Building off the foundation of the entry level DC210 DVD camcorder,
Canon introduces the DC220, the next step up in their line of new DVD camcorders. The DC220 has all the features of the lower model plus some more advanced features, including nine-point AiAF autofocus, and a miniSD memory card slot capable of recording still images in high 1024 x 768 resolution.

The Canon DC220 offers high speed USB 2.0 connectivity, PictBridge, and Canon's Digital Video Solutions disk for Windows and Macintosh. The DC220 will be available in early March 2007 for $449.

The new Canon DC50 DVD camcorder is sure to please the most discerning of video enthusiasts and photo buffs. It incorporates ease of use and direct-to-DVD recording along with professional grade features.

Highlights of the DC50 include a robust 5.39 Megapixel CCD image sensor and RGB primary color filter, which together create vibrantly colored videos and brilliant 5 megapixel photos. Other features include a genuine Canon 10x optical and 200x digital zoom, superior zoom control, and optical image stabilization (OIS).

It accepts 3 inch DVD-R/-RW discs of either single or double layer capacity. A single layer 3" DVD will hold up to 60 minutes of video, and the double layer DVDs will allow up to 108 minutes.

The Canon DC50 camcorder will hit store shelves in February with a retail price of $799.

From proud parents to aspiring filmmakers, the latest Canon camcorder to hit the market- the DC210 DVD Camcorder - is sure to please. The camera features DVD recording and playback, which makes it easier to share and view footage.

The Canon DC210 DVD Camcorder is the entry level camcorder in Canon's new line of DVD camcorders, and offers a great number of features not ordinarily found on other brand's entry level models. Specs include a 35x optical and 1000x digital zoom, image stabilization, 2.7 inch widescreen LCD, and the new DIVIC DV II signal processing technology.

The Canon DC210 DVD camcorder will be available in early March for the suggested retail price of $399.

Though the US Canon company has not released an official announcement or confirmation; rumors have been flying all afternoon- of a new 35 mm Canon DSLR hitting the market, and details made public on the Chinese Canon website seem more than confirmation for the EOS400D.

Today’s details translated via bot (why don’t we have translators on hand for this?), suggest the EOS400D will surpass all prior entry level SLR models- with a new incorporated CMOS image sensor featuring 10.1 effective Megapixels, a large 2.5-inch LCD monitor, an integrated ultrasonic dust removal system, a 1600 ISO setting, a DIGIC II processor, comes with the Canon EF lens mount, and offers the same high-precision 9-point auto focus as its earlier 30D model.

This work of technological innovation will feature an APS-C (classic film) size 22.2 x 14.8 mm CMOS image sensor, providing a focal length of 1.6x, with its 10.1 million effective Megapixels, creating distinctive shots with high resolutions of 3888 x 2592 pixels and dynamic ISO ranges of 100 – 1600.

The new feature in the Canon EOS 400D is the integrated dust removal system, functioning on three levels. At startup (.2 second startup at that!), the Canon 400D removes dust via ultrasound vibration (can be interrupted at any time by pressing the shutter release), also via calculation using included software (Digital Photo Professional 2.2), and the obvious manual method where the mirror is locked to open shutter curtain- for blowing away any sensor located dust.

The 2.5 inch LCD back monitor maximizes on display brightness by providing 230,000 pixels on screen, and allows the photographer to choose from a variety of photo styles including settings like portrait, landscape, neutral, etc. The Canon EOS 400D’s speedy performance allows for 3 frames per second shots, with a maximum of 27 JPEG or 10 RAW format photos. Shutter speed ranges from is B + 30 - 1/4000 sec and flash sync speed is 1/200 seconds. For easy editing, printing, and distribution, the EOS400D’s high speed USB 2.0 interface can be hooked up to necessary device.

No price or release date, as were still waiting for “official” confirmation.

