CANON INTROS NEW FLASH MEMORY HD CAMCORDERS
The VIXIA lineup also includes an enhancement to its image stabilization system and an all-new HD-to-SD downconversion feature that allows video to be easily uploaded to the Web or burned onto DVDs. The VIXIA HF S-series comes equipped with varying levels of internal flash memory and all feature two SD card slots for maximum storage capacity and easy video transfer. The VIXIA HF S21 and VIXIA HF S20 camcorders incorporate 64GB and 32GB of internal flash memory, respectively, and the VIXIA HF S200 records video directly to removable SD memory cards.
Recording full 1920x1080 HD video, these camcorders feature a Genuine Canon 10x HD video lens and a Canon 1/2.6-inch, 8.59-megapixel full HD CMOS image sensor for video and photos up to 8.0 megapixels. All three models in the VIXIA HF S-series include Canon’s new 3.5-inch high resolution (922,000-dot) touch panel LCD screen for a large, bright display and easy menu navigation, including Touch & Track technology. All of the models in this series also feature Canon’s Smart Auto, Relay Recording, Powered IS, HD-to-SD downconversion and Advanced Video Snapshot.
Other pro features include a built-in LANC terminal, and native 24p (AVCHD) recording. The VIXIA HF S21 includes a viewfinder, which offers a reliable viewing environment when shooting in bright outdoor conditions. The VIXIA HF S21, VIXIA HF S20 and VIXIA HF S200 camcorders are set to ship in April, and will have an estimated retail price of $1399.99, $1099.99 and $999.99, respectively.