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CANON’S SMALL AND
LIGHTWEIGHT DC22 DVD CAMCORDER
MAKES IT EASY TO CAPTURE AND PRESERVE
LIFE’S PRECIOUS MOMENTS
Easy-to-use video recording
and playback on a dual layer DVD provides
consumers with almost double the recording
time
MISSISSAUGA, ON, August 3, 2006
– Canon’s new mid-level DC22 DVD
camcorder provides consumers with an affordable,
high-quality solution for recording special
memories whether on an exotic vacation or
running through the sprinklers in the backyard.
With its Genuine Canon 10x optical zoom
lens, 2.2 Megapixel CCD Image Sensor with
RGB Primary Color Filter, Widescreen HR
(high resolution) recording and large 2.7-inch
Widescreen LCD, the DC22 model expands ease-of-use
and enhances the affordability of video
for consumers.
“Canon’s new DC22 DVD Camcorder
offers consumers the convenience of DVD
video recording with sophisticated features
for capturing memories of friends and family,”
said Ian Macfarlane, Vice President and
General Manager of the Consumer Imaging
Group at Canon Canada, Inc., a wholly owned
subsidiary of Canon U.S.A. Inc. “As
one of the world’s smallest and lightest
DVD camcorders, the DC22 model easily transfers
technology from the palm of your hands to
the comfort of your living room.”
Record and Share Memories Directly on
DVD
The DC22 DVD camcorder accepts three-inch
DVD-R/-RW discs, which can store up to 60
minutes of video and are compatible with
many home DVD players, both old and new.
Verbatim, a data storage manufacturer worked
with Canon to create higher-capacity, higher-performance
dual layer (DL) recordable media. Verbatim’s
new media combines with Canon’s new
DC22 DVD Camcorder to enable consumers to
capture more special moments on DVD that
can be played immediately from the comfort
of their living room. The media has an additional
layer that allows the camcorder to almost
double the recording time without replacing
or flipping the DVD. The three-inch DL discs
offer extended recording times of 36 minutes
in XP mode; 54 minutes in SP mode and 108
minutes in LP mode.
“Canon is well-known for the quality
and innovative features of its camcorders,”
said Ronan Ryan, Verbatim's director of
product marketing. “We’re very
pleased that through our work together,
consumers now have the longer recording
times they’ve been wanting and the
ability to immediately enjoy their videos
on their computer or TV screen. To ensure
that they will be able to enjoy their videos
for many years to come, Verbatim’s
innovative VideoGard? protection was added.
This is a protective coating on the disc
that makes irreplaceable home videos and
photos 40 times more resistant to damage.”
Canon chose the DVD-R/-RW format to ensure
high compatibility with a range of DVD players
and drives. With DVD products, consumers
can easily locate scenes without having
to rewind or fast forward, create playlists
of favourite scenes and are even able to
do some quick editing – right in the
camcorder.
True Widescreen Video
The DC22 model includes high resolution
widescreen 16:9 recording, which allows
users to enjoy a full-screen image on their
widescreen TV with vivid detail and clarity.
High resolution widescreen recording not
only delivers a wider picture, the method,
in contrast to some other systems, uses
a wider area of the CCD image sensor to
strike more pixels and deliver higher resolution
for superior widescreen image quality.
The camcorder includes a 2.7-inch widescreen
display panel making it easy to compose
shots in cinema-style. As widescreen television
sets begin to replace standard TVs, consumers
can appreciate the ability to frame and
record in high-resolution widescreen and
then enjoy full-screen playback on their
widescreen TV for a theatre-like experience
at home.
Brilliant Colour Video and Photos
For rich, accurate, colours, the DC22 DVD
camcorder uses a RGB Primary Color Filter
that separates light into red, green and
blue colour components resulting in vibrant
images with natural looking tones. With
the introduction of the DC22 DVD Camcorder,
consumers can now take beautiful 2.0 megapixel
still images as well as video. In addition,
a variety of advanced photo features, including
Image Effects, Auto Exposure Bracketing,
Continuous Shooting Modes, Special Scene
Modes, Built-in Flash and Red-Eye Reduction
are commonly found in PowerShot cameras
can be used to enhance photo taking fun.
Easy Video Recording
Now consumers can shoot rock-steady video
without a tripod – even at maximum
telephoto with Canon’s IS system. The
camcorder includes a Smooth Zoom Control
feature, which provides a choice of three
fixed zoom speeds. It also includes Level
Shot Control, which are indicator markers
that allow users to center and level their
picture. The camcorder also includes a built-in
electronic lens cover that automatically
opens in record mode and closes when switched
to playback or when turned off. All buttons
on this ergonomically designed camcorder
have been perfectly positioned to make one-hand
operation easy.
The Canon DC22 DVD camcorder will be available
at the end of August
2006 for a manufacturer’s
suggested list price of CDN
$1,000. Mini DVD-R DL discs will
be available from Canon and Verbatim at
retailers.
About Verbatim
Verbatim? Corporation, a Mitsubishi Kagaku
Media Company, is an international organization
that develops and markets innovative, high-quality
products for storing, moving and using digital
content. Known for its leadership in the
removable storage media and related accessories
markets, the company provides reliable,
unique technologies and products that are
highly sought after and broadly distributed
worldwide. For more information, contact
Verbatim at 1200 W.T. Harris Boulevard,
Charlotte, NC 28262, (800) 421-4188, FAX
(704) 547-6609; or visit the company's web
site at www.verbatim.com.
About Canon Canada, Inc.
Headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario, the
company employs 1,500 people at its offices
nation-wide, servicing the Canadian market
from coast to coast. Innovation and cutting-edge
technology have been essential ingredients
in Canon's success. Canon's leadership in
imaging, optical and document management
technology and solutions is based in large
part on the thousands of patents the company
has secured throughout its history. Canon
Inc. is among the top three US patent recipients
over the past 14 years.
The company’s comprehensive product
line includes networked multifunction devices;
digital copiers (colour and black and white);
printers, scanners, image filing systems
and facsimile machines; calculators, digital
camcorders, digital and analogue cameras
and lenses; semiconductor, broadcast and
other specialized industrial products.
Canon supports programs that help preserve
and protect the environment. The company
instituted the Clean Earth Campaign in 1990,
which assists various environmental and
recycling initiatives. The Campaign has
also supported leading environmental organizations,
such as The Nature Conservancy of Canada,
World Wildlife Fund- Canada and the Canon
Envirothon.
For more information, visit www.canon.ca
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