Errors and omissions excepted.
Weight and dimensions are approximate.
Subject to change without notice.
Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Computer Inc., registered in the United States and other
countries. Microsoft®
and Windows® are either registered trademarks or trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Other names and products
not mentioned above may be registered trademarks of trademarks of their respective
companies. SD Logo is a trademark. Canon is a registered trademarks of Canon Inc.
System Requirements for Supplied Software
Windows
Computer Type
IBM PC/AT compatible or NEC PC98-NX series (Japan only)
OS
Windows 98 Second Edition, Windows Me, Windows 2000 Service
Pack 4, Windows XP (including Service Pack 1 & Service Pack 2 )
CPU
Pentium 500 MHz or faster
RAM
128 MB or more (Windows 98 SE/Me) 256 MB or more (Windows
2000/XP)
USB Interface
Guaranteed only for computer preinstalled
Available Hard Disk Space ZoomBrowser EX/PhotoRecord: 250 MB or more; PhotoStitch: 40 MB or
more; TWAIN Driver: 25 MB or more WIA Driver: 25 MB or more
Display
1024 x 768 pixels, High Color (16 bit) or higher
Miscellaneous
Apple QuickTime 6.5 is required for movie playback and saving and
saving and playback in QTVR format.
Macintosh
Computer Type
Power Macintosh, PowerBook, iMac, iBook
OS
From Mac OS 10.1.5 to 10.3
*UFS (Unix File System) is not supported
CPU
PowerPC G3, G4, G5
RAM
256 MB or more
USB Interface
Guaranteed only for computers preinstalled
Available Hard Disk Space ImageBrowser: 200 MB or more PhotoStitch: 40 MB or more
Display
1024 x 768 pixels, 32,000 colors or higher
To use DV Messenger, it is required that Windows Messenger 4.5/4.6/4.7 operates correctly.
It is required that Windows Messenger operates and the voice or video conversation can be used with a digital camcorder.
Please consult Microsoft for details.
If you are using a router, make sure it is an UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) compatible router. For details, consult your
internet service provider, telephone carrier, or refer to the manual of the router.
We recommend using a broadband internet connection.
The communication quality and connectivity depend on the congestion of the internet line and service.
This product does not guarantee a certain communication quality.
is a trademark of DVD Format /Logo Licensing Corporation.
"Dolby" and the double D symbol are trademark of Dolby Laboratories.
10x
40x/200x
Optical Zoom
Digital Zoom
(Movie Mode - Selectable)
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, Audio compression method:
Dolby Digital 2ch (Ac-32ch) /sampling frequency 48 kHz
Still Image: Complies with Exif Ver 2.2 (disc does not support
DPOF), compression method: JPEG Type
Scanning System
625 lines, 50 fields/25 frames, PAL color signal
525 lines, 60 fields/30 frames, NTSC 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
1/4-inch interlaced CCD
1/3.9-inch interlaced CCD
(color correction filter),
(RGB Primary Color filter),
Approx. 1.33 megapixels
Approx. 2.20 megapixels
LCD monitor
2.5-inch TFT color, approx. 123,000 pixels
Viewfinder
0.33-inch TFT color. approx. 113,000 pixels
Lens
Movie: Optical 10x Zoom / Still: Optical 10x Zoom
Lens configuration
11 elements in 9 groups
Filter diameter
27 mm P=0.5
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
Nil
Light-guide flash
White LED
Nil
Mini video light
Minimum illumination
Approx. 0.5 lx
Approx. 1.3 lx
(using the Night Mode)
(using the Night Mode)
Maximum Shutter Speed (Tv Mode)
1/2000 (1/500 in CARD CAMERA mode)
Recording Specifications
Recording Media (Card/Disc)
miniSD™ card / 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:
1632 x 1224 pixels (DC20 only): Superfine 1025/1045
(VIDEO/VR Mode) images/ Fine 1585/1615 (VIDEO/VR Mode)
images / Normal 2910/2960 (VIDEO/VR Mode) images.
1280 x 960 pixels (DC10 & DC20): Superfine 1630/1660
(VIDEO/VR Mode) images/ Fine 2495/2540 (VIDEO/VR Mode)
images / Normal 4595/4675 (VIDEO/VR Mode) images.
640 x 480 pixels (DC10 & DC20): Superfine 7945/8085
(VIDEO/VR Mode) images/ Fine 9999/11860* (VIDEO/VR
Mode) images / Normal 9999/19765* (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 (3/6/9 Mbps)
miniSD™ card (16MB) Recording
Still Image Recording:
1632 x 1224 pixels (DC20 only): Superfine 9 images /
Fine 14 images / Normal 25 images.
1280 x 960 pixels (DC10 & DC20): Superfine 15 images /
Fine 20 images / Normal 40 images.
640 x 480 pixels (DC10 & DC20): Superfine 75 images / Fine
105 images / Normal 170 images.
The actual number varies depending on the images. Sample images recorded on
the supplied miniSD™ card are to be included in the total number.
