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Record Direct to DVD |
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Only 3" (8cm) in
diameter, the DC40's DVD -R/-RW discs are compatible
with mostDVD players |
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Stores up to 30
minutes of video in standard mode and 60 minutes of
video in long play mode. |
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That's 120 minutes
on a double-sided disc! |
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Whenever your shoot,
the DC40 automatically records onto a blank part of the
DVD. |
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With the camcorder's
Visual Index, you can review your footage at a glance
and play the selection you want. |
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Select shots and
arrange them into a playlist. |
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The Roxio MyDVD
Software supplied with your camcorder enables you to
edit your video |
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You can then create
Chapter & Play menus so you can access and play just the
video you want to watch. |
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Then, it lets you
burn DVDs so you can share the captured memories with
all your friends and family. |
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Roxio MyDVD Software
also makes it easy to share your video with its One
Touch Dubbing feature (available only with Windows XP) |
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If your PC isn't
equipped with a DVD drive, the software lets you capture
your video to your computer and then burn a DVD using
the camcorder itself. |
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Roxio MyDVD Software
simplifies your life by letting you read unfinalized
DVDs via your USB 2.0 Hi-Speed cable. |
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DC40's
sophisticated, compact design is slim and comfortable |
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Canon's Widescreen
HR Mode uses the entire width of the image sensor,
capturing true 16:9 widescreen |
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The DC40 records
true High Resolution Widescreen for picture perfect
video |
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The viewfinder of
your DC40 displays the image in a "letterbox" view, from
side to side and top to bottom, what you see will be
what you get. |
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No guessing and
extra work when looking at an image that's distorted
like a funhouse mirror. |
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DC40's big, 2.7" LCD
screen lets you see exactly what you're recording |
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The DC40 also lets
you show your great Widescreen HR video on a standard
television in letterbox format. |
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A Widescreen Button
lets you switch from standard 4:3 to 16:9 Widescreen
Mode atthe touch of your finger. |
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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. |
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Brilliant optical
quality is part of every Canon broadcast lens, 35mm film
camera, digital camera and camcorder, and the DC40 is no
exception. |
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10x optical zoom
lens, precisely matched to the camcorder's CCD and
featuring high-quality glass with a unique, super
spectra coating developed exclusively byCanon to reduce
flare and ghosting for a clean image |
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Combined with the
camcorder's powerful 200x digital zoom, the lens gives
an impressive range of focal lengths |
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For more creative
flexibility, the DC40 can be enhanced with an optional
0.7x wide-angle attachment or an optional 1.5x
teleconverter attachment, giving you an even greater
range of focal lengths. The result ? More impressive
landscapes, wildlife shots, and action close-ups. |
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Thanks to Canon's
expertise, the DC40's image stabilization system
corrects camcorder shake instantly, thereby eliminating
one of the telltale signs of amateur video. |
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The DC40's photo
features make it a still camera that rivals other
state-of-the-art digital cameras. |
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The same 4.3
Megapixel CCD that ensures sharp, vivid video also gives
you brilliant digital photographs. |
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Because Canon's
exclusive DIGIC DV signal processing circuit processes
video and still images differently, you get
uncompromising image quality for both. |
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Video and still
images have different color requirements and DIGIC DV
technology processes the two signals accordingly. |
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9 Point Ai-AF: Auto
Intelligent Auto Focus ensures sharp images and gives
creative flexibility. Even when your subject isn't in
the center of the frame, the DC40's Ai-AF will bring it
into sharp focus. |
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High Speed Shutter:
The DC40's 1/720 second shutter speed is ideal for
shooting on bright, sunny days. |
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Like any good
digital still camera, the DC40 lets you choose from a
range of exposure modes |
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Auto mode
automatically sets the exposure, letting you concentrate
on your subject. |
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AV (aperture
priority) mode lets you control depth of field by
letting you choose the aperture. |
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TV (shutter
priority) mode lets you select the shutter speed for
sharp, action shots. |
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In P (program) mode,
the camcorder adjusts camera settings automatically. |
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The DC40 lets you
choose from the following effects to add creative flare
to your photos: Vivid, Neutral, Low-Sharpening and Soft
Skin Detail |
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Motor Drive Mode:
With this mode, your DC40 operates like a camera with a
motor drive, for rapid fire shooting at 2.1
frames/second (2304x1736) or 3.8 frames/second
(1632x1224). It's perfect for fast-action sports, or
even faster kid-action! |
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Auto Exposure
Bracketing: To capture the perfectly exposed shot, even
under tricky lighting conditions, Auto Exposure
Bracketing lets you automatically capture three photos,
one at normal exposure, one underexposed, and one
overexposed. |
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A wide selection of
automatic exposure modes makes it easy to capture great
photos, and video, under any conditions |
