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Casio Camera Exilim FC-100
In The Box Will work with up to 8GB SDHC Memory cards I used this camera as the primary photo shooter during the entire China trip. We were moving from place to place with little time to set up stills. I grabbed many photos while walking down the street, through a moving bus window, climbing the Great Wall, or walking through a temple. I was amazed at the clear shots that it produced with that kind of movement. Including videos I took more than 1600 shots using the Casio Exilim FC100. Yes, a few of the photos were taken standing still. I really liked most the results.
Go to my Flickr site to see more photos and videos from the FC-100 Use of features
I did have an issue with both the Continuous Shot Button and the Slow Button. I carried the FC100 using the wrist strap with the camera held in my hand always ready to snap a quick shot. One or the other of these controls must have been accidentally activated occasionally. This meant I either produced a number of continuous photos I did not want OR I ended up with a slow motion video. Sometimes this was a happy result. Others it was not. For instance when shooting Panda videos I found I had slow motion footage of a Panda that was hardly moving even in normal motion. Slow motion footage of a mountain is also not very desirable. I learned my lesson and, before almost every shot, video or still, I would press these buttons to see what mode they were in. If needed, I then pressed them again to move to or from the function I did or did not require. I loved the capabilities when I needed them but hated them when it happened accidentally. Most often I viewed the results too late to take another shot. Note: I could change the VIEWING SPEED of these videos while they were still in the camera but could not do so with copies once they were on my computer or posted to Flickr. You will see some of these shots if you view the Flickr collection for the FC100. For most of the photos I used BEST SHOT mode. When in very dark situations I changed to High Speed Night Scene for the Hong Kong City light show photos, High Speed Anti-shake for some zoomed shots, and used others when I felt they were required. I did set the Anti-shake mode to ON for the entire trip. In very dark situations like the Hong Kong Light show I found my best photos and videos were produced while holding the camera on a railing or against a post so as to be a steady possible. Even then the distance from the buildings across the bay required zooming in and that alone showed some shake.
You can take up to 10 Snap Shots during creation of a movie but no flash is available for those Photos. You must use the included charger using the AC Plug. USB charging is NOT an option. As with many other products I regret the need to package and return the Casio Exilim FC100 Camera. It is one of the more expensive casio cameras that I have tested. After carrying it for almost a month I have learned many of its capabilities and find they are well beyond less costly point and shoot cameras. The reader is the only person who can judge if they require the additional features. First time Digital camera buyers might want to start with something more basic at a lower price point. Those who are looking for a upgrade should definitely look at the Casio FC100. It did the job for me. |
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