Canon FS200 Flash Memory Digital Camcorder - Silver
41x Advanced Zoom - 680k CCD image sensor - Image Stabilization - 2.7 in. Widescreen LCDQ&A Recommending this Product
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Pros:
battery life, carry, compact, feature set, general, optical zoom, picture quality, price, quality video, reliability, shots, usability, video quality, working, zoomPros:
battery life (5)
- ...take and the quality seems good. The auto focus works well, the battery life is excellent , and I was surprised at how much video can fit on an 8gb card...[1.0]
- ...longer shots. Quick to start up, the auto lens cover is great, battery life also great . I really see no problems with this great little camera, other...[0.9]
- ...will boot up in 2 seconds.. AWESOME.. no tape, the small size, good battery life , relatively big LCD screen,external mic input and headphone...[0.8]
- ...them out as needed. It didn't take too long to charge and has a great battery life . The picture quality is great, mic picks up sounds well and...[0.8]
carry (2)
- ...and get something more substantial. Even though lightweight is nice for carrying , it also affects your ability to hold a camera steady. A heavier...[0.8]
- ...so far, I'm enjoying it very much. It's light and compact and easy to carry around. The video quality is excellent outdoors, and indoor...[0.8]
compact (4)
- ...e used this camcorder on a recent trip. It is very handy and compact - great with all of the airline luggage restrictions. The sound and...[0.9]
- ...This is a beautiful compact little camcorder which makes very sharp and clear video clips...[0.8]
- ...weeks and so far, I'm enjoying it very much. It's light and compact and easy to carry around. The video quality is excellent outdoors, and indoor...[0.75]
- ...We LOVE our new camera, it's compact and the memory is amazing . Simple to use. ...[0.7200000000000001]
feature set (4)
- ...palm sized camcorder I think this camera is great. It has a nice feature set is very easy to use and carry. For those who want to make mini movies, save up and...[0.9]
- ...feel seasick when I zoom it all the way to 41X. The 3 second feature is also very helpful to make sure you get every second of the scene you want to shoot...[0.9]
- ...for a few weeks. It is easy to use and seems to have a lot of great features . I have not been impressed with the bundled software but I don...[0.8]
- ...you need to. This camcorder also has a video light which is a nice feature to have and the bundled software is not great, but it's not...[0.8]
general (15)
- ...Good video quality for price. (I haven't used any others in this category however) Sound pick up is good . Battery is pretty good. Mine usually blinks up something like...[1.0]
- ...apart in a camcorder and really wanted a removable media option. The Optical and advanced zooms are great . Just make sure to have a tripod when you go really far. Buttons...[1.0]
- ...purchase this for the ability to take pictures, as we have a very good camera for that. However, the pictures are easy to take and the quality...[1.0]
- ...but the widescreen was much more natural. Overall we would highly recommend this camcorder. You can't beat the options for the price. ...[1.0]
optical zoom (4)
- ...really uses all that extra stuff. It met all my expectations. Very good optical zoom , and easy to use. It has excellent SD video, plenty of record...[1.0]
- ...Canon FS200 is compact, easy to use and well worth the price. The optical zoom is very impressive . The built-in LED lamp will be useful only for close-ups in...[1.0]
- ...with that. The zoom on this camera is CRAZY good.. in general, optical zoom is good , digital zoom is bad.. this cameras optical zoom rivals most...[0.9]
- ...made by Aiptek it would cost $130. Canon quality does cost. The optical zoom is excellent but once you go into the digital zoom you immediately get video...[0.5]
picture quality (10)
- ...looking for a decent SD camcorder for a reasonable price, and pretty good image quality , check this one out. P.S. The color is supposedly "Evening...[1.0]
- ...great with all of the airline luggage restrictions. The sound and picture quality is very good . It is a little bit shaky, but that is mostly because it is...[1.0]
- ...didn't take too long to charge and has a great battery life. The picture quality is great , mic picks up sounds well and the zoom is fantastic. I love...[1.0]
- ...pictures, as we have a very good camera for that. However, the pictures are easy to take and the quality seems good. The auto focus works well...[0.9]
price (7)
- ...camcorder after much research. The video is great. This is a great buy ....[1.0]
- ...ok, typical of the camera's in this price point. This was a good deal when HSN were selling them for $270. Software wise I don't...[1.0]
- ...the zoom is fantastic. I love how small and lightweight it is. The price is good too. I'm very happy with this camcorder....[1.0]
- ...This camera is really pretty good for the price . Easy to set up and use. Battery life could be better though...[0.8]
quality video (1)
- ...Pros: Good quality video ; stereo sound; good low light sensitivity; small size, light...[0.8]
reliability (8)
- ...separate dual mic recorder so the audio wasn't so important, but it works very well . Didn't even try the software so I don't know how it works....[1.0]
- ...I bought this to record football games. I haven' t had any problems at all. I held the camera with both hands and was able to record...[1.0]
- ...so I can't comment on the software. The zoom is great. I have had no problems at all. This is really a good little camera....[1.0]
- ...elsewhere, and have nothing to add except that it is intuitive, it works great with imovie 09, and I haven't had to spend a lifetime learning...[1.0]
shots (3)
- ...processor has been around for several years now and delivers a superb shot and video using the optical zoom settings. Using the digital...[0.8]
- ...viewing screen, easy to use zoom lever, automatic shutter cover. Cons: Video is shot in .MOD format. What's with that? Being an amateur, I use the...[-0.6400000000000001]
- ...s notice. However, one pays for that convenience; its still shots are lousy , and the light has to be just right for the video quality to...[-1.0]
usability (5)
- ...stuff. It met all my expectations. Very good optical zoom, and easy to use . It has excellent SD video, plenty of record time with an 8...[1.0]
- ... some of the documentation and menus could be a little more user friendly "I've had this camcorder for about 6 weeks and so far, I'm...[1.0]
- ...Amazon and elsewhere, and have nothing to add except that it is intuitive , it works great with imovie 09, and I haven't had to spend a...[1.0]
- ...the size of a coke can. may be a bit small for bigger hands. easy controls and NO TAPE!! each scene is easily viewed with a flick of the...[1.0]
video quality (8)
- ...very much. It's light and compact and easy to carry around. The video quality is excellent outdoors, and indoor, lower light quality isn't really that...[1.0]
- ... Pros: Very compact for travel. SDHC solid state memory Good video quality for price. (I haven't used any others in this category however...[0.8]
- ...different levels. It's small, lightweight, and takes fairly decent video and photos. Navigation and features set definitely make it worth...[0.8]
- ...store the video files. One DVD disk will hold about 1 hour of high-quality video . I bought the camera to film interviews thinking to use an...[0.8]
working (2)
- ...arrived as scheduled. Packaged well, received all manuals - works great ....[0.9]
- ...are easy to take and the quality seems good. The auto focus works well, the battery life is excellent , and I was surprised at how much video can fit on an 8gb card...[0.7200000000000001]
zoom (7)
- ...with the computer as of yet so I can't comment on the software. The zoom is great . I have had no problems at all. This is really a good little...[1.0]
- ...manual to learn how to get good video indoors and in low light. The zoom is really outstanding , it doesn't make me feel seasick when I zoom it all the way...[1.0]
- ... The picture quality is great, mic picks up sounds well and the zoom is fantastic . I love how small and lightweight it is. The price is good too...[1.0]
- ...life easier. I use a cheap one that came with my SD cards. Zoom is good , and a steady hand or tripod is highly recommended for longer...[0.9]