Canon FS200 Advanced SDHC Flash Memory Digital Camcorder
Whether you’re an Amateur filmmaker or just someone who takes pride in good quality family videos, The Canon FS200 has something for everyone. This camcorder stores videos and pictures on SD/HC (Secure Digital/High Capacity) which is relatively cheap easy to find and reliable. It also means you do not have a pre determined amount of space and can upgrade at any time.
The feature on this camera that makes it stand out from the rest is the genuine Canon lens. With a 37x Optical zoom, 2000x Digital zoom and a 41x Advanced zoom, its hard not to get caught up in the numbers. Here is a quick breakdown of what these all mean, Optical zoom uses the actual lens to zoom in and out and is the overall best zoom for quality imaging. Digital zoom is more like cropping an image then it is zoom and usually results in loss of quality. This is where the advanced zoom comes in, The Advanced zoom works like a digital zoom but doesn’t result in blurriness or loss of quality. The quality of this lens really stands out and speaks for itself.
The great image quality and sharp and vibrant colors are thanks to the FS200’s Digic DV II image processor. Whether your taking a picture or video the end result is always the same, “Stunning”. The fold out preview screen is also one of the better ones that I have ever seen. The color and clarity transition perfectly to the preview screen which is very helpful for during recording and playback.
Overall, it is my opinion that the Canon FS200 is the best camera in its price range. It comes in a few different colors, its lightweight and well balanced so its easy to maneuver and its solid design will ensure it’s in the family a long time.
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