Camcorder Review: Canon ES410V 8mm (page 2)

The Canon ES410V is a compact 8mm camcorder that's designed for beginner to intermediate video hobbyists looking for an affordable way to shoot home videos. It's simple enough for technophobes to shoot great video, yet it's got enough manual controls to let it grow with the user's ability.

Price: $499
Format: 8mm
Lens: 22:1 optical zoom, 500:1 digital zoom, f=1.6
Image Sensor: 1/4-inch CCD 270,000 pixels
Viewfinder: 2.5-inch color LCD viewscreen, b&w viewfinder
Focus: Manual, Auto
Maximum Shutter Speed: 1/1,000
Exposure: Manual, Auto
White Balance: Auto/Lock
Digital Effects: 6 modes
Audio: Mono
Outputs: Composite, mono (RCA)
Inputs: External microphone jack
Edit Controller: LANC
Image Stabilization: Electronic
Other Features: Built-in speaker
Dimensions: 4 1/2 (w) x 4 1/4 (h) x 7 7/8 (d) inches
Weight: (sans tape and battery) 1 lb. 14oz

Pause to Record 1.2 seconds
Power-up to Record 2.5 seconds
Fast-forward/Rewind (30 min. tape) 3min. 16 sec.

• Both automatic and manual controls
• External microphone plug
• Light weight and compact size

• Awkward button placement for manual focus and digital effects
• If LCD is tilted back, FlexiZone is inaccessible
• No fade to black
• No headphone jack

• The Canon ES410V is solid, affordable 8mm camcorder designed for beginner to intermediate users.

Canon
One Canon Plaza
Lake Success, NY 11042
(800) 828-4040
www.usa.canon.com

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