Canons Legria FS21 Dual Flash Memory PAL Camcorder is ideal for people who dont want to deal with DVDs, tapes, or hard drive recording. Affordable and lightweight, the FS21 stores over 10 hours of video and stills to its internal 16GB flash memory and gives you the option of using SDHC Memory Cards, should you need more space. Flash memory is easy to upload to your computer for editing or sharing on the Internet.

The FS21 features a 1/6" CCD image sensor, Canon's DIGIC DV II Image Processor, 48x Advanced Zoom, and a 2.7" LCD display. This camera also captures digital stills and comes with extras like external microphone and headphone jacks. a Soccer moms and dads will appreciate the Pre-record mode, which captures a full 3 seconds of video before you hit the button, ensuring that you won't miss the start of the action.

In addition, the Quick Start mode and Intelligent Li-ion battery all make your recording experience a pleasant one. The FS21 gives you the convenience of flash memory at an affordable price.

Dual Flash Memory

Record over 10 hours of footage to the 16GB internal flash memory. Expand your recording time by using an optional SDHC memory card.

Image Sensor & DIGIC DV II

The 1.07Mp 1/6" CCD image sensor works in tandem with Canon's DIGIC DV II Image Processor to reduce image noise and customize the color and tonality of your video and still images.

48x Advanced Zoom

Canon's 48x Advanced Zoom extends the length of the camera's longest zoom, so you can record far off subjects clearly and in focus with almost no loss in image quality.

2.7" Widescreen LCD

The widescreen LCD gives you a generous display on which to compose and playback your shots, not to mention an accurate view of what you're actually recording.

Digital Image Capture

There's no need to carry both a digital camera and camcorder to every event. The FS21 captures 1152 x 684 digital still photos to SDHC memory cards and includes special functions to make shooting easier, such as scene modes and auto focus.

Electronic Image Stabilization

The electronic image stabilizer corrects for inevitable camera shake, not just due to an unsteady hand but also when your subject is moving or you're lightly bumped.

Creative Control & Workflow Features

External microphone & headphone terminals

Quick Start starts camera up for recording when LCD is opened

Variable Zoom Speed Control: three fixed speeds for fluid transitions

Pre-record: Camera records 3 seconds of video before you press record

Quick Charge powers up camera in 20 minutes for 60 minutes of recording time

Video Snapshot Mode: Capture a series of 4 second video clips - add music background

Intelligent Li-ion Battery powers the camera and displays battery life left on LCD screen

Specifications

Optics

Sensor 1.07MP 1/6" CCD

Lens Focal length=2.6-96.2mm

F/Stop=2.0-5.2

Zoom 48x Advanced

37x Optical

2000x Digital

Filter Size N/A

Recording

System PAL

Format MPEG2

Audio Dolby Digital 2 channel (AC-3 2 channel)

Image Stabilization Electronic

Lux 1.7x lux (Night mode)

Recording Media 16GB Internal flash memory

SD/SDHC memory card (not included)

Recording Time 16GB Internal Flash Memory:

LP: 10 hours, 20 minutes

SP: 5 hours, 30 minutes

XP: 3 hours, 40 minutes

Display

Display Type Widescreen color LCD (Approx. 123,000 dots)

Display Size 2.7"

Viewfinder N/A

Camera Features

Manual Controls Focus, White Balance, Exposure

Built-in Speaker Yes

Built-in Mic Yes

Accessory Shoe No

Built-in Light/Flash Light - No/No

Digital Still Mode

Still Recording Media SDHC memory card

Resolution 1.07Mp (1152 x 648)

Input/Output Connectors

Inputs 3.5mm stereo mini-jack

Output USB 2.0

Composite

3.5mm 4-pole mini-jack

Microphone Input Yes

Headphone Jack Yes

General

Dimensions (WxHxD) 2.2 x 2.3 x 4.8" (5.6 x 5.8 x 12.2cm)

Weight 10.1 oz (286.3g)

This is a "PAL" product and CANNOT be used in the USA. It is designed for use with video products built to PAL TV standards.