The Canon FS11 is a small, combination hard drive/flash memory standard definition camcorder. The internal hard drive is 16GB, and can record three hours, 40 minutes at the highest quality and over 10 hours at low quality. Recording space can be added by using an SD memory card; with a 32GB SD card, the FS11 offers over 10 hours of recording time at its best setting.
Select the Video Quality
Select one of the the FS11's three video quality modes: LP, SP or XP. LP records at three kilobits per second (Kbps), SP at 6 Kbps, and XP at 9 Kbps. Select XP to get the best recording quality and LP to get the most recording time. SP is a good compromise for most people. To select the mode, press the "Function" button; then use the jog dial to select the setting from the menu; then press "Function" again to save the setting. The camcorder will remember the last setting, even when it is shut off.
Scene Modes
Use the scene modes to enhance video quality in certain shooting situations. The camcorder has optimized modes for portraits, sports, night shooting, snow, beach, sunset, fireworks, and spotlight. Access these modes by pressing "Function," then using the jog dial to select "Program AE," then "Portrait." Press "Set" to display the different scene modes and use the jog dial to choose the preferred setting, then press "Function" to save that setting.
Use Digital Effects
Use the FS11's digital effects to add polish to your recording. The FS 11 has the ability to record with fade in and fade out; to record in black and white or sepia; and to record in an mosiac or art mode. Press the "Function" button, scroll to "Digital Effect Off," then use the dial to select from the different modes. After selecting a digital effect mode, press "Function" again to save it. When using the faders, press the "Record-pause" button to activate the fade in, then press the "Start/stop" button to record with a fade in. Pressing "Start/stop" again will stop the recording with a fade out.
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