Canon FS100 Flash Memory Camcorder - 48x Optical Zoom, 2.7" Widescreen LCD, Silver (Refurbished)

A Closer Look

Detailed Features Flash Memory in a Compact Size

The FS100 is one of Canon's first and most affordable Flash Memory camcorders.

In addition to the advantage of added recording time, Flash Memory offers more to you as well. You'll appreciate its quick response time, because it doesn't have to wait for moving parts. Press the record button and your FS100 starts recording video faster than you've ever seen before. In addition, when you review your footage, it will start playing more quickly as well.

Another plus is the FS100's lower power consumption rate, allowing your battery to last longer. It's just what you need so you don't miss that pivotal play on the field or the moment when they say "I do".

While we certainly hope you keep your FS100 securely in your hand while shooting, if it happens to slip, or you accidentally knock it against something, you'll be happy to know that Flash Memory makes your camcorder more shock resistant than other recording storage systems. It also minimizes the chance of data loss due to damage to your recording media or the moving parts in other camcorders.

Making this new technology even more convenient to use is the FS100's compact size and light weight. 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.

A Class 2 or higher card is recommended. Also, movie recording requires cards with 128 MB of memory or more. Cards made by Toshiba, SanDisk or Matsushita are recommended. No particular restrictions apply for still images.

Megapixel Performance

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. You'll capture every dramatic color in a sunset at the beach and see more clearly than ever the happiness on the face of your child as she scores the winning goal in the big game. Relive your memories just as they happened.

• Widescreen HR Recording
  The FS100 records true High Resolution Widescreen for picture perfect video. Canon's Widescreen HR Mode uses the entire width of the image sensor, capturing true 16:9 widescreen. What difference does it make? It's simple. The more pixels which are captured, the better your final image quality is.
  
  
  

• Joystick Control
  The Joystick makes using the camcorder easier than ever. Extra buttons have been eliminated, allowing you to access many functions from one convenient place. The Joystick lets you control Play, Stop, Fast Forward, and Rewind functions during playback. It also controls exposure lock and exposure compensation during recording.
  
  
  

• Variable Zoom Speed Control
  Another sure sign of amateur video is the unsteady zoom shot. But with the FS100's zoom control, you simply select one of three pre-set zoom speeds for smooth, steady, professional looking zooms
  
  
• Level and Grid Markers
  With the Level Marker feature, it's easy to keep your camera level for more professional looking video. Line up any horizontal lines in your shot -- such as the horizon -- to the marker and you can be sure your camcorder is level.
  
  The FS100's Grid Marker feature lets you compose your shot accurately, according to the grid in your viewfinder. You can even choose from two different colors for the grid. This ensures that you see the grid, no matter what the background color of your shot is.
  
  
  

• Program AE Mode
  For the best exposure for various situations, the FS100's Program AE mode will automatically adjust the settings to compensate for the conditions and subject. Choose from Portrait, Sports, Night, Snow, Beach, Sunset, Spotlight and Fireworks. You won't have to guess if you're capturing all the action just the way you want it because the FS100 will do it for you.
  
  
  

• Quick Start
  Never miss a quickly unfolding shot again. Push the Quick Start button between shots and it places the FS100 in standby mode. When the action starts, push the Quick Start button again to begin recording in less than one second. You'll also help extend your battery life over leaving the camcorder in regular recording mode.
  
  
• Low Light Performance
  Some of the most magical shots are taken at the end of the day or long after the sun has set. You won't miss any of them, thanks to the FS100's mini video light. The light lets you shoot subjects in color in low light up to 4.9 feet away. So, whether it's a shot of a sleeping baby, or a dramatic skyline at night, the FS100 captures all the moments you want to record.
  
  
  

• DVD Burner Compatible
  You can also easily burn DVDs of the video shot with your FS100 as it is compatible with Canon's new DW-100 DVD Burner. A one cable connection is all it takes to send the files across and with the click of a few buttons, your videos will be burned to a disc ready to play in a compatible DVD player.
  
  

• Megapixel Photos
  The same Megapixel CCD that ensures sharp, vivid video also gives you brilliant digital photographs. You will be able to capture outstanding digital photographs with a resolution of 1152 x 684 for sharp, crisp still images.
  
  
• Canon DIGIC DV II Image Processor
  Canon's exclusive DIGIC DV II Image Processor features improved continuous shooting of digital photographs with the FS100. You can shoot five 1152 x 648 still images per second, and enjoy faster processing of your images to your memory card.
  
  
• Focus Features
  Auto Intelligent Auto Focus (AiAF) ensures sharp images and gives creative flexibility. Even when your subject isn't in the center of the frame, the FS100's 9 Point AiAF will automatically select from 9 metering frames on the screen to help bring images into sharp focus.
  
  
• Auto Exposure Modes
  Like any good digital still camera, the FS100 lets you choose from a range of exposure modes. Auto mode automatically sets the exposure, letting you concentrate on your subject. AV (aperture priority) mode lets you control depth of field by letting you choose the aperture. TV (shutter priority) mode lets you select the shutter speed for sharp, action shots. In P (program) mode, the camcorder adjusts camera settings automatically.
  
  
  

• Program AE Mode
  Your life happens everywhere, so the FS100 gives you settings that automatically result in the best exposure settings for different conditions and different subjects.
  
  Portrait mode ensures shallow depth of field for a pleasing background to your shots of friends and family. Sports mode stops the action with faster shutter speeds. Night mode is designed to give you great shots after the sun goes down. Snow and Beach modes compensate for bright surroundings and give you the proper exposure on your subject. Sunset mode results in vibrant, well-exposed colors for one of the toughest subjects to capture. Use Spotlight mode when your child is on stage and in the spotlight -- literally -- and you want to make sure the exposure is right for them. And, Fireworks mode records brilliant images of another tough subject: the holiday fireworks display.
  
  
• Level and Grid Markers
  With the Level Marker feature, it's easy to keep your camera level for more professional looking photographs. Line up any horizontal lines in your shot -- such as the horizon -- to the marker and you can be sure your camcorder is level.
  
  The FS100's Grid Marker feature lets you compose your shot accurately, according to the grid in your viewfinder. You can even choose from two different colors for the grid. This ensures that you see the grid, no matter what the background color of your shot is.
  
  

• Print/Share
  Print/Share turns your FS100 into a photo lab in the palm of your hand. Simply connect your camcorder directly to select Canon printers or any PictBridge-compatible printer with the supplied USB cable. Then, with a simple touch of the Print/Share button, print directly from your FS100 without going through a computer.
  
  Print/Share also makes it easy to transfer your still images to your computer. Simply connect your FS100 and your computer, press the Print/Share button and your photos are downloaded to your computer.
  
  
• SDHC Memory Card
  The FS100 makes it easy to store digital photos onto an SDHC Memory Card.
  
  
• DVD Burner Compatible
  You can also easily burn DVDs of your still photos taken with your FS100 as it is compatible with Canon's new DW-100 DVD Burner. A one cable connection is all it takes to send the files across and with the click of a few buttons, your photos are ready to share with all.