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Review Summary
With the DC100 DVD model, this entry-level DVD camcorder provides consumers with an affordable, high quality solution for recording precious memories. With its 25x optical zoom lens, Widescreen HR (High Resolution) recording & 2.7" Widescreen display panel, the DC100 model expands ease of use & enhances the affordability of video for entry-level users.
• For those who enjoy using video as a medium to capture life's most precious moments, the DC100 DVD camcorder delivers excellent video quality in a compact package. The DC100 DVD model incorporates all the original Canon technology & features that deliver excellent video quality for family & friends to cherish for years to come.
• The DC100 DVD model records directly to a DVD, allowing consumers to easily put a disc into their home DVD players & watch home movies from the comfort of their living rooms. The DC100 camcorder accepts the 3" DVD-R/-RW discs, which stores up to 60 minutes of video (120 on double sided discs) & are compatible with many old & new home DVD players.
• Canon chose the DVD-R/-RW format to ensure high compatibility with a range of DVD players & drives. Because it is a digital format, consumers can easily locate scenes without having to rewind or fast forward, create play lists of favorite scenes, even do some quick editing right in the camcorder.
• The DC100 model includes Canon's Widescreen HR (High Resolution) 16:9 recording, which allows users to enjoy a full-screen image on their widescreen TV with vivid detail & clarity. Canon's Widescreen HR feature also uses a wider area of the CCD image sensor to strike more pixels & deliver higher resolution for superior widescreen image quality.
• The camcorder includes a 2.7-inch Widescreen display panel making it easy to compose shots in cinema-style. As widescreen television sets begin to replace standard TVs, consumers can appreciate the ability to frame & record in Widescreen HR & then enjoy full-screen playback on their widescreen TVs for a theatre-like experience at home.
• The DC100 model incorporates complementary features that make it easier to shoot better video. Canon matched the high-magnification 25x zoom lens with an image stabilizer to ensure smooth, steady recordings even at maximum telephoto.
• Additionally, a Smooth Zoom Control feature provides a choice of 3 fixed zoom speeds to make sure zooming is at a constant speed, which prevents unintentionally rapid & dizzying zooms. It also includes Level Shot Control, which shows horizontal/center indicator markers on the display panel that allow users to easily compose shots level with the ground & avoid shooting crooked, uneven video.
• The camcorder also includes a built-in lens cover to easily protect the lens while carrying or storing the camcorder. The DC100 DVD camcorder records audio in Dolby Digital Stereo so consumers can enjoy the complete movie theater experience all from the the comfort of their living rooms.