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Canon FS11

Thu, Mar 27, 2008

Canon FS11

Canon FS11 Review:

The Canon FS11 16GB Flash Memory camcorder offers quick response time. Press the record button and your Canon FS11 starts recording video faster than you’ve ever seen before. In addition, when you review your footage, it will start playing more quickly as well. Measuring only 2.3″ wide, 2.4″ high and 4.9″ deep, it combines big video storage capacity in a small, easy to carry body. You can capture video on both the camcorder’s internal 16GB Flash Memory as well as onto an SDHC memory card. The 2.7″ High-Resolution Widescreen LCD on the Canon FS11 lets you see more of what your camcorder is recording. Additionally, you can use higher capacity memory cards to further increase the video storage of your Canon FS11. With the Canon FS11 you get a powerful 1.07-Megapixel CCD image sensor. The video you shoot will be sharp, clear and more true to life, as will your still photos. The Genuine Canon 48x Advanced Zoom extends the power of your zoom and is the longest zoom Canon has ever offered.

From the leaders in the imaging industry, the Canon FS11 series are the next-generation Flash Memory format camcorders for shooting great video and photos. Flash memory format delivers delivering optimal image quality, quick response time, flexible media exchange, and extended recording times all in a compact and lightweight body. The Canon FS11 provides outstanding features such as 48x Advanced Zoom and a 16 GB internal flash drive, as well as an SDHC card slot for extended storage of your once-in-a-lifetime memories.

Canon FS11 Highlights

Dual Flash Memory: Canon’s breakthrough use of Dual Flash Memory — the ability to record to an internal Flash drive as well as a removable SDHC memory card — allows consumers to experience a new level of performance, style and flexibility. Dual Flash Memory allows consumers to record video to the camcorder’s internal Flash drive even if they do not have a memory card. When the internal Flash drive becomes full, footage can be easily transferred to a SDHC memory card and when it comes time to view their video, the card is simply inserted into a memory card reader in a computer or HDTV for instant viewing. Furthermore, having a SDHC memory card slot allows for expandability, since greater capacity can be added in the future by purchasing additional cards.

Record Video on an Internal 16 GB Flash Drive The FS11AB enables video to be recorded to an internal 16GB Flash drive or directly to Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) cards. Enjoy the great convenience of recording directly to drive or the flexibility of convenient, easily interchangeable recording media.

Canon FS11 - 1/6-inch, 1.07-megapixel CCD image sensor Whether you’re shooting video or photos, you will benefit from the camcorder’s razor-sharp CCD image sensor.

Canon FS11 - Genuine Canon 48x Advanced Zoom Capture the action from even farther away when using Canon’s exclusive Advanced Zoom. By utilizing Genuine Canon Optics and the DIGIC DV II Image Processor, Canon has developed a new way to extend beyond the optical zoom, both wide and telephoto, while continuing to maintain optimal image quality. With Canon’s Advanced Zoom, you can now enjoy stunning video from any distance.

Image stabilizer Shoot rock-steady video — even when you’re at maximum telephoto without a tripod. It is even effective while panning or zooming.

Canon FS11 - DIGIC DV II image processor DIGIC DV II is the next generation of Canon’s exclusive DIGIC DV signal processing technology. Even though video and still images have different color requirements, DIGIC DV II digital signal processing ensures optimal image quality for both video and still images. The Canon FS11 produces video with improved color reproduction — especially in skin tones, and dark and light scenes. It also uses a hybrid noise reduction system that employs two types of noise reduction — for images that are crystal clear.

Quick Start Instead of powering off your camcorder between shots, simply press the Quick Start button to put the camcorder in stand-by mode. Quick Start considerably reduces the power consumption of the battery and allows the user to return to recording mode in less than a second, so you’ll never miss another special moment.

Widescreen HR recording The Canon FS11 records true widescreen for picture perfect video. Canon’s image processing system uses the entire width of the image sensor, capturing a big picture in true 16:9 widescreen so no one and nothing is left unseen. And Canon camcorders take advantage of more pixels to give you amazing quality.

2.7-inch widescreen LCD A widescreen LCD lets you see exactly what your camcorder is recording, and what your TV will display later. Display widescreen video on a standard television as well.

Canon FS11 Joystick The joystick makes using the camcorder easier than ever. Extra buttons have been eliminated, allowing you to control playback, focusing, exposure, and menu options from one convenient place.

Level and Grid Markers It’s easy to keep your Canon FS11 level for more professional-looking video. Simply press the Level Shot Control button, and a horizontal marker appears in your viewfinder. Line up any horizontal lines in your shot to the marker and you know your camcorder is level. Also, the Grid marker is very convenient for setting up the special balance in your shots. Since background colors vary, you can select from two line colors to make the lines easily visible.

Intelligent Lithium-ion battery The remaining battery time is now indicated down to the minute, so you will never have to guess the recording time available.

Canon FS11 Smooth zoom control Want to shoot like the pros? Three fixed zoom speeds allow you to produce smooth video that will be enjoyable for everyone to watch.

Level Shot and Grid Markers It’s easy to keep your Canon FS11 level for more professional-looking video. Simply press the Level Shot Control button, and a horizontal marker appears in your viewfinder. Then line up any horizontal lines in your shot to the marker and you know your camcorder is level. The Grid marker is also very convenient for setting up the special balance in your shots. And since background colors vary, you can select from two line colors to make the lines easily visible.

Canon FS11 Built-in electronic lens cover A built-in electronic lens cover means no dangling lens cover to lose.

Still image recording Capture stunning photos in 4:3 aspect ratio to an SDHC card.

USB 2.0 Hi-Speed terminal The Canon FS11 features a USB 2.0 Hi-Speed terminal which allows for ultra-fast transfer of movies and photos. Additionally, it can connect directly to any PictBridge compatible printer.

Advanced Photo Features A variety of features allow you to capture great photos.

9 Point AiAF Bring off-center subjects into sharp focus.
Image Effects Choose from the following effects to add a creative flare to your photos: Vivid, Neutral, Low-Sharpening, and Soft Skin Detail.
Drive Modes
Special Scene Modes A wide selection of automatic exposure modes makes it easy to capture great video or photos under any condition. Choose from: Portrait, Sports, Night, Snow, Beach, Sunset, Spotlight, or Fireworks.

Microphone terminal The Canon FS11 features a microphone terminal for attaching an external microphone.

One-touch power button Power your camcorder with a touch of a button just like a digital camera.

Canon DVD burner compatible Take care or those precious moments shot with your Canon FS11 by backing up your footage on the new Canon DW100 DVD burner. This simple and easy to use burner eliminates the need for a pc but still guarantees the assurance of knowing your memories are preserved to an AVCHD disc.

9 selectable languages English, Spanish, French, Italian, German, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Japanese

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