Canon DC100

Canon DC100

0.8 megapixels CCD; 25x optical zoom; 1000x digital zoom; 2.7-inch 2.7� Widescreen LCD; Convenient DVD Recording

Availability: Phased Out

Pay only P 2,815 a Month for 12 months.

Or pay only P 5,332 a Month for 6 months.

Installment promo is available for locally issued credit cards
Card holder must transact inside an Asianic store to avail of the installment

Superb Image Quality

�	800,000 pixels CCD for high photo and video quality with vivid details, true to life color reproduction

�	Super spectral coated lenses to reduce flare and ghosting

�	Genuine Canon optics for high definition images with exceptional clarity, contrast and resolution

�	Electronic image stabilizer* eliminates shake for smooth and steady video recording

�	Complementary Color Filter for videos with optimum image quality

	* For movies only

Superb Optical Performance

�	25x optical zoom for zooming into faraway subjects with ease

�	1000x digital zoom for greater zooming capability (for movies only)

�	Variable zoom speed control � 3 preset constant zoom speed (1/2/3) and 1 variable speed for professional style zooming and greater flexibility depending on nature of video

DIGIC DV Imaging Processor

�	Uses 2 separate colour reproduction methods to process video footage and still images

�	Reproduces excellent color, detail and saturation for high quality true-to-life movies and photos

True High Resolution 16:9 Widescreen Mode

�	Records high-resolution widescreen video in 16:9 aspect ratio with high quality image clarity and fine details

�	User-friendly features to enhance widescreen recording experience:

	(1)	Large 2.7-inch 16:9 Widescreen LCD
	-	With enhanced backlight function
	-	Enables right image composition and preview of video in 16:9 format

	(2)	16:9 Level Marker
	-	Helps correct slant and align frame for horizontal video composition with ease

	(3)	Widescreen Button
	-	Switches from 4:3 video format recording to widescreen recording with just a touch of a button

	(4)	Letterbox Color Viewfinder (CVF) Display
	-	Enables greater video viewing clarity and composition checking of 16:9 video during recording

	(5)	16:9 Letterbox Output on 4:3 TV
	-	Does not require a widescreen TV to view widescreen video
	-	View video shot in 16:9 widescreen mode on normal 4:3 TV

Convenient DVD Recording

�	Audio captured in Dolby Digital 2 channels (AC-32 channels)

�	Recording media: 8 cm DVD-R/-RW disc

�	2 movie-recording functions:
	-	DVD Video Recording (VR Mode) for movie editing functionality

	-	DVD Video (Video Mode) for compatibility with all video players

�	For both movies and stills
	-	For movie recording � uses MPEG2 type video compression method

	-	For still image recording � uses JPEG type compression method

�	Random Access
	-	Shoot right away without fast forward or rewind

	-	No overwriting as footage automatically recorded on blank space, never over existing footage

	-	Visual Index displays recorded footage automatically when in Movie Play mode

�	Quick Editing (in VR mode)
	-	A Play list allows user to pick and play only favourite movies or stills

	-	User can change the order of the playlist

	-	Dividing or deleting footage is possible

�	Easy Play
	-	Canon�s DVD -R/-RW system are compatible to most home DVD players

	-	Stills can be displayed in slide show format on TV

	-	Choose to play only selected scenes from the picture index

	-	Quick Finalizing of DVDs at eliminates the need for complex menu navigation

�	Easy Share
	-	Connect DC100 to TV to watch unfinalized DVD or choose to finalize the DVD on the camcorder to play the disc on compatible DVD player to watch on TV too

Extensive Shooting Functions

�	9-point AiAF to keep subject in focus even when shooting off-centre subjects (for still images only)

�	Return Switch for easy and convenient access to a wide range of shooting modes:

	1)	Fireworks- Capture sharp fireworks displays

	2)	Sunset- Capture sunset shots without overexposure

	3)	Snow- Capture clear snow scenes without darkened faces

	4)	Beach- Capture clear shots of people at sunny beach without darkened faces

	5)	Spotlight- Capture impressive shots without overexposure

	6)	Portrait- Bring subject into focus while blurring the background

	7)	Night- Subjects appear lighter and clear in colour even at night

	8)	Sports- Capture fast-moving subjects/activities such as tennis match

	9)	Auto mode- Adjusts focusing and exposure automatically

	10)	P mode- Choose exposure level, focus level and other features to suit shooting conditions

	11)	Av mode- Choose aperture size and camcorder will automatically adjust shutter speed to achieve correct exposure

	12)	Tv mode- Choose shutter speed and camcorder will automatically adjust aperture size for the perfect shot

�	Enhance your video with a range of image settings - Vivid /Neutral / Low Sharpening/ Soft Skin Detail

�	8 selection of appropriate White Balance settings� Auto / Daylight/ Tungsten/ Shade/ Cloudy/ Fluorescent/ Fluorescent H/ Custom

�	3 metering modes: Evaluative/ Centre-weighted Average/ Spot (for still images only)

Easy Operations

�	Multi Selector for convenient user interface

�	Inbuilt lens cover

�	Off eject system for easy removal of DVD disc without having to switch on the camcorder

�	Return switch enable easy checking of current operating mode via light indication

Shooting in Low-Level Light

�	Night Mode for ideal shutter speed and sensitivity to help brighten the scene without sacrificing colour

Digital Effects

�	Wide selection of digital effects and digital faders (for movies only) for greater imaging creativity:

	-	Digital Faders - Auto Fade/ Corner Wipe/ Wipe/ Jump/ Flip/ Puzzle/ Zigzag/ Beam/ Tide

	-	Digital Effects - Art/Black & White/ Sepia/ Mosaic/ Ball/ Cube/ Wave/ Color Mask/ Mirror

Technical Specifications


System

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 type, Audio compression method: Dolby Digital 2ch (Ac-32ch) /sampling frequency 48 kHz Still Image: Complies with Exif Ver 2.2, compression method: JPEG Type

Scanning System		625 lines, 50 fields/25 frames, PAL 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) (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/ 6-inch interlaced CCD (Complimentary color filter), Approx. 800,000 pixels

LCD monitor		2.7-inch widescreen TFT color, approx. 112,000 pixels (high-brightness supported)

Viewfinder		0.3-inch color. approx. 123,000 pixels

Lens		Movie: Optical 25x Zoom Still: Optical 25x Zoom

Lens configuration		10 elements in 8 groups

Filter diameter		Not supported

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		Not supported

White LED		Not supported

Minimum illumination		Approx. 2 lx (using the Night Mode)

Maximum Shutter Speed (Tv Mode)		1/1000 (1/500 in CARD CAMERA mode)

Recording Specifications

Recording Media (Card/Disc)		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: 1024 x 768 pixels: Superfine: 3130/3135 (VIDEO/VR Mode) images/ Fine: 4530/4540 (VIDEO/VR Mode) images / Normal: 8610/8630 (VIDEO/VR Mode) images. 640 x 480 pixels Superfine: 7825/7845 (VIDEO/VR Mode) images/ Fine: 9999/11510* (VIDEO/VR Mode) images / Normal: 9999/19185* (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 Type (3/6/9 Mbps)

I/O terminals (level/impedance)

AV Terminal		Multi-jack (no line input)

DV Terminal		Not supported

Microphone Terminal		Not supported

Headphone Terminal		Not supported

Power etc.

Power supply (rated)		7.4 V DC (Battery Pack)

Operating Temperature		0-40�C

USB Terminal		Not supported

USB (Direct Print)		Not supported

Dimensions (WxHxD)		Approx. 51 x 86 x 123 mm

Weight		Approx.410 g