Making this technology even more convenient to use is the FS200's compact size and light weight. Measuring only 2.2" wide, 2.3" high and 4.8" deep, it combines big video storage capacity in a small, easy to carry camcorder weighing only 7.9oz.
Advanced Zoom extends the power of your zoom and is the longest zoom Canon has ever offered. In both wide angle and telephoto positions, there is virtually no loss in image quality throughout the range.
DIGIC DV II ensures optimal image quality. It also ensures optimal image quality for still images, even though video and still images have different color requirements.
With Canon DIGIC DV II image processing, the FS200 produces video with improved color reproduction - especially in skin tones and dark and light scenes. It also uses a hybrid noise reduction system that employs two types of noise reduction - for video images that are crystal clear.
The Video Snapshot Mode of the FS200 will let you shoot short movie clips in the same way you've shot snapshots with your still camera. Simply capture a series of 4-second video clips, blend in one of 10 supplied music tracks and create an entertaining movie that will hold everyone's attention.
The FS200 records true High Resolution Widescreen for picture perfect video. Canon's Widescreen HR Mode uses the entire width of the image sensor, capturing true 16:9 widescreen.
The Quick Charge feature comes to the rescue, when you've got a lot to shoot but not a lot of time to recharge your batteries. In 20 minutes, you can charge up to approximately 60 minutes of recording time! It's ultra-fast battery charging when you need it most.
Dual Shot Mode makes capturing video and photos faster and easier than ever. Both types of images can be captured in the same mode - without requiring any switching. This ensures you will be ready to capture the action when it starts helping you to avoid the chance of a missed shot.
Canon's image stabilization will give your video a more professional look, with rock-steady shots, even when you're shooting at maximum telephoto range.
Canon's exclusive DIGIC DV II Image Processor features improved continuous shooting of digital photographs with the FS200. You can shoot five 1024 x 768 still images per second and enjoy faster processing of your images a memory card inserted into the FS200.
Auto Intelligent Auto Focus (AiAF) ensures sharp images and gives creative flexibility. Even when your subject isn't in the center of the frame, the FS200's 9 Point AiAF will automatically select from 9 metering frames on the screen to help bring images into sharp focus.
The FS200 lets you choose from a range of exposure modes. Auto mode automatically sets the exposure, letting you concentrate on your subject. TV mode lets you select the shutter speed for sharp, action shots. In P (program) mode, the camcorder adjusts camera settings automatically.
Portrait mode ensures shallow depth of field for a pleasing background to your shots of friends and family. Sports mode stops the action with faster shutter speeds.
Night mode is designed to give you great shots after the sun goes down.
Snow and Beach modes compensate for bright surroundings and give you the proper exposure on your subject.
Sunset mode results in vibrant, well-exposed colors for one of the toughest subjects to capture.
Use Spotlight mode when your child is on stage and in the spotlight - literally - and you want to make sure the exposure is right for them.
Fireworks mode records brilliant images of another tough subject: the holiday fireworks display.
The FS200's Grid Marker feature lets you compose your shot accurately, according to the grid in your viewfinder. You can even choose from two different colors for the grid. This ensures that you see the grid, no matter what the background color of your shot is.
Print/Share turns your FS200 into a photo lab in the palm of your hand.
Simply connect your camcorder directly to select Canon printers or any PictBridge-compatible printer with the supplied USB cable. Then, with a simple touch of the Print/Share button, print directly from your FS200 without going through a computer.
Print/Share also makes it easy to transfer your still images to your computer. Simply connect your FS200 and your computer, press the Print/Share button and your photos are downloaded to your computer.
The FS200 makes it easy to store digital photos onto an SDHC Memory Card.
You can also easily burn DVDs of your still photos taken with your FS200 as it is compatible with Canon's DW-100 DVD Burner. A one-cable connection is all it takes to send the files across and with the click of a few buttons; your photos are ready to share with all.
The 2.7" Widescreen LCD on the FS200 lets you see more of what your camcorder is recording. There's no need to imagine what your final image will look like on your widescreen television because it's squeezed into a small space while you're shooting.