Canon FS10 Flash Memory Camcorder with 8GB Internal Flash Memory and 48x Advanced Zoom

Don't be fooled by some of these other reviews. People just need 2 realize that your computer from 2004 just does not cut it anymore. I have a circa 2007 HP slimline computer & everything was 100% compatible. I took the HDSC card out of the camera...plugged it directly into the computer & it played instantly on my Windows Media Player. The zoom is great. Battery life is as expected. The size is perfect 4 travel. I recommend this item 2 anyone. As always, Amazon had great pricing & if you are not a Prime member yet...have your head examined!!! I paid $3 & it was here the next day!

We used this camera 4 our wedding & it worked out beautifully. We just passed it around 2 whomever was interested in taping 4 a while. No one had any problems figuring out how 2 use it, & it had enough internal memory 2 capture the whole day. Only complaint would be the battery life. The battery life indicator is a little mis-leading, as it goes from 2 hours left down 2 10 minutes left in about 40 minutes. Overall, this is a great product.

This is truly an amazing camera. It is very small; easy 2 carry. Video picture quality is excellent. As are individual snap shots. Has fantastic telephoto (48x Advanced Zoom) BUT, I find I need help on holding Camera steady when shooting high levels of telephoto. I plan on getting a monopod rather than a tripod simply 2 have the advantage of a more compact, easier 2 carry unit.
If you are looking 4 a sub-compact size video - the Canon FS 10 with 8GB internal memory - is the one.

Finally a digital camcorder that won't break your bank but is not skimping on the features. I tried other digital camcorders in the past, from the cheaper $100 range, & they all have two major flaws: lack of image stability control & poor performance in low light. This one overcomes both & I'm very happy with it. It also takes decent pictures, although it doesn't match current cameras resolution.

It works with my macbook! I was a little concerned when I first tried 2 install the software. I did not think it was going 2 work. iMovie recognized the files straight from the camera though.

1) Plug the camera into the electrical socket

2) Make the camera switch set 2 "play video"

3) Choose the "printer/PC" option on the camera's screen

4) Launch iMovie, it recognizes the camera!

I did not end up even needing 2 install the software it came with. (ImageMixer 3 SE or the Digital Video Solution Disk Ver.30.0)

I realize this isn't really a review about the camera itself, but I was stumped 4 a few minutes on how 2 use the software on my mac... which it turns out I did not need to.

The camera itself seems 2 be working great so far .... but I only just got it today. Clear picture & audio. So far so good.

From Canon's long history of optical excellence, advanced image processing, superb performance & technological innovation in photographic & broadcast television cameras comes the latest in high definition camcorders.Now, with the light, compact Canon FS10, you can have stunning video with the ease & numerous benefits of Flash Memory, at an affordable price. Flash Memory is used in some of the world's most innovative electronic products such as laptop computers, MP3 players, PDAs & cell phones. Canon offers the best in Flash Memory with Dual Flash Memory- record 2 both the camcorder's 8GB internal memory & a removable SD/SDHC card, extending your available recording space & offering added flexibility in file transfer & playback. It's just the thing 4 catching more of your life's most special moments.Add 2 that the FS10's Canon Exclusive features such as Canon 48x Advanced Zoom & DIGIC DV II Image Processor, combined with a 1.07 Megapixel CCD image sensor, Image Stabilization & a 2.7" Widescreen LCD - & you truly have a Flash Memory camcorder that's both hard 2 beat & unmistakably Canon.