--- product_id: 23805028 title: "Canon FS100 Flash Memory Camcorder with 48x Advanced Zoom (Silver)" brand: "canon" price: "£5.61" currency: GBP in_stock: false reviews_count: 4 url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/23805028-canon-fs100-flash-memory-camcorder-with-48x-advanced-zoom-silver store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # 2.7" LCD SDHC Storage 48x Zoom Canon FS100 Flash Memory Camcorder with 48x Advanced Zoom (Silver) **Brand:** canon **Price:** £5.61 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Summary > 🎥 Capture Life's Highlights with Canon's FS100! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Canon FS100 Flash Memory Camcorder with 48x Advanced Zoom (Silver) by canon - **How much does it cost?** £5.61 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/23805028-canon-fs100-flash-memory-camcorder-with-48x-advanced-zoom-silver) ## Best For - canon enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted canon brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Seamless Storage:** Easily record to SDHC cards for endless video possibilities. - • **Fast File Transfers:** USB 2.0 compatibility ensures your videos are ready to share in no time! - • **Capture Every Moment:** With 48x advanced zoom, your memories are just a click away! - • **Compact & Lightweight:** At just 2.3 lbs, take your creativity anywhere with ease. - • **Stabilized Perfection:** Enjoy smooth, shake-free footage with built-in image stabilization. ## Overview The Canon FS100 Flash Memory Camcorder is a compact and lightweight video recording device featuring a powerful 48x optical zoom, image stabilization, and a 2.7-inch widescreen LCD. It records in high-quality MP4 format to SDHC cards, making it perfect for capturing life's moments with ease and clarity. ## Description From the Manufacturer From the leaders in the imaging industry, the Canon FS-series are the next-generation Flash Memory format camcorders for shooting great video and photos. Flash memory format delivers delivering optimal image quality, quick response time, flexible media exchange, and extended recording times all in a compact and lightweight body. The FS100 provides outstanding features such as 48x Advanced Zoom an SDHC card slot for your once-in-a-lifetime memories. Canon FS100 Highlights 1/6-inch, 1.07-megapixel CCD image sensor Whether you’re shooting video or photos, you will benefit from the camcorder’s razor-sharp CCD image sensor. 48x optical zoom in action Genuine Canon 48x Advanced Zoom Capture the action from even farther away when using Canon’s exclusive Advanced Zoom. By utilizing Genuine Canon Optics and the DIGIC DV II Image Processor, Canon has developed a new way to extend beyond the optical zoom, both wide and telephoto, while continuing to maintain optimal image quality. With Canon’s Advanced Zoom, you can now enjoy stunning video from any distance. Image stabilizer Shoot rock-steady video -- even when you’re at maximum telephoto without a tripod. It is even effective while panning or zooming. DIGIC DV II image processor DIGIC DV II is the next generation of Canon's exclusive DIGIC DV signal processing technology. Even though video and still images have different color requirements, DIGIC DV II digital signal processing ensures optimal image quality for both video and still images. Thanks to 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 images that are crystal clear. Quick Start Instead of powering off your camcorder between shots, simply press the Quick Start button to put the camcorder in stand-by mode. Quick Start considerably reduces the power consumption of the battery and allows the user to return to recording mode in less than a second, so you’ll never miss another special moment. Widescreen HR recording The FS100 records true widescreen for picture perfect video. Canon’s image processing system uses the entire width of the image sensor, capturing a big picture in true 16:9 widescreen so no one and nothing is left unseen. And Canon camcorders take advantage of more pixels to give you amazing quality. 2.7-inch widescreen LCD A widescreen LCD lets you see exactly what your camcorder is recording, and what your TV will display later. Display widescreen video on a standard television as well. Joystick The joystick makes using the camcorder easier than ever. Extra buttons have been eliminated, allowing you to control playback, focusing, exposure, and menu options from one convenient place. Level and Grid Markers It's easy to keep your FS100 level for more professional-looking video. Simply press the Level Shot Control button, and a horizontal marker appears in your viewfinder. Line up any horizontal lines in your shot to the marker and you know your camcorder is level. Also, the Grid marker is very convenient for setting