Hi8 Camcorder Review: Canon ES8000 (page 2)
TECH SPECS
Canon ES8000 Hi8 Camcorder
Format Hi8
Lens 22:1 zoom, 440:1 digital zoom, f=1.6-3.8mm, 46mm filter diameter
Image Sensor 1/4-inch CCD, 470,000 pixels (approx. 320,000 effective)
Viewfinder 3-inch color LCD monitor, b&w viewfinder
Focus auto, manual
Maximum Shutter Speed 1/4000
Exposure auto, 4 modes (sports, portrait, spotlight, sand & snow)
White Balance auto
Digital Effects 16:9, negative/positive, mirror, mosaic, solarization, sepia
Audio stereo
Inputs mike
Outputs A/V jack, S-video, DC5v
Other Features Pal playback, auto editing, FlexiZone focus and exposure
Dimensions 4 5/8 (width) x 4 1/2 (height) x 8 1/2 (depth) inches
Weight (sans tape and battery) 1 pound, 15 ounces
Video Performance (approx.)
Horizontal resolution (camera) 340 lines
Horizontal resolution (playback) 320 lines
Performance Times
Pause to Record 0.5 seconds
Power-up to Record 3.6 seconds
Fast-forward/Rewind (120 min.) 6 minutes, 7 seconds
TEST RESULTS
strengths
- PAL playback
- Microphone jack
- Manual focus
- Automatic editing
weaknesses
- No headphone jack
- Lack of manual controls
- Slow zoom
summary
A good moderately-priced entry-level camcorder that delivers a good image and has built-in edit control.
ES8000 Hi8 Camcorder
($799)
Canon USA
One Canon Plaza
Lake Success, NY 11042-1113
(800) 828-4040
www.usa.canon.com
