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

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Brand: Canon
Category: Photography

List Price: ~~$799.99~~
Buy New: $598.88
You Save: $201.11 (25%)
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Avg. Customer Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars

(9 reviews)
Sales Rank: 1110

Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: Yes
Optical Zoom: 10
Display Size: 2.7
Battery: 1 Lithium BP-208
Maximum Focal Length: 61
Minimum Focal Length: 6.1
Has Red Eye Reduction: Yes
Warranty: 1 year warranty
Shipping Weight (lbs): 3.5
Dimensions (in): 5.1 x 2.4 x 3.5

MPN: DC50
Model: DC50
UPC: 013803079487
EAN: 0013803079487
ASIN: B000M4Y9P6

Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days

Customer Reviews:

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Great Camcorder! Only a couple draw backs. July 9, 2007
22 out of 23 found this review helpful

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!

2 out of 5 stars

Not a good camera June 15, 2007
11 out of 19 found this review helpful

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

3 out of 5 stars

not good at low light or night shots May 19, 2007
20 out of 24 found this review helpful

Positive:
I just bought couple of weeks ago. Camcorder works good if you record during day time indoor or outside and good quality. I have not tested the photos yet.

Negative:
Night time video recording not good quality. little better than my 6 year old camcorder.

NO touch screen like Sony and others (Plain old Joy Stick).

Hand Strap is in the bottom not comfortable holding camcorder straight.unless your hand is big.

Battery life, You need additional batteries if you plan to record >30 min.

5 out of 5 stars

LOVE IT April 11, 2007
14 out of 17 found this review helpful

I was looking for a easy camcorder for family use. Outside, inside for children events. I have a 4 year old and a 7 year old. It is easy. The quality is wonderful. I'm not too interested in the camera portion, however, as with most digital camera's there's a slow shutter speed. Just for the camcorder portion, it works like a dream and I am very happy.!!!!!

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