Canon FS11 (Camcorders)

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Product Age Average review date: 06-01-2009

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alaScore 86

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246 reviews

May, 2012

Expert Reviews (35)

User Reviews (211)

Canon Legria HF-S11

By John (reevoo.com) Read the full review

Good image quality and functions

Camera shake and minimum lenght for focus at any zoom

Dec, 2009 2009-12-06   4.5

Canon FS11

By Ali (reevoo.com) Read the full review

Small compact, light weight and easy to use. Packed with all the features of my canon digital camera and then some

Reviewer left no comment

Nov, 2008 2008-11-26   4.5

Canon FS11

By Eric (reevoo.com) Read the full review

Easy to use. Works great with iLife '08 on my Mac

It is too light! You have to guard against camera shake

Jul, 2008 2008-07-24   4.5

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Nov, 2009

Manufacturer's Description

From Canon's long history of optical excellence, advanced image processing, superb performance and technological innovation in photographic and broadcast television cameras comes the latest in camcorders. With the light, compact Canon FS11, you can have stunning video with the ease and numerous benefits of flash memory, at an affordable price. Flash memory is used in some of the world's most innovative electronic products such as laptop computers, MP3 players, PDAs and cell phones. Canon...

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alaTest has collected and analysed 246 reviews from magazines and websites. Reviewers are impressed by the usability. The zoom also gets good opinions. Some have doubts about the viewfinder and value for money. There are some mixed reviews about the battery.

We analysed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Camcorders the Canon FS11 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 86/100 = Very good quality.

May, 2012 2012-05-16 alaScore 86 4.3

Canon FS11 review

By Lori Grunin (cnet.co.uk)

Convenient, well-designed camcorders that look pricier than they are, models in the Canon FS series -- FS11, FS10 and FS100 -- nevertheless deliver typical budget video in line with their price tags

Compact, attractive design ; Mic input

No optical image stabilisation ; Ineffective wind filter ; No headphone jack ; Modest video quality

These are the only functional differences, so read our full Canon FS10 review for more information

Aug, 2008 2008-08-01   3.5

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Canon FS11 review

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Camcorders that use flash memory storage are ideal for most PC users.

Aug, 2008 2008-08-15   4

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Canon FS11

By James Morries (trustedreviews.com)

A small standard definition camcorder for those who just want to point and shoot - video footage that is.

Canon has embraced Flash memory with gusto in the last couple of months. However, where the HF10 is a groundbreaking device, the FS11 is merely good in its class. Video performance is marginally better than Panasonic's SDR-S7EB-K, and it has more...

But where the latter will actually fit in a jacket pocket, the Canon FS11 is a little too portly. With a 16GB SDHC card costing around £50, and the FS100 costing over £100 less than the FS11, you are also paying a premium for the model with on-board...

May, 2008 2008-05-24   3.5

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Canon Legria HF S11 camcorder review

By Joe Minihane (electricpig.co.uk)

Canon's Legria line up is rightly lauded for its excellent sharp shooting skills. So can the Canon Legria HF S11 live up to the legacy and justify its mega price tag? Or is it just a needless gadget expense as cammies get ever cheaper? Read our Canon...

Amazing pics, great design

No viewfinder, expensive

An excellent, but expensive HD camcorder, for real buffs only

Feb, 2010 2010-02-25   4

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Legria HF S11

By (fwd.five.tv)

The LEGRIA HF S11 is a full-HD (1920x1080 pixels) camcorder that offers manual video and audio controls, 8MP stills and Dual Flash Memory – giving you the option to record to either built-in memory (for up to 24 hours of footage) or SD/SDHC cards....

Progressive recording is the mode favoured by high-end digital cameras such as the Red but it’s also on the LEGRIA HF S11, where it’s known as 25p Cinema mode. This helps to give videos a more cinematic quality

The inclusion of so much functionality and expensive flash memory on the LEGRIA HF S11 means it’s a significant investment and warrants a lot of moviemaking from you. Functionality is, on the whole, good but the joystick controller on the 2.7in LCD...

Exemplary images and a range of menu options that puts creative control at your fingertips means the LEGRIA HF S11 is a joy to shoot with. The addition of a viewfinder and some improved functionality would only improve the overall picture.

Feb, 2010 2010-02-24 No rating -0.1

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Canon LEGRIA HF-S11 Camcorder

By (gadgetheaven.co.uk)

The cost of the beautiful Canon LEGRIA HF-S11 is higher than a lot of other camcorders cost, but what do you get for your money here? Quite simply you get a camcorder that is small, stylish and always gives you the best video quality possible. Canon...

Jan, 2010 2010-01-09   3

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Canon HF S11

By Edouard Maire (digitalversus.com)

Since the HF S11's focal length is limited to 43 mm as a 24 x 36 equivalent, Canon offers a converter for widening the field of view, the WD-H58 Wide Converter, which reduces the focal length by a factor of 0.7 to produce a more wide-angle view. It...

