Vixia HD Camcorder Gear Guide - Revision history

Zornesn at 23:38, 17 June 2026

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Wlrx6905 at 18:26, 12 May 2025

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Wlrx6905: updated AVCHD import instructions for windows

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updated AVCHD import instructions for windows

Wlrx6905 at 21:30, 8 May 2025

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Wlrx6905 at 20:52, 8 May 2025

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Wlrx6905: updated AVCHD import instructions

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updated AVCHD import instructions

Zornesn at 20:34, 20 April 2022

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 *Within that folder, open the "BDMV" folder.
 *Within that folder, open the "STREAM" folder. This folder will contain .MTS video files of all AVCHD format clips on the memory card. From here, the .MTS video files can be copied or imported to the computer or other storage drive as needed. While compatible with most media players and video editors, the .MTS files can be converted to .mp4 files (using a software or internet based file converter) for wider compatibility and ease of use, if needed.
 ==Media Loan Gear it Connects With Well==
 See the [[Media Loan Catalog]] for more info about the below items.
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 * Video Tripod
 * Camera Mountable Rode Microphone
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 *Connect the camera SD card (or the camera via USB, in playback mode).
 *Open the "CANON" disk that appears on the desktop or in the Finder sidebar.
-*Open the "PRIVATE" folder.
+*Open the "private" folder.
 *Within that folder, right click on the file titled "AVCHD" and select "Show Package Contents."
 *Within that folder, right click on the file titled "BDMV" and select "Show Package Contents."

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 On Mac computers:
 *Connect the camera SD card (or the camera via USB, in playback mode).
-*Open the "CANON" drive that appears on the desktop in the Finder sidebar.
+*Open the "CANON" disk that appears on the desktop or in the Finder sidebar.
-*Open the "private" folder. Right click on the file titled "AVCHD" and select "Show Package Contents."
+*Open the "PRIVATE" folder.
-*Right click on the file titled "BDMV" and select "Show Package Contents."
+*Within that folder, right click on the file titled "AVCHD" and select "Show Package Contents."
-*Open the "STREAM" folder. This folder will contain .MTS video files of all AVCHD format clips on the memory card. From here, the .MTS video files can be copied or imported to the computer or other storage drive as needed. While compatible with most media players and video editors, the .MTS files can be converted to .mp4 files (using a software or internet based file converter) for wider compatibility and ease of use, if needed.
+*Within that folder, right click on the file titled "BDMV" and select "Show Package Contents."
 ==Troubleshooting==

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 Power camera off and connect it to a computer via the supplied USB cable, then power on the camera. Alternatively, remove the SD card while the camera is powered down, and connect the card directly to a computer. The camera’s memory should appear as a drive, from which your footage files can be copied to your computer. (Note: when connecting via USB on mac in MP4 recording mode, the camera data may only be available by importing within the Photos application.) Never remove the camera’s memory card when connected via USB, and remember to safely eject the device before disconnecting. <br />
-'''IMPORTING AVCHD DATA:''' <p>
+'''IMPORTING AVCHD DATA''' <p>
-On Mac -
+On Mac computers:
 *Connect the camera SD card (or the camera via USB, in playback mode).
 *Open the "CANON" drive that appears on the desktop in the Finder sidebar.

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 '''IMPORTING AVCHD DATA:''' <p>
-On Mac - Connect the camera SD card (or the camera via USB, in playback mode). Open the "CANON" drive that appears on the desktop in the Finder sidebar. Open the "private" folder. Right click on the file titled "AVCHD" and select "Show Package Contents." Right click on the file titled "BDMV" and select "Show Package Contents." Open the "STREAM" folder. This folder will contain .MTS video files of all AVCHD format clips on the memory card. From here, the .MTS video files can be copied or imported to the computer or other storage drive as needed. While compatible with most media players and video editors, the .MTS files can be converted to .mp4 files (using a software or internet based file converter) for wider compatibility and ease of use, if needed.
+On Mac -
 ==Troubleshooting==

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 ===Uploading/Saving Footage===
-Power camera off and connect it to a computer via the supplied USB cable, then power on the camera. Alternatively, remove the SD card while the camera is powered down, and connect the card directly to a computer. The camera’s memory should appear as a drive, from which your footage files can be copied to your computer. (Note: when connecting via USB on mac in MP4 recording mode, the camera data may only be available by importing within the Photos application.) Never remove the camera’s memory card when connected via USB, and remember to safely eject the device before disconnecting. <p>
+Power camera off and connect it to a computer via the supplied USB cable, then power on the camera. Alternatively, remove the SD card while the camera is powered down, and connect the card directly to a computer. The camera’s memory should appear as a drive, from which your footage files can be copied to your computer. (Note: when connecting via USB on mac in MP4 recording mode, the camera data may only be available by importing within the Photos application.) Never remove the camera’s memory card when connected via USB, and remember to safely eject the device before disconnecting. <br />
 IMPORTING AVCHD DATA:
 On Mac - Connect the camera SD card (or the camera via USB, in playback mode). Open the "CANON" drive that appears on the desktop in the Finder sidebar. Open the "private" folder. Right click on the file titled "AVCHD" and select "Show Package Contents." Right click on the file titled "BDMV" and select "Show Package Contents." Open the "STREAM" folder. This folder will contain .MTS video files of all AVCHD format clips on the memory card. From here, the .MTS video files can be copied or imported to the computer or other storage drive as needed. While compatible with most media players and video editors, the .MTS files can be converted to .mp4 files (using a software or internet based file converter) for wider compatibility and ease of use, if needed.

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 ==Overview==
 Media Loan has several models of Vixia HD camcorders. The menu functions of the HF 200 are accessed by a joystick control on the LCD panel. The HF M300, HF M400 and HF M500 are operated by the touch screen LCD panel. Each camera comes with a 32 G SDHC memory card for almost 3 hours of recording time
 ==How to Use It==