Camcorders : Canon DC22

Manufacturer's description

With a 2.2MP CCD and an RGB Primary Color Filter, the DC22 captures the colors you see in panoramic 16: 9 widescreen. Record straight to DVD (-R/-RW/-R Dual Layer), finalize the disc in-camera, then transfer it directly to a home DVD player to relive the moment. Traditional 4: 3 shooting is easily selected with the push of a button.

The DC22's lightweight body is designed with one-handed operation in mind. Easily accessible controls are grouped together on the back of the camcorder, making it a user-friendly, take-anywhere device.

Part of Canon's second generation DVD line-up, the DC22 is compatible with a wider range of DVD formats, including DVD-R Dual Layer. Greater capacity means generous recording times: from 36 minutes at best quality to an impressive 108 minutes at the most efficient setting.

The DC22 has a 2.7" 16: 9 widescreen LCD, allowing you to keep an eye on the action exactly the way it is recorded. A horizontal level marker on the LCD helps you to find the right shot every time: anti-glare coating means that the screen is visible even in direct sunlight.

Connect the camcorder to other peripherals via AV input to transfer analog recordings to DVD quickly and easily.

With an advanced Electronic Image Stabilizer, the DC22's 10x optical zoom lens reduces camera shake, even when shooting at the limit of the zoom.

The DC22 records audio in two-channel Dolby Digital sound, for superior quality and a more rewarding viewing experience.

The DIGIC DV image processor provides images in vivid, life-like color. Split path processing handles video and still signals separately ensuring optimal output - whatever and however you shoot.

Advanced still photography functions make the DC22 a powerful and versatile digital imaging tool. Photos are captured to either DVD or Mini SD card: saving them on a memory card allows you to take photos at the same time as you're shooting video.

A white LED video light enables close subjects to be shot in color in low light. A built-in flash for digital photography is also provided.