fs300

FS300                    Great Performance

The older FS2 series saw great success which is why these devices still sell today. It also the reason why Canon did not do much work in improving the sensors of the device. This shouldn’t be alarming for people that never used a camcorder before because the Genuine Canon 41x Advanced Zoom performs nicely and the image quality when fully zoomed is clear.

Also present once again is the DIGIC DV II processor which may not be as powerful as the ones the HD camcorders use, but it still records nicely in widescreen formats so they should still look good on high-definition TVs. Some other useful technologies present in pricier models are used by the Canon FS300 like the Dynamic IS where the segment can remain still even when moving to record.

Although the image quality is decent and the zooming functionality is versatile, it is still SD quality in the end which is a step under HD. However, the advantage of SD lies on its small file size allowing up to 7 hours and 20 minutes of continuous footage to be recorded on High Image Quality settings. Since there is no internal memory in the FS300, a 32 GB memory card is required to store that length. 16 GB, 8 GB, 4 GB, and 2 GB cards are also supported. At smaller capacities, 3Mbps formats are recommended.

Lately, many new cameras are serving as secondary still cameras as well. Unfortunately, the CCD sensor saw a slight downgrade capable of taking 680,000 pixel photos, but the Dual Shot mode is still kept. This allows still pictures to be taken without interrupting a live recording session.

Quick Charge is also reintroduced in the FS300 which is basically a technology that charges batteries faster. Just charge the battery for 20 minutes and the camcorder can be used to record an additional hour of recording. In addition, the Li-ion Battery itself claims to be intelligent by displaying how many minutes are left before the battery goes empty allowing better planning of recording sessions.

Once the memory is full, the card can be taken out and inserted into a card reader or the video can be transferred via USB cable. From there, the video can be uploaded to a video sharing site or the recording can be edited using the Pixela ImageMixer 3SE video editing software. This video editing software allows for playback of recorded video on your computer and editing in which you can trim, reorder, and combine scenes, as well as add music, titles, and transitions. With the Pixela ImageMixer 3SE Software, you can burn a standard definition DVD to relive the memories on your TV. And to perfectly complement the Video Snapshot feature found on Canon flash memory camcorders, a music CD containing royalty-free soundtracks is also provided Creative Control and Workflow Features.

The Pre-record feature places your FS300 in a stand-by “pre-roll” mode. With this feature the camcorder continuously records three seconds of video to memory before you even press the record button. When you start recording, the additional video is recorded too.

Video Snapshot will let you shoot short movie clips with Canon FS300 in the same way you’ve shot snapshots with your still camera. You can create 4-second video clips which can be played back in the FS300 with background music. You’ll also be able to capture clips in Playback as well, making it convenient to use this feature. It’s a great way to document your life in a quick, easy, entertaining series of clips, perfect for Internet sharing.

Portrait mode ensures s hallow 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.
• 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 Canon FS300 captures and records true 16:9 High Resolution Widescreen for picture perfect video. It comes from Canon’s sophisticated image processing system, which uses the entire width of the image sensor, capturing true 16:9 widescreen. The additional pixels captured deliver better image quality.

You’ll take the compact, lightweight FS300 wherever you go, so to give you the best exposure settings for different conditions and subjects, automatically, you’ll have AE Program.

With the Level Marker feature, it’s easy to keep your camcorder level for more professional-looking results. Line up any horizontal lines in your shot – such as the horizon – to the marker and you can be sure your camcorder is level. The FS300′s Grid Marker feature lets you compose your shot accurately.  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.

The Intelligent Lithium-ion battery which powers the Canon FS300 is a major, and useful, advance. It not only more accurately tracks remaining battery life, it also gives a display in minutes remaining. It will allow you to better plan your shooting, so you won’t be caught out with a battery that suddenly goes from “half” to “empty.”

Superb Image quality great looking video starts with the images your camcorder sees, processes and records. Canon’s legendary technology works together in the FS300 to deliver the best at every step. Canon delivers the best in standard definition video in the FS300. A genuine Canon 41x advanced zoom delivers unsurpassed image quality. The 680,000 pixel CCD Image Sensor and Canon DIGIC DV II image processor captures video with vivid, intense, lifelike detail.