Canon FS 100 without documentation What kind of product comes with no instrutions?I can't even load the cd's that came with it.Now I've shot some short videos but can't down load to edit. Where does a person start with this.I'm not a video expert, obviously. But what the heck? I want to learn and use this device to its full potential. I would be gratefull for any help. Canon FS 100 without documentation What kind of product comes with no instrutions?I can't even load the cd's that came with it.Now I've shot some short videos but can't... » Read More Canon FS 100 without documentation What kind of product comes with no instrutions?I can't even load the cd's that came with it.Now I've shot some short videos but can't down load to edit. Where does a person start with this.I'm not a video expert, obviously. But what the heck? I want to learn and use this device to its full potential. I would be gratefull for any help. « Show Less
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Sorry you didn't get a manual with your new camcorder. However, Canon does supply pdf files for their products on their web site. Go to this URL and you'll find links to half a dozen pdf's related to the FS100, including the instruction manual.http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/controller?act=ModelInfoAct&fcategoryid;=2544&mod;elid=16185#DownloadDetailActAside from the lack of manual, can you share with us how you like the product?
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Hi, Chris. Not sure since I only did it a couple times with my A2000is. You WILL have to load the program disk into your computer, that much I remember. Also, that program has to be loaded in order to play back any videos you might make. If you have the instructions, time to put on a pot of coffee and crack that book! :-) If you don't have them they are available at Canon's website. I research new stuff by reading its manual at the company site. Oh, yeah. The program allows you to stitch the separate pictures to make the panorama shot.
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I tried just copying the files to my mac and was disappointed I couldn't watch the videos.HOWEVER! I opened iMove (while the SDHC card reader was still plugged in with the card from my FS100 in it) and what to my wonderous eyes should appear!? All of the movies! I could see thumbnails and play them.I just clicked "Import All" and it started importing them. My camera did not need to be plugged in at all :)
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I had to play around with my pc settings for the camera. I have a built in camera and just had to switch it to recognize the device. A few times in the past I need to have the program disk in my pc, probably because it doesn't seem to say installed on its own. And I would need it again now if I wanted to use it..
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Hi, This was my biggest concern in purchasing a new video camera, and I first purchased a JVC Everio one, which I quickly learned would not be natively compatible. The people at the Apple store told me to get a Canon FS 100 (the forerunner to this model), and when I saw the FS 200 coming out, I decided to wait. It was well worth it, and it is COMPLETELY compatible with Mac, but there IS a catch. You need to be running imovie 08 or 09. My Macbook is almost 3 years old, and imovie HD (the 06 version) did not work with the camera, and when I would connect it, it would open iphoto and then have no idea what to do with my movies. Imovie 09 is a great program, and worth the money since it is easier to use than iMovie HD AND has important updates like the ability to post directly to YouTube (the older programs involved an extremely complicated process where you had to change bitrate settings, UGH!). So to sum up, this IS the camera for mac and imovie users, but know that you will need to upgrade your system if you are running an imovie version that predates imovie 08. Also, I recommend getting a card reader when you buy your memory card. I got a 16 gig card on Amazon that came with a reader for $40 and it's amazing. You just pop it in the side, open imovie, and I was able to transfer 2 hours of video in about 8 minutes. LOVE IT!!
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Me too! I'm not going to seriously consider purchasing anything computer related unless I see the manual that goes with it. Is it (i.e., Canvio) truly plug and play? Can you selectively choose individual files to back up? I'm not at all interested in wasting time and space backing up files that I really don't wish to back up. (I only wish to back up photographs.) Filtering through all the comments, while helpful writ large, takes a lot of time when looking for particular information. A manual please.
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There is a program used for uploading videos and pictures onto your computer that you can install but it doesn't have many editing features. . . . There are some basics on the camera itself like capturing a picture from video and splitting it but these are the only editing features I am aware of. . . Hope it helps! :D
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I use regular simple editing software after copying to my computer. Best camera/video I have ever used. Buy it. It is worth the price and then some.
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The Canon website lets you download the manual so you can learn more if you wish, and also includes a full description of what is in the box. You get the camera, a charger, battery, battery contact cover, strap, USB interface cable, a stereo AV cable (the yellow, red, white RCA connector kind - not the HDMI kind), a getting started guide, a Solutions CD, and warranty card. The big manuals are all on the CD. It does not come with a memory card. Compatible cards are detailed in the manual available at the Canon website but basically it's SD, SDHC, MultiMediaCard, MMCplus, or HC MMCplus - but don't buy based on this info. Check the manual for details. As to the cost of including GPS, full-on NMEA GPS modules that are meant to be incorporated into other products sell for $20 or so on hobbyist websites. I would imagine Canon is getting them for far less that that. If I had to guess, I would say that overall, the GPS functionality adds maybe $10 to $15 to the cost of the camera otherwise - but that is only a guess.
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I too want a sm user manuel. I contacted CAnon and filed my displeasure with this CD product.. at end of converstation she offered to send me a PRINTED MANUAL.. not the minature one that I wanted but it was shipped today... I also asked her to submit my complaint to product development and customer service... with one big statement YOU CANNOT TAKE A CD INTO THE FIELD.... a user manual esp with the superzoom/ hi end point and shoot should be standard.. but they won't offer you don't complain to the Company directly.
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Sometimes manuals are missing from refurbished products, but it's always easy enough to get the manual from the internet. In fact, heres the link to the Canon 30D manual in PDF: https://startit.artic.edu/kb/student_faculty/manuals/Canon_EOS30D_Instr_Manual.pdf
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I never hade the owners manual or instruction disk for the camera,i bought it used.thanks for asking a question.
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It's only easy if you have imovie 08, not imovie 6.There is a severe lack of cohesive documentation on how to edit movies from this camcorder. I've wasted sooo much time visiting various internet forums to find answers. Canon's support is hopeless and hard to believe they find their tech support site acceptable.
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Dean, the only sofeware I have found is the software that came with the cameras, but I hate it! Did you not get the disc when you bought the cameras? If not, I would be happy to send you one, I have 12. I find the cameras to work well, but the software terrible and have not found anything else compatible. I understand the cameras are now obsolete. THe company went out of business. Should you find something let me know,please. tnt6125@aol.com. thanks Tom
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I have imovie 09. It tells me none of the files on the card from my FS200 can be read. So what's the secret? Thanks.
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I finally looked at the CD manual and it's easy to use but I like the hard copy better. I called Canon witha technical question(that turned out to be fairly quick and easy) and the guy said he could send me a printed manual. I just assumed without cost. Might be worth checking out before buying a manual on-line.Very happy with tech support!
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I bought mine in September 2013 in Europe. There was no printed manual included, only documentation on a CD. The electronic the manual listed all pieces included in the box, and the printed manual was not in there. Not sure, if this is due to product "localisation", or just because the latest shipements do not include the printed manuals anymore. Anyway, even without the printed manual, I am happy. But, this camera is not for everyone, for sure.