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Canon DC10

First seen: 14 november 2005

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Great Deal: $459.90

  • User Score (37)
    6.9 6.9 from 37 reviewers
  • Expert Score (6)
    7.7 7.7 from 6 reviewers
  • Design (9)
    5.8 5.8 from 9 reviewers
  • Value for money (16)
    6.1 6.1 from 16 reviewers
  • Features (4)
    6.5 6.5 from 4 reviewers
  • Ease of use (12)
    6.2 6.2 from 12 reviewers
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Pros & Cons

  • cordless recording, easy to use, video performance, manual focus, good zoom
  • video usually non transferable, unstable media loses data, no built in lamp, low quality pictures, initialization problems

Around the world, the name Canon means optical excellence, advanced image processing, and superb performance. And Canon digital video camcorders are no exception. In fact, Canon digital video camcorders include the latest in camcorder advancement: the 1.33 Megapixel DC10 and the 2.2 Megapixel DC20 - the world’s smallest Megapixel DVD camcorders*. With this powerful pair, you experience all the image quality, convenience and compatibility of DVDs, in a thin, sleek and …

Specifications

Digital Video

  • Audio Recording system
    Dolby Digital (2 Channels)
  • Image Sensor
    1/4-inch CCD, approx. 1,330,000 pixels Effective pixels (movie): approx. 690,000 pixels (4:3) approx. 920,000 pixels (16:9 IS** OFF) approx. 790,000 pixels (16:9 IS** ON) Effective pixels (still image): approx. 1,230,000 pixels
  • Tape Format
    DVD-R/-RW
  • Maximum recording time
    (single sided: 1.4 GB) XP: 20 min., SP: 30 min., LP: 60 min. (double sided: 2.8 GB) XP: 40 min., SP. 60 min., LP: 120 min.
  • Lens
    f = 4.05 - 40.5mm, f/1.8 - 2.8, 10x power zoom
  • Minimum Illumination
    0.5 lx (using Night Mode)
  • Recommended Illumination
    More than 100 lx
  • Filter Diameter
    27mm
  • Viewfinder
    0.33-inch TFT Color, approx. 113,000 pixels
  • LCD Screen
    2.5-inch TFT Color, approx. 123,000 pixels

Release Date

  • First seen
    14 November 2005

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There are many reasons that you may want to consider the Canon DC 10, as well as a few that could drive you away. First and foremost, the Canon DC 10 is easy to use and operate. So obviously, beginners to shooting videos will find this model to be a perfect choice. But on the downside of things the DC 10 does not offer enough features for advanced videographers to feel comfortable. Additionally, the image quality could stand for a bit of improvement as well. As you can see, the DC 10 is either a hit or…

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There are many reasons that you may want to consider the Canon DC 10, as well as a few that could drive you away. First and foremost, the Canon DC 10 is easy to use and operate. So obviously, beginners to shooting videos will find this model to be a perfect choice. But on the downside of things the DC 10 does not offer enough features for advanced videographers to feel comfortable. Additionally, the image quality could stand for a bit of improvement as well. As you can see, the DC 10 is either a hit or miss. Some people will love what it has to offer, while others will pass it by for more advanced options.

Even though DVD players are superior to VHS players in the home, this is not necessarily true in the world of camcorders. Although DVD camcorders such as the DC 10 make it easier to store video, they are not as good as MiniDV models as far as resolution and quality is concerned.

The biggest benefit of the Canon DC 10 is that it can burn videos to DVDs in real time. The DVDs are half sized 80mm discs that load into the side of the unit. The ability to accommodate these half sized discs is the reason that the DC 10 is shaped like it is; and this is a good thing. Holding onto and shooting with the Canon DC 10 is much easier than some models from competing manufacturers.

There is still a long way to go before DVD camcorders catch up in the way of video quality. The DC 10 does an okay job as far as quality and color is concerned, but it is not nearly as good as some of the competition.

For a beginner who is looking for a DVD camcorder the Canon DC 10 is a viable option. Just make sure that you also take a look at what the competition has to offer.

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  1. Reviewer: Easy Camcorder
    14 November 2005
    Overall 7
    7.0
     

    The Canon DC10 is one of two camcorders marking Canon’s first entry into the DVD camcorder market (the other being the D20). In the past, DVD cams have largely proven to be convenience-oriented gizmos with little to offer in the way of manual control. While some of them take decent video, they can rarely compete with comparably priced MiniDV cams. Canon had a few years to study the market before they released the DC10. Did they make any improvements? Read more

  2. Reviewer: Camcorder Info
    7 October 2005

    The DC10 represents Canon’s first attempt at a DVD camcorder. Biding their time has paid off for them, as far as performance goes. The video was incredibly sharp, if lacking in a little vibrancy. It easily trumped the top DVD camcorders from Panasonic, the VDR-M75, and Hitachi, the DZ-MV780. This is not much of a feat, as a host of MiniDV cams beat them, as well. At this price range, the Sony DCR-DVD403 offered some incredibly stiff competition. And unfortunately, the... Read more

  3. Canon DC10 digital video camera

    Reviewer: Let's go digital
    6 August 2005

    Canon DC10 digital video camera : Canon launches the world’s smallest and lightest 1 Megapixel DVD digital video camera, Canon DC10. PictBridge functionality also makes the DC10 the first digital video camera to support photo printing direct from camera to printer. Canon, leader in photographic and imaging technology, is pleased to announce the release of a super-stylish DVD digital video camera. The 1.33 Megapixel DC10 is Canon’s first straight to DVD model. With... Read more

  4. Reviewer: Gadget Guy
    30 October 2009
    Overall 7
    7.0
    Value for money 7
    7.0
    Features 8
    8.0
    Ease of use 9
    9.0
    Performance 7
    7.0
     

    I have to say this was one of the most promising, yet disappointing cameras I have ever reviewed. That is a terrible shame because the problem is not in the camera itself but in the choice of DVD as a recording format. As I made clear at the beginning of this review, the camera is one of the physically best designed I've seen and it has a whole raft of excellent features such as Programmed AE, Tv and Av settings and so on. If you shoot your videos extremely carefully,... Read more

  1. Reviewer: Kevin, Getprice.com.au
    7 December 2006
    Overall 8
    8.0
     

    Got it a while ago to capture my baby’ various moods, his first steps, words, actions n al. my husband is a frequent traveller and he usually misses out on the stunts the little one does. So I record and show him. This is the first camcorder I have ever used but was easy to handle…managed to take some good ones too! Read more

  2. Canon DC 10 Just lost all of my data

    Reviewer: Epinions
    11 October 2008
    Overall 2
    2.0
     

    This camera is a peice of ....., the second time now I just lost all of what I recorded on the disk. I tried to finalize the disk, but instead it destroyed the data on the disk and I can never get the once in a lifetime stuff recovered, if you purchase this camcorder you are makuing a mistake, I am very unhappy with my purchase and hope this little write up saves someone else some money and hardship. Read more

  3. Canon Lens Adapter

    Reviewer: Amazon
    30 June 2008
    Overall 8
    8.0
     

    This adapter should be sold with the tele-converter lens since neither can be used without the other. The adapter is an easy fit to the camera and it, together with the lens, easily swings down and out of the way. Focusing must be done with the LCD. Read more

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