Information on cannon's entry level camcorder

[Romany]

I need some detail on Canon DC40. This camera has a nice looks and good features. I want a basic camcorder which might not have full features support but some basic solution for HD images. I am not good in photography and also don't want to spent much amount on professional camera. For this the Canon DC4 looks quiet fine and easy to use.

[Bon-Z]

The camcorder's procedure is in addition extremely spontaneous. Unlike the Hitachi (HIT) DZGX3300A ("Hitachi's Taxing DVD Camcorder"), I might with no trouble shape out basics—say, how to plug it in without consulting the instruction manual. Do not express amusement. That is not a prearranged with all camcorders. Using the Canon you will experience like using a camera—a welcome disappearance from my practice of camcorders prepared by electronics companies that do not concentrate in cameras.

[Gonzo]

The commands are right where you would anticipate them to be, obviously labeled, and simple to maneuver. I was astonished at all the things I might do with my right thumb: open the DVD hatch, revolve it on and off, control modes connecting camera and camcorder, right of entry a menu of characteristics obtainable on the display monitor, or send photos to a printer. There is a regulating hand strap that keeps the camera snug or lets it suspend approximately your wrist.

[Pugsly]

Even though there are also some drawbacks. The display screen is extremely grainy, compared to in cooperation of the additional camcorders I have reviewed; perchance that is where additional consumer electronics companies have a perimeter. When I watched the video on my television, indoor shots were darker than they would look on the playback screen; outdoor shots looked crisper, but motionless like domicile video.

[Regina]

The Canon's DC40 is fraction of an innovative wave of camcorders that evidence onto DVDs. A number of people love this idea. In the middle of the plusses: Footage cannot be unintentionally recorded over, and DVDs are easier to compact with than tapes. In addition, navigation is easier, as recordings are separated into scenes. I tranquil have preference camcorders that record onto a hard drive. Too numerous things can occur to corrupt a DVD once it is in the camera, and in view of the fact that you cannot record over footage, you have to maintain exchange disks. I'd rather presently record and then archive.

[Simond]

Unexpectedly it is not presently regarding shooting video and having superior image excellence. This has to be diminutive and light weight; shoot video with the standard characteristics like zoom, back lighting, and broad screen formats; boast a superior display and simple camera direction-finding to play back presently-recorded footage; approach prepared with editing software for the PC, and still have superior image excellence.