Canon ES8400V (discontinued)

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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.

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Canon ES8400V specifications

• General
• Product Type Camcorder
• Enclosure Color Silver
• Digital Zoom 800.0 x
• Localization English
• Optical Sensor Size 1/4"
• Optical Sensor Type CCD
• Min Illumination 0.2 lux
• Analog Video Format NTSC
• Special Effects Ghost , Cinema , Mirror , Strobe , Mosaic , Black & White , Art , Sepia , Negative
• Image Stabilizer Electronic
• Video Head Qty 2.0
• Max Shutter Speed 0.0010 sec
• Shooting Modes Digital photo mode
• Shooting Programs Sports mode , Portrait mode , Sand & snow , Spotlight
• White Balance Automatic
• Exposure Modes Automatic , Program
• Camera Flash None
• Main Features
• Color Support Color
• AE/AF Control FlexiZone
• TV Tuner None
• Memory / Storage
• Flash Memory None
• Floppy Drive None
• Media Type Hi8
• Recording Speed SP
• Lens System
• Type Zoom lens - 3.6 mm - 79.2 mm - F/1.6-3.8
• Focal Length 3.6 mm - 79.2 mm
• 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 Manual , Automatic
• Min Focus Range 0.4 in
• Zoom Adjustment Motorized drive
• Additional Features
• Low Lux / Night Mode Yes
• 16:9 Mode Yes
• Digital Still Camera Function Yes
• Title Generator Yes
• Search Modes Record search
• LP Recording Yes
• Built-in Light Yes
• Additional Features TBC , Backlight compensation , Built-in speaker
• Time Code Yes
• Included Accessories Camcorder shoulder strap
• Viewfinder
• Viewfinder Type LCD
• Viewfinder Diagonal Size 0.24 in
• Viewfinder Resolution 76000.0 pixels
• Display
• Type LCD display - TFT active matrix - 2.5 in - Color
• Digital Player (Recorder)
• Type None
• Microphone
• Type Microphone - Built-in
• Connections
• Connector Type 1.0 x S-Video output , 1.0 x Composite video/audio output , 1.0 x DC power input
• Audio Input
• Audio input type Microphone
• Microphone type Built-in
• Microphone Operation Mode Mono
• Microphone Technology Electret condenser
• Miscellaneous
• Carrying Case None
• Cables Included 1.0 x A/V cable
• Power
• Power Device Power adapter - External
• Battery
• Supported Battery 1.0 x Li-ion rechargeable battery - 1100.0 mAh ( Included )
• Manufacturer Warranty
• Service & Support 1 year warranty
• Service & Support Details Limited warranty - Parts and labor - 1 year
• Viewfinder / Display
• Display Form Factor Rotating
• Display Format 123000.0 pixels
• Viewfinder Color Support Black & white
• Environmental Parameters
• Min Operating Temperature 32.0 °F
• Max Operating Temperature 104.0 °F
• Physical Characteristics
• Width 4.0 in
• Depth 7.1 in
• Height 4.1 in
• Weight 1.8 lbs