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Canon DC50 Mini DVD Camcorder

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Pros
Top-notch image quality
Optical image stabilization
Cons
Some controls are awkward to use

$239.99 - $599.89
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Canon DC50 Review

by Tracey Capen

- If you already own a Canon digital camera, you'll feel right at home with the company's DC50 camcorder ($720 as of April 24, 2007), thanks to the similar control systems. If you're unfamiliar with Canon cameras, you may find the DC50 a bit intimidating at first. But getting through the initiation phase is worth it: This camcorder takes outstanding video as well as still photos, and makes lots of useful controls available for both modes. The DC50 records onto -R, -RW, or -R dual-layer discs, recording up to 36 minutes total on a dual-layer disc at its best quality setting. That's less shooting time than you'd get on a tape or hard-drive model, but you can remove the Mini DVD disc from the camera and play it on most home DVD players (after finalizing the disc) without further intermediate steps.

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User Reviews for Canon DC50 Mini DVD Camcorder

Reviewed by: franlob

Duration of ownership:

Strengths: 5 megapixel still camera with many photo options. Remote helps navigate menus. Image stabilization feature.

Weaknesses: High sticker price for standard-definition camcorder. Hard to understand manual and software.

Overall Evaluation: What makes the Canon DC50 unique is the 5 megapixel still photo capability with many options, including continuous shooting mode. You can record photos on a microSD or on a mini DVD. The camcorder fits comfortably in the hand. The viewfinder sits back, away from your face, and can be angled for a better view. The remote option is a helpful alternative to using the joystick.As a first-time camcorder user, I am finding it difficult to learn how to use it without outside help: the manual and software instructions are hard to follow. On camcorder playback, the video images and colors looked good. I haven't finalized my first disc yet, so I haven't played my video on a DVD player or computer. The DC50 comes with a Canon mini DVD-R. When I went to purchase a mini DVD-RW, I was told that not all brands, such as Sony, will work with the Canon.
Reviewed by: neikusc

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Strengths: Camcorder works good if you record during day time indoor or outside and good quality.

Weaknesses: The software is unfriendly, but that is not a big problem.

Overall Evaluation: After researching on many similar camcorders from different manufacturers,I purchased DC50. What a great choice !!!This is my very first camcorder and nothing to complain about; easy to operate. I LOVE IT !!!

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