for your suggestions, I have brought them all from Amazon! I can find Kata bags but not sure which one it is. What is the name of the bag or model number? Where did you get your, please. I got my camera today which I purchased due to your reviews, I will let you know how it goes. Keep up the good work, thank you. John
Hi! Loving your videos, so useful for me as I'm looking for a decent (but not too expensive) camera! Do you know if you can get different lenses for this? Cheers!
Thanks for the video - very enjoyable presentation style. I know I'm a bit out of date, but have just bought a Legria HF G25. Can you recommend a bag considering the Kata EXO-12 is no longer available
UrbanFarmboy I can't recommend anything cheaper than the Duracell, it's already a third the price of the original Canon battery. I know there are loads of cheap clone batteries on eBay etc but there comes a point where you really do get what you pay for. Those cheap cells have crap build quality, crap electronics (eg limited or poor overcharge protection) and crap cells which won't last as long as reputable ones. Given how dangerous an exploding Lithium Ion battery can be, I'd rather have decent ones in my house...
Hello i have this camcorder and i have a question for you, have you used a SDXC card in the camcorder if so what is the maximum file size you can record on to the card before it create another file on the card, Because when i record on to SDHC i get 1.9gb that gives me 10 minutes recording time and then it create another file so i'm getting errors in my recordings every 10 minutes. This is at full hd
2GB file sizes are quite normal, it's because of the way the cards are formatted. You should not, however, experience any problems because of this. When you import the files into your editing software, they should be seamless. Equally, the recording process when it switches file should be seamless too. Can you explain in more detail when these errors occur and how they appear?
Hello the errors are when i put the files together in the editing software like power director or avid studio at the end of one clip and the beginning of the other i'm missing frames. All i really want to know if i use a sdxc card will it give a bigger file size limit cause of the exfat format or will the camcorder format the sdxc card to fat32. Or do you think that my camera might be faulty.I used the camera to do a wedding and there is errors after every clip , i have a Panasonic x800 never had this problem.
I don't think a bigger card will make any difference and I don't think the camcorder is faulty. What you mustn't do is simply copy the video files from the card to your computer and then add them onto your edit timelines - that way, the error you're seeing will occur. You need to import them into the edit software using the appropriate import setting. Unfortunately, I don't know what that is in Power Director or Avid Studio. I do know that when Sony Vegas Pro (which I use) imports the files using its Device Manager Import, it correctly reads not only the video files but also the extra information on the card, saved by the camcorder, which enables it to compile long clips correctly.
Ok never had to do it that way before with any other camcorder, i'v had Jvc and Panasonic and i'v done two weddings one with each camera and all i did is took the video files out of the folder copy them to my hard drive and then import them in to my software,Thanks anyway.
Hello again, Have you tested the Legria HF G30? I am wondering if the £300 extra is worth it. The main difference appears to be the zoom x20! Thanks in advance. Richard.
Richard Jarrold Hi. I did a series of tests and explainers on the XA20 which is almost exactly the same as the HF-G30 but comes with a pro XLR audio handle and has infra-red. Apart from that they're the same. The first in the series was the unboxing, at czcams.com/video/2uH4Twjo5ac/video.html then there's a series of others - just look back through the videos on this channel. I also gave it a formal review on my other channel, Tubeshootermag, at czcams.com/video/kYSSomieAvk/video.html
wow, great. Did you bought it on amazon? Cause it is like 740 pounds or something and i want the camera and maybe you know a cheap website for it. ANd where did you bought the mic/light adapter? cou
Hi, you mention the Kata bag. Do you have a model number as there are a couple on Amazon? Many thanks and a very interesting and helpful video without being too technical.
Richard Jarrold Thank you. The bag is model number EXO-12 but I believe they don't make it any more so you'd either need to find one second-hand or pick up their current equivalent which, unfortunately, I do not know the model number for.
I work in the Hudson Valley as a video journalist and have been toting the hf-g20 around for a while now...I just ordered everything in your video because they are the cheapest fixes for what I need.
Thanks for knowing your stuff!
Glad it helped! Hi, from a fellow VJ :-)
+hudson did the same. but had to buy battery from france via ebay. postage was expensive. thanks ukairspace. btw i always use lower case. haha.