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For those who can’t afford all those new HD Camcorders (like me) can always seek comfort in the new entry-level DVD (-R/-RW) camcorder. The Canon DC95 not only promises affordability but also functionality and one can directly record their footage to the disc itself. Canon is very sure about the camcorder’s wide screen capabilities and promise that the CCD is capable for capturing panoramic footage which can be then later enjoyed on a widescreen TV.

The interface has been designed keeping in mind first time users and via the one push button, the user can select between 16:9 and standard 4:3 shooting. It includes a 25x optical (770x digital) zoom lens with Electronic Image Stabilization and variable zoom speeds. For maintaining image quality in any condition, Canon has also incorporated the renowned proprietary DIGIC DV image processor. Users can capture and view their footage via the 2.7 inch widescreen colour LCD screen (112,000 pixels). The new Canon DC95 should see a release anytime soon and it should retail around £300.

Via Pocket Lint

Canon, one of Fortune's Most Admired Companies today made an announcement in the press that it is going to launch its new mid-level DC22 DVD camcorder. The DC-22 leads the pack of three second generation DVD (-R/-RW/-R Dual Layer) camcorders making a jump straight into the HD camcorder market.

The DC-22 is a compact DVD cacmorder which include cutting edge features to provide consumers with an affordable, high-quality solution for recording. The DC-22 features a whopping 10x Optical zoom, which is Genuine 10X Canon zoom lens, 2.2 Megapixel CCD Image Sensor with RGB Primary Color Filter, Widescreen HR (high resolution) recording and large 2.7-inch Widescreen LCD. The camcorder can read all DVD-R/-RW DVD discs and can store up to 60 minutes of video and are compatible with many home DVD players, both old and new.

Also with the DVD media, it has an additional layer that allows the camcorder to almost double the recording time without replacing or flipping the DVD. Verbatim's innovative VideoGard protection also helps the cause and ensures storage of quality videos for many years to come. With already a tag of "world's smallest and lightest DVD camcorders" up its sleev, the DC-22 is wort a buy. Take a glance at the extended entry for the press release.

The Canon DC22 DVD camcorder will be available at the end of August 2006 for an estimated selling price of $699. Mini DVD-R DL discs in blister and jewel case three-packs will be available in the U.S. through leading retailers, Internet resellers and distributors in September.

Canon today can give it self a pat on the back as it was able to successfully launch its first compact seize HD video camera. This new video camera is pretty unique and will surely get a lot of takers because of its HD CMOS sensor with its impressive resolution of 1920x1080. The HV10 has a 1/2.7 type cmos with 2.96Mpix, which will assure superb picture quality according to Canon.

The Canon HV10 also has what Canon calls Instant Auto Focus which is much superior to the plain old AF systems according to Canon. Canon claims that this is one much faster and accurate and there is a Super-Range Optical Image Stabilization too! It can also take still images in 3.1-megapixel resolution which can be stored on a Mini-SD card. No word on availability but the iVIS HV100 should around 1000.00 EUR.

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Canon USA has launched a brand new lens for its critically acclaimed XL H1 HD camcorder. The new Canon HD Video Lens 6x Zoom XL 3.4-20.4mm which will give photographers and cinematographers more creative control. A part of the critically acclaimed Canon L –Series, the new lens also features UA (Ultra High Refractive Index Aspherical) glass elements to produce high-quality HD images with low distortion. Canon has also treated the lens with a top quality multi-coating which combats flare and ghosting. The lens has focal lengths of 24.5 to 147mm (in 35mm photographic terms) making it a zoom lens in every sense. It also equipped with a manual iris ring and a distance display feature.

One is able to easily switch between the two Neutral Density filters (1/6, 1/32) and via the Minimum Object Distance (MOD) feature one can select a desirable AF range. The macro capabilities of the lens is impressive too and the AF range can be extended to a minimum focusing distance of 20mm. The lens would be available by mid-November and would retail for $2,999.

Canon has released their first line up of HDV camcorders, the XH G1 and XH A1 and many feel that Canon took its own sweet time on this. Well as they say, better late than never! The imaging system of the these new camcorders is similar to the Canon' XL H1 and has the same three 1/3-inch 16:9 CCDs. The new camcorders have the ability to record 1080i video in both 60 interlaced and 24 frame rate modes. However unlike the XL-H1, the new camcorders are cheaper and sleeker.

