More fun, more freedom: Canon releases range of smallest-ever SD flash camcorders

United Kingdom / Republic of Ireland, 05 January, 2009: Canon is putting the fun back into camcorders, releasing its smallest and most stylish Standard Definition models ever. Using ultra-compact and incredibly power-efficient flash memory, each model in the new line-up – comprising the LEGRIA FS22, LEGRIA FS21, LEGRIA FS20 and LEGRIA FS200 – can shoot continuously for up to three and a half hours on a single charge.

Each new model benefits from a range of features that make moviemaking easier than ever before, allowing users to shoot in complete freedom. Canon’s unique Video Snapshot function automatically grabs short movie clips at the touch of a button – these clips are the perfect size for playing back together in sequence, in-camera. With the new Pre REC function, as soon as the record button is pushed, the preceding three seconds of action are also captured – a great way to ensure that the key shot is never missed. And a new, dedicated Playback button makes footage review easier than ever. At the top of the range, versatile Dual Flash Memory camcorders record to internal memory and memory cards. Models with 32GB, 16GB and 8GB internal flash drives are available. The LEGRIA FS200 – available in four colours – shoots straight to memory card, a great way to share movie clips immediately.

“The new LEGRIA FS-series combines all the benefits of the incredibly popular flash memory format with the easiest-to-use video technologies we’ve ever developed,” said Mogens Jensen, Head of Canon Consumer Imaging, Europe. “It’s never been as simple to shoot great-looking movies.”

Availability:

The LEGRIA FS22, LEGRIA FS21, LEGRIA FS20 and LEGRIA FS200 will be available from April 2009.

Key features:

• Lightweight and stylish design, weighing around 230g: Canon’s lightest ever camcorders
• Full range options:
  • Dual Flash Memory models record to SD/SDHC memory cards as well as internal memory: 32GB (LEGRIA FS22), 16GB (LEGRIA FS21) or 8GB (LEGRIA FS20) models are available
  • Direct to SD/SDHC recording with the LEGRIA FS200
• Several new features that make moviemaking easy:
  • Video Snapshot: a fun way to create movie montages in-camera
  • Pre REC: ensures that key shots are never missed
• Simplified controls with the new Dual Shot option: video and still images can both be captured without the need to switch shooting modes, allowing users to keep their eyes on what they are shooting
• Advanced Zoom gets closer to the subject without sacrificing image quality: 45x (LEGRIA FS22, LEGRIA FS21 and LEGRIA FS20) or 41x (LEGRIA FS200) reach
• New Quick Charge feature for super-fast battery recharge times; 3x normal speed means up to one hour’s shooting from just a 20 minute charge
• Microphone input and headphone jack for superior audio capture
• Easy sharing: compatible with Canon’s standalone DVD Burner, the DW-100; Software Solution Disk and PIXELA ImageMixer™ video editing software supplied as standard

Designed for fun: the advantages of flash memory
Significantly smaller than predecessor models – the FS11, FS10 and FS100 – each new LEGRIA FS-series camcorder fits comfortably into a jacket pocket or a small bag. Weighing approximately 230g, each one is designed to be carried throughout the day.