Getting To Know The Camcorder - Canon FS1 Instruction Manual

Getting to Know the Camcorder

What is so special about recording on flash memory?
Your videos and photos are recorded in the built-in memory (
a memory card (SD or SDHC card). Recording on flash memory means that there are no
moving parts in the recorder unit of the camcorder. To you, it means a camcorder that is
smaller, lighter and faster.
Other features of this camcorder
Whether you are using a camcorder for the first time or are very experienced, this
camcorder offers many easy-to-use functions. The following are just but a few examples of
the many functions that can enrich your shooting experience.
• Special Scene recording programs (
recording program when shooting in a variety of situations, such as at a beach or sports
tournament, in order to let the camcorder automatically select the optimal settings for
that situation.
• Quick Start ( 32): Using the Quick Start function, you can open the LCD panel and
start recording within approximately one second!
• mode (
button and using the zoom lever. The camcorder will take care of the rest!
21): With mode, recording is as simple as pressing a single
39): You can simply activate a Special Scene
and only) or on
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