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Canon's first DVD camcorders which were announced in August in every country except the United States have begun shipping to the national consumer electronics retailer Best Buy. Although the DC10 and DC20 have not been announced by Canon USA and they do not appear on the Canon website, raising questions about why Canon is shipping the models but not announcing them.

“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.

Via Camcorderinfo.com

Canon DC10 Camcorder
Canon DC10 Camcorder Features Include:

  • Stylish design
    At just 47mm wide, the DC10 is delightfully slim. The casing's solid construction adds durability to a surprisingly lightweight body. Key controls are easy to locate and operate.
  • Direct to DVD
    Start shooting straight-to-DVD without rewinding or fast-forwarding tape. Thumbnails of each scene let you see at a glance which footage to share or quickly delete. Create playlists and group together favourite scenes and digital stills. Finalise the disc in-camera then play back on your home cinema.
  • Resolution and processing
    A 1/4" 1.33 Megapixel CCD sensor and DIGIC DV processor ensure great quality video and digital stills. DIGIC DV's true split path processor renders stills and video separately for uncompromised output quality of both formats.
  • 10x Optical Zoom
    Canon's all-glass 10x zoom lens produces sharp, crystal clear results free of ghosting and smear. A built-in lens cap keeps out of the way and protects against dust and scratches.
  • Hi-resolution 16:9 Widescreen
    True 16:9 Widescreen mode means your images will naturally fill the screen of a widescreen TV without cropping or stretching.
  • Image Stabilization
    Electronic Image Stabilization suppresses the effect of vibrations and hand-held camera shake to keep images steady when you can't be. Particularly useful at high zoom ratios.
  • Advanced photo functionality
    The DC10 has a fully functioning digital still camera built in. Special Scene modes assist with tricky lighting conditions. 9-point AiAF auto focus keeps even off-centre subjects clear and sharp. Auto exposure bracketing helps get the perfect exposure with every shot. Capture the pace of action events with Continuous Shooting mode. Put an end to storage worries with capacity to write up to 8,000 images to a single DVD.
  • PictBridge direct print
    Connect direct to any PictBridge compatible photo printer and push the Print/Share button for quality photo prints without the computer.
  • USB 2.0 Hi-Speed
    USB 2.0 Hi-Speed connects the DC10 to computers for fast transfer of video and stills. You can even use the DC10 as an external DVD burner for making duplicates of your home movies.
  • DVD editing software included
    Use the supplied MyDVD Studio software to create video and photo slideshows, complete with automatically synchronized soundtracks.

    Canon DC10 Camcorder Specification:

    General
    Digital zoom 200 x
    Effective sensor resolution 1.23 megapixels
    Gross sensor resolution 1.33 megapixels
    Optical sensor size 1/4 in
    Optical sensor type CCD
    Min illumination 2 lux
    Image effects Art, Sepia, Mosaic, Mirror,Ball,Cube,Wave
    Image stabilizer Electronic
    Digital scene transition Wipe fader
    Min shutter speed 1/2 sec
    Max shutter speed 1/2000 sec
    Exposure modes Program,Automatic
    Flash type Built-in

    Lens System
    Lens aperture F/1.8
    Optical zoom 10 x
    Lens system type Zoom lens
    Auto focus Active
    Filter size 27 mm
    Manual focus Automatic,Manual
    Zoom adjustment Automatic,Manual

    Memory / Storage
    Media type Mini DV

    Viewfinder / Display
    Display type LCD passive matrix - 2.5 in
    Display form factor Rotating
    Display resolution 123,000 pixels
    Viewfinder color support Color
    Expansion / Connectivity
    Connections 1 x
    Cables included 1 x,1 x USB cable

    Additional Features
    Remote control Standard remote control
    Software type Drivers & Utilities, MyDVD Studio, ZoomBrowser EX, ImageBrowser
    Included accessories Battery pack, Remote control, Lens cap,Hand strap

