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Casio Exilim EX-FC100 Digital Camera - Black (9.1MP, 5x Optical Zoom) 2.7 inch LCD
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| List Price: | £349.99 |
| Price: | £199.99 |
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Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #10915 in Consumer Electronics
- Brand: Casio
- Model: EX-FC100 Black
- Released on: 2009-03-15
- Dimensions: 2.30" h x 3.93" w x .89" l, .33 pounds
- Display size: 2.7
Editorial Reviews
Manufacturer's Description
 High-speed burst shooting |
The high-speed EXILIM EX FC100 hides an ultra-fast serial shot function taking 30 photos per second and high-speed film recording with up to 1000 images per second in its compact and elegant case. Its innovative functions and simple operation guarantee brilliant photos and films in every situation.
High-Speed Burst ShootingSimply press the High-Speed button and the High-Speed Burst Shooting function of the EX-FC100 takes up to 30 photos per second, each with up to 6 megapixels. The recording image rate can also be varied between 3 and 30 photos per second. A maximum of 30 photos can be taken in a second, or in intervals 3, 5, 10, or 15 in next to no time, such as 10 photos in 3 seconds. This way, you will always capture exactly the right moment!
 High-speed film recording |
The EX-FC100 is able to take high-speed film recordings of movements that are too quick for the human eye and play them back in slow motion. You can choose from a recording speed of 210 fps, 420 fps or 1000 fps. Simply press the Movie Button and start filming.
HD video recording
You can now film your videos in high-definition quality*! Using the HD Movie Function in the EXILIM EX-FC100, you can make colourful and high-detail videos with a resolution of 1280 x 720 pixels.
*Max. recording duration of 10 minutes/video
High-speed CMOS sensor
The EXILIM EX-FC100 is equipped with a high-speed CMOS sensor, which enables you to take ultra-fast photo sequences at a high resolution and ultra-fast movies and videos in HD resolution. In addition, the CMOS sensor offers a higher contrast range, optimised detail definition and outstanding pictures.
 5x optical zoom |
Equipped with 5x optical zoom and mechanical image stabiliser, the High Speed EXILIM EX-FC100 has proven itself in every circumstance and guarantees wonderful photos. You get closer to every subject, while the blur is automatically reduced.
9.1 megapixels (effectively)
The new high-speed CMOS sensor on the EX-FC100 with 9.1 megapixels allows you to take sharp, detailed and brilliant coloured photos. The maximum image size is 3456 x 2592 pixels, which, because of the excellent quality, enables you to print high-resolution photos on A3 paper or larger.
High-speed anti-shake
The BEST SHOT high-speed anti-shake function uses high-speed serial picture recording to the max for clearer images. The positions of consecutive photos are automatically combined to form one optimised photo. This means that even telephoto shots, which tend to be blurred due to hand movement, are clear and sharp.
 YouTube™ Capture Mode |
The EXILIM EX-FC100 features a large, bright 6.9 cm (2.7 inch) TFT colour display (Super Clear LCD) that permits viewing from almost any angle. In addition to the large viewing angle and a high resolution of 230,400 pixels, the TFT colour display provides above-average contrast, thus assuring an especially clear and sharp image of your subject. The display offers above-average brightness to simplify viewing of your images even in sunlight. You can select from 5 presets to match the brightness to the ambient lighting conditions: 0/+1/+2/Auto1/Auto2.
YouTube™ Capture Mode
It has never been easier to upload your own videos to YouTube™: With the EX-FC100, you can film* your most memorable moments directly in a video size and quality optimised for YouTube™! The exclusive software makes uploading** your videos to YouTube™ child's play.
*Max. recording duration of 10 minutes/video
** To upload your videos, you need an Internet connection. This may entail additional costs.
Movie editing function
Cut your films whenever and wherever you like – without computer or complicated software. With the EXILIM EX-FC100 you can edit your movies directly in the camera.
BEST SHOT motif programmes
To ensure that all your photos and movies are a success from the start, the EX-FC100 comes with 21 flexible presettings for a wide range of situations. With BEST SHOT, you can also create and save your own settings, which can be selected at any time.Almost all BEST SHOT programmes offered by the EX-FC100 are designed for both photo and movie recording.
 High-speed night-time photos |
The BEST SHOT high-speed night-time photos function uses high-speed serial picture recording to the max for clearer images at night. The positions of consecutive photos are automatically combined to form one optimised photo. The danger of blurred photos is reduced when taking photos at night, even without using a tripod.
Multi-motion function
The BEST SHOT function Multi-Motion-Image enables you to capture a movement sequence in just one single photo. Take a photo of the moving motif in front of a still background. This motif is photographed in a series of images which are compiled to one single picture by the new EXILIM Engine 4.0. This enables you to capture movements such as a snowboarding jump from the launch to the landing on one single photo.
Move-in series shot
There are moments which can't be activated at the touch of a button. Nature in particular simply won't be controlled. How can we know when a bee will land on a flower or a stork will return back to its nest? With the BEST SHOT function Move-in series shot you can take photos as soon as a motif moves into an area previously defined by you. Using a tripod, multiple shots with Move-in are also particularly suited for observing animals as the camera activates automatically without you having to do a thing.
