Canon DC50 5MP DVD Camcorder with 10x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom
By: Canon Average Rating: 3.5 Total Reviews: 7
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 On: 2007-11-29
If youre using Windows Vista, DONT buy this camera. The camera is not compatible with Vista, meaning you cant plug the camera directly into your computer. Also, the software the camera comes with (Sonic MyDVD) isnt compatible either, so you wont be able to edit the video or even copy to your hard-drive.
Maybe its more fair to say dont buy Vista, but since Canon technical support was unapologetic and un-helpful, Im not going to give them the benefit of the doubt.
On: 2007-11-28
If youre using Windows Vista, DONT buy this camera. The camera is not compatible with Vista, meaning you cant plug the camera directly into your computer. Also, the software the camera comes with (Sonic MyDVD) isnt compatible either, so you wont be able to edit the video or even copy to your hard-drive.
Maybe its more fair to say dont buy Vista, but since Canon technical support was unapologetic and un-helpful, Im not going to give them the benefit of the doubt.
 On: 2007-09-12
After researching on many similar camcorders from different manufacturers,
I purchased DC50. What a great choice !!!
This is my very first camcorder and nothing to complain about; easy to operate. I JUST LOVE IT !!!
On: 2007-07-15
I give this product a 5 star rating because I believe its great at what it does. I see this as a high end consumer product and I dont think Canon pretends that its anything else. I bought the DC50 after reading just about everything I could find to compare the Canon with the Sony. I chose the Canon because I really dislilke the Sony marketing scheme wich to me is like the Microsoft of the consumer electronics indusrty. I also can not get my eyes to see a better picture from the Sony for more money or enough bells and whistles to make a difference. If youre looking for a Prosumer product with great editing features for making movies and have an audiophiles ear or if you expect to take award winning stills, Im sure you will be dissapointed. If you want a digital DVD Camcorder with still photo function that delivers excellent pictures at a reasonable price point then this one is hard to beat. If youre like me,just about everything you shoot are Family and Friends, Sports events, School plays and Car Shows. I dont see anything better unless you just cant wait for the High Deffinition camcorders either HDD,DVD or Tape to get through the de-bugging process over the next couple of years and find a comparable price point to the DC50.
On: 2007-07-09
While this camcorder may be one of the more expensive DVD based Camcorders, its probably one of the best youll find before moving on to High Definition. I had actually purchased the Sony SR42 30 GB before this and had to return it immediately because its performance was highly disappointing. This Canon camcorder however takes excellent footage. It also takes great still images too - a cool function in addition is that you can set it to take photos while in recording mode (at a little lower resolution). Doing this allows you to take advantage of the digital zoom to get in a little closer for still photos. This brings me to one of the draw backs of the camera, it only has 10x optical zoom. While while it is not bad, there are many cameras with a more powerful optical zoom. The plus side, is that the digital zoom (the 40x option, not the 2000x) is actually pretty good. Maybe not to the full 40x, but for the first little bit of additional zoom it still looks great. The only other draw back for me was getting used to the rewritable dvds and transferring them to my computer. It took me a little bit to figure out (just set up the disc in VR-mode) but after I did it was terrific. Now I just plug in the USB cord and put on the video into my editing program and edit away. You may here some reviews noting that the controls arent all the intuitive, but just spend a minute or two with them (or read the manual) and the controls and functionality are good. Ultimately I would rate the camera a 4.5, but it wasnt a choice. If youre debating between this camera and others, just spend the few extra bucks and get this one. Also, if your far from moving up to high def, get this camera as well because I believe its towards the top of regular def (it does does have the option to shoot in either 16:9 or 4:3). Enjoy!
 On: 2007-06-15
I bought about 2 weeks ago... I am not happy with it... It does not work with other softwares such as Pinnacle or Ulead... You need to finished DVD before edit, but if you finished it you need to use the software that comes with camera. Software very basic and very limited. Pictures very very very low quality for a 5.0 MP... Almost useless... Not night vision fuction... Very expensive camera and very limited camera... Not a good buy
 On: 2007-05-20
Positive:
I just bought couple of weeks ago. Camcorder works good if you record during day time indoor or outside and good quality. I have not tested the photos yet.
Negative:
Night time video recording not good quality. little better than my 6 year old camcorder.
NO touch screen like Sony and others (Plain old Joy Stick).
Hand Strap is in the bottom not comfortable holding camcorder straight.unless your hand is big.
Battery life, You need additional batteries if you plan to record >30 min.
On: 2007-05-19
Positive:
I just bought couple of weeks ago. Camcorder works good if you record during day time indoor or outside and good quality. I have not tested the photos yet.
Negative:
Night time video recording not good quality. little better than my 6 year old camcorder.
NO touch screen like Sony and others (Plain old Joy Stick).
Hand Strap is in the bottom not comfortable holding camcorder straight.unless your hand is big.
Battery life, You need additional batteries if you plan to record >30 min.
On: 2007-04-11
I was looking for a easy camcorder for family use. Outside, inside for children events. I have a 4 year old and a 7 year old. It is easy. The quality is wonderful. Im not too interested in the camera portion, however, as with most digital cameras theres a slow shutter speed. Just for the camcorder portion, it works like a dream and I am very happy.!!!!!
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