    Power
    Battery type - Lithium ion
    Power supply included Power adapter
    Physical Characteristics
    Width 4.8 in
    Depth 1.9 in
    Height 3.4 in
    Weight 0.9 lbs

    Canon DC20 Camcorder

    Canon DC20 Camcorder Features Include:

  • Design
    At just 47mm wide, the DC20 is delightfully slim. The casing's solid construction adds durability to a surprisingly lightweight body. Key controls are easy to locate and operate.
  • Direct to DVD
    Shoot straight-to-DVD without the need to rewind or fast-forward tape. Thumbnails of each scene let you see at a glance which footage to share or quickly delete. Create playlists and group together favourite scenes and digital stills. Play back on your home cinema after finalising the disc in-camera.
  • High resolution
    A 1/3,9" 2.2 Megapixel CCD sensor captures great quality video and provides enough resolution for detailed photo prints of your digital stills.
  • DIGIC DV and RGB
    The DC20's RGB Primary Color Filter eliminates signal conversion to ensure rich and true colour reproduction. True split path DIGIC DV processing then renders stills and video according to each format's specific requirements for uncompromised quality.
  • Advanced photo functionality
    The DC20 has a digital still camera built in. Special Scene Modes and a flash deliver great photos in tricky lighting conditions. 9-point AiAF auto focus keeps even off-centre subjects clear and sharp. Auto exposure bracketing helps ensure perfect exposures. Capture the pace of action events with Continuous Shooting mode. Put an end to storage worries by writing up to 8,000 images to a single DVD.
  • PictBridge direct print
    Connect direct to any PictBridge compatible photo printer and push the Print/Share button for quality photo prints without a computer.
  • Hi-resolution 16:9 Widescreen
    True 16:9 Widescreen Mode means images will naturally fill a widescreen TV without cropping or stretching.
  • 10x Optical Zoom
    Canon's precision all-glass 10x zoom lens produces sharp, crystal clear results free of ghosting and smear. A built-in lens cap protects against dust and scratches.
  • Mini Video Light
    Super Night Mode and a Mini Video Light let you record natural colours in low light conditions.
  • USB 2.0 Hi-Speed
    USB 2.0 Hi-Speed provides a direct connection to computers for fast transfer of video and still images. You can even use the DC20 as an external DVD burner for making duplicates of home movies.
  • DVD editing software included
    Use the supplied MyDVD Studio software to create video and photo slideshows, complete with automatically synchronized soundtracks.

    Canon DC20 Camcorder Specification:

    General
    Digital zoom 200 x
    Effective sensor resolution 2 megapixels
    Gross sensor resolution 2.2 megapixels
    Optical sensor size 1/3.9 in
    Optical sensor type CCD
    Min illumination 0 lux
    Image effects Art, Sepia, Mosaic, Mirror,Ball,Cube,Wave
    Image stabilizer Electronic
    Digital scene transition Wipe fader
    Min shutter speed 1/2 sec
    Max shutter speed 1/2000 sec
    Exposure modes Program,Automatic
    Flash type Built-in

    Lens System
    Lens aperture F/1.8
    Optical zoom 10 x
    Lens system type Zoom lens
    Auto focus Active
    Filter size 27 mm
    Manual focus Automatic,Manual
    Zoom adjustment Automatic,Manual

    Memory / Storage
    Media type Mini DV
    Viewfinder / Display
    Display type LCD passive matrix - 2.5 in
    Display form factor Rotating
    Display resolution 123,000 pixels
    Viewfinder color support Color
    Expansion / Connectivity
    Connections 1 x
    Cables included 1 x,1 x USB cable

    Additional Features
    Remote control Standard remote control
    Software type Drivers & Utilities, MyDVD Studio, ZoomBrowser EX, ImageBrowser
    Included accessories Battery pack, Remote control, Lens cap,Hand strap

    Power
    Battery type - Lithium ion
    Power supply included Power adapter
    Physical Characteristics
    Width 1.9 in
    Depth 4.8 in
    Height 3.4 in
    Weight 0.9 lbs