Canon DC100 MiniDVD Camcorder
Explore your creative potential with the Canon DC100 by recording your video "productions" directly to DVDs. 'Although it's hardly the polar opposite, the Canon DC100 DVD camcorder is a very different beast from the Canon DC40 that I like so much. In addition to the obvious dissimilarities--the DC100's longer 25X zoom lens, lower-resolution 680,000-pixel sensor, and slightly flimsier-feeling body--Canon cut corners in some subtle but noticeable ways as well. Toss in its middling video, and the DC100 delivers a much less pleasant shooting experience--just like all its budget DVD competitors. Only its handful of semimanual exposure controls and surprisingly fast focus provide notable bright spots. Light for a camcorder at just a hair over a pound, the DC100 fits comfortably into medium-size hands, with thumb and forefinger falling naturally into position atop the most important controls.'
Features:
• DIGIC DV image processor for vivid video with exceptional color and clarity
• Records true 16:9 high-resolution widescreen for a cinematic look
• Optical image stabilization minimizes shake and vibration distortion
• Level-Shot Control button inserts a horizontal marker in the viewfinder to give you a level perspective for more professional-looking video
• Night mode allows full-color recording in low-light
• Smooth zoom control delivers smooth, steady, professional-looking zoom shots
• Widescreen button lets you switch from 4:3 to 16:9 widescreen mode at the touch of a button
• Photo mode captures digital still images at 450K pixels
• Digital effects and fades add a professional look to your video
• Dolby Digital 2-channel audio for rich, detailed audio
• Records directly onto DVDs; can store up to 30 minutes of video in standard mode and 60 minutes of video in long play mode
• Mini A/V connection lets you connect the DVD player to your TV
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