600 minutes!! Wow, even with a bit of discrepancy, you're looking probably at least four to five hours of runtime (providing you're not constantly fiddling with the zoom etc) there. That's amazing.
I'm so glad you mentioned the adapter - I want to get a Rode mic for mine, and I would've been stewing if I couldn't fit it on the camera! (wouldn't be the first time that's happened lol).
Nice to see that light doesn't run off the camera power (I'm not using a light for mine, but it's good to know just in case).
Fantastic review, really detailed. Thanks! :)
Glad you liked it, thanks for watching!
Your video is just so nice and useful to me. Without it I wouldn't know better what i'm buying.. thanks
Many thanks for the video reviews. They obviously come from someone who not only knows the product, but his subject thoroughly. The reviews are authorititive and with some humour, Once more many thanks, The newly aquired HF G25 has just arrived from Amazon and now the fun begins-----------
That's very kind of you to say, thank you very much. I think I shall have to put some time and planning into the other subjects so they won't appear immediately but I shall certainly start working on them.
Cheers
Dave
I've spent the afternoon watching all of your HF-G25 videos and I think I've learned more in that time than I would have in a week of ploughing through the instructions so thank you again!
This accessories video is also extremely useful and I've ordered much of the ones you have. One thing I've come slightly unstuck on is microphones - I didn't realise that they would need external power. Previously I videod with a Nikon dSLR and I'd planned to use the Nikon shotgun mic for this but of course it isn't powered so is no use. I film a lot outdoors, normally on the water, so in built mics tend to suffer wind noise, hence a good well baffled external mic is a must.
I'd like to keep the size down as this all needs to pack away with my SLR kit, and the cost ideally but I'm not after the cheapest available - not worth spending so much on a dedicated camera just to ruin it with poor sound quality. Would you have any recommendations?
Hi Don; thanks for the feedback, I'm delighted to hear it. Have fun with the camera! Regards, Dave
Holy David from cruising the cut I needed a mini tour of my cam. I was listening and said this sounds exactly like David and it was. All the best Jim from Halifax Nova Scotia Canada
Haha hello Jim yes it's me :-)
@@UKAirscape well thanks for the vid it was older but helped me out. Just watched the bread vid looked better than anything i could bake. all the best
Extremely kind of you to say that, thank you. I'm sure you'll enjoy the camera!
I'm glad to hear you say that - Everything is not Always Perfect. As someone who made some cash filming live events the objectives and desires become very simple: Get Video! and sometimes in the chaos of live events having the perfect white balance, expose, et. al. just doesn't happen (though it's nice to do so in studio and great to be able to implement in the field...and more and more I do appreciate doing all that). Now....as far as the newly announced G30 -- ugh! But that's life.
Bravo! Very useful, I am going to purchase the Vixia HF G30 in the US and this was extremely helpful and time saving!
Great video. Looks like you've got all the stuff you might need. Nice job.
Thanks for this detailed explanation. I intend to purchase an additional camera because I capture everything with my Canon 5D Mark II. And a good compact video camera is also very handy to have.
That FACT (confirmed) about Panasonic's 4:2:2 saved me $700, and lots of hassle. THANKS!...As mentioned, green screen and keying new to and, yes, lots of tweaks still to try and explore. In general, I'm very impressed how well and easily it works (Final Cut Pro X) -- Now I have a world of backgrounds at my fingertips -- but in this first week still sometimes green fringe on my fingers...So besides needing to explore more 'buyer's remorse' common, esp.if a newer model comes out two days later.
Thank you for uploading these videos, they are fantastic! I'm a professional guitarist in the United States and am about to purchase the G20 for my CZcams channel. Your videos have helped me tremendously in making my final decision to go with this camera!
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I tell you, you really publish great, informative videos. I just purchased the Vixia HF G20 last week, and your videos have been a big help.
Hi. The bag name and model number is in the video description!! But it's a Kata EXO-12 Mini DV Camcorder Bag.
I got it from a professional video supplies company called Proactive. CZcams won't let me post the link here but if you Google "Proactive Video" you should find them.
The bad news is that bag is no longer current stock, I don't think - it was an ex-demo one that they had on special offer. But there should be similar ones around if you search a bit.
I'm sold....a solid subscriber now! TY for the reviews.
Hi. Yes, there is a socket which is switchable between AV (composite video) out and headphone out. The former is also the setting you need if you want to hear the sound from the internal loudspeaker when you play back the files.
