Reviews of the Canon FS10
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CNET Review
The Good: Compact, attractive design; mic input.
The Bad: No optical image stabilization; ineffective wind filter; no headphone jack; modest video quality.
The Bottom Line: Convenient, well-designed camcorders that look pricier than they are, models in the Canon FS series--FS11, FS10, and FS100--nevertheless deliver typical budget video in line with their budget price tags.
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alaTest.com
Review Summary: Experts rate this product 68/100 and users 83/100. Comparing these reviews to 92379 other Camcorders reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 92/100 = Excellent.
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techtree.com
Review Summary: The Canon FS10 comes with a complete bundle and you will not need to purchase anything extra. The FS10 has better compatibility with most PCs as it has a USB 2.0 interface rather than FireWire, which, though faster, is a lot less common. Canon had not ...
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goodgearguide.com.au
Review Summary: The Canon FS10 is a good all-rounder that puts portability and ease-of-use at the forefront. While it may not excel in any one area, it remains one of the better value standard-def camcorders on the market.
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news.com.au
Review Summary: The Canon FS10 is a good all-rounder that puts portability and ease-of-use at the forefront. While it may not excel in any one area, it remains one of the better value standard-def camcorders on the market
Manufacturer: Canon USA
Part number: 2686B001
General
- Product Type Camcorder
- Digital Zoom 2000 x
- Optical Sensor Size 1/6"
- Optical Sensor Type CCD
- Image Stabilizer Electronic
- Max Shutter Speed 1/2000 sec
- Shooting Modes Digital photo mode
- Shooting Programs Snow, Beach, Sunset, Fireworks, Spotlight, Night mode, Sports mode, Portrait mode
- White Balance Custom, Presets, Automatic
- White Balance Presets Daylight, Tungsten light
- Exposure Modes Program, Automatic
- Widescreen Video Capture Yes
Main Features
- Camcorder Sensor Resolution 1.07 megapixels
- Camcorder Effective Still Resolution 0.8 megapixels
- Color Support Color
- Still Image Format JPEG
- Remote Control Camcorder remote control
- TV Tuner None
Memory / Storage
- Flash Memory 8 GB Flash - Integrated (soldered memory - 8 GB )
- Supported Flash Memory MultiMediaCard, SD Memory Card
- Floppy Drive None
- Media Type Flash card
- Recording Speed LP, SP, XP
Lens System
- Type Zoom lens - 2.6 mm - 96.2 mm - F/2.0-5.2
- Focal Length 2.6 mm - 96.2 mm
- Lens Aperture F/2.0-5.2
- Auto Focus Points (Zones) 9
- Optical Zoom 37 x
- Lens system type Zoom lens
- Min focal length 2.6 mm
- Max focal length 96.2 mm
- Auto Focus TTL contrast detection
- Features Built-in lens shield
- Focus Adjustment Automatic
- Min Focus Range 0.4 in
- Zoom Adjustment Motorized drive
Additional Features
- Low Lux / Night Mode Yes
- Digital Still Camera Function Yes
- Additional Features PictBridge support, USB 2.0 compatibility, Dolby Digital AC-3 (2 channel) recording
- Remote control Camcorder remote control
- Software PIXELA Image Mixer
- Included Accessories Wrist strap
Display
- Type LCD display - TFT active matrix - 2.7 in - Color
Digital Player (Recorder)
- Type None
Microphone
- Type Microphone - Built-in
Connections
- Connector Type 1 x Microphone ( Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ), 1 x USB
Audio Input
- Audio input type Microphone
- Microphone type Built-in
- Microphone Operation Mode Stereo
Miscellaneous
- Cables Included 1 x USB cable, 1 x A/V cable
Power
- Power Device Power adapter - External
Battery
- Supported Battery Canon BP-808
- Supported Battery 1 x Canon BP-808 Li-ion rechargeable battery ( Included )
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 1 year warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - 1 year
Viewfinder / Display
- Display Form Factor Rotating
- Display Format 123,000 pixels
Physical Characteristics
- Width 2.3 in
- Depth 4.9 in
- Height 2.4 in
- Weight 9.2 oz
Product Photos
User Opinions
Buying Choices
FS10 8GB Flash Memory Camcorder from 3 online stores: Lowest Price: $239.99
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