The DC 20 represents Canon’s first offering of DVD camcorder. This model is eye-catching with its distinctive and attractive rounded design and slim, lightweight body. This also boast superior operability and hand-held comfort, supporting easy accessibility for the 8cm DVD-R/RW media. This camcorder makes possible the high-performance recording of video and still images with the incorporation of a 10x optical zoom lens and Canon’s DIGIC DV image processor. The Photo DV-enabled DC 20 also features an RGB filter and a 2.2-megapixel CCD sensor^*. In addition to featuring a 2-way still-photo function, which supports the capture of images onto either a miniSD card or a DVD, the DC 20 DVD camcorder offers a DVD Random Access function, allowing users to start filming or replay video without having to fast forward or rewind, and a Finalize button, which enables users to easily “close” their video for viewing with standard DVD players or DVD-drive-equipped computers.

This digital camcorder feature outstanding design and operation enhancements, offering a variety of convenient and practical functions, including a backlight button for the LCD monitor, which allows users to view images in bright conditions, and an easy-to-use menu screen. In addition, users can enjoy Direct Print features incorporated into the PictBridge-compatible camcorders in a variety of ways, such as with the PRINT/SHARE button, which allows them to easily print still photos with just the touch of a button.

* CCD utilizes 1.23-milion pixels when recording video images on tape or DVD, and 2.0-million pixels when recording still images on card media