Entered CNET Catalog: 01/20/2003
SKU: 0013803012996
Manufacturer: Canon USA, Inc.
Manufacturer description
Pick up a Canon ES8400V Hi8 camcorder, and you're got a world of spectacular video possibilities in your hand. With a wealth of advanced functions, a powerful zoom lens, video effects and Canon's elegant user-friendly design, the ES8400V is just the tool you need to make your video production dreams come true. Canon's exclusive precision optical zoom lens lets you capture everything from sweeping panoramas to thrilling close-ups, all in flawless detail. The powerful digital zoom lets you increase magnification to an incredible 800x, for even more dramatic results. The advanced image stabilization system instantly compensates for "camera shake" caused by unsteady hands, giving you smooth, stable pictures even for the extreme close-ups, without a tripod. The ES8400V features a bright color LCD screen that makes it easy to shoot well-composed video without having to squint into a viewfinder. Rotate the screen for high or low - angle shots, or turn it around 180 degrees for recording yourself. When you're done shooting, the screen is great for playing back your scenes. The built-in video lights lets you keep on shooting even when the light fades. Even in total darkness, the ES8400V lets you capture the nightlife without having to carry or connect any added gear. FlexiZone AF/AE by Canon lets you keep your subject in perfect focus and exposure regardless of the shooting and lighting conditions. Simply use the FlexiZone controller to align the FlexiZone with your subject in the viewfinder. The ES8400V does the rest! The great video opportunities can come suddenly, and even if you're ready, is your camcorder? When there's no time to adjust focus, exposure or white balance, rely on the ES8400V, which does it all automatically for you. Just switch on, point and shoot. The ES8400V features 8 special digital image effects (Art, Black & White, Sepia, Negative, Mirror, Mosaic, 16: 9, Cinema, strobe and ghost) to add to your video recordings, for a touch of variety and impact at the touch of a button. You'll never have to search for the right button with the ES8400V. The convenient Custom Keys function lets you personalize your camcorder by putting your most commonly used functions at your fingertips.
User opinions
Select a User Opinion to view: 1 User Rating: 4.0 stars
out of 1 user reviews
Great bargain, 60 bucks on ebayby - September 1, 2004
Pros: Fairly comprehensive set of features, compactness, good picture, price. A great camera to practice technique or as a backup.
Cons: Hi8 format is obsolete.
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Canon ES8400V specifications
- General
- Product Type Camcorder
- Enclosure Color Silver
- Localization English
- Digital Zoom 800.0 x
- Camcorder Media Type Hi8
- Optical Sensor Size 1/4"
- Optical Sensor Type CCD
- Min Illumination 0.2 lux
- Analog video format NTSC
- Special Effects Cinema , Art , Ghost , Mirror , Negative , Black & White , Sepia , Mosaic , Strobe
- Image Stabilizer Electronic
- Video head qty 2.0
- Max Shutter Speed 0.0010 sec
- Shooting modes Digital photo mode
- Shooting Programs Sand & snow , Sports mode , Spotlight , Portrait mode
- AE/AF Control FlexiZone
- White Balance Automatic
- Exposure Modes Automatic , Program
- Camera Flash None
- AV Interfaces S-Video , Component video
- Lens System
- Type 22.0 x x Zoom lens - 3.6 mm - 79.2 mm - F/1.6-3.8
- Lens aperture F/1.6-3.8
- Optical zoom 22.0 x
- Lens system type Zoom lens
- Min focal length 3.6 mm
- Max focal length 79.2 mm
- Auto Focus TTL contrast detection
- Filter Size 46.0 mm
- Focus Adjustment Automatic , Manual
- Min Focus Range 0.4 in
- Zoom Adjustment Motorized drive
- Additional Features
- Built-in Light Yes
- Low Lux / Night Mode Yes
- Additional Features TBC , Built-in speaker , Backlight compensation
- Included Accessories Audio / video cable , Power adapter , Camcorder shoulder strap
- Display
- Type 2.5 in LCD display
- Connections
- Connector Type 1.0 x Composite video/audio output , 1.0 x S-Video output , 1.0 x DC power input
- Viewfinder
- Viewfinder Type LCD
- Viewfinder Diagonal Size 0.24 in
- Viewfinder Resolution 76000.0 pixels
- Memory / Storage
- Media type Hi8
- Video Recording Modes SP
- Battery
- Supported Battery 1.0 x Li-ion rechargeable battery - 1100.0 mAh ( Included )
- Audio Input
- Audio input type Microphone
- Microphone type Built-in
- Microphone Operation Mode Mono
- Microphone technology [Aug 27, 2010 from CDS: Audio Input] Electret condenser
- Viewfinder / Display
- Display Features Rotating
- Viewfinder Color Support Black & white
- Environmental Parameters
- Min Operating Temperature 32.0 °F
- Max Operating Temperature 104.0 °F
- Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 1 year warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - Parts and labor - 1 year
- Physical Characteristics
- Width 4.0 in
- Depth 7.1 in
- Height 4.1 in
- Weight 1.8 lbs
