Canon LEGRIA FS21

Canon LEGRIA FS21
alaScore 79

47 reviews

May, 2013

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 47 reviews from magazines and websites. Reviewers really like the value for money and color. The zoom and image quality also get good reviews.

portability, image quality, zoom, color, value for money

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Camcorders the Canon LEGRIA FS21 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 79/100 = Good quality.

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Canon reliability.

 

only used the camera about a dozen times in 13 months that i owned it. if you buy this camera or any other canon you better buy the extended warranty to cover the ridiculous repair charges canon feels is necessary to repair their faulty equipment.

light weight. easy to use

besides reliability, which really sucks, their is not a lot of cons

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Amazon review summary for the Canon LEGRIA FS21

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 20 user reviews of the Canon LEGRIA FS21 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products on Amazon.com.

portability, usability, zoom, image quality, color

65% of reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

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Deer Videos

 

Bought this Canon FS21 over a year ago to make videos from my deer blind. Bought it because of the Consumer Reports ratings (#1). Read reviews on web and most stated difficulties transfering videos to home computers. I should have paid attention to the...

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This Is A Great Camcorder

 

I was finally able to buy the Canon FS21 in December 09. I did my research with reviews and watching test videos from other users. The quality and color is great for standard definition. I like everything about this product. Easy to use and shoots...

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Very good for what it is.

 

Very good for what it is.

First off, let's be clear, this is a standard definition camera. Even thought Cannon's high-definition camcorders (HF) series are within about $100 of the price of this camera, I decided to stay with standard definition (for now) for the following...

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Very good for what it is.

 

First off, let's be clear, this is a standard definition camera. Even thought Cannon's high-definition camcorders (HF) series are within about $100 of the price of this camera, I decided to stay with standard definition (for now) for the following...

First off, let's be clear, this is a standard definition camera. Even thought Cannon's high-definition camcorders (HF) series are within about $100 of the price of this camera, I decided to stay with standard definition (for now) for the following...

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Very good for what it is.

 

First off, let's be clear, this is a standard definition camera. Even thought Cannon's high-definition camcorders (HF) series are within about $100 of the price of this camera, I decided to stay with standard definition (for now) for the following...

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Very good for what it is.

 

First off, let's be clear, this is a standard definition camera. Even thought Cannon's high-definition camcorders (HF) series are within about $100 of the price of this camera, I decided to stay with standard definition (for now) for the following...

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Great buy... Solid product

 

I have used the Canon FS21 to record several soccer matches and a family gathering since I purchased it several weeks ago. I have not been disappointed with any aspect of this camera. The manual was quickly read, and if I were to be honest with myself...

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Great buy... Solid product

 

Great buy... Solid product

I have used the Canon FS21 to record several soccer matches and a family gathering since I purchased it several weeks ago. I have not been disappointed with any aspect of this camera. The manual was quickly read, and if I were to be honest with...

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Product Specifications

The Canon FS21 dual flash memory camcorder - light, more compact and user-friendly, the flash memory Canon FS21 brings you stunning video at an affordable price. As employed in advanced electronic products such as laptop computers, MP3 players, PDAs and cell phones, flash memory has numerous benefits. Canon offers the best in flash memory with dual flash memory, enabling you to record to both the camcorder's generous 16GB internal flash drive and a removable SDHC card. It not only extends the recording space available, but also gives you added flexibility in file transfer and playback. You'll have a chance to catch even more of your life's special moments with the FS21. Adding to the usefulness of this camcorder is Canon's quick charge - which reduces the recharge time for the FS21's battery, and pre-record gives you a head start on capturing the action. With the FS21's Canon exclusive features such as Canon 48x advanced zoom and Canon's DIGIC DV II image processor, combined with a 1.07-megapixel CCD image sensor, image stabilization and a 2.7" widescreen LCD and Canon's quick charge feature - you've got a flash memory camcorder that's both hard to beat and unmistakably Canon.

Audio Input

Microphone Operation Mode:Stereo
Microphone Technology:Electret condenser
Type:Microphone

Battery

Battery Form Factor:Manufacturer specific
Manufacturer Battery Name:Canon BP-808

Camcorder Features

Low Lux / Night Mode: Yes
Widescreen Video Capture: Yes

Dimensions & Weight

Depth:4.8in
Height:2.3in
Weight:7.9oz
Width:2.2in

Display (Projector)

Diagonal Size:2.7in
Diagonal Size (metric):6.9cm
Display Form Factor:Rotating
Technology:TFT active matrix
Type:LCD display

Exposure Parameters

Shooting Programs:Beach / Fireworks / Night mode / Portrait mode / Snow / Sports mode / Spotlight / Sunset

Flash Memory

Form Factor:Integrated
Storage Capacity:16GB

Header

Manufacturer:Canon
Model:FS21
Packaged Quantity:1
Product Line:Canon

Lens System

Lens Aperture:F/2.0-5.2
Max Focal Length:96.2mm
Min Focal Length:2.6mm
Optical Zoom:37
Type:Zoom lens

Optical Sensor

Camcorder Effective Still Resolution:0.8Megapixel
Camcorder Effective Video Resolution:710Kpix
Camcorder Sensor Resolution:1.07Mpix
Optical Sensor Size:1/6"
Optical Sensor Size (metric):4.2 mm ( 1/6 ) / 4.2 mm ( 1/6" )
Optical Sensor Type:CCD
Sensor Qty:1CCD

Optical System

Image Stabilizer:Electronic

Service & Support

Type:1 year warranty

Storage Floppy Drive

Type: None

Video Input

Analog Video Format:NTSC
Digital Video Format:MPEG-2
Digital Zoom:2000
Media Type:Flash card
Shooting Modes:Digital photo mode
Still Image Format:JPEG
Type:Camcorder
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