The new HDV camcorders are almost identical and the only thing that sets the camcorders apart is the I/O ports and $3000 price difference! These entry level prosumer camcorders will appeal to the independent film makers who couldn’t afford the exorbitant XL H1 and Canon hopes to capture this growing demographic. The new XH G1 and XH A1 do not support interchangeable lenses and the three 1/3-inch CCD sensors offer native 16:9 with a resolution of 1440 x 1080. The camcorders feature 24 fields per second shooting mode and the frame rates are available in either 2:3 or 2:3:3:2 pull-down apart from the standard scan rates of 30f and 60i.

Both XH G1 and XH A1 are equipped with a DIGIC DV II processor which not only reduces noise but also is responsible for enhanced color and tonal response. The camcorders sport a 20x optical HD lens made of Fluorite glass and Ultra-Low Dispersion glass and has a focal range of 32.5mm – 650mm (35mm equivalent).On the lens itself you will find three rings which controls focus, zoom, and iris and thanks to the upper Range optical image stabilization, you can say goodbye to blurry and unfocused videos.

One feature which is missing on the XH A1 and present on the XH G1 is the new and improved SD/HD-SDI which combines the audio, the video and the time code signal whereas you need a separate audio connection for the XH A1.The SD and HD-SDI outputs are SMPTE compliant and makes it easier higher end news gathering and film markets. Some other features found on both camcorders include ; their ability to store up to 9 custom pre-sets, a LCD which can be customized and the ability to store information on the SD Cards. Both camcorders sport a 2.8-inch widescreen LCD (207K resolution) and a 0.57-inch color electronic viewfinder (269K resolution).

One also finds functions like auto mode, full manual mode, and aperture and shutter priority modes on both the camcorders apart from two built-in ND filters, at 1/6 and 1/32. There is new AF System on the new camcorders which enhances focal effectiveness and reduces focal time. Surprisingly the camcorders also have a bunch of audio controls like and it is quite capable of producing still images too. Still images can be viewed or saved in 16:9 aspect ratio sizes, 1920 x 1080 (2MP) and 848 x 480, and two 4:3 aspect ratio sizes, 1440 x 1080 and 640 x 480. One can also access options like Continuous Shooting, Hi-Speed Continuous Shooting, Bracketing and three metering modes for still images. The Canon XH A1 will be released in late October for an MSRP of $3999 and the mid-November at an MSRP of $6999.
For more information, visitwww.usa.canon.com

Via Camcorder Info

IDX System Technology announced a new bracket technology allowing owners of the Canon XL-H1 High-Definition Camcorder to use IDX's Endura Li-Ion battery systems. The A-E2H1 Endura adapter is designed to fit neatly in the battery adapter of both XL-H1 and XL-H2 camcorders.

With this in place, consumers can look forward to a longer battery life. The bracket ensures that Endura's battery voltage is converted from the standard 14.8V to the camera's required 7.2V, and they've also thrown in over-voltage protection. If you'd like the on-camera lighting systems to be powered up by Endura, this is also possible thanks to a D-Tap DC-out port on the adapter.

The A-E2H1 Endura adapter was unveiled at the National Association of Broadcasters 2006 conference at the Las Vegas Convention Center. For a demo, head to booth C4235. Access IDX for details.

Specialized Signal Software by CineForm helps real-time identification and removal of disused fields from the HD-SDI signal to recover the original 24-frame sequence which is then recorded as 10-bit CineForm Intermediate files on the Wafian HR-1 recorder. After this process the CineForm Editing software comes to play and offers facilities like real-time, multi-stream, 10-bit editing environment using Adobe Premiere software. This specialized product can be purchased from CineForm’s website or THE Wafian Website

Recording should be fun thanks to the DC100's 25x optical zoom and 1000x digital zoom capability. Canon's also packed in an image stabilizer that should eliminate any jitters and jerks while shooting. The Smooth Zoom Control option allows a choice of three fixed zoom speeds to eliminate any rapid zooms which can cause dizzying effects in your videos. There's also a Level Shot Control that helps you keep your videos aligned to ground level. There's a built-in lens cover as well. That should prove to be a very useful feature.

