[Jon Davidson]

I am currently experiencing the same grief with Canon’s Vixia HV40.

When I follow the manual’s sparse instructions, set up the menu as per pages 42 and 80 (making sure I have selected the DV option and not the “import from analog source” option, and connected the cables, noting happens. iMovie acts as if I have not connected the fiwire cable, no mater what I try. There is a whole online forum dedicated to Canon’s Vixia not importing to the computer. Suggestions have ranged from plugging the cable in first, hitting play, then turning on iMovie, to going to Canon’s website, looking up Canon HV40, then downloading any “drivers” you might need. I use a Mac with Lion OS, so it says “driver updates not needed”; however, no matter what I do, my computer ignores the connected Canon camera. I wrote an email of complaint to Canon, and I hope you do too.

Wish I could have helped more, but at least you’re not alone. If you’re using a PC instead of a Mac, downloading drivers for this camera from Canon’s website might actually help. Good luck.

Digiguy

DigiGuy

[Jon Davidson]

I almost bought an AG-HPX500 camera today, but decided to do more research. I own an SD Panasonic AG-DVC 200 1/2″ camera which was very good. What is the point of buying this supposedly “HD” camera if it simply uses pixel-shifting of an SD chip to create the illusion of HD? I have heard pixel-shifting and “interpreting” HD derided from many sources as no substitute for true HD. So what is the point of even buying it in that case? I had hoped to buy a camera to get work shooting independent films. Thanks for any input.

DigiGuy