Hello. If you watch my "Unboxing Part 2" video and scroll to about 5'22", I talk about the adapter.
Overall I really like the camera but it's not quite as useable as I first hoped. For just one example, the the waveform monitor is only on screen when you go into exposure settings through the menus (which is tedious when you're shooting) rather than when you use the scroll wheel on the back. I want the WFM to appear whenever you adjust exposure.
Hi, thank you. It does not have interchangeable lenses as such but you can purchase a wide-angle adapter as well as a telephoto adapter I believe. Canon make them and there are some third-party ones as well. CZcams doesn't let me post links in a comment but you should be able to Google them easily enough.
It's called the "JJC Mini Advanced Shoe to Universal Shoe Mount Convertor for Canon Legria" but there doesn't seem to be a part number and I threw the box away a long time ago! If you look on Amazon and search for "mini advanced shoe adapter", I'm quite sure you'll find something similar.
If you pull the viewfinder out then it does (just!) stick out past the end of the larger battery but it would press into your cheek a bit, so it's not ideal, I agree. A rear cold-shoe balances it more in your hand (rather than tipping forward with a front shoe) but I agree, front would be more helpful.
You can buy screw-in telephoto lens adapters, for example, Canon sell the TL-H58 which increases the focal length by 1.5 times. I expect other manufacturers also make similar adapters but I have not tried any of them.
Glad you liked it. Definitely worth having a video-oriented camera to complement your 5D.
Another very useful video. Please continue posting. Perhaps some 'how to' videos (How to film an interview, pre-shoot planning, post production, sound editing, effects etc.).
But here's why I'm sticking with the G25: the G30 is substantially more expensive (I paid £712 for G25 including a Canon rebate; the G30 is £1299). The G30 is physically bigger but the G25 is already quite large enough I think, for a portable handycam. A 20x zoom is good but only on a tripod, which negates the portability of a handycam. I don't need WiFi or 50p and can live without the zoom rocker. So, I think for many people, actually the G25 is still a sensible purchase.
Thank you! I'll check the bag when I get home later and let you know.
Thanks Dave. Just purchased one of these camcorders and the duracell battery you recommended. Pleased with it so far! Very helpful videos. Keep up the great work. :)
GuestOfGregoryHouse Thank you!
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What setting are you using to shoot for You Tube? Also when uploading to You Tube what settings for upload to get that great quality that you have? Love your videos PS. please message me back I just got the G20 & having trouble getting great HD like you please help...
Thanks
Hi, thanks for the message and apologies for the delay in replying - CZcams has only just shown me your comment!! (stupid new comment system). I use the top quality setting on the camcorder. I export from editing as .mp4/AVC at 10Mbps, 1920x1080, 25p. Cheers.
No; the HF-G30 uses a slightly different type of battery so the ones from the older cameras, including the Duracell I mention in this video, are NOT compatible. As yet I do not know of any third-party batteries that are compatible with the HF-G30, only the official Canon ones.
Hi, it was considerate of you to reply to such a mundane question. I was able to search, find and order it. Sorry to hear you have a disappointment with the Legria HF-G215/Vixia HF-G20 - I just order that too. I saw some samples on CZcams that were just fantastic, quite beautiful so that 'sold me.' --
The HF-G25 does not have 50p. The HF-G30 does but is much more expensive.
If you already have a Panasonic x900 then I would recommend another one of those, or an x920 as your second camera. That way, the images from each camcorder will match without any need for correction in the edit, and all your spare batteries and accessories will match both camcorders, instead of having to buy new ones for the Canon.
I think that means either the battery is damaged, or the temperature is too hot or too cold. Possibly there is a problem with the camcorder (this is easy to check - see if it will charge another battery). I have never charged my batteries on the camcorder itself, I use a separate charger as it is much more convenient.
I didn't make a note of it but from memory it's 12 hours in 'long play' mode (ie 5Mbps, lowest quality). In highest quality, 24Mbps mode, the recording time will of course be shorter.
The short answer is that I don't know, as I am in the UK. Duracell products are certainly available in the US so I would have thought a decent local supplier would be able to order one in for you. Sorry I can't give you a direct link.