The DC100 also comes with Widescreen High Resolution (HR) 16:9 recording, which means you can enjoy full-screen videos on your widescreen TV at home. Canon's Widescreen HR is technically superior to that of its competitors. The display is a 2.7-inch widescreen panel that perfectly complements the Widescreen HR capability. It records sound in Dolby Digital Stereo. All in all, a great combination of features for a movie-theatre like experience. What's more you get all this in one super-slim package.

The DC100 should be out in the United States by the end of April 2006 for an estimated price of US$499. Canon is also exhibiting the DC100 at the Photo Marketing Association (PMA) event in Orlando, Fla., from February 26th - March 1st, 2006.

Product website: Canon USA

In addition, the Canon DC40 DVD model is small enough to fit into the palm of your hand, easy to use and delivers high quality performance.

“When using Canon's new DC40 camcorder, consumers can capture their memories with confidence that they will maintain excellent image quality,” pointed out Yukiaki Hashimoto, senior vice president and general manager of the consumer imaging group at Canon U.S.A., Inc.

Canon's DC40 model combines a 4.3 megapixel CCD image sensor with an RGB Primary Color Filter to achieve high resolution and rich, vibrant color reproduction that rivals the image quality from some 3-CCD models. As the model records directly to a DVD, consumers can easily put the disc into their DVD player and watch their movies in the comfort of their living room.

The Canon DC40 camcorder accepts the three-inch DVD-R/-RW discs, which can store up to 60 minutes of video (120 minutes on a double-sided disc) and are compatible with most home DVD players, both old and new. It also contains advanced photo features like Simultaneous Photo Recording, High Speed Shutter of up to 1/720 of a second for great photos in bright conditions and Aperture Priority (AV) and Shutter Priority (TV), providing further creative control to the photo enthusiast.

The Canon DC40 DVD camcorder will be available at the end of March 2006 for an estimated selling price of $899(1). For further details visit www.usa.canon.com.

With a higher capacity battery, you can carry around the ZR700 for longer durations, and you get a taste of the supported video light as well. With 25x optical zoom and massive 1000x digital zoom, the DIGIC DV Image Processor is claimed to delivery high-clarity images and videos.

Both USB and IEEE 1394 are supported. The menu system is easily navigated on the 2.7" LCD thanks to a joystick interface. With Level Shot Control, a consumer will not have to worry about crooked video, while Smooth Zoom Control ensures short jerks do not mess with the video when zooming in.

With PictBridge compatibility, one can even take printouts of photographs on the memory card without a PC.

Other features include:

The Canon ZR600 sports an SD/MMC memory card slot, and featuers a Motion JPEG Mode, where one can record movie clips directly to the memory card. This makes it easy to post the photos online or e-mail them for others to see. PC transfer is via a provided USB cable. Photos can be taken in different modes, including Progressive, Special Scene and Image Effects. You also get 9-point AiAF Autofocus and simultaneous photo recording.

Thanks to PictBridge compatibility, you can even take printouts of photographs on the memory card without needing to access a PC. Once you connect the camcorder to a TV, you can use the remote control to play movies.

A brilliant 2.7" widescreen panel display is provided for preview while a joystick on the display panel's housing offers access to the camera's menu system, playback and manual controls.

Other features include:

The reason for wider pictures is the way Canon CCDs use a wider area to strike more pixels and hence deliver higher resolution. The ZR500 poses a cool 2.7" widescreen panel display for preview. This affordable camcorder comes attached with a joystick on the display panel's housing giving the user easy access to the camera's menu system, playback and manual controls.

