Canon's New VIXIA Camcorder Records 24 Hours of HD Content

Not only did Canon announce six new PowerShot digital cameras today, they also unveiled their latest VIXIA HD Camcorder. The new VIXIA HF S11 Dual Flash Memory Camcorder features 64GB of internal flash memory, advanced HD features and professional-level manual controls.

The VIXIA HF S11 features a Genuine Canon HD Video Lens, an 8.59-megapixel Full HD CMOS Image Sensor, Canon DIGIC DV III Image Processor, Canon Face Detection, Instant AutoFocus, and the ability to record in 24p Cinema Mode or 30p Progressive Mode. Also, the VIXIA HF S11 has manual gain control limits and manual focus controls, usually only found in professional camcorders. The VIXIA HF S11 also takes 8.0 megapixel photos. And with its huge 64GB internal flash drive; you can record up to 24 hours of HD content. Another option is recording to a removable SDHC memory card (not included).

New features to the VIXIA line are Canon's Dynamic SuperRange OIS system, which offers shake correction with continuous adjustment throughout the entire zoom range, and an Advanced Video Snapshot Mode which lets you create a highlight movie to share with friends by recording a series of four second clips when in shooting mode as well as in playback mode.

The Canon VIXIA HF S11 Dual Flash Memory Camcorder will be available in mid-September with an MSRP of $1,399.99.