Canon DC100 DVD Camcorder 25x Opt Zoom 2.7" LCD
The name Canon has always meant photographic and broadcast television cameras with optical excellence, advanced image processing, and superb performance. And Canon digital video camcorders are no exception.
In fact, Canon digital camcorders include the latest advancement: a family of sophisticated and powerful DVD camcorders. With this innovative line, you experience all the image quality, convenience and compatibility of DVDs, in sleek and compactly designed camcorders.
With the affordable DC100, you get all the convenience and functionality of recording and sharing your videos with DVD technology. You also get the same Canon expertise and features found on more expensive camcorders. The DC100 delivers great video and makes it easy to capture the precious moments in your life.
Record Direct to DVD
The DC100 digital camcorder gives you all the convenience and functionality
of DVD technology by letting you record directly to DVDs, plus a variety
of options for shooting and sharing. Only 3" (8cm) in diameter, the DC10's
DVD -R/-RW discs are compatible with most DVD players and can store up to
30 minutes of video in standard mode and 60 minutes of video in long play
mode. That's 120 minutes on a double-sided disc!
Convenience in a Handy Size
Like all of Canon's DVD camcorders, the DC100's optical excellence and advanced features come in a sophisticated, compact design. Its slim and comfortable design makes it easy to operate, carry or put in your coat pocket.
Optical Performance You Can See
The DC100 comes with a 25x optical zoom lens, precisely matched to the camcorder's CCD and featuring high-quality glass with a unique, super spectra coating developed exclusively by Canon to reduce flare and ghosting for a clean image.
Image Stabilizer
The DC100's built-in, high-quality image stabilizer allows you to shoot rock-steady video -- whether you're shooting sporting events, fun & games at your child's birthday party, or capturing a shot at a long focal length. It even works when you're panning and zooming. Thanks to Canon's superior electronic expertise, the DC100's image stabilization system corrects camcorder shake instantly, thereby eliminating one of the telltale signs of amateur video.
DIGIC DV
Because Canon's exclusive DIGIC DV signal processing circuit processes video
and still images differently, you get uncompromising image quality for both.
Video and still images have different color requirements and DIGIC DV technology
processes the two signals accordingly. That means your video images are
maximized for viewing on monitors and for projection.
Level Shot Control
With this feature, it's easy to keep your camcorder level for more professional looking video. Simply press the Level Shot Control button, and a horizontal marker appears in your viewfinder. Line up any horizontal lines in your shot -- including the horizon, of course -- to the marker and you know your camcorder is level. Level Shot control also includes a center marker to help you center your subject in the viewfinder.
Specifications
Sensor:
680K CCD
Size:
1/6-inch
Storage Media:
Mini DVD-RW
Mini DVD-R
Compressed Format:
JPEG
Movie File Format:
MPEG-2
Optical Zoom:
25x
Digital Zoom:
1000x
Focal Length:
f=4.0 - 40.5 mm
f=2.6-65mm
Optical Viewfinder:
Electronic Viewfinder
LCD Monitor:
2.7-inch
LCD Pixels:
112,000 pixels
Maximum Aperture:
f 1.8 - 2.8
Light Metering Method:
Spot
Center-weighted
Evaluative
Movie Audio:
Yes
Computer Interface:
AV Out
Video Out:
NTSC Color, EIA Standards
Battery Form Factor:
Proprietary
Batteries Included:
Yes
Battery Charger Included:
Yes
Height:
3.4 inch
Width:
2 inches
Depth:
4.8 inches
Weight:
14.6 oz.
Detailed Features
A Closer Look
Features
Record Direct to DVD
Convenience in a Compact Size
Widescreen HR Recording
Canon Optical Performance
Brilliant Video
Audio Excellence
Share Your Video
Additional Features
Customer Reviews and Rating
Customer Rating:
4.5
Customer Reviews:
7
Have an opinion on this product that you would like to share? If so, please take a few moments to write your rating and review.
Value
4.9
Features
4.3
Quality
4.4
Performance
4.6
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Reviewer:
mike the s on
Jul 21, 2007 Customer Rating:
4.3
Value
5.0
Features
4.0
Quality
4.0
Performance
4.0
I just got my Canon DC100 and it works great for the money. Yes the battery do go fast but if you buy another for about $20 bucks it works fine. The DC100 could have used a light but it okay just go to memory and change it to night mode it works okay with a little light other than that it's great.
