Several Canon camcorders are Windows Vista compatible.
Canon has been a leading name in film and digital recording for years because of a reputation for craftsmanship and attention to detail. In the world of digital video recording, Canon has hundreds of options available to the amateur filmmaker. Sifting through them all can be difficult, but several of these camcorders are compatible with Microsoft's operating system Windows Vista.
Canon VIXIA HF200 Camcorder
The Canon VIXIA HF200 Camcorder is one of the most capable Vista-ready camcorders in the mid-range price level. A CD-ROM containing the drivers for Windows Vista is included in the package, which helps to simplify the task of pulling video from the camcorder for editing or viewing. The camera itself stores video on an SD card, which can also be removed for direct insertion into a card reader. Canon's HF200 also features 1920x1080 HD recording, a 24-frame-per-second cinema mode, an HDMI terminal for direct linking to an HDTV or HD-ready computer, and Canon's 15x HD video lens with Super Range image stabilizer. Prices for this item range from $799 to $900.
Canon FS200 Flash Memory Camcorder
The Canon FS200 is one of the latest models of compact camcorder. Small enough to fit in a pocket, this camcorder also operates on SD flash memory and includes a software bundle with drivers compatible with Windows Vista. The FS200 features 41x advanced zoom, a DIGIC DVII image processor, 680k CCD image sensor and a wide-screen LCD display. While this camcorder does not record in HD, it is equipped with several shooting options and is perfect for home videos and amateur productions. Prices for this camera range from $249 to $300.
Canon XL2 Digital Camcorder
Perhaps the most elaborate and capable of Canon Digital camcorders on the market, the XL2 stands up well to many professional television cameras on the market today. This camera connects automatically to Windows Vista and does not require any additional drivers. It records via MiniDV Cassette, but can also stream TV-quality video over the Internet. This camera features a Fluorite Zoom lens with optical image stabilization, a professional-quality 16-bit 2-channel recording system with 2 additional condenser microphone ports for additional background quality, a shoulder pad for portable stability, on-board digital video editing, a color LCD viewer and a wide-screen shooting option. This camcorder is for semi-professional and corporate use and prices range from $3500 to $4000.
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