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• 2.7" LCD Screen with Backlight makes it easy to compose and review your shots
• Gives you all the convenience and functionality of DVD technology
• Records true 16:9 High Resolution Widescreen for picture perfect video
• Comes with a 10x optical zoom lens, precisely matched to the camcorder's CCD
• The 4.3 Megapixel CCD that ensures sharp, vivid video also gives you brilliant digital photographs.
| | | Product Details: | | | Product Weight:
| 1.06 pounds | | Package Length:
| 8.2 inches | | Package Width:
| 7.5 inches | | Package Height:
| 5.8 inches | | Package Weight:
| 3.4 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 20 reviews |
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25 of 25 found the following review helpful:
Decent Camera, well-built. Limited editingNov 24, 2006
By C. Stanley
I bought this camera for general use and like it a lot. Compared to other cameras ive owned this one has very good sound recording capability. It's ergonomics are good and its pleasant to use for the most part. Using the DVD options on the camera could be a little more refined but I imagine that will mature with future generations. I'd recommend it for anyone looking for a DVD camcorder to use for family or low end presentations.
The Bad: The editing software included with it is rubbish and requires shelling out more money right off the bat if you actually want to create anything reasonably professional with any footage. In my opinion its a technical support headache waiting to happen. I checked it out then threw it in the trash.
It also does not have firewire which is highly irritating and odd considering my older Canons/sonys all have firewire connectivity. MAC USERS: This means it will not work with iMovie or Final Cut Pro / Express.
Since my preference is for using OS X based editing suites I finish out the DVD and then put it in the computer directly. Rip the footage off the DVD and then import it into either FCP or iMovie. If only it had firewire...
In short: Great camera, very good sound, easy to use and pleasant to operate. Clunky, out-of-box-upgrade-requiring, low-end editing software and lack of firewire keep it from being the perfect little camera it should be.
29 of 32 found the following review helpful:
 Fantastic. Easy to Use. A+Jul 21, 2006
By Monique Sears
Excellent.
Easy to use. Easy to use instruction manual too. I tried out a SONY camcorder, and found the CANON much easier.
Switching between camcorder, and still photos is as easy as flipping a switch.
Photos are excellent! I have printed out 5X7s and 8X10s. I take a lot of photos, and they come out great. The flash is small and only reaches so far. Photos may be blurry or dark if the flash can not recharge in time, or you are too far away. Turning on a light helps this.
No firewire. However, you dont' really need one. It's dvd. After you finalize your dvd, you just slip it into your computer dvd drive, or put it into your dvd player. . .and there you go. You are ready to play your home movies.
Applause for the remote control! This remote works fast. I used to have a high-end digital camera, and the remote was always slow to respond. This remote takes photos great. Get a tripod, and let everyone be in the photo! It's away. It works with both video, and still photos.
Drawbacks: Price. (Ouch) It is the top of line, right now, however. I think it blows the SONY away.
You do have to pay for the upgrade on MYDVD, if you plan on editing a lot. However, you can use any DVD editing program that you like
Otherwise, I can see no drawbacks.. I love my CANON D40
Added 10/2007 :
be sure not to drop this camcorder. I have had other camcorders in the past and have dropped them with nothing breaking. However, I dropped this twice, a short drop onto carpet, and each time the unit broke. It locked up, and could not do anything. Same problem both times. That heavens, I only had to pay to have it repaired once.
Samantha
10 of 10 found the following review helpful:
djm- solid choiceJul 26, 2006
By DM
After looking into a camcorder with DVD capability and the flexibility of good still photos, I decided to go with the Canon DC40. It has everything I wanted and is easy to use, at least up until this point (I haven't transferred photos or movies to my computer). The only drawbacks that I have noticed is that battery must be charged by plugging in the camera so you're unable to use the camera while charging your second battery and the battery life if you take stills does not last very long. You can purchase a separate charger (approx $20). Photo quality is great and DVD quality is great. Indoor settings you have to remember to check lighting or use the flash. I don't have much of basis to compare it to, but I do love the camera. It beats carrying a camcorder and still camera and the picture quality is no comparison from older generation cameras. Definitely something to have with small children.
13 of 14 found the following review helpful:
A sample video I made!Nov 16, 2006
By KBabs
"creative mommy"
I really do love this camera, yet, there are a few drawbacks, that I would have liked to know prior to purchasing:
1) It does take time to initialize and finalize discs (and must be plugged in and NOT MOVED to do so) which isn't horrible, but somewhat annoying.
2) Another drawback is the battery life which is pretty short... although it lasts about as long as the 30 min. discs.
3) On the side of the camera is just says DVD R/RW, but you must buy the -R and -RW discs as the +R and +RW don't work (learned after buying 5 discs at Wal-Mart for [...].) I assumed either would work since the camera doesn't specify either on the side.
4) Another thing that is odd is that the camera says it's 4.0 megapixels, and all of the reviews and manufacturers descriptions says it's 4.3 MP??? I'm sure it doesn't make much difference, but it is a bit misleading.
5) I also have a total of 4 DVD players in my house, and only one will play these little discs... and after I burned it to a regular size DVD, only one played that, but it was a different DVD player, so go figure???
All in all, though, I really do like this camera. I love the still pics it takes and I love the sound quality which is in stereo!!! It sounds so good on surround sound! There are lots of neat features on this camera and with the software... I made a little Halloween video and added titles and fades and such and made it look "old". If you'd like to see it here is the link... it's fairly short, but I got lots of compliments on it, and I'm no camera expert!!! [...]
Just copy and paste the link if you'd like to see what you can do with this package!
11 of 12 found the following review helpful:
Well satisfied customer!Aug 20, 2006
By Joel O. Pelayo
I've done my web research and it pointed me to buy the Canon DC40 among other dvd-camcorders in market. It was such an amazing experience using it to capture moments during my nephew's birthday party. The still shots were absolutely fantastic! The video was like no other...it was very clear and sharp. You may want to tweak the settings to get that film look versus the homevideo look on your video shots. Also, tweak the stills settings as well to get that SLR-like shots. I love this product and I highly recommend this to all of you who are planning on purchasing a dvd-camcorder. Cheers! -- Joel Pelayo
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