Canon Shows HF S11 Camcorder
Thursday, August 20th, 2009
Our intrepid Associate Editor, Tom Skowronski, attended a press conference held by Canon today, where they launched several still cameras (some of which include HD video recording capabilities), and also launched their newest top-of-the-line consumer camcorder: the HF S11 ($1399), which includes both 64GB of internal flash memory and an SDHC card slot. It also includes an improved optical stabilizer, called Dynamic SuperRange, which is said to compensate for shake more effectively when the camcorder is zoomed in on a subject. The HF S11 utilizes an 8.59-megapixel CMOS sensor.
An interesting optional accessory is the RA-V1 remote control adapter, which provides a LANC terminal for attaching a tripod-mounted wired remote control. The adapter connects to the camcorder’s Mini Advanced Shoe. Canon offers two remote controllers of their own, but there are also numerous third-party LANC remotes on the market.