Canon DC20 specifications Canon Video Lens, RGB Primary Color Filter, 10x Optical Zoom

Canon Video Lens:

True Clarity

Renowned for high quality professional optics, the DC10/20 Photo DVs' new optical design utilize 2 aspherical lenses that are coated with super spectral finish. This helps to reduce flare and ghosting while the gradation ND system prevents reduction in resolution caused by light defraction. Your image is captured with superb definition and contrast, capable even in low light.

Specifications

System	DC10	DC20
Type	DVD Video Camera
DVD Recording Specifications	Movie: Either DVD-Video Recording (VR mode) or DVD-
	VIDEO (VIDEO mode). DVD-R discs support DVD-VIDEO only
	Movie compression method: MPEG2, Audio compression method:
	Dolby Digital 2ch (Ac-32ch) /sampling frequency 48 kHz
	Still Image: Complies with Exif Ver 2.2 (disc does not support
	DPOF), compression method: JPEG Type
Scanning System	625 lines, 50 fields/25 frames, PAL color signal
	525 lines, 60 fields/30 frames, NTSC color signal
Audio	Dolby Digital (2 channels)
Recordable Discs	8cm DVD-R/-RW discs (doubled-sided type: 2.8 GB /single-sided
	type: 1.4 GB)
	* After shooting is completed for one side of the double-sided DVD,
	it is turned over and used.
DISC Recording Time	(Single sided: 1.4GB) XP: 20 min/Approx.9 Mbps (VBR), SP: 30
	min/Approx.6 Mbps (VBR), LP: 60 min/Approx.3 Mbps (VBR)

System Requirements for Supplied Software

Windows
Computer Type	IBM PC/AT compatible or NEC PC98-NX series (Japan only)
OS	Windows 98 Second Edition, Windows Me, Windows 2000 Service
	Pack 4, Windows XP (including Service Pack 1 & Service Pack 2 )
CPU	Pentium 500 MHz or faster
RAM	128 MB or more (Windows 98 SE/Me) 256 MB or more (Windows
	2000/XP)
USB Interface	Guaranteed only for computer preinstalled

Available Hard Disk Space ZoomBrowser EX/PhotoRecord: 250 MB or more; PhotoStitch: 40 MB or more; TWAIN Driver: 25 MB or more WIA Driver: 25 MB or more

Display	1024 x 768 pixels, High Color (16 bit) or higher
Miscellaneous	Apple QuickTime 6.5 is required for movie playback and saving and
	saving and playback in QTVR format.
Macintosh
Computer Type	Power Macintosh, PowerBook, iMac, iBook
OS	From Mac OS 10.1.5 to 10.3 *UFS (Unix File System) is not supported
CPU	PowerPC G3, G4, G5

RGB Primary Color Filter

The DC 20 Photo DV is equipped with an RGB Primary Color Filter, the same color filtration used in a professional 3 CCD camcorder. This produces accurate and true-to-life color reproduction, making your videos and stills richer and more vibrant.

10x Optical Zoom

It's superb picture quality anywhere you go! Along with the 10x optical zoom lens that deliver superb definition and contrast, these compact and highly efficient lens give you greater optical performance. The built-in Electronic Image Stabilizer (Movie mode only) gives you the added control to stabilize images even when it's the zooming or panning of your pictures.

10x

Optical Zoom

40x/200x

Digital Zoom

(Movie Mode - Selectable)

High Resolution 16:9 Mode

Create a theatre-like experience in your own living room with Canon High Resolution 16:9 widescreen. Optimized for widescreen television, each data captured maximizes the entire width of the CCD, producing crisp, high-resolution images.

4:3 Normal 16:9 Canon high res 16:9

DVD (Videos & Stills) Recording

DC10/20 Photo DVs comprise of two movie-recording functions

-DVD Video Recording (VR Mode) that provides video editing functionality and DVD Video (Video Mode) allows compatibility with all video players. For movie recording, its video compression method adopts MPEG2 type, whilst for still images recording, its compression method adopts JPEG type, thus maximizing video quality on TV and still images for print or computer display.

Easy Access

With DC10/20 Photo DVs, their DVD recording systems allow quick and random access to shooting. There's no need for fast- forwarding or rewinding to begin recording as footage is automatically recorded on blank space. There's no need to worry of over-writing the video data as the footage is displayed for selection on VISUAL INDEX, which is available on selection of Movie Play Mode. Play the footage you want to see with ease with various RR/FW speeds (1.5x/2x/4x/8x)

Easy Editing

Editing is now a breeze with Play List. Select your favorite footage or still images and place

on Play List, allowing you to change order or divide footage whilst retaining original footage

and images. Even when you are recording, you can even do an On-the-Spot editing, allowing you to freely divide and delete original footage on the DVD camcorder.

Easy Play

Canon's DVD R/RW system allows compatibility with most DVD home players. You can easily play your finalised footage with your DVD player and create an instant slide-show for still images on TV with ease. You can even make selection with the footage you want to see with your customized Index. With the built-in Quick Finalising button, your DVDs are finalized at greater speeds and efficacy.

Easy Share with Bundled Software

Canon makes sharing your videos and still images easier with the bundled 'Roxio My DVD' application. Along with the Photo DVD Authoring Function, you can enjoy making your own DVD movies!

What's more, for greater convenience, footage recorded can be downloaded conveniently in three different ways -

1A one-touch customised function dubbing from

the Photo DV to PC

2Burn DVDs using the Photo DV directly or use the PC to read unfinalized DVDs.

3Play direct on any DVD player with finalized DVD from the camcorder.

