Typical price: £700
What is it: A compact camcorder that records straight to half-size DVDs
What we think: DVD-based camcorders still have a way to go before they can match traditional MiniDV camcorders. Still, compared to other DVD camcorders, the DC10 is a decent offering
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 16 August 2006
Tags: Canon, Canon DC10, battery pack, DVDs, continuous shooting
We like:
Comparitively small chassis; ease of operation
We don't like:
Image quality could be improved
You might also need:
A tripod will steady shaky hands
CNET UK judgement:
We've yet to test a DVD-based camcorder that offers an uncompromising alternative to tape. Canon's DC10 is a decent effort within its field, but cheaper tape-based camcorders still trump it for image quality
Full review:
DVD is undeniably superior to the ageing VHS tape format in the world of home movies, but you might be surprised to learn that the same is not necessarily true in the land of the camcorder. Though DVD camcorders offer a far more convenient method of storing footage, the output still lacks the resolution and vibrancy of tape-based MiniDV camcorders. Continue Reading...
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