Movie Recording: Not available
I/O terminals (level/impedance)
AV Terminal
Multi Cable MTC-100 (output only)
DV terminal
None
Microphone Terminal
None
Headphone terminal
None
Power etc.
Power supply (rated)
7.4 V DC (Battery Pack)
Operating Temperature
0-40˚C
USB Terminal
USB 2.0 High Speed
USB (Direct Print)
PictBridge supported only
Dimensions (WxHxD)
Approx. 48 x 86 x 122 mm
Weight (body only)
Approx. 415g
Easy Access
With DC10/20 Photo DVs, their DVD recording systems allow
quick and random access to shooting. There's no need for fast-
forwarding or rewinding to begin recording as footage is
automatically recorded on blank space. There's no need to worry
of over-writing the video data as the footage is displayed for
selection on VISUAL INDEX, which is available on selection of
Movie Play Mode. Play the footage you want to see with ease
with various RR/FW speeds (1.5x/2x/4x/8x)
SOUTH & SOUTHEAST ASIA REGIONAL HEADQUARTER
CANON SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.
1 HarbourFront Avenue, #04-01 Keppel Bay Tower, Singapore 098632
http://www.canon-asia.com
0054W421
Warning: Unauthorized recording of copyrighted materials may infringe on the rights
of copyright owners and be contrary to copyright laws.
This mark identifies genuine Canon video accessories.
When you use Canon video equipment, we recommend Canon-brand
accessories or products bearing the same mark.
Specifications
System
DC10
DC20
Optional Accessories
Supplied Accessories
DC10/20 Body
Battery Pack (BP-208)
Compact Power Adapter
(CA-570)
Multi-AV Cable (MTC-100)
Wireless Controller
(WL-D86)
USB Cable (IFC-300PCU)
AC Cable
Digital Video Solution Disks
for Windows & Macintosh
DVD-R Disc
My DVD Software
Tele Converter
(TL-H27)
Battery Charger
(CG-300)
Filter Set
(FS-H27U)
Wide Converter
(WD-H27)
RGB Primary Color Filter
The DC 20 Photo DV is equipped with an RGB
Primary Color Filter, the same color filtration
used in a professional 3 CCD camcorder. This
produces accurate and true-to-life color
reproduction, making your videos and stills richer
and more vibrant.
10x Optical Zoom
It's superb picture quality anywhere you go! Along with
the 10x optical zoom lens that deliver superb definition and
contrast, these compact and highly efficient lens give you greater
optical performance. The built-in Electronic Image Stabilizer
(Movie mode only) gives you the added control to stabilize
images even when it's the zooming or panning of your pictures.
High Resolution 16:9 Mode
Create a theatre-like experience in your own living
room with Canon High Resolution 16:9 widescreen.
Optimized for widescreen television, each data
captured maximizes the entire width of the
CCD, producing crisp, high-resolution images.
4:3
Normal 16:9
Canon high res 16:9
Canon Video Lens:
True Clarity
Renowned for high quality professional optics, the DC10/20 Photo DVs' new optical
design utilize 2 aspherical lenses that are coated with super spectral finish. This helps
to reduce flare and ghosting while the gradation ND system prevents reduction in
resolution caused by light defraction. Your image is captured with superb definition and
contrast, capable even in low light.
DVD (Videos & Stills) Recording
DC10/20 Photo DVs comprise of two movie-recording functions
- DVD Video Recording (VR Mode) that provides video editing
functionality and DVD Video (Video Mode) allows compatibility
with all video players. For movie recording, its video compression
method adopts MPEG2 type, whilst for still images recording,
its compression method adopts JPEG type, thus maximizing video
quality on TV and still images for print or computer display.
Easy Play
Canon's DVD R/RW system allows compatibility with most DVD
home players. You can easily play your finalised footage with
your DVD player and create an instant slide-show for still images
on TV with ease. You can even make selection with the footage
you want to see with your customized Index. With the built-in
Quick Finalising button, your DVDs are finalized at greater speeds
and efficacy.
Easy Editing
Editing is now a breeze with Play List. Select
your favorite footage or still images and place
on Play List, allowing you to change order or
divide footage whilst retaining original footage
and images. Even when you are recording, you can even do an
On-the-Spot editing, allowing you to freely divide and delete
original footage on the DVD camcorder.
Easy Share with Bundled Software
Canon makes sharing your videos and still images easier with
the bundled 'Roxio My DVD' application. Along with the Photo
DVD Authoring Function, you can enjoy making your own DVD
movies!
What's more, for greater convenience, footage recorded can be
downloaded conveniently in three different ways -
A one-touch customised function dubbing from
the Photo DV to PC
Burn DVDs using the Photo DV directly or use
the PC to read unfinalized DVDs.
Play direct on any DVD player with finalized DVD from the
camcorder.
Shoulder Strap
(SS-900)
Soft
Carrying Case
(SC-2000)
1
2
3
Soft
Carrying Case
(SC-1000)
