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Review Summary
Standard Definition
NTSC
MPEG-2
1/6-inch CCD
Approx. 680,000 pixels
Advanced Zoom ON (16:9): Approx. 450,000 pixels (937 x 480) (Wide) / 360,000 pixels (839 x 430) (Tele)
Advanced Zoom OFF / Dynamic IS ON (16:9): Approx. 360,000 pixels (839 x 430)
Approx. 450,000 pixels (809 x 554)
8GB internal flash drive - LP (3Mbps) 5 hours 10 minutes - SP (6Mbps) 2 hours 45 minutes - XP (9Mbps) 1 hour 50 minutes
41x Advanced Zoom (16:9 mode); 37x Optical/2000x Digital
f=2.6-96.2mm, (35mm equivalent: 45.8 - 1695mm, Advanced Zoom OFF, 16:9)
Variable / 3 Fixed Zoom Speeds
f/2.0-5.2
TTL (through the lens)
Yes
Auto, P, Portrait, Sports, Snow, Beach, Sunset, Night Scene, Low Light, Spotlight, Fireworks
Movie: 1/500, Still Image: 1/500
10mm (wide) / 1m (tele)
Auto, Set, Daylight, Incandescent, Halogen
1.3 lx (Low Light mode)
Electronic: Dynamic IS, Standard
None
None
2.7-inch widescreen color LCD (Approx. 112,000 dots)
Internal flash drive (8GB) or SD / SDHC / SDXC memory card
USB 2.0 Hi-Speed
Composite (output)
Dolby Digital 2 channel (AC-3)
None
3.5 mm 4-pole mini-jack (video/audio output only), Headphone (input)
(W xH x D) Approx. 2.1 x 2.3 x 4.8 in. Not including grip belt.
7.8 oz
Approx. 9.5 oz. (270g) (including BP-808, memory card and grip strap)



The compact, lightweight, user-friendly and affordable Canon 5025B001 FS40 Flash Memory camcorder records brilliant video. The numerous benefits of flash memory have been proven in its use in advanced electronic products such as laptop computers, MP3 players, PDAs and cell phones. The Canon FS40 records to both the camcorder's ample 8GB internal flash drive as well as a removable SD card. This dual flash memory gives you extended recording space and, as importantly, added flexibility in file transfer and playback - especially for sharing video on the Internet.
The FS40 is also SDXC memory card compatible for added capacity. Adding to the usefulness of this camcorder is Quick Charge, which reduces the recharge time for the FS40's battery and Pre-Record, which gives you a head start on capturing the action. With Canon Exclusive features such as Canon 41x Advanced Zoom and the DIGIC DV II Image Processor, combined with a 2.7" Widescreen LCD and the sophisticated Dynamic IS - you've got a flash memory camcorder that makes it simpler than ever to share even more of your life's special moments.