What data is saved on the SD memory card? (XF305/XF300)

    08-Apr-2014
    8200844700

    Solution

    Photo data as well as settings data, such as custom pictures and setting items in the menu, are saved on the SD/SDHC memory card (hereinafter called SD card).
    In addition, it is possible to save user memo files created with the supplied software (Canon XF Utility) on the SD card so that you can transfer the file to the camcorder to use the data.
    An outline of the types of data that are saved on the card is as follows.

    Photos
    It is possible to record photo data on the SD card while recording a clip or temporarily suspending video recording in <CAMERA> mode.
    In addition, you can save photo data that is captured from a clip while suspending playback in <MEDIA> mode.

    Camera Settings
    The settings data that can be saved on the SD card is as follows.

    • Custom Picture
    You can save settings for adjusting image quality, for example, to accommodate shooting conditions, to intentionally create certain effects, etc.
    • Setting items in the menu
    You can save all setting items in the menus, including custom settings (custom functions, custom display).

    For details about how to save settings data, see the instruction manual of the camcorder.
    REFERENCE
    It is possible to transfer the settings data saved on the SD card to the camcorder so that you can conveniently use the same settings data in multiple XF300/XF305 camcorders.

    User Memo
    It is possible to add information such as the videographer's name, the shooting location, and other shooing information to a recorded clip as a user memo.
    Select a user memo file saved on the SD card before starting video recording to add the information to the clip.

    To save a user memo on the SD card, use the supplied software (Canon XF Utility). For details, see the instruction manual for Canon XF Utility.

    Data Saved on the SD Card and the Folder Structure
    Data on the SD card is saved in the following folders.

    DCIM
      xxxCANON
         IMG_yyyy.JPG [Photo (Exif2.2) file]
         IMG_yyyy.CPF [CP (Custom Picture) file]
         IMG_yyyy.TXT [CP settings document file]
    * xxx: Folder number, yyyy: File number

    C_PICT
      CPICTxx.CPF [CP settings data file]
    * xx: from 01 to 20

    CAMSET
      CAMSET.CMF [Menu settings data file]
      CAMSET.TXT [Menu settings document file]

    XMLCMF
      xxxx.XML [User memo file]
    * xxxx: File name