Canon DC10 DVD Camcorder

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.

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• 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

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Canon USA

Manufacturer profile

• Website: http://estore.usa.canon.com/
• Address: One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY. 11042
• Phone: 516-328-5000
• Email: mediacontact@cusa.canon.com