Canon DC10 1.3 MP DVD Camcorder w/10x Optical Zoom

by Canon

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 1 x 1 x 1 inches ; 14.4 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000BF39N4
• Item model number: DC10
• Average Customer Review: 3.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #18,471 in Camera & Photo (See Top 100 in Camera & Photo)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: May 9, 2006

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

From the Manufacturer The DC 10 represents Canon's first offering of DVD camcorder. This model is eye-catching with their distinctive and attractive rounded design and slim, lightweight body. It also boasts superior operability and hand-held comfort, supporting easy accessibility for the 8cm DVD-R/RW media. This camcorder makes possible the high-performance recording of video and still images with the incorporation of a 10x optical zoom lens and Canon's DIGIC DV image processor.

The Canon DC10's slim, lightweight body fits easily in the palm of your hand.

The Photo DV-enabled DC 10 offers a complementary color filter and a 1.3-megapixel CCD; the CCD utilizes 690,000 pixels when recording video images on DVD, and 1.23-million pixels when recording still images on card media. In addition to featuring a 2-way still-photo function, which supports the capture of images onto either a miniSD card or a DVD, the DC 10 DVD camcorder offers a DVD Random Access function, allowing users to start filming or replay video without having to fast forward or rewind, and a Finalize button, which enables users to easily "close" their video for viewing with standard DVD players or DVD-drive-equipped computers.

This digital camcorder feature outstanding design and operation enhancements, offering a variety of convenient and practical functions, including a backlight button for the LCD monitor, which allows users to view images in bright conditions, and an easy-to-use menu screen. In addition, users can enjoy Direct Print features incorporated into the PictBridge-compatible camcorders in a variety of ways, such as with the Print/Share button, which allows them to easily print still photos with just the touch of a button.

Product Description

With the DC10, you get 1.33 Megapixel performance, along with many of the features of the DC20, in an affordable, easy-to-operate camcorder. The DC10 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! With the 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. Random Access and Easy Editing The DC10 s DVD functionality also makes it possible for you to review your footage quickly and easily without the bother of rewind or fast-forward searching. With the camcorder s Visual Index, you can review your footage at a glance and play the selection you want. You can even select shots and arrange them into a playlist. It s like editing your video right in your camcorder! What s more, the finalization process for these DVDs is quick and easy with the DC10. It s just one more reason why you ll love recording direct to DVD with your DC10.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Lost footage..worst technical equipment I've ever owned, April 6, 2007

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C. McDowell - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Canon DC10 1.3 MP DVD Camcorder w/10x Optical Zoom (Electronics)

My title says it all. I've lost footage several times, corrupt discs all the time. The worst part is, it makes you think you're recording, and then you go to play it back, and it's not there. This is a certified piece of junk. Mine may just be a lemon based on other reviewers, but why take the risk when it comes to recording fun memories?

4 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars This camcorder doesn't work for Apple Mac's, July 28, 2006

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Barry Richard "Rico" (New York, NY) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Canon DC10 1.3 MP DVD Camcorder w/10x Optical Zoom (Electronics)

I bought this for my sister as a wedding present. The camera has a lot of good features. But when they used a set of DVDs on it, they found that only 1/2 of the discs they used would record correctly. not sure if the problem is with the disks or formatting.

More importantly, this camcorder does not allow for the video to be transferred to Apple Mac's. It only allows images taken with the camera to be transferred. This is a big disappointment and we will have to sell this camera on Ebay now or something.

Usually i'm a big fan of Canon camcorders and camera's. I'm on my 2nd Canon camcorder now and just bought a digital camera. But Canon should have made this camera with support for Mac's. its ridiculous.

4.0 out of 5 stars Still have one after years of use..., May 7, 2011

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C. Jones (Northeast) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Canon DC10 1.3 MP DVD Camcorder w/10x Optical Zoom (Electronics)

I've had a dc10 for years and love it. I got it when my first son was born more then 8 years ago and it is still going strong. I have a stack of mini dvds that this camera has made and most look great. The ones in poor light kind of came out grainy but they were recorded in poor light! I will use this till it dies because I like how easy it is to use. What is really good about it is it records on little dvds for 20 minutes. Who wants to watch more then 20 minutes of home movies ?? And if you want more then 20 minutes, just pop another dvd in. I don't like the idea of recording hours and hours of home movies and then do what with them?? take time and edit them down to "the best parts" I will always (as long as they keep making them) buy the mini dvd camcorders because I like the fact that they are short and sweet and can be watched in your home dvd player right after you record them, no editing or putting on your computer to burn to dvd and then watch. I know the built in memory kind or memory stick kind can be plugged into your tv and watched but how do you find the good part when you have tons of video to look through ?? And what if Grandma wants a copy?