Reviews of the Canon DC50
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CNET Review
The Good: Very robust still-photo mode; good video quality; features both video light and flash.
The Bad: Pricey for a standard-def camcorder, uses miniSD instead of SD cards.
The Bottom Line: If you can get past the DC50's sticker shock, you'll find a very nice, simple DVD camcorder that can produce some surprisingly good snapshots.
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alaTest.com
Review Summary: Experts rate this product 72/100 and users 88/100. Comparing these reviews to 104865 other Camcorders reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 88/100 = Very Good.
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No Rating
digitalversus.com
Review Summary: The Canon DC50 is a good alternative to the Panasonic VDR-D310 with slightly better image quality and a more versatile photo mode.
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previewgadgets.com
Review Summary: When you are looking for a good camcorder, there are several things that are usually high on your list of important features. While the things such as the design and color of the camera are not as important. The type of picture that it takes as well ...
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trustedreviews.com
Review Summary: With its good image quality, adequate manual controls and high-resolution stills, the Canon DC50 has a lot to offer for the money - particularly now its price has dropped below -400. As standard DVD camcorders go, this is one of the best value models ...
Manufacturer: Canon USA
Part number: 2055B001
General
- Product Type Camcorder
- Digital Zoom 200 x
- Effective Sensor Resolution 5.39 megapixels
- Optical Sensor Size 1/2.7"
- Optical Sensor Type CCD
- Min Illumination 0.3 lux
- Special Effects Soft, Vivid, Neutral, Custom Effect, Low Sharpening
- Image Stabilizer Optical
- Shooting Modes Digital photo mode
- Shooting Programs Sunset, Fireworks, Spotlight, Beach/snow, Night mode, Sports mode, Portrait mode
- White Balance Presets, Automatic
- Exposure Modes Program, Automatic, Shutter-priority, Aperture-priority
- Camera Flash Built-in flash
- Flash Modes Auto mode, Flash OFF mode, Red-eye reduction
- Widescreen Video Capture Yes
Main Features
- Camcorder Sensor Resolution 5.39 megapixels
- Camcorder Effective Video Resolution 3.98 megapixels
- Camcorder Effective Still Resolution 5 megapixels
- Color Support Color
- Auto Exposure Bracketing 3 steps in 1/2 EV step
- Still Image Format JPEG
- Remote Control Remote control - Infrared
- Media Included Qty 1
Memory / Storage
- Media Type DVD-R (8cm), DVD-RW (8 cm), DVD-R DL (8 cm)
- Recording Speed LP, SP
Camera Flash
- Red Eye Reduction Yes
Lens System
- Type Zoom lens - 6.1 mm - 61 mm - F/1.8
- Focal Length 6.1 mm - 61 mm
- Lens Aperture F/1.8
- Auto Focus Points (Zones) 9
- Optical Zoom 10 x
- Lens system type Zoom lens
- Min focal length 6.1 mm
- Max focal length 61 mm
- Auto Focus TTL contrast detection
- Features Built-in lens shield
- Filter Size 37 mm
- Focus Adjustment Manual, Automatic
- Zoom Adjustment Motorized drive
Additional Features
- Self Timer Yes
- Low Lux / Night Mode Yes
- Digital Still Camera Function Yes
- Additional Features DPOF support, Direct print, Auto power save, Date/time stamp, Histogram display, PictBridge support, Exposure compensation, USB 2.0 compatibility, RGB primary color filter, Display brightness control, Dolby Digital AC-3 (2 channel) recording
- Built-in Light Yes
- Remote control Remote control - Infrared
- Software Roxio My DVD, Drivers & Utilities
- Included Accessories DVD-R disc, Compact power adapter, Battery pack, Wireless controller, Stereo video cable, Interface cable
Viewfinder
- Viewfinder Type LCD
- Viewfinder Diagonal Size 0.27 in
- Viewfinder Resolution 123,000 pixels
Display
- Type LCD display - TFT active matrix - 2.7 in - Color
Microphone
- Type Microphone - Built-in
Connections
- Connector Type 1 x USB, 1 x Composite video/audio output, 1 x S-Video output, 1 x DC power input
- Expansion Slot(s) 1 x miniSD
Audio Input
- Audio input type Microphone
- Microphone type Built-in
- Microphone Operation Mode Stereo
Miscellaneous
- Cables Included 1, 1 x USB cable, A/V cable
Power
- Power Device Power adapter - External
- Battery type - Lithium ion
Battery
- Supported Battery Canon BP-208
- Supported Battery 1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery - 850 mAh ( Included )
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 1 year warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - Parts and labor - 1 year
Viewfinder / Display
- Display Form Factor Rotating
- Display Format 123,000 pixels
- Viewfinder Color Support Color
Physical Characteristics
- Width 2.4 in
- Depth 5.1 in
- Height 3.5 in
- Weight 16.9 oz
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