The more colour info you have, the better your keying will be so 4:2:2 will inherently provide better results. But a lot of keying improvements can often be made by tweaks to the lighting and keying filter (depending which you use). There's no reason you can't get "reasonable" results with 4:2:0
BTW I'm almost certain the Panasonic does NOT record in 4:2:2 - it merely outputs 4:2:2 to the HDMI port for recording to another device (which could then record that 4:2:2)
Crikey, what a lot to think about! I shall certainly do my best. I'm about to upload some stabilisation tests that I ran.
Hi there and thanks for the video, found it very helpful!
We just purchased 2 of these cameras for a mini filming project we have started (it was between this and the pana hc-v750). Also took your advice and gone for the same Duracell batteries, chargers, shoe attachment and lav mic you suggested. Decided to go for slightly bigger mounted light (Neewer 160 LED's), combined with some 85w softboxes, Vanguard Abeo 203av tripods, and a Rode videomic pro shotgun mic (as we will be filming a mix of interviews and events)!
Lewis Phillips Sounds like a great setup. One tip - mind that the lav mic is fully plugged into the socket and that it has a fresh battery. I found sometimes that I got weird glitches and noise, which I think was a dodgy connection or flaky battery. Best idea is to make sure you always monitor on headphones.
UKAirscape OK great, will do! :)
I actually ordered about 10 x Duracell L44 batteries (mic still advertises wrong ones, but you can clearly see the battery in image reads 'L44' - so good job I watched your vid first). I see you also have the videomic pro, do you think this is going to be any good for recording events or will I need something a bit more powerful? I guess it just depends how far away we will be filming...
Keep up the good work!
Lewis Phillips The Videomic Pro is a nice mic but generally any onboard mic will only be good for capturing general atmosphere rather than spoken word, unless your subject is standing right in front of the camera.
So the hubbub of an event will be picked up fine but if you're interviewing people you'll probably want to pop the VMP on a boompole so you can hold it up close; it may even need to be in shot, depending on how you frame things. Depends how noisy the environment is.
Has your camera run into any problems when using the Duracell battery?
Yes, I bought it on Amazon when it was £720. The price changes quite often - I've seen it as low as £699 and other times around £780. I got the adapter from Amazon as well.
Thank you so much for this video - it's really helped me decide on what to get.
Yes, generally. The cold-shoe adapter is essential, as is the Duracell extra-large battery. The tie-clip mic is a bargain for £20 and the Kata bag is very handy. The light is a bit poor, if I'm honest, but it was only £15 and despite this I have used it on a couple of minor shoots; I should really have been prepared to spend more and buy something a bit bigger I think.
I'm also pondering an "Accessories #2" video talking about my tripod, lens filter, zoom remote etc - any interest?
Thank you for another very helpful video! have ordered the microphone, very excited to use it! :)
Thanks, glad it was helpful, have fun!
Hi. I got it from a professional video supplies company called Proactive. CZcams won't let me post the link here but if you Google "Proactive Video" you should find them. The bad news is that bag is no longer current stock, I don't think - it was an ex-demo one that they had on special offer. But there should be similar ones around if you search a bit.
Anybody know where I can buy this - regardless of maker - hot shoe adaptor please? - Amazon does not seem to sell anything..
Hi. The problem is that "decent quality" and "cheap" do not go together - you may have to go "mid priced" in order to get something decent, just as I did with the Duracell (but they don't seem to make one for your camcorder).
I don't know where in the world you are but I found a compatible battery for $29 at LA Color Store (which is a reputable supplier). CZcams doesn't let me post the link in the comment so just search for LA Color Online. Might be worth a try.
Dear UKAIscape - I watched your video with delight and bought the accessoires you recommended - but my battery Duracell DRC827 isn't compatible with my Canon LEgria HF-G25 just recently bought - How come?
Is the Duracell battery for the cannon vixia hf g20 available in the US, if so can you send me a link? Thanks for the great video!
please how can we use micro in this camera and wich microphone will be good for it ?
thanks
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Hi, I have the Samson Airline Micro wireless camera system that fits onto the top of the camera. I am having trouble with the sound quality. Have you tried this mic system and do you have any comments on it.
Hi, can you write what is the name and number code of the adapter for canon that we see at minute 4 and 30 seconds of this video? Can I find it also in Italy? thanks.
