I bought an FS200 1 year ago, and at first I felt very uncomfortable with .MOD extension, 'cause I need another program to convert the files before using them in editting programs. Then I learned this trick, and it work just fine: FS200 creates .MOD files in mpeg2 codec, so we can simply "rename" the file, change the extension to .MPG, no conversion program needed, and the videos will work fine with more player or editing program, with the picture quality unchanged. :)
Thank you for this straightforward, no-nonsense review. I like the fact that you know what you are talking about and even someone with no experience with these camcorders understands your review. I am looking into getting this or the Vixia HF S100 and your reviews have helped a lot. Thanks again.
@gayatri86 its not bad, its the one I started out using before moving to the HD cam he also using in this video. The only problem is poor quality in low light situations, that can get frustrating.
@waynealexsmith One more thing... This Canon has a mic INPUT. I don't know why but this is extremely hard to find in any pro-sumer camera under $1000.. -never mind one in the $200-300 range. Big advantage.
I mention in the review that the .MOD format may cause issues with video editing programs.With iMovie the video does come in very fast. Glad you like the Samsung. I've heard good things about it too.
I was trying my best to see the difference in video quality when you changed camcorders, I admit I could see virtually none. To get the external mic and sound monitoring jacks on a camcorder this one is worth the money. Thanks for the no nonsense review of the product.
@kalpata With regards to converting the MOD file, try this: Go to the MOD file and change the name as follows: 1. Right click on the file; 2. Click Rename; 3. Change the MOD to MPG You will now have a file you can double click on and it will play in Windows Media Player, etc.
Thanks for the review. I am now considering the Canon FS 200 over the JVC GZ MS120. I want the camera mainly for on board recording of my motorbike rides. Do you think the Canon would be a better choice? The Canon specs say it records widescreen at 1152 x 648 where as the JVC records widescreen at 640 x 360. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Hey thanks for the reply. I going a bit mad here because I want a camera like this one that I can drag the files stright into final cut but it looks like all afforadable camera use compression that fcp doesnt like. Does such a magic camera exist? Thanks again.
is it fish eye compatible? because the reason i am shopping for a camcorder is because of skateboarding. idk if you no anything about that, but it requires the filmier to be really close to the action, which is what a wide lens, or fish eye is used, which is mandatory for me, so if you know please get back to me as soon as possible, thanks...
The Sony looks like a very capable SD camera, but lacks headphone and mic jacks, which is what makes the FS200 most appealing to me. I like the on-board 4G memory in the Sony, but I'm not a fan of Sony's Memory Stick media.
I noticed that that fs100 came with a remote and in the onboxing of the fs200 it doesn't seem to have one? Do you know if this is correct? Or why it wouldn't?
Hello, I was just wondering, I make video's for UA-cam. I've seen allot of camera's and have I keep coming back to this, I was really wondering If I got the video camera and uploaded them onto the PC, Is it possible to edit them straight away in Windows movie maker or do you have to 'Convert' them to something else?
hi can u help got this and i cant here any sound when i put the s.d card in my computer and try to look back on the video it works grand in the camcorder but no sound in the computer
bom dia meu amigo eu perdi o cd de instalaçao desta camera fs200 e to precisando de um pra intalar no meu windows 7 onde posso adiquiir pois nao to achando programa compativo e preciso so original pode me dizer qual nome dele e onde eu posso baixar sem mais para o momento
@nmgh101 FS300, cheaper price. has triple image stabilization over the FS200's 2x. the only drawback is the 300 has no mic or headphone jack. but for a camera of this type who needs those anyways? the mic is great.
Could anyone tell me, when I shoot a movie using my Canon FS200, why is the quality not so good even during bright sunshine? Am I doing something wrong or simply not using the camera properly? Thank you!