 Move-in and out series shot |
One of the most exciting moments in race sport is undoubtedly the start of the race. But pressing the release button at the precise moment the cars leave the starting line is more a matter of luck than anything else. With Move-out series shot, the series shot function is activated as soon as the defined object moves out of the focus area.
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Customer Reviews
This will do the business for you..
Had the black version of this camera for a short while now and I have found that it does everything and more than Mr or Mrs Average would want or require. The list of this cameras functions are, quite frankly, endless and far to complicated to highlight in full detail here. Any setting that anyone could or would require can be achieved, be it either in it's auto or to be manually set-up. As an example the very detailed manual, which arrives on the supplied CD, has 191 pages. Don't be put off. All the functions are explained here in precise and clear detail. The supplied basic set-up booklet is Ok (if you can even read the minute text in its umpteen languages) so the CD manual is the one to go for.... for me.
I suppose what initially interested me in this compact camera was the initial 5x optical zoom and the 9m pixel single shot mode together with the 30 shots per second picture function (auto taken at 6m pixels per pic) After the unit arrived I immediately positioned it on a tripod and shot some really great stuff of birds arriving and leaving our bird table. Of the initial 30 shots (which are all grouped together in a CS file on the memory card, ie: a Continuous Shot file) you keep perhaps 3 pics and discard the other 27. It gets very addictive seeing birds with wings & feathers outstretched in a flying or landing posture. 2 of the `best shot' modes allow the user to highlight (as an example) birds arriving either into or out of the frame. Sensing movement the camera then auto takes 30 shots which can be saved or immediately discarded. Good stuff eh? and all this in a pocket camera. Video can be taken at 210, 420 or 1000 frames per second, yes that's right.. per second! The default setting (and best as far as I'm concerned) is 210fps. The faster the video the smaller the actual movie picture is when viewing. 210fps gives the best overall effect. All these various speeds and settings can be achieved in either slow motion or normal modes. The video recording format being .avi . Not the best but adequate for home movies I think. The camera can edit itself with either pics or video but I use an external software for isolating video frames or for pictures. Personal preference I suppose. It also comes with some 20 odd `best shot' pre-programmed stuff for getting the maximum best picture shot according to conditions. ie: best shot. You can insert your own settings if you prefer, but these are lost when the memory card is re-formatted. You will need a SDHC Ultra II card for maximum effect. I have an 8gb card in mine, which will give me approx 20min of video or huge amounts of pictures. When the camera is on for some time the body does get rather warm, almost hot, which apparently is normal, according to the manual. It is light and fits snuggly into a top shirt pocket as not to be obtrusive. The lense cover folds over when in the `off' position and therefore auto protects the actual glass lense from excess dust etc. There is much much more to say on this camera but to sum up.... I'm very pleased with mine and that's the best recommendation I can give as far as I'm concerned. Just wish I had it when our children were growing up or before we lost our brilliant little dog who was the best friend I ever had.
Finally a moan... there has to be one doesn't there? The battery. Battery life, especially on video, is very short and takes 2-3hrs to recharge. You will need a spare battery believe me. It's one of those square NP-40 things. 3.7v x 1300mAps. The camera would have been perfect had it had a supplied mains type charger that you could plug into the camera when it is mounted on a tripod and you are waiting for `that perfect shot' which never appears to happen in my case. That's my main moan but I suppose I always have to remember that this Casio FC-100 is a digi camera and is not supposed to be a camcorder. All IMHO of coarse.
This Has Blown Me Away.
Owning two excellent cameras the compact Pentax S5N and the Bridging camera Fuji FD6500 I already owned two great cameras that took great pictures.
The reason I bought this Casio was for the continous speed shooting for action shots this is where the others don't compare no more need to miss action shots of the kids and the dogs.
Night mode is also excellent no need for a tripod incredible.
Normal picture taking Fantastic with little noise at low speeds below 800.
Everyone I've shown off to wants one this is a work of genius.
Cracking little number!
I've had this camera for a few weeks and absolutely LOVE it! It's pretty dinky, so easy to carry around, but PACKED with great features....sooooo much better than my old camera (it's amazing how quickly the technology changes!). It does all the basic stuff you expect a digital camera to do - 9MP high resolution, brilliant 5x optical zoom (actually it's 20x total zoom if you include the digital zoom as well) and loads of scene modes ("best shot") to help you out in tricky situations....BUT the best thing about this camera is the high speed shooting. 30FPS is on a par with an SLR, but in a much easier to handle package. It's absolutely perfect if you take lots of pics of your kids or pets - you KNOW you'll get the right shot, and some pretty funny alternatives as well. There's also a high-speed movie setting as well, which actually delivers slow motion video files (if you can get your head around that!). I haven't used it all that much yet, but it's good fun - reckon I'll get more use of it on nights out with my mates over the next few months! Most importantly, it's really easy to use. I'm not particularly techie, but having had a digi cam before I was able to set up and get started really easily. There is a pretty hefty manual on the CD for those who want to get to grips with everything, but I liked the fact that I could get cracking ASAP without wading through loads of paperwork. Result.
Would thoroughly recommend this to anyone looking to upgrade their existing camera, but don't want a bulky black ugly thing or the hassle of an SLR. It does the job!
