Canon FS100 Flash Memory Camcorder with 48x Advanced Zoom (Silver)

Canon FS100 Flash Memory Camcorder with 48x Advanced Zoom (Silver) | Perfect for a new baby..

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	Canon FS100 Flash Memory Camcorder with 48x Advanced Zoom (Silver) Canon Canon average customer review:based on 44 reviews view larger image
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highly recommended

The FS100 is one of Canon's first Flash Memory camcorders. In addition to the advantage of added recording time, Flash Memory offers quick response time, because it doesn't have to wait for moving parts. The FS100's lower power consumption rate allows your battery to last longer. Measuring only 2.3" wide, 2.4" high and 4.9" deep, it combines big video storage capacity in a small, easy to carry body. The 2.7" Widescreen LCD on the FS100 lets you see more of what your camcorder is recording. With the FS100 you get a powerful 1.07 Megapixel CCD image sensor. The video you shoot will be sharp, clear and more true to life, as will your still photos. The Genuine Canon 48x Advanced Zoom on the FS100 extends the power of your zoom. In both wide angle and telephoto positions, there is virtually no loss in image quality throughout the range. The Canon DIGIC DV II Image Processor is the next generation of Canon's exclusive DIGIC DV signal processing technology to ensure optimal image quality for still images, even though video and still images have different color requirements. Focal Length - f=2.6-96.2mm Minimum Focusing Distance - 10mm (wide)/1m (tele) White Balance - Daylight, Tungsten, Auto, and Manual Programmed AE - Auto, Program, TV, Portrait, Sports, Night, Snow, Beach, Sunset, Spotlight, and Fireworks 2-channel Dolby Digital Audio (AC-3) 3.5mm Stereo Mini-jack Microphone Terminal Dimensions - Width 2.3 x Height 2.4 x Depth 4.9 (58x60x124mm) Weight - 9.2 ounces (260 grams)

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Excellent Camcorder!

I bought an FS100 and have used it for almost a month now. The picture quality is excellent and the zoom is amazing and the great image stabilization lets one actually use it. The value you get for the money is unparalleled.

The cons so far are:
1. I haven't been able to use the black&white/sepia/etc. mode for some reason. Selecting it doesn't enable it.
2. The video takes up a huge amount of memory. I would recommend buying atleast an 8GB sdcard for this.
3. There is no night mode.
4. The quality of still photographs is worse than my cellphone. (I know this is a video camera but putting in a good still-image sensor really isn't that hard or expensive! A 1MP image sensor is really rock bottom!)

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Perfect for a new baby..

I got this back when it came out in April right before the birth of my son. I absolutely love it! I love how easy it is to pick up really fast and catch a priceless moment. It takes only a few seconds to turn on the camera and flip it open. It's also soo tiny! I stick it in my diaper bag and bring it everywhere with me. On that note, it's pretty durable too!

Good Camcorder

Pros : Small, handy, good quality in Outdoor. Can easily add more memory as I like.

Cons : Battery shorter than I thought it would last. Indoor night video - lot of noise.

Overall, it's a good buy for the price.

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Good Camcorder but struggling with getting video on dvds

This camera is just what I needed and it was very affordable. I wasn't really concerned with HD. I just wanted a camera that could take good videos and be able to share them with family by copying to dvd so that the videos could be viewed using a standard dvd player and TV. I have become so frustrated because I am having such a hard time trying to copy the video to dvd. While not a pro by any means, I do not consider myself computer illiterate. Most reviews have said not to even bother with downloading the transfer software that came with the camera but what can I use that will produce good videos and isn't so expensive? I've had trouble with Nero and Sonic MyDVD. I don't have the money to buy software to experiment with to see if it will work or not. What good is taking the video if you can't save it and be able to share with others. Being so frustrated with trying to copy to dvds has caused me to regret buying the camera. If anyone can give me directions on what I need to do, I would greatly appreciate it. I'm using Windows XP. I gave the camcorder a 4 rating but if I was rating my overall experience with the camcorder I'd probably give it a 1. Using a product shouldn't be this hard.

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My first camcorder meets expectation

I picked this camcorder mainly because 1. I have a Canon camera (S2 IS) that takes great videos, 2. I want a compact camcorder with good battery life. So far it meets my expectations. The SD cards are getting cheaper every year. They will soon replace battery-thirsty and bulky hard-drive camcorders.

Pros:
1. Light-weight, ergonomic to fit small hands.
2. SD card is small, quiet and cheap compared to memory stick or hard drive.
3. video is crisp and clear, the sound quality is great.

Cons:
1. USB port is in the middle of the camcorder, you can't get to it without opening the lcd. And transferring files requires the power adapter and the speed is slow.
2. It takes 195 min to charge which is slow.
3. The "set" key is made of low-quality plastic. Feels like it can break any day.

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