Canon DC100 - Expert Reviews

Review summary: The DC100 digital camcorder gives you all the convenience and functionality of DVD technology. It lets you record directly to DVDs, and lets you shoot and share video through a variety of options. Only 3" in diameter, the DC100's DVD-R/-RW discs are compa

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Review summary: Review: Canon DC100 digital camcorderGood for hassle-free video, but quality is an issue

Pros: Easy to use

Cons: Relatively expensive; no digital output socket; image not as good as miniDV equivalents

Verdict: If you absolutely must have a DVD-based camcorder the DC100 is one of the better budget options, but you'll get much more for your money with miniD

Review summary: Good for hassle-free video, but quality is an issue

Pros: Tiny case conceals reasonable power Good connectivity Outputs HD video

Cons: Not very good graphics capability Video cables not supplied

Verdict: It's a common misconception that recordable DVD-based camcorders like the Canon DC100 produce a better-quality image than traditional miniDV tape equivalents.

Pros: Better image quality than we see on many low priced DVD camcorders, a few manual controls

Cons: No USB connection, no SD card slot, still images not that hot

Verdict: Above 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.