Exceptional color and clarity are achieved thanks to Canon's DIGIC DV Image Processor. With 25x optical zoom and 800x digital zoom, Canon has included Smooth Zoom Control to get rid of jerks when zooming. The ZR500 comes in a sleek Blue Mist color, with integrated lens covers.

Other features include:

“The product is in the stores, and we can acknowledge that. We are making no comments to the media on the product itself at time. Due to business reasons we aren’t at liberty to discuss why we don’t have a press release for this product,” a Canon Spokesperson stated.

The Canon XL H1 also features uncompressed HD-SDI (SMPTE 292M) and SD-SDI (SMPTE 259M) output, as well as Genlock input and SMPTE time code input and output for multi-camera shoots. The XL H1 features total Cine control, customizable settings and a well-balanced design -- for the creative control, flexibility and advanced capability your video work demands.

The Canon XL H1 camcorder and the 20x HD Video Lens with Superior Canon Optics will be available as a kit in November for an estimated selling price of $8,999**. visit www.usa.canon.com.

Some features Include:

Pro Review: camcorderinfo.com Review the Canon ZR400 Camcorder and they say-"The ZR400 is the Canon’s top of the heap ZR model this year, and it shows. The ZR400 includes everything the ZR300 does, including an improved imager and better still performance. For Elura performance in a ZR body, check the ZR400 out. One of the biggest upgrades featured on the ZR400 from the ZR300 is its imager upgrade. The ZR400 features nearly the same CCD as found on this year’s Elura models: a 1/4.5-inch CCD with 1.33 MP (690K effective for video, 1.0 MP for stills). With nearly double the effective pixels found on the other ZR camcorders this year, the ZR400 allows for Elura quality video in a ZR model’s body...."

Today Canon Smashed there way into the USA Camcorder market with the Canon Optura 600 Camcorder.

The Canon Optura 600 Camcorder - A Double Agent with Timeless Style

A double agent with timeless style, the Canon Optura 600 Mini-DV camcorder is really two sophisticated products in one. Although it may look like a camcorder on the outside, inside lies a high-quality 4.3 megapixel digital camera with all the features needed to take outstanding photos. The CCD in the Canon Optura 600 camcorder works alongside an RGB Primary Color Filter to deliver crisp, true-to-life images that can be printed up to 8.5x11 inches. The Canon Optura 600 model is the smallest* 4.3 megapixel camcorder on the market. Combine all that with the superior optics Canon is known for and you have a powerful digital imaging machine that can capture video and snap stills with equal agility.

Today Canon Broke into the USA Camcorder market with the Canon Optura S1 Camcorder.

The Canon Optura S1 Camcorder - Cool. Compact. Capable.

A fusion of today's style with uncompromising performance, the new Canon Optura S1 camcorder's sleek, compact design makes a fashion statement while delivering high quality digital video and photos. The camcorder's clean, modern, minimalist look is complemented with an inviting interface that features a modicum of buttons and a new Easy Menu System to speed ease of use. With advanced digital features, superior optics and 2.2 megapixel CCD performance that produces brilliant video and photos, the Canon S1 model is the camcorder customers always wanted with the cool they crave.

Canon Announces two new camcorders they are called the Canon Optura 600 and Canon Optura S1. The two new canon optura camcorders offer best of both worlds with stylish designs and premium video and photo capability.

With the Canon Optura 600 camcorder users get high-quality 4.3-megapixel image reproduction for crisp video and photos in a sleek but elegant design. (Photo: Business Wire)

The new 2.2 megapixel Canon Optura S1 camcorder is stylish but compact and a snap to use. (Photo: Business Wire)

Canon Optura 600 Model is World's Smallest* 4.3 Megapixel Camcorder; Canon Optura S1 Camcorder Offers Two-in-One Functionality in a Trend-Setting Design.

In a Midnight worldwide release, Canon has just announced 4 new camcorders, they are the Canon DC20, Canon DC10, Canon IXY DV S1 and the Canon IXY DV M5. It's a worldwide release so they should be coming to the USA, I think. They certainly will be released in Europe and Japan. They look really cool, Camcorderinfo.com talks about them further.