Canon FS400

MPN: 5026B001  |  EAN: 0013803132922  |  Model: FS400

Price Information

$540.99

as at 12 Jun 19 | 6:10 AM CET

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Choosist's Ratings

Canon FS400 - 5026B001 Performance, Usage and Feature Ratings
Use Rating
Camcorder
Just Right
Basic Skill Level (Video)
Just Right
Intermediate Skill Level (Video)
Very Good
Basic Skill Level (Photo)
Just Right
Landscape Photography
Just Right
Underwater Photography
Just Right
Travel
Outstanding
Event Videos
Just Right
Home Videos
Just Right
Vlogging
Just Right
Everyday Life Photography
Just Right
Events Photography
Just Right
Regular Looks
Just Right
Bluetooth Connectivity
Just Right
Camera Body with Lens
Just Right

Kind of Camera

With its primary focus on video, the Camcorder offers you a device that you can fully rely on when it comes to extensive video recording sessions in a variety of scenarios.

Photography Skillset

Simple shots - As a photography noob, this Canon FS400 camera would suit you adequately.

Video skill level

Simple clips - As a videography noob, this Canon FS400 video camera should be sufficient for your needs.

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Video Scenarios

The Canon FS400, is a very competent option when it comes to recording occasions and related activities. Also, the presence of its built-in Image stabilizer does help with making your clips look smooth and steady.

Its always great to capture moments of delight at home or while spending time with family and friends on an outing. For this, the Canon FS400 is a great companion to have.

For your Video posts - This camera comes with an image stabilizer which reduces any wobbling in your recordings. In addition, the size of the image sensor (2.15 x 1.61 mm mm), helps with the actual quality of the recorded image. 

Photo Scenarios

There are times when you just want to take simple but great photos of things around you without bothering too much about camera settings. For that purpose, the FS400 is a really good choice. 

Actions shots are for more engaging than people posing for a photograph at events. The Canon FS400 comes with Auto Focus Tracking which helps ensure people in motion still look sharp in your photos.

Whether its for living or non-living things, using the Canon FS400 for aquatic photos is a treat.

As you make trips around the world, every moment tells a story. For this, a good camera is crucial and the FS400 is a great option for travel. It's got a combined zoom capability allowing you get a closer look at items that can't be reached easily.^506^*}

To capture mother nature in her full beauty requires a good eye and a camera that can adequately handle landscape scenarios. This model from Canon is good fit as it's got the ability to focus on multiple parts of your picture frame.

Style

It looks simple, capable and doesn't stand out in any particular way.

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Product Description

Compact, lightweight and user-friendly, the Canon FS400 is the handheld camcorder that's built to meet your everyday video needs. Redefining our notion of convenience, the FS400 camcorder body weighs just 220g in total, which makes for a comfortable carry while shooting for long periods of time, as well as a snug fit in your baggage while travelling. Meant to go everywhere you go, the 680,000 pixel CCD image sensor and the Canon DIGIC DV II image processor work in tandem to produce video with vivid colours and lifelike detail. Whether you're filming from the back row of a graduation ceremony or recording spontaneous wildlife out in nature, the robust 37x Optical Zoom ensures that you're equipped to capture everything in sight. This is complemented by the Dynamic Image Stabilization system that provides continuous adjustment to ensure that your footage will be smooth and steady, even when moving. Conveniently flipping out from the camera body, the 2.7-inch LCD screen delivers bright and clear detail for a seamless experience when reviewing and navigating.

Technical Specifications

Canon FS400 - 5026B001 Technical Specifications
Specification Description
Design
Camera Type Camcorder
Operating Temperature (T-T) -5 - 45 °F
Product Colour Silver
Camera
Aperture Range (F-F) 2.0-5.2
Minimum Illumination 1.3 lx
Sports Mode Yes
White Balance Auto, Set, Daylight, Incandescent, Halogen
Focusing
Auto Focus Yes
Closest Focusing Distance 0.1 m
Focus TTL
Focus Adjustment Auto, Manual
Manual Focus Yes
Light Exposure
Manual Exposure Yes
Shutter
Fastest Camera Shutter Speed 1/500 s
Shutter Speed (photo) 1/500 s
Video
Analog Signal Format System NTSC
Camcorder Media Type SD, SDHC, SDXC
Maximum Video Resolution 937 x 480 pixels
Shutter Speed (video) 1/500 s
Video Formats Supported MPEG-2
Video Recording Yes
Video Resolutions 839 x 430, 937 x 480 pixels
Audio
Audio Formats Supported AC3
Audio System Dolby
Built-in Microphone Yes
Headphone Output Type 3.5
Headphone Outputs 1
Microphone Operation Mode Stereo
Lens System
Digital Zoom 2000 x
Focal Length (35mm Film Equivalent) 45.8 - 1695 mm
Focal Length Range (f-f) 2.6 - 96.2 mm
Maximum Focal Length (35mm Film Equiv) 1695 mm
Minimum Aperture Number 2.0
Minimum Focal Length (35mm Film Equiv) 45.8 mm
Optical Zoom 37 x
Storage
Compatible Memory Cards SD, SDHC, SDXC
Maximum Memory Card Size 64 GB
Display
Built-in Display Yes
Display LCD
Display Diagonal 2.7
Flip-out Screen Yes
Vari-angle LCD Display Yes
Sensor
Effective Megapixels (movie) 0.45 MP
Image Sensor Size 1/6
Image Sensor Size (W X H) 2.15 x 1.61 mm
Optical Sensor Size 1/6 "
Sensor Type CCD
Other Features
Audio Output 1
Night Mode Yes
Snapshot Yes
Spotlight Yes
Stabilizer Yes
Video Out 1
Ports & Interfaces
Composite Video Out 1
DC-in Jack Yes
Interface USB 2.0
USB 2.0 Connectors 1
USB 2.0 Type-A Ports Quantity 1
USB Version 2.0
Battery
Battery Technology Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery Type BP-808
Video Recording Time 14.8
Packaging Content
Hand Strap Yes
Weight & Dimensions
Depth 122 mm
Height 59 mm
Weight 220 g
Width 53 mm