The Canon E65 camcorder dropped in the mid-’90s as part of Canon’s compact 8mm lineup, and it was basically built for families who wanted to ditch bulky VHS gear without losing recording quality. It packed features like 22x optical zoom, digital image stabilization, and low-light performance that actually held up for home videos. Canon iterated this line with models like the E60 and E70, but the E65 hit the sweet spot between size, price, and performance. If you grew up filming birthday parties, vacations, or school plays on tapes you had to rewind with a pencil-like patience, this little camcorder was probably in your living room.