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Canon FS-10 8GB 'PAL' Flash Memory Camcorder

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Canon FS-10 8GB 'PAL' Flash Memory Camcorder
Key Features
  • 1/6" CCD Image Sensor
  • 48x Advanced Zoom
  • Electronic Image Stabilization
  • DIGIC DVII Image Processor
Are you looking for a compact go anywhere camcorder that makes transferring your video and stills easy? Well, Canon's FS-10 8GB 'PAL' Flash Memory Camcorder does just that and then some. This lightweight camera fits right in the palm of your hand and is perfect for traveling or capturing video on-the-fly in the midst of your daily routine. Record to the internal flash memory for up to 5 hours of capture. Utilizing the removable SD/SDHC cards (sold separately) keeps things simple by allowing you to upload your footage to your PC for emailing, printing and sharing on sites like YouTube in no time.
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Canon FS-10 Overview

Are you looking for a compact go anywhere camcorder that makes transferring your video and stills easy? Well, Canon's FS-10 8GB 'PAL' Flash Memory Camcorder does just that and then some. This lightweight camera fits right in the palm of your hand and is perfect for traveling or capturing video on-the-fly in the midst of your daily routine. Record to the internal flash memory for up to 5 hours of capture. Utilizing the removable SD/SDHC cards (sold separately) keeps things simple by allowing you to upload your footage to your PC for emailing, printing and sharing on sites like YouTube in no time.

This camera also features Canon's exclusive 48x Advanced Zoom, which extends the normal 37x optical zoom for an even wider range with virtually no loss of image quality. The DIGIC DVII image processor improves color reproduction in skin tones and dark or bright situations for images that pop. Electronic image stabilization, a 1/6" CCD image sensor and a 2.7" widescreen LCD screen round out the great features of the FS-10.

48x Advanced Zoom
Canon's 48x Advanced Zoom extends the power of the 37x optical zoom for the longest Zoom available from the company. What's even better is that there is no loss of image quality, leaving you with clear, accurate video and stills in every shot.
Dual Flash Memory Recording
Record directly to the 8GB internal flash memory for up to 5 hours in LP mode. There's no need to bring bulky tapes or easily scratched DVDs when you film with an internal memory. You can also record to SD/SDHC flash cards with the FS-10 for quick and easy uploading to your PC for emailing, printing or sharing on sites like YouTube. And because the camera only uses flash memory there are no moving parts, which means faster start up for capturing and replaying your footage in-camera.
DIGIC DVII Image Processor
DIGIC DVII, unlike its predecessor DIGIC DV, is specially designed for HD image capture. Your video and still images will look better than ever in HD thanks to improved color reproduction for skin tones and light and dark situations. This processor also reduces image noise with two types of noise reduction for clean, crisp video and stills. There's more, the DIGIC DVII also provides for faster shooting of still images - up to 5 (3.1Mp) images per second.
1/6" CCD Image Sensor
The 1/6" CCD image sensor captures beautiful images each and every time, providing you the shot you want in rich color and tone.
Electronic Image Stabilization
Electronic Image Stabilization (EIS) keeps your video steady and safe from the age-old problem of hand shake.
2.7" Widescreen LCD Display
The 2.7" widescreen LCD display lets you compose your shots in the same aspect that your widescreen TV will play your footage back in. This LCD takes the guess work out of recording.
Microphone Input
Virtually extinct in the the consumer camcorder market the microphone input makes a comeback in the FS-10 for recording audio with an external mic for superb clarity.
Digital Still Image Capture
Capture 1152 x 684 digital still images to the 8GB hard drive or to an SDHC memory card for easy transfer to your PC or a PictBridge compatible printer for instant printing.
Quick Start
The Quick Start features on the FS-10 keeps your camcorder in standby mode, when you press the Quick Start button, saving battery life. When you're ready to record simply press the Quick Start button and you'll be recording in less than a second.
Joystick Control
Canon's joystick control makes it easy to navigate through the menus on your camera as well as using the basic functions of play, stop, fast forward and rewind.
Variable Zoom Speed Control
This function allows you to select one of three pre-set zoom speeds for for clean, smooth zoom.
Level & Grid Markers
Level and grid markers help you create well composed video and stills that are level and professional looking by preventing common problems associated with shooting landscapes.
Program AE Mode
Program AE Mode takes the guess work out of shooting in a variety of settings. Don't chance not getting the moment because you didn't know how to properly set the exposure and other key settings on your camcorder. Let Program AE chose from Snow, Beach, Sunset, Fireworks, Sports and other settings automatically, depending on the situation.
Low light Performance
Capture video even in dark settings. The mini video light on the FS-10 allows you to record subjects up to 4.9' away
PictBridge
PictBridge allows you to connect directly to any PictBridge compatible printer with the included USB cable and instantly print out your digital still images. In addition, you can use your camera's memory card to transfer images directly.
Bundled Pixela ImageMixer Software
The included Pixela ImageMixer software helps you organize, share and create slideshows of your video and still images with ease.
High speed USB
The high speed USB connection allows for fast transfer of video and still images from your camera to your PC.

Canon FS-10 Specs

Optics
Sensor
1/6" CCD sensor
Lens
Focal Length=2.6-96.2mm
f/stop=2.0-5.2
Zoom
48x Advanced Zoom (16:9)
37x Optical
2000x Digital
Filter Size
Not Specified by Manufacturer
Recording
System
PAL
Format
Video: MPEG-2
Still: JPEG
Audio
Dolby Digital 2 channel
Image Stabilization
Electronic Image Stabilization (EIS)
Lux
Not Specified by Manufacturer
Line In Recording
No
A/V Dubbing
No
Tape Loading
N/A
Display
Display Type
LCD
Display Size
2.7"
Viewfinder
N/A
Camera Features
Manual Controls
White Balance
Built-In Speaker
Yes
Built-in Mic
Yes
Accessory Shoe
No
Fade Resistance
Not Specified by Manufacturer
Effects
Not Specified by Manufacturer
Built-in Light/Flash
Yes - video light
Yes - flash
Digital Still Mode
Still Recording Media
SD/SDHC cards
(sold separately)
Resolution
1152 x 864
Input/Output Connectors
Inputs
Mic input
Output
USB 2.0
AV
Microphone Input
Yes
Headphone Jack
No
General
Operating Systems
Not Specified by Manufacturer
Power Requirements
Not Specified by Manufacturer
Dimensions
2.3 x 2.4 x 4.9" (58 x 60 x 124mm)
Weight
9.2 oz (260g)

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