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Canon FS11

First seen: 14 january 2008

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Great Deal: $449.00

  • User Score (15)
    7.2 7.2 from 15 reviewers
  • Expert Score (4)
    7.3 7.3 from 4 reviewers
  • Design (3)
    7.8 7.8 from 3 reviewers
  • Value for money (3)
    7.6 7.6 from 3 reviewers
  • Features (2)
    7.1 7.1 from 2 reviewers
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Pros & Cons

  • great zoom 48x, ease of use, attractive design, great options, compact lightweight
  • not eternal light, mod files 2, no headphone jack, terrible video quality 3, ineffective wind filter

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 pla…

Specifications

Digital Video

  • Power Consumption
    1.9w (SP Mode)
  • Image Sensor
    1/6" CCD Sensor
  • Total Pixels
    Approx. 1,070,000 pixels
  • 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, 25 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 Zoom Speed Variable/3 Fixed Zoom Speeds Max. F/Stop f/2.0-5.2
  • Programmed AE
    Auto, Program, Tv, Portrait, Sports, Night, Snow, Beach, Sunset, Spotlight, Fireworks
  • Max Shutter Speed
    1/2000 1/500 (card)
  • Minimum Focusing Distance
    10 mm (wide)/1m (tele)
  • White Balance
    Daylight, Tungsten, Auto, Manual

Release Date

  • First seen
    14 January 2008

Canon FS11 weighs 9.2oz and measures (WxHxD) 2.3 x 2.4 x 4.9 in/58 x 60 x 124mm. Canon FS11 Flash Memory with Dual Flash Memory- record to both the camcorder’s 16GB internal memory and a removable SDHC card, extending user’s available recording space. Canon FS11 also features 48x Advanced Zoom. The Advanced Zoom extends the power of zoom and is the longest zoom Canon has ever offered.

The DIGIC DV II Image Processor designed specifically for HD, combined with a 1.07 Megapixel CCD image sensor provides …

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Canon FS11 weighs 9.2oz and measures (WxHxD) 2.3 x 2.4 x 4.9 in/58 x 60 x 124mm. Canon FS11 Flash Memory with Dual Flash Memory- record to both the camcorder’s 16GB internal memory and a removable SDHC card, extending user’s available recording space. Canon FS11 also features 48x Advanced Zoom. The Advanced Zoom extends the power of zoom and is the longest zoom Canon has ever offered.

The DIGIC DV II Image Processor designed specifically for HD, combined with a 1.07 Megapixel CCD image sensor provides users with Image Stabilization and sharper, clearer images and ensures optimal image quality. The DIGIC DV II Image processor features improved continuous shooting of digital photographs with the FS11. Users can shoot five 1152 x 648 still images per second.

Canon FS11 also comes with Lithium-ion battery which powers the FS11 and users can view the remaining battery life on the display screen. Canon FS11 also comes with a built-in Electronic Lens Cover, a USB 2.0 Hi-Speed Terminal for digital video streaming and ultra-fast transfer of movies and photos and a Microphone Terminal which can be attached to an external microphone when users need to record audio from a specific source.

The 2.7" Hi-Resolution Wide screen LCD on the Canon FS11 allows user to see more of what the camcorder is recording. The Canon FS11 Joystick makes using the camcorder easier than ever. The Joystick allows users to control Play, Stop, Fast Forward, and Rewind functions during playback. The Joystick also controls exposure lock and exposure compensation during recording. The Canon FS11’s Program AE mode automatically adjusts the settings to compensate for the conditions and subject and users can choose from Portrait, Sports, Night, Snow, Beach, Sunset, Spotlight and Fireworks modes.

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  1. Canon FS11

    Reviewer: TrustedReviews
    24 May 2008
    Overall 7
    7.0
    Value for money 8
    8.0
    Features 7
    7.0
     

    Canon's HF10 captured all the headlines when it was launched last month. But, Canon has brought out other Flash memory-based camcorders as part of its ‘freecording' strategy and at the top of the new standard definition range is the FS11. It's tiny, light, and reassuringly portable, weighing around 300g with battery. But the Panasonic SDR-S7EB-K is even smaller, and quite a bit cheaper. Does Canon's FS11 have the extra features to warrant its higher price? Read more

  2. Reviewer: Camcorder Info
    5 June 2008

    There is a lot of choice out there for recording media in this price range. The Canon FS11, with its 16GB of internal flash memory and SD/SDHC card slot is among the best options. 16GB will hold 220 minutes in the highest quality, and you can start shooting right out of the box. Most camcorders that are card-based only don't even ship with a card - a common source of frustration for first time buyers. If you do decide to buy a removable memory card, you can expand the... Read more

  3. Canon FS11

    Reviewer: CNET
    30 June 2008
    Overall 7
    7.0
    Design 8
    8.0
    Features 8
    8.0
    Performance 7
    7.0
     

    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. Read more

  1. "I didn't think Canon made any bad products. Wrong!"

    Reviewer: CNET
    26 March 2009
    Overall 1
    1.0
     

    MOD files will not work with Windows Movie Maker. Tried Prism to convert to AVI but the results were awful. I thought it took AVI when I foolishly advised a friend to buy one because, "if it's Canon, it's good." My old ZR45MC Mini-DV blows it away as far as video and audio quality. So does my friend's FlipCam Ultra. Horrible choice for YouTube! I am VERY disappointed in Canon for making this (expletive deleted) hunk of junk and making me look like an idiot. I'll... Read more

  2. Good one

    Reviewer: PriceGrabber
    23 November 2008
    Overall 8
    8.0
     

    I would recommend this product. I bought this for $350 and it was worth it for a camcorder with 16GB internal flash memory. Nice picture quality and 37x zoom is more than enough to shoot videos. Read more

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