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Reviews of the Canon FS200 (blue)

  • 7.6

    CNET Review

    June 26, 2009

    The Good: Ultracompact design; 37x optical zoom; mic, headphone jacks.

    The Bad: No optical image stabilization; no extended-life battery option.

    The Bottom Line: Though its video isn't perfect, the Canon FS200 is one of the better standard-definition consumer camcorders available.

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  • 9.3

    alaTest.com

    By alaTest | November 23, 2009

    Review Summary: Experts rate this product 76/100 and users 81/100. Comparing these reviews to 104865 other Camcorders reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 93/100 = Excellent.

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  • 7.5

    goodgearguide.com.au

    By Chris Jager | November 18, 2009

    Review Summary: There isn't much more to add about the Canon FS200. It's an affordable standard-definition camcorder that serves its primary function well and also comes with some handy additional features. If you've yet to jump on the HD bandwagon, it won't disappoint

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  • 6.3

    infosyncworld.com

    By Mike Perlman | June 26, 2009

    Review Summary: Despite its whittled architectural attributes, we liked the Canon FS200's overall design. The oversized Zoom toggle provided plenty of gripping ground and shifted smoothly so as not to hinder our operation with choppy movement. We also liked the large ...

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  • No Rating

    camcorderinfo.com

    By David Kender | January 10, 2009

    Review Summary: Canon FS200 First Impressions Camcorder Review

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Manufacturer: Canon USA

Part number: 3424B001AA

General

  • Product Type Camcorder
  • Enclosure Color Evening blue
  • Digital Zoom 2000 x
  • Optical Sensor Size 1/6"
  • Optical Sensor Type CCD
  • Min Illumination 1.3 lux
  • Analog Video Format NTSC
  • Digital Video Format MPEG-2
  • 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, Shutter-priority
  • Widescreen Video Capture Yes

Main Features

  • Color Support Color
  • Still Image Format JPEG
  • TV Tuner None

Memory / Storage

  • 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
  • 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
  • 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 Direct print, PictBridge support, USB 2.0 compatibility, Dolby Digital AC-3 (2 channel) recording
  • Software PIXELA Image Mixer, Drivers & Utilities
  • Included Accessories Wrist strap

Viewfinder

  • Viewfinder Type None

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, 1 x USB, 1 x Composite video/audio output
  • Expansion Slot(s) 1 x SD Memory Card

Audio Input

  • Audio input type Microphone
  • Microphone type Built-in
  • Microphone Operation Mode Stereo

Miscellaneous

  • Cables Included USB cable, 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 - Parts and labor - 1 year

Viewfinder / Display

  • Display Form Factor Rotating
  • Display Format 123,000 pixels

Physical Characteristics

  • Width 2.2 in
  • Depth 4.8 in
  • Height 2.3 in
  • Weight 7.9 oz

Product Photos

  • OVR
  • BK
  • TP
  • SD

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