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 high definition camcorders. Now, with the light, compact Canon FS10, 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 both the camcorder's 8GB 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 FS10's Canon Exclusive features such as Canon 48x Advanced Zoom and 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.

Specifications:

· Camcorder Sensor Resolution: 1.07 Mpix

· Camcorder Effective Video Resolution: 710 Kpix

· Camcorder Effective Still Resolution: 0.8 Mpix

· Widescreen Video Capture: Yes

· Media Type: Flash card

· Color Support: Color

· Optical Sensor Type: CCD

· Optical Sensor Size: 1/6"

· Digital Zoom: 2000 x

· Recording Speed: SP, LP, XP

· Shooting Modes: Digital photo mode

· Shooting Programs: Spotlight, portrait mode, night mode, fireworks, sports mode, sunset, beach, snow

· Image Stabilizer: Electronic

· Max Shutter Speed: 1/2000 sec

· Exposure Modes: Program, automatic

· White Balance: Custom, automatic, presets

· White Balance Presets: Tungsten light, daylight

· Still Image Format: JPEG

· Remote Control: Camcorder remote control

Memory / Storage

· Flash Memory: 8 GB flash - integrated (soldered memory - 8 GB )

· Supported Flash Memory: MultiMediaCard, SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card

Lens System

· Type: Zoom lens - 2.6 mm - 96.2 mm - f/2.0-5.2

· Focal Length: 2.6 mm - 96.2 mm

· Focus Adjustment: Automatic

· Auto Focus: TTL contrast detection

· Auto Focus Points (Zones): 9

· Min Focus Range: 0.4 in

· Lens Aperture: F/2.0-5.2

· Optical Zoom: 37 x

· Zoom Adjustment: Motorized drive

· Features: Built-in lens shield

Additional Features

· Low Lux / Night Mode: Yes

· Digital Still Camera Function: Yes

· Additional Features: USB 2.0 compatibility, PictBridge support, Dolby Digital AC-3 (2 channel) recording

Display

· Type: LCD display - TFT active matrix - 2.7" - color

· Display Form Factor: Rotating

· Display Format: 123,000 pixels

Microphone

· Type: Microphone - built-in

· Microphone Operation Mode: Stereo

Connections

· Connector Type: 1 x microphone ( mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ), 1 x USB

Software

· Software: PIXELA Image Mixer

Miscellaneous

· Included Accessories: Wrist strap

· Cables Included: 1 x USB cable, 1 x A/V cable

Power

· Power Device: Power adapter - external

Battery

· Supported Battery: Canon BP-808

· Supported Battery Details: 1 x Canon BP-808 Li-ion rechargeable battery ( included )

Dimensions and Weight

· Width: 2.3 in

· Depth: 4.9 in

· Height: 2.4 in

· Weight: 9.2 oz