Canon FS100, red

FS100 - 1/6" CCD, SD/SDHC, 37x zoom, DIGIC DV II, 6.858 cm (2.7 ") LCD, USB 2.0

Manufacturer
Canon
SKU
2702B009
14-02-2008
Stylish and convenient, the FS100 is a compact camcorder that records directly to memory cards, making it easy to share and upload your footage. The 45x Advanced Zoom gets you closer to the action.

Features:
- Stylish camcorder to take anywhere
- SD/SDHC memory card recording
- 45x Advanced Zoom
- Megapixel CCD, DIGIC DV II and True Widescreen
- Microphone input
- Power efficient
- Photo capture
- USB 2.0 Hi Speed
- Easy DVD creation with DW-100
- Supplied software

Stylish and slim
The FS100 is an ultra-compact, lightweight camcorder that you can take anywhere. It records to SD or SDHC memory cards, doing away with the need to accommodate bulky media such as tapes. Super-stylish, it looks as good as the movies it shoots.

Memory card recording
Recording directly to memory cards, the FS100 makes sharing movies easy – give cards to friends, or insert a card into a compatible card reader to transfer video to a computer. Card sizes are constantly increasing, so the FS100’s capacity grows as technology advances.

45x Advanced Zoom
Capture even far-off events – such as football match or a concert – in every detail with a 45x Advanced Zoom. The combination of a genuine Canon video lens and powerful DIGIC DV II processing provides incredibly long range.

Uncompromising quality
The FS100’s Megapixel CCD captures superb movie images and, like every other Canon camcorder, the True Wide High Resolution 16:9 recording system captures video in stunning panoramic detail – perfectly suited for playback on widescreen TVs.

Sounds good
Attach an external microphone for more control over audio recording – experiment to create exciting movie soundtracks.

Save power
Thanks to flash memory, the FS100 is an incredibly power efficient camcorder: record for up to 3 hours with the supplied battery. On long days out, the Intelligent lithium-ion battery shows you just how much recording time is left, to the minute – making sure you never run out of power unexpectedly.

Still photography
The FS100 is also a high quality digital stills cameras including features such as Auto Exposure Bracketing, continuous shooting and a histogram display. DIGIC DV II records colours that look great in printed photos.

High speed transfer
With a USB 2.0 Hi Speed connection, all you need is a single cable to transfer movies and photos to a computer.

DVDs made easy
The DW-100 – Canon’s standalone DVD burner – is the perfect partner for the FS100. At the push of a button, movies are burned straight to disc. Discs are compatible with ordinary home DVD players.

The complete package: software supplied
Pixela ImageMixer(TM) 3 SE lets you organise, play back and edit your video clips, then convert them to alternative file formats. The software also offers DVD creation features – another easy way to share footage.

Storage

Camcorder tape type 
Flash memory

Technical details

Colour of product 
Red
Weight 
260g
Aperture range (F-F) 
2 - 5.2
Focal length range (f-f) 
2.6 - 96.2 mm
Audio system 
Dolby Digital 2ch (AC-3 2ch)
Camera shutter speed 
1/6 - 1/2000s
Compatible memory cards 
SD, SDHC
Display 
LCD
Optical sensor size 
1/0.236 mm (1/6")
Optical zoom 
37x
Sensor type 
CCD
Total megapixels 
1.07 MP

Ports & interfaces

S-Video out 
N
Built-in microphone 
Y
DV port 
N
Microphone in 
Y
S-Video in
N

Performance

Auto focus 
Y
Manual focus
Y

Technical details

Display diagonal 
6.86 cm (2.7")

Image sensor

Effective megapixels (movie)
710000 MP

Lens system

Digital zoom 
2000x
Focal length (35mm film equivalent)
41.7 - 1877 mm

Camera

Minimum illumination 
1.7 lx
Playback zoom (max)
45x

Flash

Built-in flash 
N

Packaging content

Battery technology 
Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)

Picture quality

Still image resolution(s) 
640 x 480

Weight & dimensions

Width 
5.8 cm
Depth 
12.4 cm
Height 
6 cm

Other features

USB 2.0 ports quantity 
1
Art
Y