Canon DC50 5MP DVD Camcorder with 10x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom

Product Description

Forget camcorders that use tape. Go for one that uses DVD as recording media. Want the best? Take a look at this Canon DC50. The DC50 is at the top of Canon's impressive line of DVD camcorders with the performance of a 5.39 Megapixel CCD image sensor -- outstanding video quality and 5 Megapixel digital photographs. You get an array of advanced features including Super-Range Optical Image Stabilization, Dual Layer recording capability and Canon's exclusive next-generation DIGIC DV II for uncompromised video and still image processing. The DC50 is also easy to use, with the Joystick exposure control, Quick Start, and Horizontal Marker -- all in a stylish and easy-to-use design. You've looked at it. Now you can look through it and enjoy superior camcorder results in standard and widescreen modes. Uses DVD-R and DVD-RW media plus DVD-R DL (Dual Layer) Recording Time capacity - (single sided/single layer - 1.4GB) XP - 20min., SP - 30min., LP - 60min.; (single sided/dual layer - 2.6GB) XP - 36min., SP. 54min., LP - 108min. SD slot for capturing digital-stills Night mode at 0.3 lux illumination Viewfinder - 0.27-inch TFT Color, approx. 123,000 pixels; LCD Screen - 2.7-inch TFT Color, approx. 123,000 pixels Unit Dimensions - (W x H x D) 2.4 x 3.5 x 5.1in. (62 x 90 x 130mm) (not including grip belt) / Weight 17 ounces (not including battery)

Customer Reviews:

WINDOWS VISTA USERS - DONT BUY THIS CAMERA!!!.......2007-11-29

If you're using Windows Vista, DON'T buy this camera. The camera is not compatible with Vista, meaning you can't plug the camera directly into your computer. Also, the software the camera comes with (Sonic MyDVD) isn't compatible either, so you won't be able to edit the video or even copy to your hard-drive.

Maybe it's more fair to say don't buy Vista, but since Canon technical support was unapologetic and un-helpful, I'm not going to give them the benefit of the doubt.

Excellent Camcorder for the Price.......2007-09-12

After researching on many similar camcorders from different manufacturers,
I purchased DC50. What a great choice !!!
This is my very first camcorder and nothing to complain about; easy to operate. I JUST LOVE IT !!!

Great little consumer DVD CAM.......2007-07-15

I give this product a 5 star rating because I believe it's great at what it does. I see this as a high end consumer product and I don't think Canon pretends that it's anything else. I bought the DC50 after reading just about everything I could find to compare the Canon with the Sony. I chose the Canon because I really dislilke the Sony marketing scheme wich to me is like the Microsoft of the consumer electronics indusrty. I also can not get my eyes to see a better picture from the Sony for more money or enough bells and whistles to make a difference. If you're looking for a Prosumer product with great editing features for making movies and have an audiophiles ear or if you expect to take award winning stills, I'm sure you will be dissapointed. If you want a digital DVD Camcorder with still photo function that delivers excellent pictures at a reasonable price point then this one is hard to beat. If you're like me,just about everything you shoot are Family and Friends, Sports events, School plays and Car Shows. I don't see anything better unless you just can't wait for the High Deffinition camcorders either HDD,DVD or Tape to get through the de-bugging process over the next couple of years and find a comparable price point to the DC50.

Great Camcorder! Only a couple draw backs........2007-07-09

While this camcorder may be one of the more expensive DVD based Camcorders, its probably one of the best you'll find before moving on to High Definition. I had actually purchased the Sony SR42 30 GB before this and had to return it immediately because its performance was highly disappointing. This Canon camcorder however takes excellent footage. It also takes great still images too - a cool function in addition is that you can set it to take photos while in recording mode (at a little lower resolution). Doing this allows you to take advantage of the digital zoom to get in a little closer for still photos. This brings me to one of the draw backs of the camera, it only has 10x optical zoom. While while it is not bad, there are many cameras with a more powerful optical zoom. The plus side, is that the digital zoom (the 40x option, not the 2000x) is actually pretty good. Maybe not to the full 40x, but for the first little bit of additional zoom it still looks great. The only other draw back for me was getting used to the rewritable dvds and transferring them to my computer. It took me a little bit to figure out (just set up the disc in VR-mode) but after I did it was terrific. Now I just plug in the USB cord and put on the video into my editing program and edit away. You may here some reviews noting that the controls aren't all the intuitive, but just spend a minute or two with them (or read the manual) and the controls and functionality are good. Ultimately I would rate the camera a 4.5, but it wasn't a choice. If you're debating between this camera and others, just spend the few extra bucks and get this one. Also, if your far from moving up to high def, get this camera as well because I believe its towards the top of regular def (it does does have the option to shoot in either 16:9 or 4:3). Enjoy!

Not a good camera.......2007-06-15

I bought about 2 weeks ago... I am not happy with it... It does not work with other softwares such as Pinnacle or Ulead... You need to finished DVD before edit, but if you finished it you need to use the software that comes with camera. Software very basic and very limited. Pictures very very very low quality for a 5.0 MP... Almost useless... Not night vision fuction... Very expensive camera and very limited camera... Not a good buy

Product Description

The weather-resistant (JIS Class 4) DCF HS 10x36 high performance binocular features a simplified body design and a lightweight, fiberglass reinforced polycarbonate body encased in a full body rubber housing to protect the optics and inner mechanisms from external shock and assure a firm, comfortable hold. The combination of multi-coated optical elements and high-refraction BaK4-glass roof prisms treated with phase coating and a new super-reflection coating ensures a high resolution, high contrast image over the entire image field. A protective glass is incorporated in front of the objective focusing elements to prevent the intrusion of dust into the inner body.

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