Canon DC100 Camcorder User Manual


 
brilliant video
T
he DC100 features Canon’s
exclusive DIGIC DV image
processor for vivid video with exceptional
color and clarity. The DC100 also comes with
features — found on much more expensive
camcorders — that help you capture brilliant
images. The new Level Shot Control feature
gives you a horizontal marker in your
v
iewfinder to help you keep your camcorder
l
evel. It also provides a marker in your
viewfinder to help you center your subject.
Plus, Smooth Zoom Control gives you 3 fixed
zoom speeds to ensure smooth, steady
zooms automatically. Your friends and family
will be impressed by the professional looking
video made possible with your DC100.
audio excellence
T
o match the brilliance of its video image
quality, the DC100 records audio with Dolby
Digital Stereo. That ensures a complete
movie theater experience in the comfort of
your living room with the vivid memories that
you captured for your friends and family.
additional features
Built-in Lens Cover
• 2.7" LCD Screen with Backlight
Easy Menu System
• 9 Digital Effects/9 Fades (Camera Mode)
• 12 Selectable Display Languages
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This product is designed to achieve excellent performance optimally when used with Genuine Canon accessories.
1 year parts and labor limited warranty
Canon’s camcorder limited warranty provides protection long
after other manufacturers’ warranties expire.
DC100 kit
DC100 Camcor
der
C
ompact Power Adapter CA-570
B
att
ery
P
ac
k BP-208
Ster
eo/V
ideo C
able STV-250
optional accessories
Battery Pack BP-208 Battery Charger CG-300
Soft Carrying Case SC-2000 Canon DVD Starter Kit
specifications
Recording Media DVD-R/-RW
Recording Time (single sided: 1.4GB) XP: 20 min., SP: 30 min., LP: 60 min.
(double sided: 2.8GB) XP: 40 min., SP: 60 min., LP: 120 min.
Image Sensor 1/6-inch CCD, approx. 680,000 pixels
Eff
ective pixels(movie): approx. 340,000 pixels (4:3)
approx. 450,000 pixels (16:9 IS* OFF)
ap
pr
ox. 400,000 pixels (16:9 IS* ON)
Effective pixels(still image): approx. 450,000 pixels
L
ens
f = 2.6-65mm, f/1.8-4.4, 25x power zoom
L
CD Screen 2.7-inch TFT Color, approx. 112,000 pixels
Viewfinder 0.3-inch TFT Color, approx. 123,000 pixels
Audio Dolby Digital 2ch
Filter Diameter Not supported
Min. Illumination 2 lx (using Night Mode)
Recommended Illumination More than 100 lx
B
att
er
y
R
un Times BP-208 continuous recording (using viewfinder)
XP: approx. 80 min., SP: approx. 95 min., LP: approx. 105 min.
Dimen
s
ions (W x H x D) 2.0 x 3.4 x 4.8 in. (51 x 86 x 123mm) excluding protrusions
W
eight Camcorder body only: 14.5 oz (410g)
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Stabilization
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