up the special balance in your shots. Since background colors vary, you can select from two line colors to make the lines easily visible. Intelligent Lithium-ion battery The remaining battery time is now indicated down to the minute, so you will never have to guess the recording time available. Smooth zoom control Want to shoot like the pros? Three fixed zoom speeds allow you to produce smooth video that will be enjoyable for everyone to watch. Level Shot and Grid Markers It's easy to keep your FS100 level for more professional-looking video. Simply press the Level Shot Control button, and a horizontal marker appears in your viewfinder. Then line up any horizontal lines in your shot to the marker and you know your camcorder is level. The Grid marker is also very convenient for setting up the special balance in your shots. And since background colors vary, you can select from two line colors to make the lines easily visible. Built-in electronic lens cover A built-in electronic lens cover means no dangling lens cover to lose. Still image recording Capture stunning photos in 4:3 aspect ratio to an SDHC card. USB 2.0 Hi-Speed terminal The FS100 features a USB 2.0 Hi-Speed terminal which allows for ultra-fast transfer of movies and photos. Additionally, it can connect directly to any PictBridge compatible printer. Advanced Photo Features A variety of features allow you to capture great photos.9 Point AiAF Bring off-center subjects into sharp focus. Image Effects Choose from the following effects to add a creative flare to your photos: Vivid, Neutral, Low-Sharpening, and Soft Skin Detail. Drive ModesSpecial Scene Modes A wide selection of automatic exposure modes makes it easy to capture great video or photos under any condition. Choose from: Portrait, Sports, Night, Snow, Beach, Sunset, Spotlight, or Fireworks. Microphone terminal The FS100 features a microphone terminal for attaching an external microphone. One-touch power button Power your camcorder with a touch of a button just like a digital camera. Canon DVD burner compatible Take care or those precious moments shot with your FS100 by backing up your footage on the new Canon DW100 DVD burner. This simple and easy to use burner eliminates the need for a PC but still guarantees the assurance of knowing your memories are preserved to an AVCHD disc. 9 selectable languages English, Spanish, French, Italian, German, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Japanese Recording times ## Features - Capture video to SDHC cards - 48x Advanced Zoom; image stabilizer - Widescreen HR recording - 2.7-inch widescreen LCD - USB 2.0 compatible for fast file transfer ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Digital Zoom | 2000 x | | Zoom | Optical | | Optical Zoom | 48 | | Compatible Devices | [PO] | | Supported Image Format | JPEG | | White Balance Settings | Auto | | File Format | AVI or MP4 | | Exposure Control Type | Automatic | | Shooting Modes | Digital Photo | | Image Aspect Ration | 16:9 or 1.78:1 | | Video Resolution | 480p | | Video Capture Format | MP4 | | Number of Speakers | 1 | | Supported Audio Format | AAC | | Lens Type | Prime | | Focus Type | Auto Focus | | Minimum Aperture | 2.8 Millimeters | | Maximum Aperture | 2.8 f | | Minimum Focal Length | 2.6 Millimeters | | Maximum Focal Length | 96.2 Millimeters | | Flash Memory Bus Interface Type | SDHC | | Flash Memory Speed Class | 6 or higher | | Flash Memory Type | SDHC | | Display Resolution Maximum | SD | | Screen Size | 2.7 Inches | | Form Factor | Compact | | Item Weight | 2.3 Pounds | | Style | Minimalist | | Number of Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. | | Has Image Stabilization | Yes | | Image stabilization | true | | Sensor Type | CMOS | | Connectivity Technology | USB | | Color | Silver | | Features | Lightweight | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Canon - **Photo Sensor Technology:** CMOS - **Video Capture Resolution:** 480p - **Maximum Focal Length:** 96.2 Millimeters - **Maximum Aperture:** 2.8 f - **Flash Memory Type:** SDHC - **Video Capture Format:** MP4 - **Supported Audio Format:** AAC - **Screen Size:** 2.7 Inches - **Connectivity Technology:** USB ## Images ![Canon FS100 Flash Memory Camcorder with 48x Advanced Zoom (Silver) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81zM49i-w8S.jpg) ![Canon FS100 Flash Memory Camcorder with 48x Advanced Zoom (Silver) - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/816mFAOd3-S.jpg) ![Canon FS100 Flash Memory Camcorder with 48x Advanced Zoom (Silver) - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81LLkpn-qGS.jpg) ![Canon FS100 Flash Memory Camcorder with 48x Advanced Zoom (Silver) - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81I8aQXVPAS.