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Canon DC100
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Mostly Unfavorable Reviews
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With the affordable Canon DC100, you get all the convenience and functionality of recording and sharing your videos with DVD technology. You also get the same Canon expertise and features found on more expensive camcorders. It lets you record directly to DVDs, and lets you shoot and share video through a variety of options. Only 3 inches (8 centimeters) in diameter, the DC100’s DVD -R/-RW discs are compatible with most DVD players and can store up to 30 minutes of video in standard mode and 60 minutes of video in long-play mode. That’s 120 minutes on a double-sided disc!
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Professional Critic Reviews
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Gadget SpeakWhat is more disappointing are the limitations placed on both audio and any connectivity options. With the former you are stuck with the built-in microphone that is positioned on the front of the DC100 with no external microphone input available. This built-in microphone has a tendency to pick up any extraneous noise emanating from the camcorder itself. |
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EasyCamcorders.comThe DC100 is a fine choice for an entry-level DVD camcorder, but you can do better with your hard-earned dollars. Climb up the chain to a mid-level DVD camcorder, where the video quality becomes acceptable, or look towards tape. |
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CNETThe good: Fast focusing, long zoom lens; solid image stabilization; decent low-light video; aperture- and shutter-priority exposure modes. The bad: Fair-to-middling video quality overall; awkward navigation controls; poor still photos. The bottom line: A basic, inexpensive DVD camcorder, the Canon DC100 is a safe, if unremarkable, choice. |
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Good Gear GuideAbove average video quality is countered by a lack of an SD card slot and poor quality stills on this DVD camcorder. A good option for the buyer on a tight budget. |
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Camcorder InfoWe don’t mean to hurt anybody’s feelings, but there is almost no reason to buy this camcorder. Do yourself a favor: pass on it. If you’re already sold on the convenience of DVD and this is your price range, take a good look at the Canon DC10 and Panasonic VDR-D100. |
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