Canon FS21 Dual Flash Memory Camcorder

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 FS21 Dual Flash Memory camcorder. Light, more compact and user-friendly, the Flash Memory Canon FS21 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 16GB 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 FS21. Adding to the usefulness of this camcorder is Canon's Quick Charge - which reduces the recharge time for the FS21's battery, and Pre-Record gives you a head start on capturing the action.

With the FS21'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.

Features

* Dual Flash Memory: 16GB 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
* Additional Features

Specifications

Standard Definition or High Definition: Standard Definition
Power Consumption: 1.8w (SP Mode, LCD Screen ON)
Television System: NTSC
Video Recording system: MPEG-2
Image Sensor: 1/6-inch CCD
Total Pixels: Approx. 1.07 megapixels
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: 16GB internal Flash drive:LP (3 Mbps): 10 hours, 20 minutes;SP (6 Mbps): 5 hours, 30 minutes;XP (9 Mbps): 3 hours, 40 minutes
Greater capacity is possible by adding an SDHC Memory Card.
Lens: Zoom Ratio 48x Advanced Zoom (16:9 mode); 37x Optical / 2000x Digital
Focal Length f=2.6-96.2mm, (35mm equivalent: 47.1 - 1743mm, Advanced Zoom OFF, 16:9);Zoom Speed Variable / 3 Fixed Zoom Speeds;Max. F/Stop f/2.0-5.2
Focusing System: TTL (through the lens)
Programmed AE: Auto, Program, Tv, Portrait, Sports, Night, Snow, Beach, Sunset, Spotlight, Fireworks
Max Shutter Speed: Movie: 1/2000, Still Image: 1/500
Minimum Focusing Distance: 10mm (wide) / 1m (tele)
White Balance: Auto, Daylight, Tungsten, Manual
Minimum Illumination: 1.7 lx (Night Mode)
Image Stabilization: Electronic
Filter Diameter: none
Viewfinder: none
LCD Screen: 2.7-inch widescreen color LCD (Approx. 123,000 dots)
Recording Media: Internal Flash memory (16GB) or SDHC Memory Card
USB Terminal: USB 2.0 Hi-Speed
Video Terminal: composite (output)
Audio: Dolby Digital 2 ch (AC-3 2 ch)
Microphone Terminal: 3.5 mm stereo mini-jack
AV Mini Terminal/Headphone Terminal: 3.5 mm 4-pole mini-jack (video/audio output only), Headphone (input)
Dimensions: (W xH x D) approx. 2.2 x 2.3 x 4.8 in.
Weight (not including lens and battery pack): 7.9 oz
Weight (fully loaded): 10.1 oz