Canon DC20 DVD Camcorder

Canon Updated: 2007-08-03
Canon DC20 DVD Camcorder

Around the world, the name Canon means optical excellence, advanced image processing, and superb performance. And Canon digital video camcorders are no exception.

In fact, Canon digital video camcorders include the latest in camcorder advancement: the 1.33 Megapixel DC10 and the 2.2 Megapixel DC20 - the world's smallest Megapixel DVD camcorders. With this powerful pair, you experience all the image quality, convenience and compatibility of DVDs, in a thin, sleek and compact design. With the latest advances in technology, superior Canon quality and Megapixel performance, they're perfect for capturing and sharing the special moments in your fast-paced life.

With the DC20, you get 2.2 Megapixel performance combined with the brilliance of an RGB Primary Color Filter. You also get Built-in Flash with Red-Eye Reduction, along with a Built-in Video Light for great low light shooting.

Features

Convenience in a Handy Size
The DC20 unites the convenience and image quality of DVD with the world's smallest Megapixel camcorder.* Super-thin and compact, it's never been easier to capture your most unforgettable moments- with a camcorder that's less that 2 inches wide. It's simple to carry it with you in a tote bag or coat pocket so your DC20 is never far from where you need it.

True Widescreen Video
You want your memories to last forever -- that's why you've taken the time to shoot them. And you want to shoot in widescreen mode to get everything you can out of your new widescreen TV or home theater system.

So why is the way you record widescreen images so important? Because you want an image made for widescreen, not adapted for widescreen. Widescreen is the future -- every HD television is widescreen.

The story of how we do it may be a bit technical, but the result is clear to see. Canon camcorders use the entire width of the image sensor to capture your precious video in true 16:9 mode. What difference does this make? It's simple. With more pixels captured, you get better image quality. Other camcorders force the wider picture into a smaller space on the sensor -- giving you a less true image, with fewer pixels and lower quality. On a Canon camcorder, the canals of Venice will be as grand as you remembered seeing them.

In addition, the viewfinder on your DC20 will display the image in a "letterbox" view -- from side to side and top to bottom, what you see will be what you get. No guessing and extra work when looking at an image that's distorted like a fun house mirror.

To make it even easier, a Widescreen Button lets you switch from standard 4:3 to 16:9 Widescreen Mode at the touch of your finger. The widescreen feature can also be used in both Program Mode and Easy Recording Mode, as well as with the camcorder's advanced image stabilization.

The DC20 gives you the opportunity to own a camcorder that shoots as wide as your widescreen TV. Why shouldn't your camcorder shoot as wide as your widescreen TV? It should -- and our competitors can't match the widescreen video you'll get from your Canon DC20.

Remember -- widescreen is the future -- be sure you invest in that future with a Canon camcorder.