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Design: 8.0
Features: 8.0
Performance: 8.0
Image quality: 7.0
Overall score: 7.7 (3.5 stars) - Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 18 reviews all user reviews
Manufacturer: Canon USA
Part number: 1182B001
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Product Summary
Canon DC40
price range: $348.00
The Canon DC40 definitely deserves a spot on your short list of DVD camcorders.
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- Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 18 reviews
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26 out of 26 people found this review helpful
by MMDVB on May 24, 2006
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23 out of 23 people found this review helpful
"Excellent, Excellent Camcorder"
by loveem on May 26, 2006
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15 out of 15 people found this review helpful
by timny70 on June 6, 2006
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8 out of 8 people found this review helpful
"Great all in one package with 4 megapixel CCD DVD camcorder!"
by beardivr on August 13, 2006
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by iqbalk on June 5, 2006
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Specifications
- Manufacturer: Canon USA
- Part Number: 1182B001
General
- Product Type Camcorder
- Digital Zoom 200 x
- Optical Sensor Size 1/2.8 in
- Optical Sensor Type CCD
- Min Illumination 0.6 lux
- Analog Video Format NTSC
- Digital Video Format MPEG-2
- Special Effects Mosaic, Art, Black & White, Mirror, Wave, Color Mask, Sepia, Cube, Ball
- Image Stabilizer Electronic
- Digital Scene Transition Flip, Jump, Corner wipe, Wipe fader, Puzzle, Tide, Beam, Zigzag, Black fader
- Min Shutter Speed 1/6 sec
- Max Shutter Speed 1/2000 sec
- Shooting Modes Digital photo mode
- Shooting Programs Sunset, Spotlight, Beach, Portrait mode, Night mode, Super night mode, Foliage, Sports mode, Slow shutter, Snow, Stitch assist, Fireworks
- White Balance Automatic, Presets
- White Balance Presets Shade, Tungsten light, Fluorescent light (warm white), Fluorescent light (cool white), Daylight
- Exposure Modes Aperture-priority, Automatic, Program, Shutter-priority
- Camera Flash Built-in flash
- Flash Modes Flash OFF mode, Auto mode, Red-eye reduction
- Widescreen Video Capture Yes
Main Features
- Camcorder Sensor Resolution 4.29 megapixels
- Camcorder Effective Video Resolution 2.99 megapixels
- Camcorder Effective Still Resolution 4 megapixels
- Color Support Color
- Still Image Format JPEG
- Remote Control Remote control - Infrared
- Media Included Qty 1
- TV Tuner None
Memory / Storage
- Floppy Drive None
- Image Storage JPEG 1280 x 960, JPEG 640 x 480, JPEG 1632 x 1224, JPEG 2304 x 1736
- Media Type DVD-RW (8 cm), DVD-R (8cm)
- Recording Speed LP, SP
Camera Flash
- Red Eye Reduction Yes
Lens System
- Type Zoom lens - 6.1 mm - 61 mm - F/1.8-3.0
- Focal Length 6.1 mm - 61 mm
- Lens Aperture F/1.8-3.0
- Auto Focus Points (Zones) 9
- Optical Zoom 10 x
- Lens system type Zoom lens
- Min focal length 6.1 mm
- Max focal length 61 mm
- Auto Focus TTL contrast detection
- Features Aspherical lens, Built-in lens shield
- Filter Size 37 mm
- Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera 44.5 - 445 mm
- Focus Adjustment Automatic, Manual
- Min Focus Range 0.4 in
- Zoom Adjustment Motorized drive
Additional Features
- Self Timer Yes
- Low Lux / Night Mode Yes
- Digital Still Camera Function Yes
- Additional Features RGB primary color filter, USB 2.0 compatibility, Direct print, Display brightness control, DPOF support, Auto power save, PictBridge support, Date/time stamp
- Built-in Light Yes
- Remote control Remote control - Infrared
- Software Drivers & Utilities
- Included Accessories CD-ROM, Battery charger, A/V Cable
Viewfinder
- Viewfinder Type LCD
- Viewfinder Diagonal Size 0.3 in
- Viewfinder Resolution 123,000 pixels
Display
- Type LCD display - TFT active matrix - 2.7 in - Color
Digital Player (Recorder)
- Type None
Microphone
- Type Microphone - Built-in
Connections
- Connector Type 1 x Composite video/audio output, 1 x S-Video output, 1 x USB, 1 x DC power input
- Expansion Slot(s) 1 x MiniSD
Audio Input
- Audio input type Microphone
- Microphone type Built-in
- Microphone Operation Mode Stereo
System Requirements for PC Connection
- Operating System Support MS Windows ME, MS Windows XP, MS Windows 2000, Apple Mac OS X 10.1.5 - 10.3, MS Windows 98 SE
- Peripheral Devices USB port, CD-ROM drive, XGA monitor
Miscellaneous
- Cables Included USB cable, A/V cable
Power
- Power Device Power adapter - External
Battery
- Supported Battery 1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery - 850 mAh ( Included )
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 1 year limited warranty
Viewfinder / Display
- Display Form Factor Rotating
- Display Format 123,000 pixels
- Viewfinder Color Support Color
Physical Characteristics
- Width 2.4 in
- Depth 5 in
- Height 3.4 in
- Weight 16.9 oz
Manufacturer info
- Canon USA
- Manufacturer profile
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- Website: http://estore.usa.canon.com/
- Address: One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY. 11042
- Phone: 516-328-5000
- Email: mediacontact@cusa.canon.com
