Canon 2699B001 User manual

FS100
Flash Memory Camcorder
Item Code: 2699B001
Overview
From Canon’s long history of optical excellence, advanced image processing, superb performance
and technological innovation in photographic and broadcast television cameras comes the latest in
camcorders.
Now, with the light, compact Canon FS100, you can have stunning video with the ease and numerous
benefits of Flash Memory, at an affordable price. Flash Memory is used in some of the world’s most
innovative electronic products such as laptop computers, MP3 players, PDAs and cell phones. It’s just
the thing for catching more of your life’s most special moments.
In addition you’ll get the FS100’s Canon Exclusive features such as Canon 48x Advanced Zoom
and our DIGIC DV II Image Processor, combined with a 1.07 Megapixel CCD image sensor, Image
Stabilization and a 2.7” Widescreen LCD. You can even choose the color for your FS100 that suits
you best. It comes in a choice of three colors, Moonstone Silver, Sapphire Blue and Garnet Wine. It’s
truly a Flash Memory camcorder that’s both hard to beat and unmistakably Canon.
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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.

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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.
Megapixel Performance

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Canon Exclusive: Genuine Canon 48x Advanced Zoom
The Genuine Canon 48x Advanced Zoom on the FS100
is just the kind of exclusive Canon feature you’ve
come to expect from the leader in imaging and optics.
Advanced Zoom extends the power of your zoom and is
the longest zoom Canon has ever offered. In both wide
angle and telephoto positions, there is virtually no loss in image quality throughout the range. How is
this accomplished? With a Genuine Canon lens which remains in constant motion through the entire
extended zoom range aided by our proprietary DIGIC DV II image processor.
There’s practically no loss in image quality through an extraordinary range of zoom, so you’ll get
good, clear shots as you follow that sailboat race around the harbor or catch every step of that toddler
scrambling across the lawn.
The FS100 offers you more flexibility to get just the shot you need by giving you the choice of
Advanced Zoom in default mode or you can select 37x Optical Zoom. You will always be able to
get the shot you need, no matter how close or far away and always with the quality you expect from
Canon.

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Canon Exclusive: DIGIC DV II Image Processor
The Canon DIGIC DV II Image Processor is the next generation of Canon’s exclusive DIGIC DV
signal processing technology. Designed specifically for HD, DIGIC DV II ensures optimal image
quality. It also ensures optimal image quality for still images, even though video and still images have
different color requirements. DIGIC DV II is just another one of Canon’s advanced technologies that
make the FS100 an exceptional performer.
Thanks to Canon DIGIC DV II image processing, the FS100 produces video with improved color
reproduction -- especially in skin tones, and dark and light scenes. It also uses a hybrid noise
reduction system that employs two types of noise reduction -- for video images that are crystal clear.
Regardless of your subject or setting, there’s no worry about capturing them more closely to the way
they appear in front of you.
Plus, the Canon 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. It also helps lower power consumption for longer
battery life.

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2.7” Widescreen LCD
The 2.7” Widescreen LCD on the FS100 lets you see more of what your
camcorder is recording. There’s no need to imagine what your final image will look
like on your widescreen television because it’s squeezed into a small space while
you’re shooting. What you see will be what you get.

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Superb Shooting Control
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.
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.

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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.
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.

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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.

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Stunning Digital Photography
The FS100 has many advanced photo features which make it
a camera that rivals other state-of-the-art digital cameras. You
get the best of both video and photos.
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.

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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.

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Share Your Photos
Your FS100 comes with features that make it simple to share your still photos.
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.

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Pixela ImageMixer Software
Enjoy the flexibility and versatility of your Canon Flash Memory camcorder with the supplied Pixela
ImageMixer software. This powerful software lets you organize, enhance, and share your video.
An easy-to-use application launcher makes it easy to transfer your video to your computer, burn
a Standard Definition DVD. A sophisticated catalog system keeps all your videos indexed and
organized-so you can always find them quickly. Inside ImageMixer lives feature packed video editing
software, allowing you to trim, reorder, or combine scenes. To give your movies a professional touch,
simply add scene transitions, music, and titles. And when you’re finished, burn a Standard Definition
DVD to relive the memories on your TV. A built-in video player allows you to play your MPEG-2 data
files on your computer. For added versatility, Pixela ImageMixer can convert your movie to a file
format compatible with web video sharing sites. Additionally, your movie can be resized for online
posting, and viewed on portable entertainment devices.

