Canon DC50 DC50 Brochure

T

he DC50 is at the top of Canon’s

impressive line of DVD camcorders.

It combines the convenience and

functionality of DVD technology,

unsurpassed optical brilliance, a

5.39 Megapixel sensor and an array

of advanced features — all in a stylish,

compact and easy-to-use design.

RECORD DIRECT TO DVD

The DC50 digital camcorders deliver all the convenience and

functionality of DVD technology by letting you record directly to

DVDs. With DVDs, you can easily locate scenes without having to

rewind or fast-forward. You never have to worry about losing

precious memories, because your DVD camcorder will automatically

record on blank disc space. Also, you can create playlists of your

favorite scenes, and even do some quick editing right in your

camcorder. The DC50 records to 3" DVD-R/-RW discs that can store

up to 60 minutes of video (120 minutes on a double-sided disc) and

are compatible with most DVD players. It also records to DVD-R DL

discs that can store up to 108 minutes of video. Plus, with its lower

power consumption, you get even longer operating time.

CANON OPTICAL IMAGE QUALITY AND

MEGAPIXEL PERFORMANCE

The name Canon is synonymous with optical

excellence around the world. That’s why

Canon’s expertise in designing lenses for

photography and broadcast television goes into every camcorder

lens we make. So it’s no surprise that the DC50 gives you video and

photos that are clear and rich with color and detail. You also get

great optical performance with the DC50’s built-in, Super-Range

Optical Image Stabilizer. It corrects for a wide range of camera

motion and lets you shoot rock-steady video — even when you’re at

maximum telephoto without a tripod, or shooting while panning and

zooming, or shooting from a moving car. Not only that, but the

DC50’s 10x Optical Zoom Lens and 200x Digital

Zoom give you an impressive zoom range.

CONVENIENCE IN A COMPACT SIZE

You get all the performance of Canon’s top-of-the-line DVD

camcorder, in a sleek, stylish and compact design. It’s

easy to carry — no matter where your life takes you.

BRILLIANT VIDEO

The DC50’s powerful 5.39 Megapixel CCD makes it one of the

highest resolution camcorders you’ll find in its price range,

delivering 3.7 Megapixel resolution videos. With its RGB Primary

Color Filter, you get incredible detail and vivid, true-to-life color that

rivals a 3CCD camcorder. Plus, the DC50 offers Canon’s exclusive

DIGIC DV II, the next generation of Canon’s exclusive DIGIC DV signal

processing technology ensuring optimal image quality. You will

see improved color reproduction, especially in skin tones and dark

and light scenes. Your images will also be crystal clear thanks to a

hybrid noise reduction system. image processor which processes

video and photos differently for exceptional color and clarity.

The Horizontal Marker feature gives you a horizontal line in your

viewfinder to help you keep your camcorder level, and a marker

to help center your subject. And the Grid Marker helps you compose

the perfect shot. Plus, Smooth Zoom Control ensures smooth,

steady zooms automatically — for professional looking video.

STUNNING DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY

A wide variety of photo features transform your DC50 into a powerful

5 Megapixel digital still camera. Just like an advanced digital

camera, the DC50 lets you choose the metering mode that’s right

for your subject, whether it’s Portrait, Sports, Night, Snow, Beach,

Sunset, Spotlight, Fireworks. You also get Progressive Photo for

sharp, detailed images. The DC50’s Joystick lets you control your

exposure under difficult lighting conditions — you can meter

on your subject and lock your exposure,

or you can compensate by adjusting

your exposure by up to 11 stops.

You can even adjust your

exposures with precision, using

the DC50’s histogram display.

Plus, the DC50’s 9-point AiAF

function ensures sharp focus

no matter where your subject

is in the frame.

DVD CAMCORDER

The Height of

DVD Performance

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