Canon FS100 Flash Memory Camcorder with 48x Advanced Zoom (Silver)

I used this camera and attached to TV to view the video quality and am impressed with the video quality. I like the SD flexibility. But still this camera is frustrating.

If you try to get the videos and Pictures out of this camera to your Vista based computer you will be disappointed. I tried on 2 different computers One having Vista Home Premium and one having Vista Home Basic. Both do not recognize is camera. I called Canon for drivers, they said Canon does not provide drivers for Vista and XP. The OS have the driver in built. But why the heck this is not recognized by the Vista. To make sure it does not conflict with other USB devices I removed all USB devices except Keyboard and Mouse. But still Vista does not know what this device is.

So overall a good camera but what its worth if you cannot get the videos out.

If anybody was able to get the videos/pictures out of this camera to your computer please share your experience.

Have used this camcorder a number of times love the size and weight.
Pros:
-easy to use both recording and replaying simple just touch and record
-take out the card and place into computer (vista) card reader and watch the action, also easy to watch on tv. I have a 720p hd tv no problems with the quality of the picture. I am not a pro just doing home movie type stuff
-light weight easy to handle
Cons::
-off easy mode hard to get zoom to focus at max
-so light need tripod when zooming in tight to decrease movement (minor detail)

so far very pleased with this, would recommend to anyone shooting simple home video, have not tried the picture on my larger tv

Hello and welcome to my little review of the FS100. So far I have had for less than a week and I couldn't be happier. The size, weight, quality of the item is top notch. The vid quality is really good. In low light it could be better but for this price point I can't complain. I really wanted to comment about the software that it came with because everyone complains that it's useless and doesn't work. They are incorrect. I loaded the ImageMixer3 software the day I got the camera just to see if it worked. I knew I would find better software eventually but wanted to test it out anyway. I did not load the other "Canon" software disk, just Image Mixer. I set my cam on XP (high quality) and proceeded to shoot a few mins of test footage. I then uploaded the footage to the pc using a flash card reader and I told Windows XP to recognize mod files by using the ImageMixer software. The software very quickly loaded the couple vids I'd taken. I then used the edit video feature of the software to save the file as an mp2 at high quality. I was then able to upload the vid to youtube in a matter of minutes. Granted the software does not have a bunch of editing tools but it does work and it worked well. GREAT camera and I can't wait to really put this puppy to the test.

It's hard to imagine finding fault with this inexpensive easy to use little camcorder. It's not intended to make broadcast quality video, it will probably see many birthday cakes being blown out and for this it is perfect.
I find that the smaller a camera/camcorder the more often it will be used, and that's a good thing.

We did the research, read the reviews and purchased the Cannon FS100 mainly for recording high school sporting events and family footage. We are thrilled! The kids say the picture is great, it is very easy to operate automatically, yet the capability is there to be creative and manually operate the camera. Download is easy, have yet to create a CD, but I expect that to go well too. The still photo is a bit grainy, but when you are in a pinch it works. The way I figure, if you want a good still, use your camera, this is for video! Oh, and the size is amazing! It literally fits in the cup of your hand, and light weight too! It starts and stops amazingly quick, picks up sound well and the zoom feature, although I have heard others complain, works well. We zoom in on the football action and do not have a lot of trouble with "wobble". Cannon delivers again!! (I have a 17 year old EOS Rebel that I love!!)