Hi Now I have the Aiptek Pocket DV AHD Z500 PLUS and I want to buy the canon legria fs 200 You can look on my channel there are videos which were shot with the Aiptek can you say me please if it is worth to buy the canon or do you think the aiptek is better sorry for my bad english i´m german
Quickly, can't up load video's quickly, you need a special program that can't do anything. Sorry not to be a hater but I got the fs200 and because of the .MOD file type. I couldn't edit any video let alone view the stupid things. I returned it an got me a Samsung. Way better.
I bought an FS200 1 year ago, and at first I felt very uncomfortable with .MOD extension, 'cause I need another program to convert the files before using them in editting programs. Then I learned this trick, and it work just fine: FS200 creates .MOD files in mpeg2 codec, so we can simply "rename" the file, change the extension to .MPG, no conversion program needed, and the videos will work fine with more player or editing program, with the picture quality unchanged. :)
Thank you for this straightforward, no-nonsense review. I like the fact that you know what you are talking about and even someone with no experience with these camcorders understands your review. I am looking into getting this or the Vixia HF S100 and your reviews have helped a lot. Thanks again.
@gayatri86 its not bad, its the one I started out using before moving to the HD cam he also using in this video. The only problem is poor quality in low light situations, that can get frustrating.
@waynealexsmith One more thing... This Canon has a mic INPUT. I don't know why but this is extremely hard to find in any pro-sumer camera under $1000.. -never mind one in the $200-300 range. Big advantage.
I mention in the review that the .MOD format may cause issues with video editing programs.With iMovie the video does come in very fast. Glad you like the Samsung. I've heard good things about it too.
Thanks for your reply. I ended up buying a Canon FS22 as it was on sale with a saving of $250.00 which made it only $100.00 more than the FS200.
Currently using an old cannon powershot camera for video and don't want to faff about with HD files like you say in the video. Thanks
Great Review!!! Do you know if you can link/sync a remote to this camera? Thanks
@nmgh101 depends on what you are looking for this is less portable but has better quality so it really depends on the uses
I was trying my best to see the difference in video quality when you changed camcorders, I admit I could see virtually none. To get the external mic and sound monitoring jacks on a camcorder this one is worth the money. Thanks for the no nonsense review of the product.
@idontknowstudios it works with sony vegas without conversion
can this camera record just the audio? And how to set the functions??
@kalpata With regards to converting the MOD file, try this:
Go to the MOD file and change the name as follows:
1. Right click on the file;
2. Click Rename;
3. Change the MOD to MPG
You will now have a file you can double click on and it will play in Windows Media Player, etc.
Thanks for the review. I am now considering the Canon FS 200 over the JVC GZ MS120.
I want the camera mainly for on board recording of my motorbike rides.
Do you think the Canon would be a better choice? The Canon specs say it records widescreen at 1152 x 648 where as the JVC records widescreen at 640 x 360.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Hey thanks for the reply. I going a bit mad here because I want a camera like this one that I can drag the files stright into final cut but it looks like all afforadable camera use compression that fcp doesnt like.
Does such a magic camera exist?
Thanks again.
Without editing or converting can you upload to youtube straight from it or its SD card?
Great review.
I also would like to know, can I load the files directly into final cut 5 or would I need to do some kind of conversion first?
@Fluffball425 Yes, i have this Canon camera... --no fuss what so ever... video edits in WMM quick and easy
@cdog2508 thats probably the canon FS100 with 37x optical zoom and 2000x digital zoom...i was looking at that same one...and most likely getting it :)
is it fish eye compatible? because the reason i am shopping for a camcorder is because of skateboarding. idk if you no anything about that, but it requires the filmier to be really close to the action, which is what a wide lens, or fish eye is used, which is mandatory for me, so if you know please get back to me as soon as possible, thanks...
The Sony looks like a very capable SD camera, but lacks headphone and mic jacks, which is what makes the FS200 most appealing to me. I like the on-board 4G memory in the Sony, but I'm not a fan of Sony's Memory Stick media.
What program is best for editing .mod with PC?
What program du you recomend to convert mod file with?
Is there any freeware on the web that bring the 16:9 format?
