Reviews of the Canon DC100
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CNET Review
The Good: Fast focusing, long zoom lens; solid image stabilization; decent low-light video; aperture- and shutter-priority exposure modes.
The Bad: Fair-to-middling video quality overall; awkward navigation controls; poor still photos.
The Bottom Line: A basic, inexpensive DVD camcorder, the Canon DC100 is a safe, if unremarkable, choice.
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alaTest.com
Review Summary: Experts rate this product 62/100 and users 74/100. Comparing these reviews to 92355 other Camcorders reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 86/100 = Very Good.
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personal computer world
Review Summary: If you absolutely must have a DVD-based camcorder the DC100 is one of the better budget options, but you'll get much more for your money with miniD
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Computeract!ve
Review Summary: It's a common misconception that recordable DVD-based camcorders like the Canon DC100 produce a better-quality image than traditional miniDV tape equivalents.
Manufacturer: Canon USA
Part number: 1185B001
General
- Product Type Camcorder
- Digital Zoom 100 x
- Optical Sensor Size 1/6"
- Optical Sensor Type CCD
- Min Illumination 2 lux
- Digital Video Format MPEG-2
- Special Effects Art, Ball, Cube, Wave, Sepia, Mirror, Mosaic, Color Mask, Black & White
- Image Stabilizer Electronic
- Digital Scene Transition Beam, Flip, Jump, Tide, Puzzle, Zigzag, Wipe fader, Black fader, Corner wipe
- Min Shutter Speed 1/6 sec
- Max Shutter Speed 1/2000 sec
- Shooting Modes Digital photo mode
- Shooting Programs Snow, Beach, Sunset, Fireworks, Spotlight, Night mode, Sports mode, Portrait mode
- White Balance Presets, Automatic
- Exposure Modes Program, Automatic, Shutter-priority, Aperture-priority
- Camera Flash None
- Widescreen Video Capture Yes
Main Features
- Camcorder Effective Still Resolution 0.45 megapixels
- Color Support Color
- Still Image Format JPEG
- TV Tuner None
Memory / Storage
- Floppy Drive None
- Image Storage JPEG 1024 x 768, JPEG 640 x 480
- Media Type DVD-R (8cm), DVD-RW (8 cm)
- Recording Speed LP, SP, ELP
Lens System
- Type Zoom lens - 2.6 mm - 65 mm - F/1.8
- Focal Length 2.6 mm - 65 mm
- Lens Aperture F/1.8
- Optical Zoom 25 x
- Lens system type Zoom lens
- Min focal length 2.6 mm
- Max focal length 65 mm
- Auto Focus TTL contrast detection
- Features Built-in lens shield
- Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera 43.6 - 1090 mm
- Focus Adjustment Manual, Automatic
- Min Focus Range 0.4 in
- Zoom Adjustment Motorized drive
Additional Features
- Self Timer Yes
- Low Lux / Night Mode Yes
- Digital Still Camera Function Yes
Viewfinder
- Viewfinder Type LCD
- Viewfinder Diagonal Size 0.3 in
- Viewfinder Resolution 123,000 pixels
Display
- Type LCD display - TFT active matrix - 2.7 in - Color
Digital Player (Recorder)
- Type None
Microphone
- Type Microphone - Built-in
Connections
- Connector Type 1 x Composite video/audio output, 1 x DC power input
Audio Input
- Audio input type Microphone
- Microphone type Built-in
- Microphone Operation Mode Stereo
- Microphone Technology Electret condenser
Miscellaneous
- Cables Included A/V cable
Power
- Power Device Power adapter - External
Battery
- Supported Battery Canon BP-208
- Supported Battery 1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery - 850 mAh ( Included )
Viewfinder / Display
- Display Form Factor Rotating
- Display Format 112,000 pixels
- Viewfinder Color Support Color
Physical Characteristics
- Width 2 in
- Depth 4.8 in
- Height 3.4 in
- Weight 14.5 oz
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