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Manufacturer: Canon USA
Part number: 0744B001
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Product brief
Description: The Canon DC10 is a DVD-RW (8 cm) and DVD-R (8cm)-based, home-movie camcorder.Compared to other home-movie camcorders on the market, it is relatively inexpensive at around $460.This camcorder weighs 0.9 pounds and has a sensor resolution of about 1.2 megapixels.
Pros: Offers manual focus control, whereas many camcorders have only auto-focus.In addition, frequent travelers will appreciate how relatively little it weighs, only 14.4 ounces.
Cons: None noted, given available product data.
Suitability: A home-movie camcorder, suited for family use.
Value: In general, this camcorder's features are as expected for this price.However, home-movie camcorders having similar resolution tend to cost about $625.
Suggestions: For more help selecting the right digital camcorder, visit CNET Reviews' buying guide.
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- Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 7 reviews
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5 out of 6 people found this review helpful
"Unreliable, Crashes frequently. Loses data."
by Dad_1960 on February 19, 2006
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4 out of 4 people found this review helpful
by josare on December 13, 2005
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3 out of 3 people found this review helpful
"Very Good Camcorder for the Price!"
by realdrgeek on June 24, 2006
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Specifications
- Manufacturer: Canon USA
- Part Number: 0744B001
General
- Product Type Camcorder
- Digital Zoom 200 x
- Effective Sensor Resolution 1.23 megapixels
- Total Pixels 1.33 megapixels
- Optical Sensor Size 1/4"
- Optical Sensor Type CCD
- Min Illumination 2 lux
- Digital Video Format MPEG-2
- Special Effects Art, Ball, Cube, Wave, Sepia, Mirror, Mosaic, Color Mask, Black & White
- Image Stabilizer Electronic
- Digital Scene Transition Beam, Flip, Jump, Tide, Puzzle, Zigzag, Wipe fader, Black fader, Corner wipe
- Min Shutter Speed 1/2 sec
- Max Shutter Speed 1/2000 sec
- Shooting Modes Digital photo mode
- Shooting Programs Snow, Beach, Sunset, Fireworks, Spotlight, Night mode, Sports mode, Portrait mode
- White Balance Presets, Automatic
- White Balance Presets Shade, Daylight, Tungsten light, Fluorescent light (cool white), Fluorescent light (warm white)
- Exposure Modes Program, Automatic, Shutter-priority, Aperture-priority
- Exposure Metering Spot, Evaluative, Center-weighted
- Camera Flash None
- Widescreen Video Capture Yes
Main Features
- Camcorder Sensor Resolution 1.33 megapixels
- Camcorder Effective Still Resolution 1.23 megapixels
- Color Support Color
- Still Image Format JPEG
- Remote Control Standard remote control
- TV Tuner None
Memory / Storage
- Floppy Drive None
- Image Storage Super-fine JPEG 1280 x 960 : 15 - With 16MB card, Super-fine JPEG 640 x 480 : 75 - With 16MB card, Fine JPEG 1280 x 960 : 20 - With 16MB card, Fine JPEG 640 x 480 : 105 - With 16MB card, Normal JPEG 1280 x 960 : 40 - With 16MB card, Normal JPEG 640 x 480 : 170 - With 16MB card
- Media Type DVD-R (8cm), DVD-RW (8 cm)
- Recording Speed LP, SP, XP
Lens System
- Type Zoom lens - 4.05 mm - 40.5 mm - F/1.8-2.8
- Focal Length 4.05 mm - 40.5 mm
- Lens Aperture F/1.8-2.8
- Auto Focus Points (Zones) 9
- Optical Zoom 10 x
- Lens system type Zoom lens
- Lens Construction 9 group(s) / 11 element(s)
- Min focal length 4.05 mm
- Max focal length 40.5 mm
- Auto Focus TTL contrast detection
- Features Aspherical lens, Built-in lens shield
- Filter Size 27 mm
- Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera 46.7 - 467 mm
- Focus Adjustment Manual, Automatic
- Min Focus Range 0.4 in
- Zoom Adjustment Motorized drive
Additional Features
- Self Timer Yes
- Low Lux / Night Mode Yes
- Digital Still Camera Function Yes
- Additional Features AE lock, AF lock, DPOF support, Direct print, Auto power save, Date/time stamp, PictBridge support, USB 2.0 compatibility, RGB primary color filter
- Remote control Standard remote control
- Software Drivers & Utilities
- Included Accessories Mini DVD-R, Carrying case
Viewfinder
- Viewfinder Type LCD
- Viewfinder Diagonal Size 0.33 in
- Viewfinder Resolution 113,000 pixels
Display
- Type LCD display - TFT active matrix - 2.5 in - Color
Digital Player (Recorder)
- Type None
Microphone
- Type Microphone - Built-in
- Microphone Features Wind noise reduction
Connections
- Connector Type 1 x USB, 1 x S-Video output, 1 x Composite video/audio output, 1 x DC power input
- Expansion Slot(s) 1 x miniSD
Audio Input
- Audio input type Microphone
- Microphone type Built-in
- Microphone Operation Mode Stereo
Miscellaneous
- Cables Included 1 x USB cable
Power
- Power Device Power adapter - External
- Battery type - Lithium ion
Battery
- Supported Battery Canon BP-208
- Supported Battery 1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery ( Included )
Viewfinder / Display
- Display Form Factor Rotating
- Display Format 123,000 pixels
- Viewfinder Color Support Color
Physical Characteristics
- Width 1.9 in
- Depth 4.8 in
- Height 3.4 in
- Weight 0.9 lbs
Manufacturer info
- Canon USA
- Manufacturer profile
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- Website: http://estore.usa.canon.com/
- Address: One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY. 11042
- Phone: 516-328-5000
- Email: mediacontact@cusa.canon.com