Excellent image stabilisation ; Very sharp image ; Microphone input

Lots of electronic noise at low light levels ; Narrow field of vision

The HF S11 boasts remarkable stability with excellent image quality. It would be the perfect camcorder if there weren't so much noise in low light.

That’s a tad expensive, you’re thinking. True. But if you look around a little on the web, you'll see that the WD-58H (note that the 'H' is now at the end of the model number), initially designed for the Canon XM1 and XM2, also fits the 58 mm filter...

Oct, 2009 2009-10-20   4

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Canon FS11

By Sulabh Puri (ld2.ciol.com)

Unbelievably small, and yet sporting a 37x optical zoom, this new camcorder from Canon uses no tapes, discs or hard drives for storage

Sleek ; Light ; Shoots great videos

Does not record HD

Aug, 2008 2008-08-01 No rating -0.1

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Canon Legria HFS11 HD camcorder

By Chris Jager (goodgearguide.com.au)

The Canon Legria HFS11 is the latest Full HD camcorder to roll off the company's prodigious production line. It replaces the top-of-the-range Legria H...

Video quality, manual tools and features, auto modes, build quality – it's got the lot

Sorry, there seems to be some mistake – haven't we reviewed this camcorder already? Only incremental changes to its predecessor

The Canon Legria HFS11 is the premier choice for hands-on enthusiasts. It will also suit novices who aren't afraid of using camcorder menus. If you want the very best in video quality, this camcorder is pretty hard to pass up.

Nov, 2009 2009-11-21   4.5

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Canon FS11

By Chris Jager (goodgearguide.com.au)

Standard-def video continues to be big business for the camcorder industry. Despite abandoning their CRT TVs in flocks and droves, it would appear con...

Cute and compact design, dual flash memory recording modes, external microphone jack, 37x optical zoom

Slightly overpriced when compared to other SD camcorders, SD/SDHC card not included

The FS11 might be slightly expensive for an entry-level camcorder, but it offers an impressive array of features to make up for it. With its versatile recording options and powerful 37x optical zoom, it will suit anybody in need of a point-and-shoot...

Jun, 2008 2008-06-10   3.5

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alaTest has collected and analysed 8 user reviews of the Canon FS11 from amazon.co.uk. The user reviews were collected from Oct, 2006 to Dec, 2009. The average user rating from amazon.co.uk is 80 out of 100.

  7 Users positive 1 Users negative

alaTest has collected and analysed 5 user reviews of the Canon FS11 from reevoo.com. The user reviews were collected from May, 2008 to Dec, 2009. The average user rating from reevoo.com is 90 out of 100.

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Canon Legria HF-S11

Good image quality and functions Camera shake and minimum lenght for focus at any zoom

Canon FS11

Small compact, light weight and easy to use. Packed with all the features of my canon digital camera and then some Reviewer left no comment

Canon FS11

Easy to use. Works great with iLife '08 on my Mac It is too light! You have to guard against camera shake

Canon FS11

Lightweight and easy to use with excellent battery life Small ccd means image quality suffers in low light conditions

  5 Users positive

alaTest has collected and analysed 31 user reviews of the Canon FS11 from cnet.com. The user reviews were collected from Jan, 2008 to Feb, 2012. The average user rating from cnet.com is 63 out of 100.

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I use it for my webseries

I use this camera for my webseries since I could not afford a high end DSLR. So I did some research and decided to get this camera. It was a GREAT inv

"no bad, but a litter expensive,"

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no bad, but a litter expensive,

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"It's Not The worst!"

i like it becasue its attractive  Its compact attractive and does have a few settings it's not a good graphics camera

  22 Users positive 9 Users negative

alaTest has collected and analysed 3 user reviews of the Canon FS11 from newegg.com. The user reviews were collected from Jun, 2008 to Mar, 2010. The average user rating from newegg.com is 93 out of 100.

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Well Worth the Money

Great Video quality. Especially outside. Inside you have to have the right lighting but that is expected. Takes pretty good photos as well. I was deba

Great Digital Camcorder

I found this product cheaper at another site great for all types of cameras. so make sure before you buy you shop around and get all the facts before

Canon FS11 Black

I set the camera on my tripod. and i zoom to a park car , located at 326 Yards using X48 advance optical zoom. i was really amazed with this camera. t

  3 Users positive

alaTest has collected and analyzed 1 user review of the Canon FS11 from vanns.com. This user review was collected in 0000-00-00, with a rating of 100 out of 100.

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canon Vixix HF S11 camcorder

very high quality consumer camcorder. it is easy to operate for a first time buyer.also, it seems to be a good model with the memory card feature that

  1 Users positive

alaTest has collected and analysed 91 user reviews of the Canon FS11 from amazon.com. The user reviews were collected from May, 2008 to Jun, 2011. The average user rating from amazon.com is 81 out of 100.