Hi - just bought this camcorder. Excellent in a lot of ways. However, the wireless remote controlling on/off, zoom etc fails to activate the camcorder most of the time. I can see that it's emitting little light signals OK, but the camcorder isn't responding. This remote control is essential to me work. Any ideas?
As I recall, the receiver for the remote is on the side of the flip-out screen, so you need the screen pointing in the direction of the remote (and vice versa). So if you're in front of the camcorder doing a selfie, make sure the screen is flipped around to face you.
Very pleased to hear it was useful, cheers
the battery doesn't seems to be compatible with this camera, at least officially. i bought one, and used it about 2 times. only worked once and after that, the charger light ( on the camera ) would keep flashing whenever i use this battery and not charge.
That's odd, I never had any problems with it. Maybe you have a dud?
I'm confused. I added my Duracell battery to the camera and put it on charge thinking it would not charge and it seems to be charging. The battery bar has gone up. Worst thing is i've purchased a charger which I now don't need. Anyone know why this might be happening?
Yes, the battery will charge if you put it on the camcorder and plug the camcorder into the mains, that's normal. The reason to have a separate charger is so that you can take the camcorder away with one battery on it and film, whilst another sits on the charger, re-charging.
amazing review! thanks for all the info! i cant wait to get this setup
Thank you!
is it possible to record the audio directly into the camera w/ disabled internal mic.
I dont want the ambient sounds to screw up the footage.
thank you !
I don't quite understand - you want to plug in an external mic instead of the internal one, and not have the internal one also recording? Don't worry, as soon as you plug in an external mic it takes over from the internal one anyway.
Hi. I bought it from Amazon (UK). It's called a DRC827, Duracell Replacement Battery for Canon BP827.
Question. If I want a directional microphone, what is compatible for that camera?
Pretty much any unbalanced mic with a 3.5mm jack output, though I can't recall if the camcorder provides any form of mic powering from its socket.
Thank you for sharing this. I really like camera, especially the manual control but at the same time I don’t understand why Canon placed the hot shoe at the back near the view finder, plus if you have a high capacity battery then it would be so difficult to use the view finder. I did look at the X920 but dislike the way Panasonic only allowing the gain control to be used when the iris is completely open.
Come on Canon, where is the battery charger?
Hi is there such a thing as a mini USB stick for the Legria G25? The USB socket on the G25 does look usually small.
What do you mean by USB stick? If you mean for storage then no, the camcorder uses SDHC cards for that. The USB connection is for offloading footage onto a PC.
Can you record video from the cigarette lighter plug in power. I do road videos and the GoPro will run continuously until the SD card is full. If this camera will do the same thing that would be great.
I'm not sure, sorry. It's years since I had this camcorder. Perhaps someone else can chip in with a reply.
Hi! can you tell me where did you buy the adapter for the mini hot slide? I need one.
Used the G20 on safari to S.Africa. Works well. But... at max telephoto it has to be stabilized. The stabilization gimmicks of the camera give a jumpy look to a pan. Also when you try to zoom without a tripod moving your hand results in a disturbing bounce. We are going back to Namibia/Botswana. This time better equipped.
Stabilization: You are required not to exit the vehicle when lions and elephants are near. Even warthogs and hyenas. Tripod/monopod in a cramped vehicle -- non-starter. So... I will bring a Manfrotto fluid head on a 3/8" stud Manfrotto Window Clamp which grips to side window pane, partially rolled down. (Actually not bolted together directly -- interceded via a Neewer leveler. Panning, as you well know, is an exercise in frustration if the head is not perfectly level. Something reviewers seem to miss.) Also a Movo THB02 bean bag filled with underwear and socks. Movo has a 3/8" stud welded to an aluminum plate so you can attach a tripod head to it. Perfect over door frames, heavy branches, truck sides, fences, etc. Quick and easy. (There are some inexpensive window clamps from China for $27 that work well.) Another soln. for ranger conducted drives in park trucks is a Manfrotto Super Clamp with Magic Arm attached to a truck canopy post. Super Clamp is a S.A. wildlife photographer's best friend -- dozens of things to clamp to.
The stabilization tips can work for sports watched from bleachers. A monopod is often too wobbly and doesn't pan well. Tripod awkward. An extra chair is all a Super Clamp+magic arm+small fluid head or Movo bean bag needs for indoor events.
