Canon introduces new range of family-friendly DVD camcorders

Amstelveen, The Netherlands, 05 January, 2009: Canon announces the new Canon Camcorder DC400-series. Combining the convenience of straight-to-DVD shooting, True Wide 16:9 recording, Canon’s powerful Advanced Zoom technology, and a range of easy-to-use features, each model in the series is ideal for busy families who want to record their memories – as well as for a variety of other users working to a budget, such as small businesses and educational institutions.

The top-of-the-line DC420 delivers compelling detail thanks to a Megapixel CCD. It brings even distant subjects into view via a 45x magnification Advanced Zoom. The addition of a USB connection allows still images to be printed directly, using a compact photo printer, or easily transferred to a PC – transferring movies is equally easy, using a computer’s DVD drive. Alternatively, the DC411 and DC410 offer/s a 41x Advanced Zoom, as well as a microphone input connection for superior audio capture.

DC400-series camcorders:

• Canon’s Advanced Zoom system, offering 45x (DC420) or 41x (DC411 and DC410) magnification
• Megapixel CCD for high image quality (DC420)
• Quick Start – now linked to the LCD screen for added convenience – powers up the camcorder in approximately one second from Standby
• Extended recording: compatible with DVD-R Dual Layer and optional high capacity batteries
• True Wide High Resolution 16:9 system: native widescreen recording, widescreen 2.7” LCD and widescreen EVF
• Microphone input (DC411 and DC410) or USB 2.0 Hi Speed connection (DC420)
• Creative options: 30.5mm filter thread allows a range of lens accessories to be attached, including lens filters, a wide converter and a tele converter; LCD Video Light allows shooting to continue even as the sun fades
• Powerful DIGIC DV II image processor, originally developed for HD
• Still images captured to SD or SDHC memory cards