Compare Prices : Canon DC50

Review summary: The Canon DC50 is a good alternative to the Panasonic VDR-D310 with slightly better image quality and a more versatile photo mode.

Pros: - Good stabilization, - Great photos for a camcorder, - Satisfactory autonomy, - LED light

Cons: - Another rather limited wide angle, - No microphone or headphone jack, - Uses miniSD cards (not too common)

Review summary: When you are looking for a good camcorder, there are several things that are usually high on your list of important features. While the things such as the design and color of the camera are not as important. The type of picture that it takes as well ...

Review summary: If DVD is the recording media for you, then this camcorder should fit the bill.

Verdict: With its good image quality, adequate manual controls and high-resolution stills, the Canon DC50 has a lot to offer for the money - particularly now its price has dropped below -400. As standard DVD camcorders go, this is one of the best value models ...

Review summary: Most camcorders offer still pictures as an afterthought -- not the Canon DC50. With its useful features, fine video details and a surprisingly robust photo mode, this DVD-based camcorder presents both a very good home-movie recorder and a competent ...

Pros: Very robust still-photo mode ; good video quality ; features both video light and flash

Cons: Pricey for a standard-def camcorder, uses miniSD instead of SD cards

Verdict: If you can get past the Canon DC50's sticker shock, you'll find a very nice, simple DVD camcorder that can produce some surprisingly good snapshots