Canon FS11 Flash Memory Camcorder

Package Contents

Canon FS11 Camcorder, WL-D88 Wireless Controller, CR2025 Lithium Coin Battery, BP-808 Battery Pack, CA-590 Compact Power Adapter, AC Cable, Interface Cable, STV-250N Stereo Video Cable, WS-30 Wrist Strap, Pixela ImageMixer 3SE Disc, Digital Video Solutions Disc for Windows and Macintosh, Canon Limited Warranty

Overview

From Canon's long history of optical excellence, advanced image processing, superb performance and technological innovation in photographic and broadcast television cameras comes the latest in camcorders. Now, with the light, compact Canon FS11, you can have stunning video with the ease and numerous benefits of Flash Memory, at an affordable price. Flash Memory is used in some of the world's most innovative electronic products such as laptop computers, MP3 players, PDAs and cell phones. Canon offers the best in Flash Memory with Dual Flash Memory- record to the camcorder's 16GB internal memory and a removable SD/SDHC card, extending your available recording space and offering added flexibility in file transfer and playback. It's just the thing for catching more of your life's most special moments. Add to that the FS11's Canon Exclusive features such as Canon 48x Advanced Zoom and the DIGIC DV II Image Processor, combined with a 1.07 Megapixel CCD image sensor, Image Stabilization and a 2.7" Widescreen LCD - and you truly have a Flash Memory camcorder that's both hard to beat and unmistakably Canon.

Features

• Flash Memory in a Compact Size: The FS11 is one of Canon's first and most affordable Flash Memory camcorders. In addition to the advantage of added recording time, Flash Memory offers more to you as well. You'll appreciate its quick response time, because it doesn't have to wait for moving parts
• Megapixel Performance: With the FS11 you get a powerful 1.07 Megapixel CCD image sensor. The video you shoot will be sharp, clear and more true to life, as will your still photos. You'll capture every dramatic color in a sunset at the beach
• Canon Exclusive Genuine 48x Advanced Zoom: The Genuine Canon 48x Advanced Zoom on the FS11 is just the kind of exclusive Canon feature you've come to expect from the leader in imaging and optics. Advanced Zoom extends the power of your zoom and is the longest zoom Canon has ever offered
• Canon Exclusive DIGIC DV II Image Processor: The Canon DIGIC DV II Image Processor is the next generation of Canon's exclusive DIGIC DV signal processing technology. Designed specifically for HD, DIGIC DV II ensures optimal image quality
• 2.7" Hi-Res Widescreen LCD: The 2.7" Hi-Res Widescreen LCD on the FS11 lets you see more of what your camcorder is recording. There's no need to imagine what your final image will look like on your widescreen television because it's squeezed into a small space while you're shooting
• Joystick Control: The Joystick makes using the camcorder easier than ever. Extra buttons have been eliminated, allowing you to access many functions from one convenient place. The Joystick lets you control Play, Stop, Fast Forward, and Rewind functions during playback
• Variable Zoom Speed Control: Another sure sign of amateur video is the unsteady zoom shot. But with the FS11's zoom control, you simply select one of three pre-set zoom speeds for smooth, steady, professional looking zooms
• Level and Grid Markers: With the Level Marker feature, it's easy to keep your camera level for more professional looking video. Line up any horizontal lines in your shot -- such as the horizon -- to the marker and you can be sure your camcorder is level
• Program AE Mode: For the best exposure for various situations, the FS11's Program AE mode will automatically adjust the settings to compensate for the conditions and subject. Choose from Portrait, Sports, Night, Snow, Beach, Sunset, Spotlight and Fireworks
• Quick Start: Never miss a quickly unfolding shot again. Push the Quick Start button between shots and it places the FS11 in standby mode. When the action starts, push the Quick Start button again to begin recording in less than one second
• Low Light Performance: Some of the most magical shots are taken at the end of the day or long after the sun has set. You won't miss any of them, thanks to the FS11's mini video light. The light lets you shoot subjects in color in low light up to 4.9 feet away
• DVD Burner Compatible: You can also easily burn DVDs of the video shot with your FS11 as it is compatible with Canon's new DW-100 DVD Burner. A one cable connection is all it takes to send the files across and with the click of a few buttons, your videos will be burned to a disc
• Stunning Digital Photography: The FS11 has many advanced photo features which make it a camera that rivals other state-of-the-art digital cameras. You get the best of both video and photos
• The same Megapixel CCD that ensures sharp, vivid video also gives you brilliant digital photographs. You will be able to capture outstanding digital photographs with a resolution of 1152 x 684 for sharp, crisp still images
• Canon's exclusive DIGIC DV II Image Processor features improved continuous shooting of digital photographs with the FS11. You can shoot 5 1152 x 684 still images per second, and enjoy faster processing of your images to both the FS11's internal memory as well as your memory card
• Auto Intelligent Auto Focus (AiAF) ensures sharp images and gives creative flexibility. Even when your subject isn't in the center of the frame, the FS11's 9 Point AiAF will automatically select from 9 metering frames on the screen to help bring images into sharp focus
• With the Level Marker feature, it's easy to keep your camera level for more professional looking photographs. Line up any horizontal lines in your shot -- such as the horizon -- to the marker and you can be sure your camcorder is level
• Print/Share turns your FS11 into a photo lab in the palm of your hand. Simply connect your camcorder directly to select Canon printers or any PictBridge-compatible printer with the supplied USB cable. Then, with a simple touch of the Print/Share button, print directly from your FS11
• The FS11 makes it easy to store digital photos onto an SD/SDHC Memory Card
• You can also easily burn DVDs of your still photos taken with your FS11 as it is compatible with Canon's new DW-100 DVD Burner. A one cable connection is all it takes to send the files across and with the click of a few buttons, your photos are ready to share with all
• 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
• USB 2.0 Hi-Speed Terminal for digital video streaming and ultra-fast transfer of movies and photos
• With the FS11's Microphone Terminal you can attach an external microphone if you need to record audio more accurately from a specific source
• Wireless Remote Control lets you operate your FS11 from a distance, so you don't have to be left out of the picture

Specifications

Weight (without lens and battery pack)	9.2 oz. (260g)
Warranty	Canon limited warranty
Recording Media	Internal Flash Memory (16GB) 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
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)
Programmed AE	Auto, Program, Tv, Portrait, Sports, Night, Snow, Beach, Sunset, Spotlight, Fireworks
Max Shutter Speed	1/20001/500 (card)
Lens	Zoom Ratio 48x Advanced Zoom (16:9 mode)37x Optical/2000x DigitalFocal Length f=2.6-96.2mmZoom Speed Variable/3 Fixed Zoom SpeedsMax. F/Stop f/2.0-5.2
Maximum recording time 16GB Flash Drive	LP (3 Mbps): 10 hours, 25 minutesSP (6 Mbps): 5 hours, 30 minutesXP (9 Mbps): 3 hours, 40 minutesGreater Capacity is Possible by Adding an SDHC Memory Card
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
Power Consumption	TBA
Image Sensor	1/6" CCD Sensor
Total Pixels	Approx. 1,070,000 pixels