Canon Legria FS406

alaTest has collected and analyzed 72 reviews from magazines and websites. Reviewers really like the image quality and portability. The design and value for money are also appreciated, but some have doubts about the features.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Camcorders the Canon Legria FS406 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 87/100 = Very good quality.

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Amazon review summary for the Canon Legria FS406

 

alaTest has collected and analysed 12 user reviews of the Canon Legria FS406 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other Camcorders on Amazon.co.uk.

usability, design, value for money, zoom, portability

83% of reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

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Lightweight and easy to use

 

Loads of gismos but easy to use - useable even in my big arthritic hands just as it is in the more delicate hands of my teen.

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Really nice pocket size camera!

 

This is a great little camera which is you can point aim and shoot away....decided to get a new camera as my wife and I are expecting our first child. Lightweight, feels good in your hand and very easy to zoom in and out!

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Excelent Camera

 

I bought this camera for short video work after my shiny Sony all singing and dancing camera died. I have not been disapointed. For profesional work it probably falls short of the mark. I hardly ever used any of the fancy controls on the Sony, so am...

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Excelent Camera

 

I bought this camera for short video work after my shiny Sony all singing and dancing camera died. I have not been disapointed. For profesional work it probably falls short of the mark. I hardly ever used any of the fancy controls on the Sony, so am...

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Great Little Camcorder

 

Great little camcorder, Beyond my expectations with video and snaps.Canon LEGRIA FS406 Camcorder - Silver (37x Optical Zoom, 2.7 inch Widescreen LCD)

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Great Little Camcorder

 

Great little camcorder, Beyond my expectations with video and snaps.

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Works well, but has drawbacks

 

This is my fourth video camera and second Canon one. Records to an SD card, (make sure you get the right one and type). Downloads to computer Ok, but problems start when you try to join up several scenes using Videostudio ProX3 - the productions keep...

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First IImpressions Are WOW!

 

Just got this as a birthday present and my first impressions are Wow! I will update on transferring and the DVD/Hard Disc quality when Ive monkeyed about and loaded the software. The Casing and the build quality is top notch. Sleek and beautiful, with...

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innovative

 

Having purchased my first Cannon videocam in 2001, this third one developed is astoundingly light, has much longer battery life and has all the desirable features at a very attractive price. Compared to one from another manufacturer recently purchased...

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Product Specifications

Configuration

3 Chip Technic: No
Chip Type:CCD
Image Stabiliser:Electronical Image Stabiliser
Sensor Size:1/6''

Connectivity

Digital Input: Yes
Firewire IEEE-1394 Interface: No
HDMI: No
HDMI PORT: No
Type of Memory Stick Interface : No
Type of SD Card Interface :SD/ SDHC/ SDXC Card
USB: Yes
USB Interface: Yes
WiFi Connectivity: No
Wireless Interface: No

General Features

3D: No
Format:Memory Card
Handheld Position:Horizontal
Product Type:Camcorder / TRAD. CAMCORDER
Resolution:Standard Definition
Type:Camcorder

Lens

Longest Shutter Speed in s:1/6
Shortest Shutter Speed in s:1/2000

Recording

Face Detection Mode: No
HD Video Format:Not Applicable
Recording Format:16:9 / 4:3
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