The Hi8 video format offers the highest quality outside of digital, and the Hi8 Canon ES60 offers a number of great features for its low price as well. First up is the 22x optical zoom lens, which is anchored by a digital zoom that enhances the range electronically to 700x. To help counteract shaky-hand syndrome, digital image stabilization is built-in.
Canon has also included a number of preset shooting modes. These modes will automatically adjust the settings of your camcorder for a variety of shooting situations. There is also an additional set of special effects available during both recording and playback that will help add a little flavor to your movies. These effects include black-and-white, sepia, mirror, and mosaic, among others. Included in the package are an A/V cable, power adapter, shoulder strap, and battery pack.
Product Description:
Canon continues to develop camcorders that are feature-rich and easy to use for first-time family home-movie makers to professional filmmakers. New ES60 Hi8 model is designed to provide beginners easy access to some features found even in high-end video camcorders and offer the most value for the money. This affordable camcorder sports a "sleeker look" attributable to a newly designed compact and lightweight 22x zoom lens. It's easy to use to capture family gatherings, vacations, sports and school achievements, and the many other milestones that will occur in the years ahead. When that great video opportunity arises, you may not have time to deal with focus, exposure and white balance. Fortunately, Canon ES60 camcorder can take care of all these details for you. Simply turn the camcorder on and you're ready to record. ES60 top-quality Canon lens magnifies your creative possibilities. Its powerful optical zoom range covers everything from sweeping panoramas to action-grabbing telephoto shots. The high quality digital zoom increases the magnification to 700x - for even more dramatic results.