New direct-to-DVD camcorders benefit from Canon HD technology

Amstelveen, The Netherlands, 06 January, 2007: Canon today expands its range of direct-to-DVD camcorders, widening consumer choice with three new entry level models. The widescreen-ready Canon DVD Camcorder DC230, DC220 and DC210 benefit from a powerful 35x optical zoom lens and DIGIC DV II,1 Canon’s most powerful video image processor originally designed for High Definition (HD) recording. A range of user-friendly features includes a Quick Start button and an intuitive menu system, easily navigated using a Joystick controller. All three camcorders offer additional digital stills functionality, recording to disc or, with the DC230 and DC220, memory card. The DC230 benefits from a Megapixel CCD.

“The combination of powerful optical zoom lenses and DIGIC DV II takes our direct-to-DVD camcorders to the next level,” said Mogens Jensen, Head of Canon Consumer Imaging Europe. “The significant investment we’ve made in High Definition over the past two years now yields rewards across our entry-level DVD range. These new models reinforce Canon’s position as a leading player in the consumer camcorder market.”

• 35x optical zoom lens (1000x digital zoom) and video recording direct to DVD (-R/-RW/-R DL)
• Easy-to-use design and new Quick Start
• DIGIC DV II image processor
• Support for Dual Layer DVDs, offering greater recording capacity
• Megapixel recording (DC230)