Canon DC40 Review

By
August 31st, 2006

Summary

The ergonomic, perpetual curve of Canon's most powerful DVD video camera combines 4.29 Megapixel imaging, for video and still still capture, with true widescreen shooting, DIGIC DV and a 10x optical zoom.The DC40 doesn't just have the power, it also has the looks. A new concept in camcorder design, the camcorder is ergonomically moulded along a continuous and flowing perpetual curve. The result is an easy to use, elegant device, combining good looks with effortless handheld shooting and intuitive operation of all key controls.

Specs

Recording Format DVD

CCD Quantity 1

Memory Still Resolution 2 Megapixels

Optical Zoom 10x
CCD
CCD Quantity 1

CCD Size 1/2.8"

CCD Pixels 4300K pixels
LCD / Viewfinder
Display Type LCD Display

LCD Panel Size 2.7 in.

Color Viewfinder With Color Viewfinder
Lens
Optical Zoom 10x

Digital Zoom 200x

Lens Focal Length 6.1 - 61 mm

Filter Diameter 37 mm
Video Modes
Recording Speed LP • SP • XP

Image Stabilizer Digital Image Stabilizer

Recommended Illumination 100 Lux

Low Lux .6 Lux
Audio
Audio Format 5.1 Surround Sound
Memory Photography
Memory Card Type SD Card

Digital Still Shot Mode With Still Shot Capability

Memory Still Resolution 2 Megapixels

Max Still Image Size 1632 x 1224

MPEG Movie Mode Without MPEG Movie Mode
Interfaces
Output Interfaces S-Video • Composite (Video) • Audio (RCA) • USB

Microphone Type Internal
Power Supply
Battery Type Proprietary Lithium
Dimensions
Width 2.4 in.

Depth 5 in.

Weight 1.1 lb.
Warranty
Warranty 1 Year
Miscellaneous
Included Accessories Software • USB Cable • A/V Cable • Lithium Propriety Battery • AC Power Adapter • Remote Control

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