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Canon DC10

 

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  • User Score (63)
    6.2 6.2 from 63 reviewers
  • Expert Score (5)
    6.0 6.0 from 5 reviewers
  • Design (9)
    5.7 5.7 from 9 reviewers
  • Value for money (11)
    6.1 6.1 from 11 reviewers
  • Features (2)
    6.1 6.1 from 2 reviewers
  • Ease of use (13)
    5.8 5.8 from 13 reviewers
  • Sound quality (4)
    6.0 6.0 from 4 reviewers
  • Picture quality (5)
    6.0 6.0 from 5 reviewers
  • Durability (7)
    5.2 5.2 from 7 reviewers
  • Battery performance (10)
    5.1 5.1 from 10 reviewers
  • Video quality (15)
    5.7 5.7 from 15 reviewers
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  • Expert Reviews

  1. Camcorder Info

    Camcorder Info
    7 October 2005

    Canon, the tortoise of the camcorder industry, has finally chosen to enter into the race with the hare. The DC10 and DC20 mark their first foray into the DVD camcorder market, currently dominated by Sony. Their large imager size (1/4" and 1/3.9", respectively) promise some considerable performance, and their stylish and slender bodies indicate superb handling and portability. But how did they do running the Camcorderinfo.com battery of tests? Read more

  2. Easy Camcorder

    7.0/10
    14 November 2005

    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

    • -Video Performance, -Handling, -Ease of use
    • -Enclosed Battery, -Ports, -Audio, -Body Heats Up

  3. CNET

    CNET
    6.0/10
    16 August 2006

    We've yet to test a DVD-based camcorder that offers an uncompromising alternative to tape. Canon's DC10 is a decent effort within its field, but cheaper tape-based camcorders still trump it for image quality Read more

    • Comparitively small chassis, Ease of operation
    • Image quality could be improved

  4. REVIEW STREAM

    REVIEW STREAM
    1.0/10
    15 April 2006

    It doesn’t have much of a battery-life, which is really hard to locate and when it does freezes, sometimes it tends to wipe out the whole disk. That means all the videos gone just like that, and once it happened in the absolutely wrong timing it was a friend’s wedding and all the footage gone just like that. Read more

  • User Reviews

  1. Still have one after years of use...

    Amazon
    8.0/10
    Reviewer: C. Jones, Amazon
    7 May 2011

    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. Read more

  2. Great purchase,thank you.

    Ebay
    8.0/10
    Reviewer: flykidskates, Ebay
    31 December 2009

    Great Camcorder. One problem,tripod mount hole was stripped =(. I decided to buy this camcorder, because my son is very interested in filming his friends skateboarding, and he did all this research to find the perfect/affordable camcorder and found this one. Read more

  3. "Pretty careless experience"

    CNET
    6.0/10
    Reviewer: kammack, CNET
    7 December 2007

    I think it never allows you to start finalizing if the AC is not switched ON, But disconnecting AC while finalizing is bad news. That`s time and power consuming process and if it runs out of power before completing, bye bye data... I have shot 100+ cheap -R discs, LP mode on most of them, 2 lost data, not a bad percentage overall... Once I dropped it on a wooden floor from about 1.5 meters while walking and shooting. Read more

    • good video quality, nothing more, nothing less...
    • menus a bit too heavy to work with

  4. I would avoid Canon DVD Camera's

    2.0/10
    Reviewer: sjyjoe1, epinions.com
    15 April 2006

    3 of 6 Memorex disks could not finalize.. the problem is that if you record the disk and don't leave Read more

    • Good zoom. audio and video quality.
    • Really NOT a reliable way to capture your once n a lifetime family moments.

  5. Review of Canon DC10 camera/camcorder

    8.0/10
    Reviewer: Guildrygirl, Ciao
    6 July 2008

    Bought this in 2006 really for its video features, but have been really delighted with its quality of still images . Its lightweight design and "fit like a glove" handgrip make it very comfortable for longer recordings as well as easy to preview using the easily moved swivel screen. The zoom leaves a little to be desired as it's not so easy to access while recording and makes audible noise on the resulting video, but overall quality of image and sound is excellent for... Read more

    • Lightweight, comfortable, quality video and stills
    • Clumsy zoom, not the most sophisticated video editing.

  6. I would avoid Canon DVD Camera's

    epinions.com
    2.0/10
    Reviewer: sjyjoe1, epinions.com
    9 June 2006

    3 of 6 Memorex disks could not finalize.. the problem is that if you record the disk and don't leave Read more

    • Good zoom. audio and video quality.
    • Really NOT a reliable way to capture your once n a lifetime family moments.

  7. camcorder

    Newegg
    10/10
    Reviewer: danlanzer, Newegg
    15 September 2009

    Read more

    • works great ,good price
    • none

  8. Canon DC 10: Ultra Compact Camcorder

    Dooyoo
    7.0/10
    Reviewer: xxDanmanxx, Dooyoo
    15 April 2006

    My verdict for this small thing is that it contains what you need for the price in a jcie bundle! Read more

    • good effective resolution, compact
    • small optical zoom

  • WikiFreak Description

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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  • Manufacturer's Description

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

  • Alternative names
    LA-DC10 Lens Adapter, achterdemper VAG, DC 10

Release Date

  • First seen
    13 December 2005

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