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Perfect for everyday use as well as low budget filmmakers

If you want to see what this baby can do, check out episode 6 of Dead Road: [...]

Best camera

Best camera The size and the quality of the camera is amazing. The zoom: you won't believe it!!! Search videos by date!!! Love this little camera,

I love it!

I love it! This is the third camcorder I bought and I am finally happy with this one! The picture quality and clarity is great in a range of lighting.

Absolutely stunning image quality

Absolutely stunning image quality Previously I was the owner of the Panasonic minDV HD camcorder, which was very good but the tape was a huge limitati

  78 Users positive 13 Users negative

alaTest has collected and analysed 4 user reviews of the Canon FS11 from bestbuy.com. The user reviews were collected from Apr, 2008 to Jan, 2011. The average user rating from bestbuy.com is 85 out of 100.

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nice battery

seems to hold a nice charge, can't wait to see how long it works out in nature hunting quick charge and holds a charge nothing yet

Camcorder great....but editing software bites

"The camcorder itself is great but the included video editing software gives poor results. Editing software makes video slow and jumpy and the audio t

Tiny With Tons of Features

"This Camera is AMAZING. It's very, very light weight and comfortably fits in your hands. It's a little bigger than the inner tube of a toilet paper r

Another Powerful Canon Product

I love this one. Makes my life so much easier. It is better than some of the other brands. Does exactly what it is supposed to, long-lasting None

  3 Users positive 1 Users negative

alaTest has collected and analysed 20 user reviews of the Canon FS11 from ciao.com. The user reviews were collected from Oct, 2008 to Mar, 2009. The average user rating from ciao.com is 85 out of 100.

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General Canon FS11

August 7, 2008 through the network in the United States buy the F11, $ 420 (non-package; standard configuration), just use the next, feeling the weigh

Canon FS11

Camcorders. With the light, compact Canon FS11, you can have stunning video with the ease and numerous benefits of flash memory, at an affordable pric

Canon FS11

Silver design Product Size 124 * 60 * 58 Product weight about 260 grams (without batteries) Basic performance DV format for the type of flash memory-t

Canon FS11

Mechanical drive, so more power! Canon with a new type of smart lithium batteries, so that time taken a long time. Randomly attached to the smart use

  19 Users positive 1 Users negative

alaTest has collected and analysed 5 user reviews of the Canon FS11 from pricegrabber.com. The user reviews were collected from Jan, 2001 to Mar, 2008. The average user rating from pricegrabber.com is 84 out of 100.

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Best camcorder I have come across

2008-07-12 05:47:23 I am very satisfied with my purchase. This a nice stylish camcorder, I bought it for my parents. They simply loved the product and

very nice camcorder

This is the very first camcorder I've ever had and I am very impressed with it. The camcorder is very light and its size fits perfectly into my hand.

Great Camera

I love the size and speed of the camera, the built in 16gb of memory is great and is much faster than HD models. I recommend this camera to the averag

Best camcorder I have come across

I am very satisfied with my purchase. This a nice stylish camcorder, I bought it for my parents. They simply loved the product and they find it easy t

  5 Users positive

Canon FS11

Canon FS11: product specifications

Brand

Configuration
3 Chip Technic
 No
Chip Type
CCD / CMOS
Image Stabiliser
Electronical Image Stabiliser / Optical Image Stabiliser
Sensor Size
1/2.6'' / 1/6''
Connectivity
Digital Input
 No
Firewire IEEE-1394 Interface
 No
HDMI
No / Yes
Type of Memory Stick Interface
 No
Type of SD Card Interface
SD Card / SD HC Card
USB Interface
 Yes
Wireless Interface
No / Yes
General Features
3D
 No
Format
Flash + Memory Card
Handheld Position
Horizontal
Product Type
Camcorder
Resolution
Full HD / Standard Definition
Type
Camcorder
Lens
Longest Shutter Speed in s
1/6
Shortest Shutter Speed in s
1/2000
Recording
HD Video Format
MPEG4 / Not Applicable
Recording Format
16:9 / 4:3
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Manufacturer's Description


From Canon's long history of optical excellence, advanced image processing, superb performance and technological innovation in photographic and broadcast television cameras comes the latest in camcorders. With the light, compact Canon FS11, you can have stunning video with the ease and numerous benefits of flash memory, at an affordable price. Flash memory is used in some of the world's most innovative electronic products such as laptop computers, MP3 players, PDAs and cell phones. Canon offers the best in flash memory with dual flash memory - record to both the camcorder's 16 GB internal memory and a removable SDHC card, extending your available recording space and offering added flexibility in file transfer and playback. It is just the thing for catching more of your life's most special moments. Add to that the FS11's Canon exclusive features such as Canon 48x Advanced Zoom and the DIGIC DV II Image Processor, combined with a CCD image sensor, Image Stabilization and a Widescreen LCD - and you truly have a flash memory camcorder that's both hard to beat and unmistakably Canon.

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