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Color** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The best camcorder purchase to date *by N***E on July 19, 2008* I've been looking to update my old Sony Digital8 camcorder and have been looking primarily at Mini-DV. But, this flash camcorder caught my eye since the price of SD cards has become amazingly inexpensive. To transfer video from a DV recorder takes a lot of patience, gigabytes of storage, and hours of work. By contrast, a 4gig SDHC card in this camera can store an hour and 20 minutes at 6 mb/s. The camera will do 9 mb/s, but I don't recommend it if your final format is DVD since some players will have problems keeping up.My suggestion is to ignore most of the instructions which Canon provides and keep the software CD's in the box. There's a cute warning attached to the USB cable which warns NOT to connect it without first installing the drivers. I connected it to my MAC running OS-X 10.4 and a warning came on the screen to plug in the AC adapter. Once I did that the camera came right up as a disk drive. The manual warns not to access the folders directly. I did that, too and simply copied them to the local hard drive (more on that in a minute). Then, the camera warned NOT to change modes, or disconnect the USB cable, or disconnect the power. Ok... then, after I dismount the USB drive, how do I unplug the camera :) The manual gives a clue to disconnect the USB first, then power off.By the way, it's just much, much less hassle to purchase an SDHC/MMC card reader and copy the folders off.If you wish to mess with iMovie and other specialized software, then I suppose you'll have to keep your file structure proper and follow the manual more closely. I use Final Cut on the Mac, not iMovie, so my first concern was, What is a MOD file and an MOI file? That is what you're left with after you copy your card. The short answer is, toss the MOI files - assuming you are not using the on-camera editing features. I just record and dump to the hard drive and edit with Final Cut.A MOD file (not to be confused with the music format file) is just an mpeg2 file with audio included. This will confuse some Windows programs which expect the audio in a separate file, so use Media Player Classic. Quicktime on the Mac had no problem playing the file, although you may need to download the MPEG-2 Playback Component. Finally, the aspect ratio setting in a MOD file may not be correct for WideScreen format. You may need Mpeg tools to correct the header if you shoot WideScreen.Next, Mpeg2 is not an "editable" format like DV. It's about 1/5 the size on my system and a single 4gig card backs up nicely onto a single layer DVD-R. You'll need to do something with the MOD files. My program of choice on the Mac is Visual Hub which is quite reasonably priced shareware. I simply dragged my Canon MOD files to it, selected "DV" and "Ready for Final Cut" and "Start." I was left with DV files ready to edit, although 5x larger. There's even a setting to force 16:9 aspect ratio. The catch is that you'll need to re-encode back to Mpeg2 if you're burning for DVD.The nice thing is there aren't any tapes to get dirty and wear out. Flash cards may be used hundreds or thousands of times, unlike DV tapes which are used once or twice. The size of files are very small and easily archived, over an hour of video on a single DVD-R of raw footage. But, re-encoding to DV and back to Mpeg2 will sacrifice some quality. I think it's a good trade-off to using a DV recorder since you can do in minutes what it would usually take hours or days.As for the features of the camcorder, it has an external mic jack. Thank-you Canon. Finally, someone is listening. If you've ever had to record a conversation in a noisy room you will appreciate the ability to use a directional mic. No headphones, but it has an audio meter level display. White balance! Numerous white balance settings as well as manual. Auto and manual shutter speed, exposure, focus, and audio gain at your finger tips. And, an "Easy Mode" for full automatic for those who hate buttons or just need to grab a quick action shot - press "on", press "easy", press "record" and you're recording in seconds. No moving parts except for the lens cap, which is automatic and built-in. No more lost lens cap or one which is smacking into the microphone in the wind while you're recording. And, size - I can hide the camera in the palm of my hand. It's tiny, lightweight, and easy to shoot without getting tired.As for the not so hot stuff, the recording light is an LED. My old Sony Digital 8 camcorder used a tiny light bulb which appeared as natural light. The LED light is certainly better on the battery but makes everything blue-ish. Battery is internal, nice design but you're stuck with whatever capacity will fit into that size battery bay. Batteries and charging accessories cost a fortune, although SDHC cards are cheap. The built-in microphone will need some acoustic foam glued over it or check around for a strap-on wind sock. No viewfinder, not that I use one very much - you will need to shoot with the LCD open. ### ⭐ Doesn’t turn on *by S***. on April 6, 2025* I was so so excited to receive my camera! However, when it arrived, I plugged it in and the red light went on. I let it charge over night and it would not turn on. Then I bought a universal battery charger to charge the battery, but I didn’t charge and now I’m stuck with a camera that doesn’t turn on. I’m very sad about this. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This is a great flash camcorder that works with Ubuntu Hardy Heron! *by K***A on August 26, 2008* This camcorder has been great! I was debating between this one and the Panasonic SDR-S7 and Samsung MX10. Those camcorders had around 680k pixels whereas this one comes in around 710k pixels. What does that mean? Better videos. The 48x advance zoom is awesome and if you want only the optical at 37x, that is great too. You can't tell the 48x is doing some digital tricks. The quality looks just as good as just optical. The other camcorders can be found online for around $200 but with this one coming in at just over $300, you will be far happier with this one.When I was looking for this, I wanted to get a camcorder who's file format would play on Ubuntu without any conversion and also plays on Windows Media Center Vista. This camera does both! To copy the videos, I remove the flash card from my camera and insert it into the flash reader on my laptop. The only "conversion" I have to do to get the videos to play is to change the ".MOD" ending to ".MPG". This also makes the videos play fine on my WMC box. I then copy them to my WMC box over the network.I use to have a Sony Digital 8 camcorder that I connected to my computer via a firewire cable. The videos the FS100 takes are just barely better than those. However, to get the videos on my computer is way faster copying them from a flash drive. I never want to use my Digital 8 camcorder again. The videos I have taken with this easily upload to YouTube. My FS100 videos show up there with the "watch in high quality" option below them. They really look good on YouTube when you click that link... better than most other videos out there. The quality of videos is phenomenal outside at sporting events and is just okay inside with low light conditions.The videos I have so far record around 0.7 to 1.0 MB per second. That is why the 4 gig card gives will give you around 120 minutes of recording time. I have a "class 4" card and I haven't had any problems with it not being fast enough. I'd recommend at least a 4 gig card. If you can afford an 8 or 16 gig card, it would just give you more recording time before you have to copy them to your computer.When the files are copied directly off the card on to my Ubuntu desktop, they play in Movie Player in wide screen format like they are suppose to. However, after I copy them to my Windows Media Center PC, they play in 4:3 mode. I have to adjust the "Zoom" setting to "3", I think, and they look normal. This isn't much of a downfall. I've heard there is a "sdcopy.exe" file that will copy the files and correct the header information for WMC so they will play in widescreen format by default.I ended up going with the gray version because companies now seem to be charging more for the colored ones. It doesn't matter much because other than the color, they are all the same.The FS100 really is about the size of a can of soda, except with a large screen sticking out of it. Some people criticize the lack of a view finder but why would you want anything like this attached to your face.It starts up from a cold start in about 6 seconds. If you close the screen it goes into a low power mode which conserves the battery life.The menu options on this are pretty simple and the "easy" button makes things, well.. easy.If you are thinking about getting one of these... do it. The only type of camcorder that could create a better picture would be an HD one.PROS:Great Quality Videos - 710k pixels!MPEG 4 video format and AAC audioVideos Compatible with Ubuntu Hardy Heron with extension changeVideos Compatible with Windows Media Center with extension change37x Optical, 48x Advance Zoom (check YouTube for examples)Simple MenuCONS:Picture quality is kind of low... keep your digital camera for those. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/23805028-canon-fs100-flash-memory-camcorder-with-48x-advanced-zoom-silver](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/23805028-canon-fs100-flash-memory-camcorder-with-48x-advanced-zoom-silver) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Kingdom* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-05-31*