Canon ES8200V Hi8 Camcorder

by Canon

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 7.2 x 4 x 4 inches ; 1.1 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 5 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00005LD4Y
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #32,443 in Camera & Photo (See Top 100 in Camera & Photo)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes
• Date first available at Amazon.com: September 4, 1999

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

The Hi8 video format offers the highest video quality outside of digital, and the Canon ES8200V Hi8 offers a number of great features for its low price. Equipped with a 2.5-inch color LCD view screen and video light, the ES8200V employs an integrated autofocus/autoexposure system that helps eliminate bad footage due to incorrect exposure and focus settings. Its 22x optical zoom lens is augmented by a 700x digital zoom. It also comes with digital image stabilization, which removes excess jitter in your shots, and a time-base corrector, improving recording and playback quality.

There is also an additional set of special effects available during both recording and playback that will help add a little flavor to your movies. These effects include black-and-white, sepia, mirror, and mosaic, among others. Included in the package are an A/V cable, remote control, power adapter, shoulder strap, and battery pack.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

43 of 44 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great camera to have, August 24, 2001

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"kross100" (Pagosa Springs, CO USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Canon ES8200V Hi8 Camcorder (Electronics)

I've had my camera now for about a month and I love it. I didn't want all the technical stuff that came along with a digital camera so that's why I wanted the next best thing. Although, this does have a lot of extra features that I look forward to using in the future. It's small, light weight and very easy to use. Basically I wanted to document my kids growing up and this will certainly do the job. I did get a little frustrated at the beginning though when reading through the manual and tried to follow the vague instructions in setting the date. If you buy this camera and go to set the date, it says to use the controller to scroll through the month, year, etc. what they are talking about is the FlexiZone controller not the remote controller that comes with it. In my last efforts, I picked up the phone and called the 800 number, to my surprise, I wasn't left on hold very long and actually got a live person to help me through the process. I was very impressed and won't hesitate to call them again for any questions. One drawback now is getting a VCR that is "S-Video" compatible. But in the meantime, playing back the footage and seeing it on the LCD monitor isn't so bad. A great camera to have. Get it now while it's cheaper than when I bought it! A great buy certainly!

28 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars a quality camcorder, August 20, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Canon ES8200V Hi8 Camcorder (Electronics)

The ES8200v is a very good camcorder. It has all the necessary features, auto-focus, image stabilization, an LCD flip out screen, etc. It also has a good array of other features like the remote control, the digital effects, a 700x digital zoom, and the Flexi-zone feature that helps keep the important things in focus. The only thing i have found that this camcorder doesn't have is the Sony Nightshot feature, but I don't really see that as a deturent to purchasing this camcorder. Who wants to see home movies in that green, creepy light of Nightshot? It's not digital, but that's not really important unless you plan on making movies on your computer or something. If you just want something to take with you on vacation or something, this is the one to buy. I highly recommend it to all. Happy filming!!

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great camcorder!, February 13, 2002

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S. Townsend (Northern Cal) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Canon ES8200V Hi8 Camcorder (Electronics)

I had to replace my old VHS camcorder but didn't want to go digital yet, so chose the HI 8 format. I liked the features on the Canon, remote control, great zoom, fade and recording formats. I was able to charge and practice shooting within a few hours after it came in the mail. The size is great too, nice and compact. Very happy with the purchase!