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Canon FS100

Canon FS100

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HQ Grade: B
A is outstanding and exceptional, rated in the top 10% of camcorders.
B means they are good, with some standout features.
C means they are mediocre, and probably more trouble than they are worth.
D & F mean they are absolutely awful or old. Avoid at all costs.
  • 4 out of 5
"A great little camera with some minor problems."
  • 1 out of 5
"uploading issues"
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Editors' Comments

Weighing an amazingly light 9.2 ounces, the FS100 Flash Memory camcorder not only records exclusively to an SDHC card slot, it also incorporates the DIGIC DV II Image processor exceptional color and clarity. Additionally, it uses a 48x optical zoom and an advanced Lithium-ion Battery display which can show remaining recording time to the minute... read more

Specifications

  • Records exclusively to SDHC Card Slot
  • Digic DV II Image Processor
  • 48x optical zoom
  • Advanced lithium-ion battery display
  • weighs 9.2 ounces
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Answered Questions for the FS100

Q: What class of SD card is required for use in this camcorder? ie does it need to be at least class 4? And what capacity card will work? ie 16GB,32GB?
A: Well, maybe not just yet. Check for a firmware update first. But allow me to make an pitch for using... read more
Q: how do I download movies in sequence
A: If you're looking at the clips in playback mode, the file numbers should be there. It does assign an "image... read more
Q: CLARIFY THE LOW LIGHT POOR QUALITY ISSUE.
A: Low light would be in the evening or inside without good ambient light in to illuminate the subject. Pretty much... read more

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Open Questions for the FS100

Q: Can I replay in slow motion? Can I "scroll" backwards to review an earlier image?
10 points for best answer - No replies
Q: How to burn DVD using supplied software?
10 points for best answer - 2 replies
Q: Can I record back to this camcorder, such as to export a finished project in Premiere?
20 points for best answer - 1 reply

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Store Ratings and Offer Details for the Canon FS100

Store Rating Store Name Price Visit Store
1.0 out of 5 1 Store Reviews Amazon.com
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$389.00 Go!
4.6 out of 5 28474 Store Reviews TigerDirect
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$279.97 Go!
4.8 out of 5 71876 Store Reviews J&R Music and Computer World
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$299.88 Go!
4.8 out of 5 4303 Store Reviews Electronic Express
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$318.72 Go!
This Merchant Not Yet Rated Norman Camera & Video
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$319.95 Go!
4.8 out of 5 586 Store Reviews Big VALUE Inc
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$325.00 Go!
4.8 out of 5 4639 Store Reviews Crutchfield
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$329.99 Go!
4.8 out of 5 1358 Store Reviews Calumet
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$349.99 Go!
1.0 out of 5 1 Store Reviews Amazon.com
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$389.00 Go!
4.7 out of 5 69581 Store Reviews ANTOnline
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$402.19 Go!
4.7 out of 5 17836 Store Reviews Electronica Direct
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$421.19 Go!

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  • 4.42 out of 5

Average rating based on 121 total reviews: 4.42/5

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  • 4 out of 5
A great little camera with some minor problems. (JDintheOC - 1/3/09)

Okay...the low light video on this camcorder isn't s good as it should be but I really don't take video indoors so it doesn't matter... read more

  • 1 out of 5
uploading issues (anna - 12/28/08)

I can't figure out how to upload the videos. I read all the directions about 15 times!! Someone else told me this camera had uploading... read more

  • 1 out of 5
Shocking indoor video performance (Andrew Jurekic - 10/22/08)

I own a Sony DCR-DVD605 mini-DVD camcorder. I am looking for a flash or HDD camera as I record for long periods (mini-DVD recording is... read more

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