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Additional Features
■The Intelligent Lithium-ion battery which powers the FS100 is a
major, and useful, advance. It not only more accurately tracks
remaining battery life, it also gives a display in minutes remaining. It
will allow you to better plan your shooting, so you won’t be caught out
with a battery that suddenly goes from “half” to “empty”.
■The Built-in Electronic Lens Cover means you never have to go looking for your lens cover again.
Turn your camcorder on and the lens cover automatically opens. Turn it off, and the cover closes.
■USB 2.0 Hi-Speed Terminal for digital video streaming and ultra-fast transfer of movies and
photos.
■With the FS100’s Microphone Terminal you can attach an external microphone if you need to
record audio more accurately from a specific source.
■Wireless Remote Control lets you operate your FS100 from a distance, so you
don’t have to be left out of the picture.
■1 Year Parts And Labor Limited Warranty provides protection long after other
manufacturers’ warranties expire.

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Specifications
Digital Video
Power Consumption TBA
Image Sensor 1/6” CCD Sensor
Total Pixels Approx. 1,070,000 pixels
Effective Pixels Movies:
16:9 - approx. 550,000 pixels (ADV.Z off)
16:9 - approx. 710,000 pixels (ADV.Z on, wide)
16:9 - approx. 410,000 pixels (ADV.Z on tele)
Photos: approx. 800,000 pixels
Maximum recording time 8GB SDHC Memory Card (not supplied)
LP (3 Mbps): 5 hours, 10 minutes
SP (6 Mbps): 2 hours, 45 minutes
XP (9 Mbps): 1 hour, 50 minutes
Greater recording time is possible by adding an SDHC Memory Card.
Lens Zoom Ratio 48x Advanced Zoom (16:9)
37x Optical/2000x Digital
Focal Length f=2.6-96.2mm
Zoom Speed Variable/3 Fixed Zoom Speeds
Max. F/Stop f/2.0-5.2
Programmed AE Auto, Program, Tv, Portrait, Sports, Night, Snow, Beach, Sunset, Spotlight,
Fireworks
Max Shutter Speed 1/2000
1/500 (stills)
Minimum Focusing Distance 10 mm (wide)/1m (tele)
White Balance Daylight, Tungsten, Auto, Manual
Image Stabilization Electronic
LCD Screen 2.7” Widescreen LCD (Approx. 123,000 pixels)
Recording Media SD/SDHC Memory Card (not supplied)
Audio Dolby Digital 2ch (AC-3 2 ch)
Microphone Terminal 3.5 mm Stereo Mini-jack
Dimensions (WxHxD) 2.3 x 2.4 x 4.9 in/58 x 60 x 124mm
Weight (not including lens and
battery pack)
9.2 oz. (260g)
Note: 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.

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Supplies & Accessories
STV-250N Mini Plug to RCA
Used to connect to a TV or VCR.
Battery Charger CG-800
Charges Li-Ion Battery 800 Series
Shoulder Strap SS-600
SC-A30 Genuine Leather Carrying Case
Once you finish recording, keep your camcorder and all your accessories in this professional-looking,
genuine leather soft carrying case.
SC-A40 Genuine Leather Carrying Case
Once you finish recording, keep your camcorder and all your accessories in this professional-looking,
genuine leather soft carrying case.
SC-A60 Genuine Leather Carrying Case
Once you finish recording, keep your camcorder and all your accessories in this professional-looking,
genuine leather soft carrying case.
Soft Case SC-A70
SC-2000 Soft Carrying Case
Protect your camcorder with the professional-quality SC-2000 Soft Carrying Case, featuring secure
compartments for filters and extra battery packs.

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Battery Pack BP-808
890mAh Lithium Ion
DW-100
DVD Burner and Player - Key to enjoying the superb video produced by the latest Canon High
Definition and Standard Definition camcorders is sharing that video with family and friends. Now, it’s
easier than ever to transfer and backup footage from your camcorder onto DVDs with the Canon DW-
100 DVD Burner.
Can’t find the part or accessory you’re looking for? Customer Support can help.
Call 1-800-828-4040 for assistance.

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What’s in the Box
FS100 Kit Contents:
1. FS100 Camcorder
2. WL-D88 Wireless Controller
3. CR2025 Lithium Coin Battery
4. BP-808 Battery Pack
5. CA-590 Compact Power Adapter
6. AC Cable
7. Interface Cable
8. STV-250N Stereo Video Cable
9. WS-30 Wrist Strap
10.Pixela ImageMixer™ 3SE Disc
11. Digital Video Solutions Disc for Windows
and Macintosh