Last minute Question about the XF100

Pat Reddy · April 23rd, 2011, 04:24 PM

The ND or gain control kicks in at f4.0. The good news is that the camera is plenty sharp at f4.0.

Pat

Stephen Sobel · April 23rd, 2011, 04:27 PM

Have you tried using an external filter yet? Curious what you would recommend with this camcorder in bright sunny conditions.

Anthony Mozora · April 29th, 2011, 10:24 PM

just got my XF100 yesterday! :)

I arleady adore this new camera!

everything is super about it,

Exept the low light factor in auto = terrible , manual a bit better compared to the xha1 that I have sold

PS: what is the best way to transfer the video to the pc?

when i connect the camera to the pc I can see one folder named CONTENTS and inside this folder I can find my clips seperate in other folders (1 clip - 1 folder )

Robin Davies-Rollinson · April 30th, 2011, 02:24 AM

Anthony,
You could try using the Canon XF Utility to transfer your clips. It should be on a disc that came with the camera...

Anthony Mozora · April 30th, 2011, 05:37 AM

Thank u Robin , i have already tried that utility, i dont know what am doing wrong , it does transfer the clips but separated in many folders ( 1 clip- 1 folder etc)....

thanks!

Robin Davies-Rollinson · April 30th, 2011, 11:09 AM

That's strange. I use it for my XF300.
I take out the CF card from the camera and plug it into an USB card reader. I ignore the Microsoft pop up window asking what I'd like to do with the files, and open up the Canon XF Utility. It finds all the video files on the CF card automatically and displays them as thumbnails. I can click on any of them to view them. I then select which shots I want and then choose to save them to a designated location.
After transferring them, I can also choose to delete them from the CF card.
As easy as that.

Anthony Mozora · May 1st, 2011, 12:55 AM

I did it:) the first time I tried to use the software i clicked to the backup button so that is why the files was transfered to pc like 1 clip 1 folder.. Finally I did the right way and did transfered the videos in my pc :)

few more tips.

TRANSCEND 32GB 400X COMPACT FLASH CARD and transend 64GB 400X COMPACT FLASH CARD doesnt work with this camera on 50mbs or 35mbps and not even 25mbps! (ps. this cards works perfect with a 5D MARK II for video)

ADATA compact flash 32gb 533x can record perfectly at 1920x1080 50i 50mbps!

Robin Davies-Rollinson · May 1st, 2011, 02:17 AM

Glad to hear that you've got it working!

Nigel Barker · May 1st, 2011, 06:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Anthony Mozora

TRANSCEND 32GB 400X COMPACT FLASH CARD and transend 64GB 400X COMPACT FLASH CARD doesnt work with this camera on 50mbs or 35mbps and not even 25mbps! (ps. this cards works perfect with a 5D MARK II for video)

ADATA compact flash 32gb 533x can record perfectly at 1920x1080 50i 50mbps!

Why oh why oh why do people use anything other than the Compact Flash cards that Canon have tested & certified for use with this camera? Even if some no-name CF card does work when you test it today it doesn't mean that it is going to work in all circumstances. There is a very good reason why Canon provide a list of blessed cards.

Anthony Mozora · May 1st, 2011, 04:45 PM

Cause Nigel I allready had the cards before buying camera. that is why? why to buy the Canon blessed card before trying the camera with the cards that I allready got in my collection. They work great with mark II videos... anyway I am looking forward to buy the recomended cards ....

April 23rd, 2011, 04:24 PM	#16
Pat Reddy Major Player Join Date: May 2006 Location: Colorado Posts: 288	Re: Last minute Question about the XF100 The ND or gain control kicks in at f4.0. The good news is that the camera is plenty sharp at f4.0. Pat

April 23rd, 2011, 04:27 PM	#17
Stephen Sobel Major Player Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 408	Re: Last minute Question about the XF100 Have you tried using an external filter yet? Curious what you would recommend with this camcorder in bright sunny conditions.

April 29th, 2011, 10:24 PM	#18
Anthony Mozora Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Cyprus Posts: 152	Re: Last minute Question about the XF100 just got my XF100 yesterday! :) I arleady adore this new camera! everything is super about it, Exept the low light factor in auto = terrible , manual a bit better compared to the xha1 that I have sold PS: what is the best way to transfer the video to the pc? when i connect the camera to the pc I can see one folder named CONTENTS and inside this folder I can find my clips seperate in other folders (1 clip - 1 folder ) Last edited by Anthony Mozora; April 30th, 2011 at 01:07 AM.

April 30th, 2011, 02:24 AM	#19
Robin Davies-Rollinson Trustee Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Gwaelod-y-garth, Cardiff, CYMRU/WALES Posts: 1,215	Re: Last minute Question about the XF100 Anthony, You could try using the Canon XF Utility to transfer your clips. It should be on a disc that came with the camera... __________________ TV Director / Cameraman

April 30th, 2011, 05:37 AM	#20
Anthony Mozora Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Cyprus Posts: 152	Re: Last minute Question about the XF100 Thank u Robin , i have already tried that utility, i dont know what am doing wrong , it does transfer the clips but separated in many folders ( 1 clip- 1 folder etc).... thanks!

April 30th, 2011, 11:09 AM	#21
Robin Davies-Rollinson Trustee Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Gwaelod-y-garth, Cardiff, CYMRU/WALES Posts: 1,215	Re: Last minute Question about the XF100 That's strange. I use it for my XF300. I take out the CF card from the camera and plug it into an USB card reader. I ignore the Microsoft pop up window asking what I'd like to do with the files, and open up the Canon XF Utility. It finds all the video files on the CF card automatically and displays them as thumbnails. I can click on any of them to view them. I then select which shots I want and then choose to save them to a designated location. After transferring them, I can also choose to delete them from the CF card. As easy as that. __________________ TV Director / Cameraman

May 1st, 2011, 12:55 AM	#22
Anthony Mozora Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Cyprus Posts: 152	Re: Last minute Question about the XF100 I did it:) the first time I tried to use the software i clicked to the backup button so that is why the files was transfered to pc like 1 clip 1 folder.. Finally I did the right way and did transfered the videos in my pc :) few more tips. TRANSCEND 32GB 400X COMPACT FLASH CARD and transend 64GB 400X COMPACT FLASH CARD doesnt work with this camera on 50mbs or 35mbps and not even 25mbps! (ps. this cards works perfect with a 5D MARK II for video) ADATA compact flash 32gb 533x can record perfectly at 1920x1080 50i 50mbps!

May 1st, 2011, 02:17 AM	#23
Robin Davies-Rollinson Trustee Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Gwaelod-y-garth, Cardiff, CYMRU/WALES Posts: 1,215	Re: Last minute Question about the XF100 Glad to hear that you've got it working! __________________ TV Director / Cameraman

May 1st, 2011, 04:45 PM	#25
Anthony Mozora Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Cyprus Posts: 152	Re: Last minute Question about the XF100 Cause Nigel I allready had the cards before buying camera. that is why? why to buy the Canon blessed card before trying the camera with the cards that I allready got in my collection. They work great with mark II videos... anyway I am looking forward to buy the recomended cards ....