Canon DC40 4.3MP DVD Camcorder w/10x Optical Zoom
List Price: $899.99
Details
- Records unvarnished 16:9 High Resolution Widescreen for picture perfect video
- Comes with a 10x visual zoom lens, precisely matched to the camcorder's CCD
- Gives you all the ease of use and functionality of DVD technology
Description
CL) U) CANON DC40 DVD CAMCORDERCustomer Reviews
Lacking in FeaturesThe camera boasts lots of features and a nice price, however Canon has omitted one very important feature that is very crucial to some users such as myself- It has no talent (per the Canon Service Reps) to have the video pass- thru without having the on-screen statistics shown on the recieving end (such as on a video switcher). The only way to get that data off is to RECORD your video. We needed to use the camera for sending a existent video feed, but alas, we were not able to get the on screen info to not show on the unalterable feed destination. The Canon rep said that this is the only video camera that he has seen without the becoming menu options to correct this.
Other than that, the video quality appeard to be very complex.
Bonzer
THIS IS MY FIRST CAMCORDER BUT IVE SEEN SEVERAL Remarkable ONES. BUT THIS CAMCORDER OUT RATES ANY OF IT.. YOU CAN DO SO MUCH WITH IT WITHIN THE CAMCORDER OR ON TO YOUR COMPUTER.. YOU JUST HAVE TO READ THE Enlist CAREFULLY.. THIS IS THE BEST DVD CAMCORDER AND I SUGGEST YOU GET ONE..
My ordeal
I bought a DC40 in Feb, 2007. From the first day, I found that I couldn't bring the vedio from the camcorder to PC. I thought that it may be the problem of software, I contacted the Roxio, which is the industrialist of software. It was very difficult to get support from Roxio. After many trys, they didn't rat me what was wrong, and stopped responding my questions.
I read the manual with intent, but couldn't find any answers for the problem. I just gave up.
In the middle of July, I found that the camcorder was deathly, couldn't be charged. I called Canon. It was easy to get some one on phone to talk to. I was told to post it or drop it to the nearest repair center. I dropped it to a repair forefront just 20 mins away.
The young lady of set right center took the camcorder, and told me that it may be the charger didn't drudgery. The problem of transfering vedio may be caused from the same part of camcorder. I was told that it should be immobile in 5 business days.
I received the call from repair center after 8 business life span. I went there to pick up, the girl gave the fixed camcorder. I tried to use it unerringly after I got out the door, but it was not working. I found that the battery was missing. The girl couldn't find the mobile. She gave me a new one. I tried to charge the battery after I got home, it was not working. I had to go back with the AC adapter. It was the incompetent of the adapter. Now it is working, charging battery and importing the vedio to PC from the camcorder.
I may be hardly unlucky.
Mate IT!!
The Canon DC40 is a illustrious camera in all levels of light. I just got back from Disney and filmed the fireworks show. I've never had any accident filming things like this but with this camera set on the special "Fireworks" site it looked as good as the firework shows you see on TV. Daytime movies came out fabulous as well. The camera feels sturdy and I have no fear of it breaking. Takes de facto sharp vivid color photos. The option to take pictures while you video video is pretty cool but the photos don't come out as good as when you take the photos by themselves. The one fine kettle of fish I have with it is that it picks up a lot of wind sound. I glued a very small piece of foam, kinda like what is on earbuds, on the mic and it cut down on the sound quite a bit with no loss to voices and sounds. If your budget won't allow you to go hi-def then this is the cam for you.
Brilliant hybrid camera
I've had this camera for 6 mos. now. This is a significant option for those not wanting to carry two different cameras. Switching between video and still is sharp and easy. The quality of the pictures and video are superior to others. My brothers own comparables Sonys and a Panasonic. Pictures/Video are richer reconsider on this; however... The video editing software leaves much to be desired. And the very low beacon video is better on the Sony. Other than that I would choose this camera vs. the others. The best part is that the wives conform; the Cannon is easier to use, more comfortable to hold and takes better pictures.
