Canon DC301 Camcorder Review
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The Canon DC301 Camcorder for Widescreen Movies
The Canon DC301 DVD camcorder makes widescreen moviemaking simple. Easy to master controls, 36x Advanced Zoom and built in video light put a world of cinematic possibilities at your fingertips.
Direct to DVD
The Canon DC301 makes sharing easy. Recording direct to DVD means that movies can be captured and fanalised in-camera then played back on a DVD player or computer without the hassle of transferring to another storage medium first.
DVD-R, DVD-RW and DVD-R DL (DUAL Layer) discs are compatible with the Canon DC301. DVD-R DL stores twice as much as a regular DVD, allowing you to capture up to 108 minutes of footage on a single disc.
DC301 Features
Recording in 16:9 widescreen resolution means that the Canon DC301 shoots movies optimised for playback on widescreen TV’s. Compose and review your movies with either the 2.7″ widescreen LCD screen or 0.35″ EVF (Electronic Viewfinder).
High quality digital photographs can be captured and stored to SD and SDHC memory cards. Split path processing provided by the Canon DC301’s advanced DIGIC DV II processor allows movies and photographs to be captured at the same time, meaning you can take digital snapshots as you record your footage.
Life can be unpredictable: the Quick Start button powers the camcorder up from standby in a split-second, allowing you to capture the unexpected.
Browse the Canon DC301’s menus with ease thanks to the unique Joystick control. Located next to the LCD screen, it provides a simple, one button solution to mastering the camcorders controls.
The LCD screen also functions as a video light, allowing you to shoot in poor light conditions and extending the creative potential offered by the camera.
Optical Technology
Canon’s Advanced Zoom technology allows you to get in close on the action with a 36x zoom. Backed up with a 0.8 Megapixel CCD the Canon Video Lens captures image with superb clarity and detail.
The Canon DIGIC DV II processor, created for the Canon High Definition camcorder range provides enhanced camera performance with superior image processing and colour handling. Its ability to handle video and stills simultaneously yet process them individually means that each excellent results are delivered for each format.
Sharing
Direct to DVD recording, a USB connection and SD SDHC card storage give you many ways of sharing your movies and photos with family and friends.
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