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Canon xl2 flickering in viewfinder and during import of video via firewire to imovie, sometimes looses chucks of video to garbled mess then clean for majority of import. If imported through Premier CS6 it auto stops every few seconds making it impossible to import clips.

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You may have used the LP record mode??
This can cause playback/capture issues.

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  • Posted on Nov 22, 2008

SOURCE: i need to import video from my canon zr500 to my pc

Hi!

You can import videos from your camcorder to your PC using a DV cable. Check this page from the user guide of your camcorder.


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Basically, you need a firewire port and a DV cable. Most computers (new ones) already have firewire ports (or 1394 ports).


I hope that helps.

Good luck and have a nice day!

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Dec 29, 2008

SOURCE: i need to import video from my canon zr500 to my pc

Hi, connect the cam and PC using 4 pin firewire cable. Switch on the cam. Open Windows Movie Maker and import the video from device.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Dec 20, 2009

SOURCE: No DV output from Canon GL2. Using a firewire

Was the tape your trying to import recorded on the camera you are trying to import from? I've noticed that sometimes the tape I recorded on my old Panasonic won't show up on my GL2. It's like it's a blank tape, but I know it's not, as I have it labeled. Stick it back into the panasonic and it plays fine.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Dec 23, 2009

SOURCE: canon hv 40 cannot import video to the computer

have tried everything - every combination of settings - my hv 40 and windows 7 and 4 diffrent programs can not capture hd video - will capture dv - can control camera from computer in hd mode but no program will switch to hd capture mode so if you find an answer please let me know

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Feb 17, 2010

SOURCE: I can't upload video from my Canon GL1

first off make sure you are positively connected to computer via usb. then make sure your drivers are updated. then see if it connects. also note that your camera screen may say "would you like to connect to usb port?" make sure if that does appear that you hit yes. best of luck!

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