	(Double sided: 2.8 GB) XP: 40 min/Approx.9 Mbps (VBR),
	SP: 60 min/Approx.6 Mbps (VBR), LP: 120 min /Approx.3 Mbps
	(VBR) *VBR - Variable Bit Rate
Image Sensor	1/4-inch interlaced CCD	1/3.9-inch interlaced CCD
	(color correction filter),	(RGB Primary Color filter),
	Approx. 1.33 megapixels	Approx. 2.20 megapixels
LCD monitor	2.5-inch TFT color, approx. 123,000 pixels
Viewfinder	0.33-inch TFT color. approx. 113,000 pixels
Lens	Movie: Optical 10x Zoom / Still: Optical 10x Zoom
Lens configuration	11 elements in 9 groups
Filter diameter	27 mm P=0.5
Image Stabilization	Electronic
AF System	9-point AiAF (still image only)
White Balance	Auto white balance, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent,
	Fluorescent H
Inbuilt Flash	Nil	Light-guide flash
White LED	Nil	Mini video light
Minimum illumination	Approx. 0.5 lx	Approx. 1.3 lx
	(using the Night Mode)	(using the Night Mode)
Maximum Shutter Speed (Tv Mode)	1/2000 (1/500 in CARD CAMERA mode)
Recording Specifications
Recording Media (Card/Disc)	miniSD™ card / 8 cm DVD-R/-RW
File Format	Design Rule for Camera File System (DCF), Exif 2.2 compliant,
	Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) compliant
Image Recording Format	Still image: JPEG Type compression (Superfine/Fine /Normal)
DISC Recording Format	DVD-R/-RW
DISC Recording (Single-sided disc)	Still Image recording:
	1632 x 1224 pixels (DC20 only): Superfine 1025/1045
	(VIDEO/VR Mode) images/ Fine 1585/1615 (VIDEO/VR Mode)
	images / Normal 2910/2960 (VIDEO/VR Mode) images.
	1280 x 960 pixels (DC10 & DC20): Superfine 1630/1660
	(VIDEO/VR Mode) images/ Fine 2495/2540 (VIDEO/VR Mode)
	images / Normal 4595/4675 (VIDEO/VR Mode) images.
	640 x 480 pixels (DC10 & DC20): Superfine 7945/8085
	(VIDEO/VR Mode) images/ Fine 9999/11860* (VIDEO/VR
	Mode) images / Normal 9999/19765* (VIDEO/VR Mode)
	images.
	The number of recordable images depends on the usage (subject and shooting)
	conditions. The number of images can be recorded on a double-sided disc is twice
	that of a single-sided disc. * The maximum display is 9999
	Movie recording: MPEG2 (3/6/9 Mbps)
miniSD™ card (16MB) Recording	Still Image Recording:
	1632 x 1224 pixels (DC20 only): Superfine 9 images /
	Fine 14 images / Normal 25 images.
	1280 x 960 pixels (DC10 & DC20): Superfine 15 images /
	Fine 20 images / Normal 40 images.
	640 x 480 pixels (DC10 & DC20): Superfine 75 images / Fine
	105 images / Normal 170 images.
	The actual number varies depending on the images. Sample images recorded on
	the supplied miniSD™ card are to be included in the total number.
	Movie Recording: Not available
I/O terminals (level/impedance)
AV Terminal	Multi Cable MTC-100 (output only)
DV terminal	None
Microphone Terminal	None
Headphone terminal	None
Power etc.
Power supply (rated)	7.4 V DC (Battery Pack)
Operating Temperature	0-40˚C
USB Terminal	USB 2.0 High Speed
USB (Direct Print)	PictBridge supported only
Dimensions (WxHxD)	Approx. 48 x 86 x 122 mm
Weight (body only)	Approx. 415g

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When you use Canon video equipment, we recommend Canon-brand accessories or products bearing the same mark.

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CANON SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.

1 HarbourFront Avenue, #04-01 Keppel Bay Tower, Singapore 098632 http://www.canon-asia.com

RAM	256 MB or more
USB Interface	Guaranteed only for computers preinstalled
Available Hard Disk Space ImageBrowser: 200 MB or more PhotoStitch: 40 MB or more
Display	1024 x 768 pixels, 32,000 colors or higher

To use DV Messenger, it is required that Windows Messenger 4.5/4.6/4.7 operates correctly.

It is required that Windows Messenger operates and the voice or video conversation can be used with a digital camcorder. Please consult Microsoft for details.

If you are using a router, make sure it is an UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) compatible router. For details, consult your internet service provider, telephone carrier, or refer to the manual of the router.

We recommend using a broadband internet connection.

The communication quality and connectivity depend on the congestion of the internet line and service. This product does not guarantee a certain communication quality.

Supplied Accessories		DC10/20 Body
		Battery Pack (BP-208)
		Compact Power Adapter
		(CA-570)
		Multi-AV Cable (MTC-100)
		Wireless Controller
		(WL-D86)
		USB Cable (IFC-300PCU)
		AC Cable
		Digital Video Solution Disks
		for Windows & Macintosh
		DVD-R Disc
		My DVD Software
Optional Accessories
		Shoulder Strap
	Filter Set	(SS-900)
Battery Charger	(FS-H27U)
(CG-300)
	Tele Converter	Wide Converter
		(WD-H27)
	(TL-H27)
	Soft	Soft
	Carrying Case	Carrying Case
	(SC-2000)	(SC-1000)

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"Dolby" and the double D symbol are trademark of Dolby Laboratories.

Errors and omissions excepted.

Weight and dimensions are approximate. Subject to change without notice.

Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Computer Inc., registered in the United States and other countries. Microsoft® and Windows® are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Other names and products not mentioned above may be registered trademarks of trademarks of their respective companies. SD Logo is a trademark. Canon is a registered trademarks of Canon Inc.

Warning: Unauthorized recording of copyrighted materials may infringe on the rights of copyright owners and be contrary to copyright laws.

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