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The Canon DC50 is a DVD camcorder that falls at the top of Canon's line of DVD camcorders. This camera has a 5.39 megapixel CCD image sensor for outstanding video quality and 5 megapixel photographs. It has a 10x optical zoom and is and uses Super-Range Optical Image Stabilization and Canon's exclusive next-generation DIGIC DV II for uncompromised video and still image processing. The DC50 is easy to use thangs to joystick exposure control, Quick Start and a horizontal marker. It has DVD technology built in the camera giving you the ability to record directly to DVD. It has a very compact size and uses 3" (80cm) DVD-R/-RW discs that are compatible with most DVD players and can store up to 30 minutes in standard mode or 60 minutes in long play. You can also use DVD-R DL (dual layer) discs that can store up to 108 minutes of video. The random access and easy editing lets you quickly browse through your footage and without having to search and you can arrange your shots giving some simple editing abilities, and it can also be used as a still camera. The Canon DC210 weight only 1.1 lbs, and has a 0.27" TFT view finder and a 2.7" LCD screen.
MSRP $799.00
Release date January, 2007
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Specifications
- Audio Recording system: Dolby Digital (2 Channels)
- Image Sensor: 1/2.7"-inch CCD, approx. 5.39 megapixels (primary color filter)
- Total Pixels: Approx. 5,390,000
- Effective Pixels:
- Movies: approx. 3,980,000 (4:3)
- Movies: approx. 3,680,000 (16:9)
- Still Images: approx. 5,000,000
- Maximum recording time:
- (single sided/single layer: 1.4GB) XP: 20min., SP: 30min., LP: 60min.
- (single sided/dual layer: 2.6GB) XP: 36min., SP. 54min., LP: 108min.
- Lens:
- f = 6.1 - 61 mm
- f/1.8 - 3.0 (movie)
- f/2.8 - 3.0 (still image)
- 10x power zoom
- Minimum Illumination: 0.3 lx (using Night Mode)
- Recommended Illumination: More than 100 lx
- Filter Diameter: 37mm
- Viewfinder: .27-inch TFT Color, approx. 123,000 pixels
- LCD Screen: 2.7-inch TFT Color, approx. 123,000 pixels
- Recording Media: DVD-R/-RW/-R DL
- Dimensions: (W x H x D) 2.4 x 3.5 x 5.1in. (62 x 90 x 130mm) (not including grip belt)
- Weight (not including lens and battery pack): 1.1 lb (480g)
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Canon DC50
• Canon DC50 5MP DVD Camcorder with 10x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom
• DC50 Mini DVD Camcorder
UPC: 013803079487
EAN: 013803079487
MPN: 2055B001
Competitors
MSRP $600.00
Released October, 2007
Pros
- 720p recording in MPEG-4 AVH/H.264 format
- Good price for its features
- Included cradle has many output options including HDMI
- Improved compression means more recording on a single SD card
Cons
- Lens is a very small diameter and is only X5. Same lens as used to be on HD2 would fare much better.
- Could do with a faster lens.
Canon DC50
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Sanyo Xacti VPC-HD700
MSRP $600.00
Released January, 2007
Released in January 2007 at CES the Hitachi DZHS300A is a standard definition hybrid DVD/HD camcorder. The less expensive brother of the DZHS500A, the DZHS300A shoots at 640x480 and records directly onto a DVD or the unit's internal 8GB hard drive allowing for 6 hours of recording time at standard settings. Still images are...
Canon DC50
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Hitachi DZHS300A
MSRP $699.95
Released January, 2007
The Panasonic SDR-H200 is a moderately priced camcorder. It has a 30GB hard drive, fairly standard for camcorders made around the same time, and can record continuously for up to 27 hours without changing a disc or tape like other, older camcorders would require. The camcorder comes with an optical image stabilizer built-in, meaning...
Canon DC50
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Panasonic SDR-H200
MSRP $700.00
Released January, 2007
Pros
- Records 720p HD content
- Small, light design (4.7" x 3.2" x 1.4", 0.5 lb)
- HDMI interface
- Uses SD cards as its storage media (includes 4GB)
- Great macro capability especially with image stabilization
Cons
- Questionable image quality (soft, bland)
Canon DC50
vs.
Sanyo Xacti VPC-HD2
MSRP $899.99
Released January, 2007
The Panasonic SDR-H18 is one of the more comfortable to hold Panasonic camcorders because it was built with the hard drive just to the right of the body creating a nice little block that nestles in the palm of the hand. It has a good image quality for the sub-megapixel imager that it uses,...
Canon DC50
vs.
Panasonic SDR-H18
MSRP $800.00
Released January, 2007
Released in January 2007 at CES the Hitachi DZHS500A is a standard definition hybrid DVD/HD camcorder. Shooting at 640x480 the DZHS500A records directly onto a DVD or the unit's internal 30GB hard drive, allowing for 23 hours of recording time at standard settings. Still images are restricted by the camcorder's lackluster CCD, producing a...
Canon DC50
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Hitachi DZHS500A
Reviews
August 17, 2009
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Pros
- 10x optical zoom
- records in high quality (for standard definition)
- easy to use
- includes LED light for shooting in low light
- lightweight
- recorded DVDs can be played back right away, or imported by computer software for editing
Cons
- shoots in standard definition only
- poor in low light
- poor battery life
- software provided is not compatible with Windows Vista
- poor still shots due to the low sensor resolution, slow shutter
- records to DVDs only - DVDRs can only be recorded on once, R/Ws can only be recorded on about 3 times
- awkwardly placed hand strap
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