Reviewer:
MotleyB on
Jun 08, 2007 Customer Rating:
5.0
Value
5.0
Features
5.0
Quality
5.0
Performance
5.0
Let me start off by saying that I checked out reviews from all over the net and was really on the fence. So.... For the price this cam is great. I was leary when I got it, but as soon as I put the first DVD in the player and started watching I was very pleased. For thoes of you who red the down sides of other reviews I would like to add my thoughts to show a different angle. First, the reason you have plug in the camera to finalize a disk is so you dont run out of battery an loose everything on the disk. I am pretty sure you can remove disk and keep recording on a new one and finalize them later(does not take long). Low light in my opinon is Somewhere around 75% light(if that makes sense) and this will be fine even below that. Better than the $600 dollar 8mm Cannon I bought 8 yrs ago. I actually was expecting it to be much worse. I thought it was pretty typical. The picture quality was better than I expected too. I would totally recomend if your looking for a vacation/family use.
Reviewer:
Hugo on
Apr 16, 2007 Customer Rating:
5.0
Value
5.0
Features
5.0
Quality
5.0
Performance
5.0
I JUST GOT IT, USED IT IN LOW LIGHT, AT A WEDDING, WORKED VERY GOOD...I'M IMPRESSED...YOU CAN PLAY IT RIGHT BACK ON YOUR DVD PLAYER INSTANTLY!!!!
Reviewer:
Ed on
Mar 29, 2007 Customer Rating:
4.3
Value
5.0
Features
4.0
Quality
4.0
Performance
4.0
good value for the money works good.
Reviewer:
Anonymous
on
Mar 17, 2007 Customer Rating:
4.5
Value
5.0
Features
4.0
Quality
4.0
Performance
5.0
I just got this little bugger. I love it. It takes great shots. I have used the still feture as well...all works well. The only complaint I have is you have to use the entire disc before you can view it on a PC or DVD Player. So if you just need a few mins. of video, you basically have to waste the disc to get the video. I guess you can just hook up the camcorder to a TV with the cables, but thats the only problem I have encountered. Overall I recommend.
MEGAPIXELS AND PHOTO PRINT SIZE
The
photo print quality of your images depends on the camera's "megapixel
rating." The higher number of pixels your camera has, the higher the resolution
(or sharpness) of your images---and the larger your prints can be without
quality loss.
Digital Camera Flash Storage
Capacities
* Average file size
using cameras highest resolution JPEG mode. Actual number of
photos, songs, and minutes will vary depending on camera/device model,
format resolution and compression, usable capacity, and bundled software.
Actual usable memory capacity may vary. 1MB equals 1 million bytes; 1GB
equals 1 billion bytes.
NUMBER OF IMAGES STORED ON A DIGITAL CARD The number of
pictures you can take varies depending on your camera model and complexity
of the scene being photographed. To calculate how many pictures your card
can hold, divide the capacity of your card by the average file size of your
images. For example, if you have a 256MB card, and use a camera that has an
average file size of 1.2MB, then 256 divided by 1.2 gives you approximately
213 pictures. As you change modes on your camera, the number of images will
increase if you shoot in a lower resolution mode, and decrease if you shoot
in a higher resolution mode.
Flash Card Speed
Comparison
133X
80X
66X
40X
20MB/s
12MB/s
10MB/s
6MB/s
Storing Your
Video - How Much Hard Drive Space Do I Need?
You've shot some great video on your digital camcorder, but you have no
idea how much hard drive space you'll need to download it. You have terrific
footage of your kid's birthday party. It's only 10 Minutes long. Can you store
it on your 2GB flash drive? Maybe a 200GB external hard drive would come
in handy, so you can add more memories and movies to your video collection.
See our handy chart below and you'll have your answer. Be sure to
check you camera's manual for the exact requirements!
Mini-DV Raw Footage
60 Mins
30 Mins
15 Mins
10 Mins
5 Mins
1 Mins
Required Drive Space
20.0GB
10.0GB
5.0GB
3.3GB
1.7GB
350MB
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