Suggestion: The Quick Release you were not happy about is not a good soln. Too big for any gear. I have a QR from Fotocity, China (Brand ?) on all my cameras and camcorders. About 1.25" SQUARE. Small enough to not interfere with G20 focus ring or battery access. It is inexpensive (but not "cheap" manufacture; $9 for male + female). Has 3 advantages over my prev. Manfrotto 200PL QRs besides price. 1) Being perfectly square, it can be rotated to any 90 deg direction. Tripod arm doesn't hit face when used with my DSLR Nikons. Just rotate camera+plate to 180 deg posn. and click down. 2) Has indep. XY perpendicular horiz. levels. Much easier to set horiz. plane than normal single bubble and can be viewed from most angles not just above. (Level X then Y and voile, just like a mason. Speed critical if you don't want to miss shot.) 3. QR plate clicks into place, just like Manfrotto -- in secs. No fiddling with slots and knobs. By which time animal long gone. (It has double release levers. You have to pinch both to release -- just accidentally brushing against one WON'T RELEASE camera. Almost dropped camera with Manfrotto when I forgot to rotate safety tab and rubbed against lever.) Super snappy, inexpensive, versatile, well made -- no plastic. You can thank me later.
HOW IS THERE CAMERA I AM CONSEDRING TO BUY A SECOND CAME I AM DOING WEDDING A LOT I HAVE X900 WHICH IS VERY GREAT CAMERA PLZ ADVICE PIC QUALITY DOES IT HAVE 1080/50P
Is there a hot shoe adapter available for this camera? I wanted to mount the Canon DM-50 mic from my Canon HV30 camera and attach it to this one.
Pretty sure i showed one in the video if I recall correctly.
Hello! I just purchased a Duracell battery like yours. Yesterday I used my camera until it is completely drained battery life. This morning I put it on charge, but the red light, rather than remain fixed, blinking. It has never turned off. I tried to turn on the camera and for a moment appeared the writing of battery life (approximately 146 minutes) and then disappeared. Now no longer appears in the indication of the battery life on the monitor.
Hello. Unfortunately I do not have such a test, with either camcorder. I'm sure that after today (July 4th) there will be some US videos with either camcorder which show fireworks though!
WELL I DO NOT SUPPOSE YOU REALLY KNOW THE VALUE OF YOUR 4 VIDEOS FOR THIS CAMCORDER====I AM NOVICE LOOKING INTO THIS ADVANCED CAMCORDER===REALLY INFORMATIVE====CANON MUST BE DELIGHTED===WELL DONE===SEASIDE====
THANK YOU! IS YOUR CAPS LOCK STUCK?
+UKAirscape GREAT TO HEAR FROM YOU====I ALWAYS USE CAPITAL LETTERS====SEASIDE
Is it possible to use a balanced external microphone with this camera?.I have a fairly high-end Audio Technica shotgun mic and phantom power supply I'd like to use.The output on the phanton power supply is a balanced XLR connector. I realize I''ll have to use an XLR female to mini TRS cable in order to connect to the camera, just wondering if it will work since the camera input is unbalanced. Thanks
+JL Humphrey Yes, if the XLR to TRS cable is wired correctly it'll work but of course you lose all the noise-cancelling benefits of the balancing system. Also, I presume the phantom power box outputs at mic level still, rather than amplifying to line level which would overpower the camcorder's input (actually this cam does have a line level setting but it's consumer-level -10dBU rather than pro level +4 so there'd have to be some jiggery pokery depending on the output)
+JL Humphrey Also, be careful with the wiring since if the signal pins of the XLR go to each of the R and S, you'll get the mono signal on both channels but out of phase so any mono listeners will get a cancelled or out of phase signal which will be inaudible or sound terrible. In other words, only one of the hot pins of the XLR should be wired into the TRS jack.
If you have time....What is "this little adapter' that slides into the Canon's mini hot shoe (hot shoe, right?)...humm. How do you like the camera?
can you add to the camera to zoom in closer. So another words if i was to far and i wanted some extra zoom in power??
Hi! Does the microphone need to have its own batteries? I need one for interviewing on car events, and the one which you reviewed is not suitable for that purpose. You know those ones have a grab, so the interviewer could switch between him/her and the interviewed person. Any ideas?
