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Canon Vixia FS20 HD Camcorder

 
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Fast, Flexible, Flash Memory

Canon's technological innovation has for decades delivered optical excellence, advanced image processing and top performance, from photographic and broadcast television cameras to our complete line of consumer camcorders.

We're proud to offer another of our latest, the Canon FS20 Dual Flash Memory camcorder. Light, more compact and user-friendly, the Flash Memory Canon FS20 brings you stunning video at an affordable price. As employed in advanced electronic products such as laptop computers, MP3 players, PDAs and cell phones, Flash Memory has numerous benefits. Canon offers the best in Flash Memory with Dual Flash Memory, enabling you to record to both the camcorder's generous 8GB internal Flash drive and a removable SDHC card. It not only extends the recording space available, but also gives you added flexibility in file transfer and playback. You'll have a chance to catch even more of your life's special moments with the FS20. Adding to the usefulness of this camcorder is Canon's Quick Charge - which reduces the recharge time for the FS20's battery, and Pre-Record gives you a head start on capturing the action.

With the FS20's Canon Exclusive features such as Canon 48x Advanced Zoom and our DIGIC DV II Image Processor, combined with a 1.07 Megapixel CCD image sensor, Image Stabilization and a 2.7” Widescreen LCD and our new Quick Charge feature- you've got a Flash Memory camcorder that's both hard to beat and unmistakably Canon.

 

Product Features

  • Dual Flash Memory: 8GB Internal Flash Drive & SDHC Card Slot
  • Ultra-Sleek, Compact and Lightweight Design
  • Canon Exclusive: Genuine 48x Advanced Zoom
  • 1.07 Megapixel CCD Image Sensor
  • Canon Exclusive: DIGIC DV II Image Processor
  • Superb Shooting Control - Video Snapshot, Quick Start, Quick Charge, Dual Shot and More
  • Stunning Digital Photography
  • 2.7" Widescreen LCD
  • The Intelligent Lithium-ion battery which powers the FS20 is a major, and useful, advance. It not only more accurately tracks remaining battery life, it also gives a display in minutes remaining. It will allow you to better plan your shooting, so you won't be caught out with a battery that suddenly goes from "half" to "empty."
  • The Built-in Electronic Lens Cover means you never have to go looking for your lens cover again. Turn your camcorder on and the lens cover automatically opens. Turn it off, and the cover closes.
  • High-Speed Certified USB
    USB 2.0 Hi-Speed Terminal for ultra-fast transfer of movies and photos.
  • With the FS20's Microphone and Headphone Terminals you can attach an external microphone or headphones to more accurately record or monitor audio from a specific source, or to review audio in playback.
  • The FS20 camcorder is bundled with a powerful software suite from Pixela™. ImageMixer 3SE* lets you play back your recorded video on your computer, as well as edit your footage and burn it to a DVD for sharing with friends, family and watching on your TV. And to complement the FS20's Video Snapshot feature, a music CD containing royalty-free soundtracks is also provided.


Record HD Video Directly to Removable SDHC Memory Card

Capture outstanding high definition video directly to a removable SDHC Memory Card with the VIXIA HF200. It's easy and convenient - you can then remove the card and place it into your computer or HDTV's card reader slot for immediate viewing. You can also use higher capacity memory cards to further increase the video storage of your VIXIA HF200. It's a fast and simple way to share your memories.

The advantages of Flash Memory go beyond the added recording time. You'll also appreciate the quick response time, because it doesn't have to wait for moving parts. Press the record button and your VIXIA HF200 starts recording video faster than you've ever seen before. In addition, when you review your footage, it will come up more quickly as well.

Product Features

 Warranty Terms - Parts

 1 year

 Warranty Terms - Labor

 1 year limited

 Product Height

 2.3"

 Product Width

 2.2"

 Product Depth

 4.8"

 Format

 Flash memory

 Vista Compatible

 Yes

 LCD Screen Size

 2.7"

 Image Stabilization

 Yes

 Optical Zoom

 37x

 Digital Zoom

 2000x

 Night Recording

 Yes

 Special Effects

 Black-and-white, sepia

 Audio Sensor

 Yes

 Video Light

 Yes

 Lines of Resolution

 480

 Manual Focus

 Yes

 Number of CCDs

 1

 Video Resolution

 1/6" CCD image sensor; up to 450K pixels total

 Digital Still Resolution

 1152 x 648

 Auto Date/Time Stamp

 Yes

 Audio Recording

 Dolby digital stereo

 Recording Speeds

 LP, SP, XP

 Preset Titles

 No

 Programmed Recording

 No

 Color Viewfinder

 No

 Custom Titling

 No

 Line Input Recording

 No

 Speaker

 Yes

 Time Lapse Recording

 Yes

 Remote Control

 Yes

 Flash Memory

 Card not included

 Compatible Memory Formats

 Secure Digital (SD)|Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC)

 PC Software

 Pixela ImageMixer 3SE

 Connectivity

 USB 2.0

 PC Cable

 Yes

 Rechargeable Battery

 Yes

 Playback Adapter

 No

 AC Adapter

 Yes

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Canon FS20

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Pros

This is a great little camera that has a ton of hidden features, so make sure you read the manual at least a little. For those who can't wait its got an easy shoot mode.
Its pretty easy to get the footage in to imovie or finalcut for mac with a simple free download of mpeg streamclip, which handles all formats. There's also free software with the camera PC and MAC. The Canon FS 20 is not on the Canon website at first glance; you'll have to do a search for it. It was specificially branded for Best Buy only in the US to compete against similar models from different retailers.

Cons

To access the usb you have to open the lcd screen, and the camera must have external AC power during the transfer. The battery will not charge while the camera is on.

Summary

I really like this camera and if you spend a little time educating yourself about things like exposure and white balance you can really take it to the next level, or keep it in simple mode and get those babies, birthdays, and amateur home video.
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Reviewed by mark riddick
July 26, 2009
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