Canon FS10 Camcorder

rating: 4.60

The Canon FS10 Dual Flash Memory Camcorder gives you stunning video along with the benefits of Flash Memory at a great price in a lightweight, compact package. Canon?s Dual Flash Memory lets you record to both the camcorder's 8GB internal memory and a removable SDHC card (not included), extending the recording space available to you and offering added flexibility in file transfer and playback.
Features:
Flash Memory in a Compact Size
Dual Memory Capability- Flash Memory and Memory Card
Megapixel Performance
Genuine 48x Advanced Zoom
DIGIC DV II Image Processor
2.7" Hi-Res Widescreen LCD
Stunning Digital Photography
Print/Share:
Pixela ImageMixer Software
Specifications:
Power Consumption        TBA
Image Sensor             1/6" CCD Sensor
Total Pixels             Power Consumption TBA
Image Sensor 1/6" CCD Sensor
Total Pixels Approx. 1,070,000 pixels
Effective Pixels Movies:16:9 - approx. 550,000 pixels (ADV.Z off)
16:9 - approx. 710,000 pixels (ADV.Z on, wide)
16:9 - approx. 410,000 pixels (ADV.Z on tele)
Photos: approx. 800,000 pixels
Maximum recording time 8GB Internal Flash Drive:
LP (3 Mbps): 5 hours, 10 minutes
SP (6 Mbps): 2 hours, 45 minutes
XP (9 Mbps): 1 hour, 50 minutes
Lens Zoom Ratio 48 Advanced Zoom (16:9 mode)
37x Optical/2000x Digital
Focal Length f=2.6-96.2mm
Zoom Speed Variable/3 Fixed Zoom Speeds
Max. F/Stop f/2.0-5.2
Programmed AE Auto, Program, Tv, Portrait, Sports, Night, Snow, Beach, Sunset, Spotlight, Fireworks
Max Shutter Speed 1/2000,1/500 (card)
Minimum Focusing Distance 10 mm (wide)/1m (tele)
White Balance Daylight, Tungsten, Auto, Manual
Image Stabilization Electronic
LCD Screen 2.7" Widescreen LCD (Approx. 123,000 pixels)
Recording Media Internal Flash Memory (8GB) or SD/SDHC Memory Card
Audio Dolby Digital 2ch (AC-3 2 ch)
Microphone Terminal 3.5 mm Stereo Mini-jack
Dimensions (WxHxD) 2.3 x 2.4 x 4.9 in/58 x 60 x 124mm
Weight (not including lens and battery pack) 9.2 oz. (260g)
Approx. 1,070,000 pixels
Effective Pixels Movies:16:9 - approx. 550,000 pixels (ADV.Z off)
16:9 - approx. 710,000 pixels (ADV.Z on, wide)
16:9 - approx. 410,000 pixels (ADV.Z on tele)
Photos: approx. 800,000 pixels
Maximum recording time 8GB Internal Flash Drive:
LP (3 Mbps): 5 hours, 10 minutes
SP (6 Mbps): 2 hours, 45 minutes
XP (9 Mbps): 1 hour, 50 minutes
Lens Zoom Ratio 48 Advanced Zoom (16:9 mode)
37x Optical/2000x Digital
Focal Length f=2.6-96.2mm
Zoom Speed Variable/3 Fixed Zoom Speeds
Max. F/Stop f/2.0-5.2
Programmed AE Auto, Program, Tv, Portrait, Sports, Night, Snow, Beach, Sunset, Spotlight, Fireworks
Max Shutter Speed 1/2000,1/500 (card)
Minimum Focusing Distance 10 mm (wide)/1m (tele)
White Balance Daylight, Tungsten, Auto, Manual
Image Stabilization Electronic
LCD Screen 2.7" Widescreen LCD (Approx. 123,000 pixels)
Recording Media Internal Flash Memory (8GB) or SD/SDHC Memory Card
Audio Dolby Digital 2ch (AC-3 2 ch)
Microphone Terminal 3.5 mm Stereo Mini-jack
Dimensions (WxHxD) 2.3 x 2.4 x 4.9 in/58 x 60 x 124mm
Weight (not including lens and battery pack) 9.2 oz. (260g)

Canon FS10 Camcorder user reviews

"Canon FS10 Camcorder is exactly what we were looking for. We were tired of mechanical camcorders that eventually break down and tapes that fail. The Canon is small, lightweight, and the battery lasts a long time. I added a second 8GB memory chip and we have hours of video between dumps to my computer. I haven't tried editing the video files yet and will add that review later. "

--- Spinner "Casual Propellerhead" rated: 5

"We are expecting our first grandchild in March 2009. In preparation for that event, I got the Canon FS10 Flash Memory Camcorder for my son in law for Christmas. I have not used a camcorder since my girls were young back in the 70's. Wow! What a difference. In a package the size of a can of Dr. Pepper comes this amazing instrument. It is user friendly and highly portable and takes great movies. The built in flash memory gives you about an hour and forty minutes of highest quality recording time. With the addition of an 8 Gig memory card you can get another hour and forty.
Transferring to a computer we have not done yet, but it looks straight forward.
I expect to see a lot of video on my new grandson, from day one on! "

--- topgun "topgun" rated: 5

"Canon FS10 Camcorder is light as a feather! Upon seeing video shot with this camera, everyone's reaction was "Wow, great picture!". Being DUAL memory means that you can add an SD card in addition to the internal 8GB flash drive. There are plenty of settings for shooting video and still images including Night, Portrait, Fireworks, etc. Battery consumption was surprisingly good and very reasonable.
Downsides: if you shoot to the internal flash drive you MUST have the AC Adapter hooked to the camera while downloading to drives, computer, etc. **BEWARE: The AC Adapter costs $125.00 to replace - act accordingly!!** I shoot to the the SD High Capacity Card and then pop that out, into a reader into USB port on my MAC; NO cables to worry about. I can also shoot to the internal flash drive and then COPY that to the SD Card. Although this takes decent still images, it will not replace a high quality digital SLR. Besides the AC Adapter issue, my only real niggle is there is no way to mute or turn the audio off when recording.
Without question, this is an exceptional value for the money. A very good investment. Do yourself a favor and buy the optional battery charger so you do not have to hook/unhook the AC Adapter to the camera when charging the battery. Exceptional value for the money!! "

--- Barry Blues rated: 4

"Canon FS10 Camcorder is truly an amazing camera. It is very small; easy to carry. Video picture quality is excellent. As are individual snap shots. Has fantastic telephoto (48x Advanced Zoom) BUT, I find I need help on holding Camera steady when shooting high levels of telephoto. I plan on getting a monopod rather than a tripod simply to have the advantage of a more compact, easier to carry unit.
If you are looking for a sub-compact size video - the Canon FS 10 with 8GB internal memory - is the one. "

--- WalterB Stumpff rated: 5

"We used Canon FS10 Camcorder for our wedding and it worked out beautifully. We just passed it around to whomever was interested in taping for a while. No one had any problems figuring out how to use it, and it had enough internal memory to capture the whole day. Only complaint would be the battery life. The battery life indicator is a little mis-leading, as it goes from 2 hours left down to 10 minutes left in about 40 minutes. Overall, this is a great product. "

--- Kevin Klueber rated: 4

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