Canon

Canon DC10 DVD Camcorder

10x optical zoom and Canon's DIGIC DV image processor; Shoot 1.3 megapixel photos straight to a MiniSD memory card or to DVD; Built-in lens cap; PictBridge compatibility allows you print stills directly to compatible printers; Slender design with lightweight body

Canon DC10 Key Features

Canon DC10 DVD Camcorder Supplied Accessories:

• Battery Pack BP-208
• Compact Power Adapter CA-570
• MTC-100 Multi-AV Cable
• Wireless Controller WL-D86
• DVD-R Disc
• USB Cable IFC-300PCU
• Video Editing Software My DVD for Canon
• Digital Video Solutions Disk for Windows and Macintosh

Record Direct to DVD-R and DVD-RW

Canon DVD digital camcorders give you all the convenience and functionality of DVD technology by letting you record directly to DVDs. Only 3" (8cm) in diameter, these DVD-R and DVD-RW discs can store up to 30 minutes of video in standard mode and 60 minutes of video in long play mode (120 minutes on a double-sided disc) and are compatible with most DVD players, both old and new. And with the DC10's and DC10's DVD technology, you no longer have to worry about mistakenly taping over a once-in-a-lifetime piece of footage. You simply shoot, and the DC10 ensures that you are recording onto a blank part of the DVD.

They give you a variety of options for shooting and sharing your special moments. Easily locate your scenes without the need to rewind or fast-forward tape. Create playlists and group together favorite scenes and digital stills. Even do some quick editing -- right in the camcorder.

High Resolution 1.33 Megapixel CCD

The DC10 features a 1/4 inch 1.33 Megapixel CCD image sensor. Combined with a razor-sharp, Megapixel compatible lens and image stabilization, the camcorder creates outstanding quality video and photos. Canon's Megapixel CCD Image Sensor delivers crisp images with life-like detail. Whether you are shooting video or photos with the camcorder, you will get the best results. The CCD works like film -- when light is captured by the sensor, it registers an image and advanced processing converts the pixels into digital data creating your video or photos.

DIGIC DV

DIGIC DV is a system for achieving superior video and photographic images. Canon's expertise in imaging and electronics is flawlessly blended together, resulting in outstanding performance. It offers substantial benefits in color reproduction. DIGIC DV makes it possible to achieve accurate color for both video and digital photos. Since video and photos have different color requirements, DIGIC DV utilizes two different color techniques to maximize video quality on a TV and still image quality for print or computer display.

High Resolution 16:9 Widescreen Video

You can record high-resolution video in the 16:9 format for playback on widescreen TVs. Unlike systems which simply record a vertically stretched picture, the DC10 uses the full width of the CCD, filling the entire screen with crisp, high-quality images. The LCD screen shows the image in letterbox style, so you know exactly how your image will appear on TV.

Genuine Canon 10X Optical Zoom Lens With 200X Digital Zoom

What sets a Canon camcorder apart from all the others? It's the only camcorder made by a company renowned for high-quality professional optics. Canon's vast expertise in designing and crafting precision lenses for photography and broadcast TV lenses goes into every camcorder lens Canon makes. The DC10's 10x optical zoom lens delivers superb definition and contrast. The digital zoom extends the camcorder's magnification to 200x, revealing details too small to see with the naked eye.

Image Stabilizer

A high quality image stabilization system corrects camcorder shake instantly, so your videos always look smooth, steady and natural even when shooting hand-held at full telephoto. The built-in high-quality Image Stabilizer even works when you're panning and zooming, shooting videos or photos.

Flexible 2?" LCD Screen and Color Viewfinder

The bright 2.5" LCD view screen makes it easy to compose sensational shots without having to squint into the viewfinder. You can rotate the screen for high-or low-angle shots, or turn it around 180? to record yourself. When you're done shooting, the screen is perfect for reviewing your scenes. The LCD also tucks neatly away when shooting conditions make the eyecup viewfinder the preferred way to shoot.

Dolby Digital 2 Channel Audio

Dolby Digital 2 Channel Audio ensures your audio quality is as good as your image quality.

MiniSD Memory Card Compatible

You can share your photos, thanks to the camcorder's miniSD? Memory Card. Popularly used in today's newest cell phones and half the size of a standard SD card, the miniSD Card offers the benefit of high-capacity storage in a very small size.

USB 2.0 High Speed

USB 2.0 Hi-Speed provides a direct connection to computers for fast transfer of video and still images. You can even use the camcorder as an external DVD burner for making duplicates of home movies.

PictBridge Direct Print Compatible

When you're ready to print your digital images, a single cable is all that's required to connect your camcorder to any PictBridge-compliant printer. You can then control a variety of printing options from the camcorder's menu. Choose from a range of different paper sizes with options for borderless or bordered prints.

9 Point AiAF (Auto Intelligent Autofocus)

Auto Intelligent Auto Focus ensures sharp images and gives creative flexibility. Even when your subject isn't in the center of the frame, Canon DVD camcorders' AiAF will bring it into sharp focus

Built-in Lens Cover

You never have to go looking for your lens cover again. Plus, you don't have the bother of your lens cap dangling from your camcorder.

Selectable Light Metering Modes

The DC10's Evaluative, Center-weighted Average, and Spot Metering Modes give the advanced photographer shooting versatility under a variety of lighting conditions.

Program Auto Exposure With Special Scene Modes

Auto mode automatically sets the exposure, letting you concentrate on your subject. AV (aperture priority) lets you control depth of field by letting you choose the aperture. TV (shutter priority) lets you select the shutter speed for sharp, action shots. In P (program) mode, the camcorder adjusts camera settings automatically.

