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Canon DC40 News Release Summary:
LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., Feb. 1, 2006—Whether capturing memorable
honeymoon moments or baby's first small, staggering steps,
Canon's new DC40 DVD camcorder helps make recording precious
memories simple, fun and convenient. With its super slim design
and 10x optical zoom lens, this compact DVD camcorder includes a
4.3 megapixel CCD image sensor that produces outstanding
widescreen video and doubles as a digital camera for excellent
photos, which friends and family can cherish for years to come.
"For people who capture images of family functions for
posterity, or who wish to record vivid vacation images that they
can playback on their widescreen TVs, Canon's feature-filled
DC40 camcorder rises to the occasion—as Canon's camcorders are
The Official Camcorder of Life," said Yukiaki Hashimoto, senior
vice president and general manager of the consumer imaging group
at Canon U.S.A., Inc. "The DC40 DVD model is small enough to fit
into the palm of your hand, easy to use and delivers high
quality performance to customers that also value convenience."
Canon has incorporated a wide array of new features in the DC40
camcorder that make this new model easy to use and provide
excellent image quality. These features include:
Excellent Image Quality
When using Canon's new DC40 camcorder, consumers can capture
their memories with confidence that they will maintain excellent
image quality. 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.
The camcorder includes Canon's exclusive DIGIC DV image
processor. Acting as the camcorder's "brain" the DIGIC DV image
processor recognizes when people are shooting video or still
photos. It then processes the color information in the correct
color space for each format (video or still photos), so whether
consumers watch their movies on TV or print 8"x10" photos, they
will consistently receive video and photos in exceptional color
and clarity.
Record Direct to DVD
Because the DC40 model records directly to a DVD, consumers can
easily put the disc into their DVD players and watch their
movies in the comfort of their living rooms.
The 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. Canon chose the DVD-R/-RW format to ensure high
compatibility with a range of DVD players. Consumers can easily
locate scenes without having to rewind or fast forward and
create playlists of favorite scenes—right in the camcorder.
True Widescreen Video
Along with Canon's new ZR and Elura Mini-DV camcorders, the DC40
model includes Canon's Widescreen HR (High Resolution) 16:9
recording, which allow users to enjoy a full-screen image on
their widescreen TV with vivid detail and clarity. Canon's
Widescreen HR delivers not only a wider picture, the method, in
contrast to some other systems, uses a wider area of the CCD
image sensor to strike more pixels and deliver higher resolution
for superior widescreen image quality.
The camcorder includes a 2.7-inch Widescreen display panel
making it easy to compose shots in cinema-style. As widescreen
television sets begin to replace standard TVs, consumers can
appreciate the ability to frame and record in Widescreen HR and
then enjoy full-screen playback on their widescreen TVs for a
theater-like experience at home.
One-Touch Dubbing
Making copies of DVD home movies is a breeze with DC40 DVD
camcorder One-Touch Dubbing feature. When using the supplied My
DVD for Canon video editing software, one press of a button is
all it takes to make DVD copies to share movies with friends and
family.
Editing and Sharing DVDs
The DC40 DVD camcorder comes complete with software for editing
video and photos on a PC or making copies to share with family
and friends. After transferring their recordings to a PC, users
can create entertaining movies by editing video, adding photos,
titles, and creating a play menu among other features. When
completed, they can burn their project to a DVD in the camcorder
or to a DVD drive. The same software allows users to create DVD
copies of original home movies easily and is compatible with
most Windows operating systems.
Easy Video Recording
Now consumers can shoot rock-steady video without a tripod—even
at maximum telephoto. The camcorder includes a Smooth Zoom
Control feature, which provides a choice of three fixed zoom
speeds. It also includes Level Shot Control, which are
horizontal/center indicator markers that allow users to steady
their picture while zooming in and out. The camcorder also
includes a built-in lens cover which automatically opens in
record mode and closes when switched to playback or turned off.
Bright Lights, Big Memories
The DC40 DVD camcorder also features a built-in Ultra Video
Light for low-light conditions, a built-in flash and Red-Eye
Reduction. So whether attending a twilight wedding or
out-and-about in the daylight sun, the DC40 DVD camcorder will
record well exposed images in virtually any lighting conditions.
"Say Cheese" Advanced Photo Features That Are Simple To Use
The DC40 DVD camcorder includes a full range of advanced photo
features, including:
• Simultaneous Photo Recording for capturing both the video of
everyone singing happy birthday as well as the still photo of
the child blowing out the candles;
• Nine point AiAF Autofocus system for fast and accurate focus
in still mode;
• Progressive Photo helps reduce blurring resulting in crisp
photos;
• High Speed Shutter of up to 1/720 of a second for great photos
in bright conditions;
• Aperture Priority (AV) and Shutter Priority (TV), providing
further creative control to the photo enthusiast; and
• Special Scene Modes like those found on a Canon PowerShot
digital camera; Portrait, Snow, Night, Sports, Sunset,
Spotlight, Fireworks, Beach.
The camcorder records photos onto Mini-SD cards. Popularly used
in today's newest cell phones, the Mini-SD format offers
high-capacity storage in a compact size; therefore, people can
view their recorded memories at home or visiting the
grandparents.
Direct Print
For fast and easy, one-touch printing of photos at home, Canon
incorporated the Print & Share button into its DVD camcorder
line-up. Like all PowerShot digital cameras, the new Canon DC40
Camcorder works seamlessly with Canon's petite SELPHY Compact
Photo Printers, its full line of PIXMA printers and any
PictBridge enabled printers. Consumers simply connect their
camcorder to a PictBridge-enabled printer, press the lighted
Print/Share button, and images emerge. Presto! It is that
simple.
The Canon DC40 DVD camcorder will be available at the end of
March 2006 for an estimated selling price of $8991.
About Canon U.S.A., Inc.
Canon U.S.A., Inc. delivers consumer, business-to-business, and
industrial imaging solutions. The Company is listed as one of
Fortune's Most Admired Companies in America and is rated #35 on
the BusinessWeek list of "Top 100 Brands." Its parent company
Canon Inc. (NYSE:CAJ) is a top patent holder of technology,
ranking second overall in the U.S. in 2005, with global revenues
of $31.8 billion. For more information, visit www.usa.canon.com.
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