Bence Varga Yes, if you're using a Canon consumer camcorder, they provide no power at all to the mic socket so you'll need one that has an internal battery. As the camcorder has no balanced (XLR) inputs you might try something like a Beyerdynamic MCE58 (though I have never used this, so check some reviews first). If you add an XLR adapter box such as those from JuicedLink or Beachtek then a range of battery-powered balanced mics are open to you.
can anyone suggest a good way to get XLR inputs on this camera? Preferably something that can be mounted on the hot shoe.
Usually via a Beachtek or Juiced Link adapter.
Hi, can you recommend a wireless mic to go with the Legria G25 as I want to film a fitness video
Mens Fit Kitchen Depends on your budget as always :-) The usual "entry-level pro-quality" device is a Sennheiser G3, just make sure you get a version (there are different ones) that's on the appropriate frequencies for whichever country you're in, and which has a 3.5mm output to plug into the camcorder. I think there's a suitable lead, from memory.
Hi Thanks for a good review of this Canon. I have a question -- do I need to adjust any settings in the camera menu when using an external mic or does it override the Caonon's mics automatically? I assume it does but just wanting to make sure. Also do you have any vids on best lighting settings?
As far as I recall, it overrides immediately. No vids about lighting "settings" though I did do one about using zebra bars for exposure. See czcams.com/video/Vo86fpfyyuE/video.html
Great vid! i bought the camera just yesterday and this vid was my motivation to do so. Checked loads of vids on what to buy, but yours did the trick! thxn for that :D btw your voice remids me of John clees' voice? has anyone ever told you that ;P
Haha, no they haven't but thanks (I think!). Have fun with the camcorder!
I'm getting a lot of buzzing with my external mic. How can that be suppressed?
Learn C# With Visual Studio Community That is symptomatic of unshielded unbalanced audio, which is what the Canon (and all consumer-grade camcorders) offer.
The simple solution is to work out what's causing the buzzing - anything from a nearby light, to a mobile phone or some other electronic device) and then move further away from it!
The more costly solution is to a) buy a balanced mic and b) buy a balanced to unbalanced convertor such as those from Juiced Link or Beachtek, and then use those in combination to get rid of the buzzing.
See my explainer video on the Tubeshootermag channel, at czcams.com/video/BMRfmtftGUY/video.html
Hey, your videos are really helpful! Thanks for that. However I’m using the Canon Legeia HFG26 for live streaming and I want to manual override and open the lense on the camera. Would you know how to do that?
Hi. It's been many years since I owned this camera so offhand I don't recall but you'd need to put it into manual mode and then you can set the iris to whatever you want (though the widest aperture depends also on your zoom setting)
Where did you get the Duracell battery for this one? Whats the battery model number? can i buy it some where online?
Anybody got any good tips for getting some nice depth of field shots on this camera. Just got mine and while the footage is nice it's a bit flat. I've also read about 35mm adapters so I can use the lenses I purchased for my 5d - anybody used one of these before which they could recommend? Great videos UKAirspace.
Airscape. ;-) you'll have a tough time getting shallow dof due to the tiny sensor but use max zoom and you might be able to force it.
Is this camera still the one to get or have some newer model arrived? It do seem a bit older but not sure which canon is the one to replace this. I need it to work for streaming and so on. Thanks for the nice video and the help.
There are newer models but whether this is right or not depends on your experience, your budget, your projects etc
where you can get the support that goes into the camera to fit the focus?
With apologies, I don't understand your question.
Although we now share the same 'Ugh!' about the HF-G20, i.e. the G30 now released. But since I just purchased my G20 I have one week remaining where I could return it -- I almost never do this but now seriously thinking I might...I think the G20 is pretty good but in one area I want to do, green screen work, it's not so great...it leaves a green fringe on my fingers. I've read the Panasonic AG-AC90 AVCCAM would be better for green screen work because it uses a 4:2:2 color space.What do you say?
Unfortunately I do not understand your question. Please rephrase it and try again!
The bag is an "EXO-12 Mini DV Camcorder Case"
Hi, thank you very much for your suggestions, I have brought them all from Amazon! I can find Kata bags but not sure which one it is. What is the name of the bag or model number? Where did you get your, please. I got my camera today which I purchased due to your reviews, I will let you know how it goes. Keep up the good work, thank you. John
Hi! Loving your videos, so useful for me as I'm looking for a decent (but not too expensive) camera! Do you know if you can get different lenses for this? Cheers!