A wide selection of automatic exposure modes makes it easy to capture great photos -- and video -- under any conditions. Portrait mode ensures shallow depth of field for a pleasing background to your shots of friends and family. Sports mode stops the action with faster shutter speeds. Night mode is designed to give you great shots after the sun goes down. Snow and Beach modes compensate for bright surroundings and give you the proper exposure on your subject. Sunset mode results in vibrant, well-exposed colors for one of the toughest subjects to capture. Use Spotlight mode when your child is on stage and in the spotlight -- literally -- and you want to make sure the exposure is right for them. And, Fireworks mode records brilliant images of another tough subject: the holiday fireworks display.

Auto Exposure Bracketing

Automatically captures three alternately exposed photos (normal, underexposed and overexposed) with the single press of the photo button. This feature is particularly valuable in potentially tricky lighting situations and for those photographers seeking a particular photo lighting effect for their finished picture.

Continuous Shooting Mode

The camcorder features a continuous shooting mode, allowing you to capture a rapid succession of photos, just like the motor drive on a camera. Capture up to 3 frames per second in 1632 x 1224 resolution or up to 5 frames per second in 1280 x 960 or 640 x 480 resolutions.

Simultaneous Photo Recording

How many times have you wanted to capture video and photos at the same time? In the past, this meant choosing one over the other -- but not anymore. With the DC10's Simultaneous Photo Record feature, you can record high quality video to a Mini DV tape and e-mail ready (640 x 480) digital photos to a memory card at the same time! It's perfect for birthday parties, soccer games, or any time when you don't want to miss a moment.

Image Effects

The DC10 lets you choose from the following effects to add creative flare to your photos: Vivid, Neutral, Low-Sharpening, Soft Skin Detail, and Custom.

Skin Detail Mode

When shooting close-ups of people, the camcorder automatically softens details to reduce the appearance of skin imperfections for a more complimentary appearance.

Photo Review

After a photo is captured, you can review it by holding down the PHOTO button. The display time can be set from 2 to 10 seconds.

Built-in Photo Flash With Red-Eye Reduction

AReduce red-eye for beautiful photos of friends and family.

StitchAssist

By using the StitchAssist Mode, you can create magnificent panoramas. Shoot your landscape, and transfer them to your computer. Then simply select and arrange your images in the correct order, and the supplied PhotoStitch software does the rest, aligning, overlapping and cropping the separate images to form one ultra-wide panoramic still image.

Easy Color Menu System

Easy Color Menu System has been newly designed, making it easy for you to operate your DC10.

Composite and S-Video Output

The DC10 has a mini plug that provides composite video and stereo audio outputs for easy connection to your television. For higher quality video output, the DC10 also comes with an S-video output terminal.

High Capacity Lithium Ion Battery

Lithium ion battery packs can be recharged at any time, so you will always be prepared for peak shooting performance, and never caught without power unexpectedly.

Supplied Video Editing Software My DVD for Canon

The DVD technology of the DC10 not only makes it easy to capture great images, it also makes it easy to share your video with family and friends. To begin with, you can simply watch the video you've just shot by connecting your DC10 to your TV and viewing your unfinalized DVD. Or, finalize your DVD, then watch it on your TV by playing it in your DVD player. (Your DC10 comes with both S-Video and Composite output.)

You can also share your video by connecting your DC10 to your computer with the supplied USB cable. Then, with one touch of the Print & Share button, you can transfer your video footage to your hard drive. Once your video is transferred, the supplied My DVD Software lets you edit your footage, create a chapter and play menu, and burn your footage to additional DVDs. Plus, even if your computer doesn't have a DVD drive, you can still make DVDs to share by using your DC10 to create another DVD.

Remote Control Included

A supplied wireless remote control operates the camcorder during recording and playback.

Canon DC10 Specifications

Recording Media:

DVD-R, DVD-RW

Recording Time:

Single sided: XP: 20 min., SP: 30 min., LP: 60 min.
Double sided: XP: 40 min., SP: 60 min., LP: 120 min.

Lens:

ZOOM RATIO: 10x Optical/200x Digital
FOCAL LENGTH: f=4.05-40.5mm
ZOOM SPEED: Variable
MAX. F/STOP: f/1.8-2.8mm

Filter diameter:

27 mm

Image Stabilization:

Electronic Image Stabilizer

Minimum Object Distance:

0.39" (Wide Angle)

Viewfinder:

0.33-inch color, approx. 113,000 pixels

LCD screen:

2.5-inch TFT color, approx. 123,000 pixels

Image sensor:

1/4-inch CCD, approx. 1,330,000 pixels

Autofocus System:

Through the Lens/Manual Focusing Possible

Exposure Metering System:

128 Zone / Center-Weighted

Manual Exposure:

Yes

Programmed AE:

Auto, P, AV, TV, Portrait, Sport, Night, Snow, Beach, Sunset, Spotlight, Fireworks

White Balance Method:

Through the Lens

Minimum illumination:

0.5 lux (using the Night mode during tape recording)

Max Shutter Speed:

1/2000 (movie); 1/500 (still)

Auto Date/Time:

Yes

Record Search/Review:

Yes

Audio:

Dolby Digital 2 Channel

Microphone:

Stereo electret condenser microphone

Video/Audio Line In:

No

Power Sources:

Supplied CA-570 Compact Power Adapter

Dimensions:

1.9 x 3.4 x 4.8 in. (47 x 86 x 122mm)

Weight:

approx. 14.6 oz. (415g) not including battery pack

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