Kalle in Sweden
It has a small LED light that's only really good for one shots. No flash, that would be for stills.
I noticed that that fs100 came with a remote and in the onboxing of the fs200 it doesn't seem to have one? Do you know if this is correct? Or why it wouldn't?
@waynealexsmith Why thank you so much for that :)
what format did you use to upload the video on youtube?
Hello, I was just wondering, I make video's for UA-cam. I've seen allot of camera's and have I keep coming back to this, I was really wondering If I got the video camera and uploaded them onto the PC, Is it possible to edit them straight away in Windows movie maker or do you have to 'Convert' them to something else?
what file format
Would conversion be needed for Adobe Premier Elements?
i have one but i dont have the instructions to set it up
hi can u help got this and i cant here any sound when i put the s.d card in my computer and try to look back on the video it works grand in the camcorder but no sound in the computer
Is the Canon Lergia FS200 the same camcorder as the Canon FS200
What camera do you use for this review?
@wmacphail does it work with a fisheye
What video file does it film in? MOV?
this vs flip. What should I choose?
I have question.
When I shut off my fs200 camera, The screen says" Do not disconnect. Task in Progresss" . Is that normal?
Yes, it's writing to the SD card. Give it a minute and all will be fine. Perfectly normal.
bom dia meu amigo eu perdi o cd de instalaçao desta camera fs200 e to precisando de um pra intalar no meu windows 7 onde posso adiquiir pois nao to achando programa compativo e preciso so original pode me dizer qual nome dele e onde eu posso baixar
sem mais para o momento
Hello! I need some help: which class of Memory Card (SDHC) is necessary for this camcorder? it needs class 4 or better? thanks for help!
yes to both
I believe raynox makes a fisheye that would work with this camera.
onde posso comprar o cd de instalaçao da fs200 canon
se souber me passe ou se tem onde baixar gratis me passe o link
it has a hard time with black levels ...cmos sensor cant read all that much black levels , resolution is another thing
is there a fisheye for it?
Thank you. Is awesome what you do! Great video. Thanks,
@nmgh101 FS300, cheaper price. has triple image stabilization over the FS200's 2x. the only drawback is the 300 has no mic or headphone jack. but for a camera of this type who needs those anyways? the mic is great.
how may i take time lapse with this camcorder?
is the canon fs200 better than the jvc everio gzm330?
If i convert the .mod format into avi is it good?
the one i'm gettin says it has 2000x times zoom is that true
i wanted this camcorder for along time! and I'm getting it for Xmas :D
can it hold attachments?
No, this is also a standard def camera.
:O im also looking for a good camera , fish eye compatible
can it mount on to a tripod?
great review dude!
very informative review ,thanks
great review!
For motorbike work higher rez would prob be better.
Could anyone tell me, when I shoot a movie using my Canon FS200, why is the quality not so good even during bright sunshine? Am I doing something wrong or simply not using the camera properly? Thank you!
Set footage quality to XP. That's the maximum quality this SD camcorder gives. Remember, this is not HD. It's standard definition.
Hi
Now I have the Aiptek Pocket DV AHD Z500 PLUS and I want to buy the canon legria fs 200
You can look on my channel there are videos which were shot with the Aiptek
can you say me please if it is worth to buy the canon or do you think the aiptek is better
sorry for my bad english
i´m german
very good video
damn.. i should have got a HD camcorder.. the one u haz can autofocus! T_T
not without conversion.
You'll need to covert the.mod files first.
thx
thinking same thing
You need to covert the .mod files first.
Canon S100
Great quality camera. I don't think you have to spend over $1,000 to get a great quality camera.
I LIKE THE REVIEW BUT NOT THE CAMERA...
I have the Canon FS200!
Quickly, can't up load video's quickly, you need a special program that can't do anything. Sorry not to be a hater but I got the fs200 and because of the .MOD file type. I couldn't edit any video let alone view the stupid things. I returned it an got me a Samsung. Way better.
does it work with apple computers? wat about final cut express? imovie?
not without conversion.