Thanks for the video - very enjoyable presentation style. I know I'm a bit out of date, but have just bought a Legria HF G25. Can you recommend a bag considering the Kata EXO-12 is no longer available
No idea, sorry; I haven't looked at camcorder bags for ages.
Can you recommend a good battery, which is a little less pricy? Thanks for the video!
UrbanFarmboy I can't recommend anything cheaper than the Duracell, it's already a third the price of the original Canon battery. I know there are loads of cheap clone batteries on eBay etc but there comes a point where you really do get what you pay for. Those cheap cells have crap build quality, crap electronics (eg limited or poor overcharge protection) and crap cells which won't last as long as reputable ones. Given how dangerous an exploding Lithium Ion battery can be, I'd rather have decent ones in my house...
Good video, informative, thanks!
I have one question, which model of the Kata bag is shown in this video?
Hello i have this camcorder and i have a question for you, have you used a SDXC card in the camcorder if so what is the maximum file size you can record on to the card before it create another file on the card, Because when i record on to SDHC i get 1.9gb that gives me 10 minutes recording time and then it create another file so i'm getting errors in my recordings every 10 minutes. This is at full hd
2GB file sizes are quite normal, it's because of the way the cards are formatted. You should not, however, experience any problems because of this. When you import the files into your editing software, they should be seamless. Equally, the recording process when it switches file should be seamless too. Can you explain in more detail when these errors occur and how they appear?
Hello the errors are when i put the files together in the editing software like power director or avid studio at the end of one clip and the beginning of the other i'm missing frames. All i really want to know if i use a sdxc card will it give a bigger file size limit cause of the exfat format or will the camcorder format the sdxc card to fat32. Or do you think that my camera might be faulty.I used the camera to do a wedding and there is errors after every clip , i have a Panasonic x800 never had this problem.
www.avforums.com/threads/gap-in-recording-using-hd-camcorder-with-1-8gb-file-size-limit.1578779/ This link is of other people with the same problem.
I don't think a bigger card will make any difference and I don't think the camcorder is faulty.
What you mustn't do is simply copy the video files from the card to your computer and then add them onto your edit timelines - that way, the error you're seeing will occur.
You need to import them into the edit software using the appropriate import setting. Unfortunately, I don't know what that is in Power Director or Avid Studio. I do know that when Sony Vegas Pro (which I use) imports the files using its Device Manager Import, it correctly reads not only the video files but also the extra information on the card, saved by the camcorder, which enables it to compile long clips correctly.
Ok never had to do it that way before with any other camcorder, i'v had Jvc and Panasonic and i'v done two weddings one with each camera and all i did is took the video files out of the folder copy them to my hard drive and then import them in to my software,Thanks anyway.
Hello again, Have you tested the Legria HF G30? I am wondering if the £300 extra is worth it. The main difference appears to be the zoom x20! Thanks in advance. Richard.
Richard Jarrold Hi. I did a series of tests and explainers on the XA20 which is almost exactly the same as the HF-G30 but comes with a pro XLR audio handle and has infra-red. Apart from that they're the same. The first in the series was the unboxing, at czcams.com/video/2uH4Twjo5ac/video.html then there's a series of others - just look back through the videos on this channel.
I also gave it a formal review on my other channel, Tubeshootermag, at czcams.com/video/kYSSomieAvk/video.html
UKAirscape Many thanks. That's very helpful.
No, it all seems fine to me!
hi whats it like recording in low light thanks
Not great, like all small-sensor camcorders. Also this model is very old now, newer ones will have better performance generally.
Thank you for sharing!!
wow, great. Did you bought it on amazon? Cause it is like 740 pounds or something and i want the camera and maybe you know a cheap website for it. ANd where did you bought the mic/light adapter? cou
Hi, you mention the Kata bag. Do you have a model number as there are a couple on Amazon? Many thanks and a very interesting and helpful video without being too technical.
Richard Jarrold Thank you. The bag is model number EXO-12 but I believe they don't make it any more so you'd either need to find one second-hand or pick up their current equivalent which, unfortunately, I do not know the model number for.
UKAirscape Many thanks. I'll have a look around.