Copying media files from a Canon video camera into your project folder
Before importing media files into Premiere, you'll need copy these files into your project folder. Note: Be sure to follow the instructions for the correct camera (camera model is listed on side of camera).
Canon Vixia XA11, XA15, XA30
Connect your project folder SD card (labeled PROJ) to a USB port on the PC.
Connect a camera battery to the camera.
Connect the video camera to your PC using the USB cable. (The USB miniport on the camera is under the front flap.) Note: Do not remove the SD card from the camera.
On the camera, set the CAMERA/OFF/MEDIA switch to MEDIA.
Navigate to your project folder in a File Explorer window. Then open a second Explorer window. Select Canon in the left pane of the File Explorer window.
Copy the DCIM folder into your project folder. The MP4 files you will import into your project file are in the 101_XXXX subfolder(s).
After DCIM has copied into your project folder, eject the video camera.
Disconnect the camera from the PC.
Canon Vixia XA60
Connect your project folder SD card (labeled PROJ) to a USB port on the PC.
Remove the Canon SD card (labeled CAM) from Canon Vixia XA60 SD card slot.
Insert Canon SD card into the USB-C SD card reader. Note: The USB-C SD card reader will be in Canon Vixia XA60 camera bag.
Connect USB-C SD card reader to a USB-C port on the PC.
Navigate to your project folder in an Explorer window. Then open a second Explorer window. Select Canon in the left pane of the Explorer window.
Copy the DCIM folder into your project folder. The MP4 files you will import into your project file are in the 101_XXXX subfolder(s).
After the DCIM folder has copied into your project folder, eject the Canon SD card.
Remove the Canon SD card from the USB-C SD card reader. Put the Canon SD card back in the the Canon Vixia XA60 camera (Slot A). Put the USB-C SD card reader back in the camera bag.
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