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Portrait mode
ensures shallow depth of field for a pleasing background
to your shots of friends and family. |
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Sports mode stops
the action with faster shutter speeds. Night mode is
designed to give you great shots after the sun goes
down. |
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Snow and Beach modes
compensate for bright surroundings and give you the
proper exposure on your subject. |
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Sunset mode results
in vibrant, well-exposed colors for one of the toughest
subjects to capture |
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Use Spotlight mode
when your child is on stage and in the spotlight,
literally, and you want to make sure the exposure is
right for them. |
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Fireworks mode
records brilliant images of another tough subject: the
holiday fireworks display. |
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Simultaneous Photo
Recording: Capture e-mail ready digital photos to a
memory card while you record video. |
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Built-in Flash with
Red-Eye Reduction: Reduce red-eye for beautiful photos
of friends and family. |
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Stitch Assist
software lets you create an impressive panoramic image
from a series of still images. Simply capture your
panoramic scene in more than one image, and then
download the images into your computer. |
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Stitch Assist aligns
and crops the images into a single, ultra-wide panoramic
photograph. |
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Other camcorders
process color using a standard CMYG filter, resulting in
dullercolors. Canon's RGB filter separates light into
its red, green and blue components resulting in
natural-looking tones and vivid |
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With its razor-sharp
4.3 Megapixel CCD, the DC40 is one of the highest
resolution camcorders in its price range |
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DIGIC DV signal
processing circuit processes video and still images
differently to help to make the DC40 an exceptional
performer |
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Smooth Zoom Control:
With this innovative feature, you can always be sure of
smooth, steady, professional looking zoom |
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Level Shot Control:
With this feature, it's easy to keep your camera level
for more professional looking video. |
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Some of the most
magical shots are taken at the end of the day or long
after thesun has set, and you won't miss any of them,
thanks to the DC40's bright UltraVideo Light. |
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Plus, even under the
darkest conditions, Canon's advanced Night Mode lets you
tokeep recording. Whether its your sleeping baby or a
birthday cake lit by candles, the DC40 captures the
special moments you want to keep. |
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Your home movie
theater experience wouldn't be complete without audio
quality that matched the DC40's image quality. That's
why the DC40 records audio in Dolby* Digital Stereo. |
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The DVD technology
of the DC40 not only makes it easy to capture great
images, it also makes it easy to share your video with
family and friends. |
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You can simply watch
the video you've just shot by connecting your DC40 to
your TV and viewing your unfinalized DVD. |
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Or, finalize your
DVD, then watch it on your TV by playing it in your DVD
player. (Your DC40 comes with both S-Video and Composite
output.) |
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You can also share
your video by connecting your DC40 to your computer with
the supplied USB cable. Then, with one touch of the
Print & Share button, you can transfer your video
footage to your hard drive. |
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Once your video is
transferred, the supplied Roxio MyDVD Software lets you
edit your footage, create a chapter and play menu, and
burn your footage to additional DVDs. |
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Plus, even if your
computer doesn't have a DVD drive, you can still make
DVDs toshare by using your DC40 to create another DVD. |
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Your DC40 comes with
a variety of features that make it fast and easy to
share your still photos |
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Print & Share turns
your DC40 into a photo lab in the palm of your hand.
Simply connect your camcorder directly to select Canon
printers or any PictBridge-compatible printer with the
supplied USB cable. Then, with a simple touch of the
Print & Share button, you can print directly from your
DC40 without going through a computer. |
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You can also share
your photos, thanks to the camcorder's miniSD Memory
Card. Popularly used in today's newest cell phones and
half the size of a standard SD card, the miniSD Card
offers the benefit of high-capacity storage in a very
small size. |
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Dolby Digital Stereo
Audio ensures your audio quality is as good as your
image quality. |
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Built-in Electronic
Lens Cover means you never have to go looking for your
lens cover again. Plus, you don't have the bother of
your lens cap dangling from yourcamcorder. |
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2.7" LCD Screen with
Backlight makes it easy to compose and review your
shots. The backlight feature gives you a bright,
easy-to-see screen, even in direct sunlight. |
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Easy Color Menu
System has been newly designed, making it easier to
operate yourDC40. |
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USB 2.0 Hi-Speed
Terminal for fast transfer of video. |
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Wireless Remote
Control lets you operate your DC40 from a distance, so
you won'tbe left out of the picture. |
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Digital
Effects/Fades add professional looking touches to your
videos. |
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Selectable Display
Languages gives you the choice of English, as well as
additional languages that include: Japanese, French,
Italian, German, Spanish, Russian, Simplified Chinese,
Traditional Chinese, Dutch, Danish, Portuguese, Swedish,
Norwegian, Finnish and Korean. |
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Canon 1 Year Parts
And Labor Limited Warranty provides protection long
after other manufacturers' warranties expire. |
