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1. 

   Billy E. Newman
   April 7th, 2010 - 20:39

   The Canon fs100 Camcorder was a nice camcorder easy to use but the camera was defective I am in the process of returning it. Billy
   Rating: 1 / 5
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   Brookline Mama
   April 7th, 2010 - 21:50

   I haven’t even used the camera yet, but I need to share something extraordinary. I ordered an FS100 yesterday morning at 7:30am before leaving for work. Somehow, the package from Amazon was sitting on my doorstep when I came home from work in the evening. I have no idea how on Earth they managed to get me my order on the SAME DAY but I was blown away. I do have Amazon Prime, which made 2-day shipping free, but this was so far above and beyond…

   I’m due to have a baby any day now, so maybe someone at Amazon knows something I don’t, and thought I should have the camera sooner than later???

   In any case, thank you Amazon!!
   Rating: 5 / 5
3. 

   Papa John
   April 7th, 2010 - 23:47

   First let me say that the product is great. Amazon on the other hand is dishonest. They are advertising this product but they are unable to supply the product. When I purchased the product they said it would take 5-9 days from shipment, they offered free shipping. After I purchased the product they said they did not have a shipping date, I complained and they offered a ten dollar off offer on my next purchase. Then they told me that they could not get this product from Canon (yet they are still advertising the product). I will not purchase computer/photo equipment from Amazon again. If you do decide to purchase a product from Amazon, check if they will confirm the ship date when you purchase. Good luck.
   Rating: 1 / 5
4. 

   E. Mahoney
   April 8th, 2010 - 00:25

   My first video camera since vhs. Removed cds from box and tryed to load.
   
   Image Mixer 3 SE would not accept serial number of camera and therefore
   
   aborted install. Called Canon Tech support on Friday. Said I would get a call on Monday. Went back to second cd in box, Digital Video Solution,
   
   loaded ok but only works on stills, I think. Obviously, I don’t have a clue. No documentation in box. No instructions. So, have shot some short
   
   videos but can’t down load. Operating camera by trail and error, lots of error. What to do? I just expected instructions and I am very disappointed that it may be a long time before I will ever get it.
   Rating: 3 / 5
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   Ms_Ladi
   April 8th, 2010 - 02:54

   I purchased this camcorder from a 3rd party seller on Amazon and was amazed at the lightening fast shipping! This was my first camcorder as up until now I hadn’t seen a need for them.

   Wow, great camcorder! Color is absolutely beautiful (wine) and size is smaller than a can of Pepsi and really made to fold into your hands (I have small hands). I loved the flash drive and recording was pretty simple, although I did read the manual pretty thoroughly.

   I was a bit unimpressed by the lens cover–when the unit powered on, I didn’t get that nice “powered” movement I’m used to with my digital cameras. I’m not sure if it’s a camcorder thing or just due to the low price of the FS100, Canon cut corners to save a few $$$. That was only a small thing.

   The features on the camera was cool. I used another reviewer’s advice on recording in low light by setting the TV differently. It slowed down movement, but I did get a higher light. Not sure if this would have been irritating in the future. I like the cartoon image recording and also the fact that I could record in black and white. I would have liked to see more recording features like I see in my digital camera. For instance, I love recording in “my colors” on my Canon. Though gimmicky, it’s a cool feature when you have a camera in someone’s face! Then again, I may have missed it. I noticed the manual kept harping over things that seemed pretty easy, but I had to keep flipping pages to find the features that weren’t easily accessible. Again, maybe a user error.

   Downloading files was also simplistic. As soon as I plugged the Transcend reader in my Macbook, iMovie started and asked if I wanted to import the files. I was impressed by the ease of it all.

   In the end: I did send the camera back. Not due to the camcorder’s setbacks, but just the fact that I’m not ready to lug around a video camera all the time. I absolutely love taking pictures and can’t see myself jugging both a good camera and good video cam trying to see how to capture the right moment.
   Rating: 4 / 5

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