Canon DC 22

alaTest has collected and analyzed 46 reviews from magazines and websites. People really like the design and image quality. The usability and value for money are also mentioned favorably. Many are negative about the zoom and battery, while there are some mixed opinions about the resolution and build quality.

portability, value for money, usability, image quality, design

battery, zoom

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Camcorders the Canon DC 22 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 83/100 = Very good quality.

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Canon DC22 Camcorder Review

 

The Canon DC22 ($699), a late-2006 introduction, falls in between the high-end DC40 and the entry-level DC100. We were pleased to find that it is a successful marriage of the two, borrowing the manual controls of the DC40 with the portability and size...

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Canon DC22 DVD Camcorder

 

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...

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A solid performer in most lighting!

 

Set mid-way between poorly performing basic consumer models and expensive "enthusiast" and HD camcorders, the DC-22 provides a solid punch! The video quality is significantly better than most other units I tested up to this price point (tape or DVD),...

Picture Quality, larger CCD, Ease of Use

DVD Editing can be difficult

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A solid performer in most lighting!

 

Set mid-way between poorly performing basic consumer models and expensive "enthusiast" and HD camcorders, the DC-22 provides a solid punch! The video quality is significantly better than most other units I tested up to this price point (tape or DVD),...

Picture Quality, larger CCD, Ease of Use

DVD Editing can be difficult

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Amazon review summary for the Canon DC 22

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 9 user reviews of the Canon DC 22 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 2.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products on Amazon.com.

value for money, usability, design, image quality

44% of reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

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Works Great.

 

This is a simple dvd camcorder. My husband bought it for me for my birthday. I use it often and love it. No problems with it yet.

Lightweight, Easy to Use, Compact

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Not so impressive..

 

Using one for little more than 6 months.. the battery life is really bad it'll last just for 20-25 min and some of the options like still camera mode is not easy.. I think the quality of the video is reasonable. Next time I would like to buy a...

Lightweight, Easy to Use, Rechargeable

Bad in Low Light, Overpriced, Short Battery Life

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The Roxio software is a bit tricky to use.

 

The Roxio software is a bit tricky to use.

I am just learning to use this camera. I loaded the supplied Roxio MyDVD for Canon software on my computer and plugged in the USB cable. When you go to the video capture screen it says that this version of the software, MyDVD LE, does not support image...

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Canon supplies useless Roxio software with this camera!

 

Canon supplies useless Roxio software with this camera!

I am just learning to use this camera. I loaded the supplied Roxio MyDVD for Canon software on my computer and plugged in the USB cable. When you go to the video capture screen it says that this version of the software, MyDVD LE, does not support image...

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Value for money

 

This Camcorder is the happy medium between cheap camcorders and expensive state of the art video recorder. DC22 let you record and replay the video on a standard TV. It has a 2.2 CCD and an advanced RGB color filter. Its Dimensions - Depth 5.0 x Height...

Stylish good chassis, low noise operation

Grainy videos

Product Specifications

With a 2.2MP CCD and an RGB Primary Color Filter, the DC22 captures the colors you see in panoramic 16: 9 widescreen. Record straight to DVD (-R/-RW/-R Dual Layer), finalize the disc in-camera, then transfer it directly to a home DVD player to relive the moment. Traditional 4: 3 shooting is easily selected with the push of a button. The DC22's lightweight body is designed with one-handed operation in mind. Easily accessible controls are grouped together on the back of the camcorder, making it a user-friendly, take-anywhere device. Part of Canon's second generation DVD line-up, the DC22 is compatible with a wider range of DVD formats, including DVD-R Dual Layer. Greater capacity means generous recording times: from 36 minutes at best quality to an impressive 108 minutes at the most efficient setting. The DC22 has a 2.7" 16: 9 widescreen LCD, allowing you to keep an eye on the action exactly the way it is recorded. A horizontal level marker on the LCD helps you to find the right shot every time: anti-glare coating means that the screen is visible even in direct sunlight. Connect the camcorder to other peripherals via AV input to transfer analog recordings to DVD quickly and easily. With an advanced Electronic Image Stabilizer, the DC22's 10x optical zoom lens reduces camera shake, even when shooting at the limit of the zoom. The DC22 records audio in two-channel Dolby Digital sound, for superior quality and a more rewarding viewing experience. The DIGIC DV image processor provides images in vivid, life-like color. Split path processing handles video and still signals separately ensuring optimal output - whatever and however you shoot. Advanced still photography functions make the DC22 a powerful and versatile digital imaging tool. Photos are captured to either DVD or Mini SD card: saving them on a memory card allows you to take photos at the same time as you're shooting video. A white LED video light enables close subjects to be shot in color in low light. A built-in flash for digital photography is also provided.

Battery

Battery Form Factor:Manufacturer specific
Manufacturer Battery Name:Canon BP-208

Camcorder Features

Low Lux / Night Mode: Yes
Widescreen Video Capture: Yes

Camera Flash

Type:Built-in flash

Consumable

Color:Black
Consumable Type:Drum kit/Toner cartridge

Digital Camera

Supported Flash Memory:SD Memory Card

Dimensions & Weight

Depth:5in
Height:3.6in
Weight:14.5oz
Width:2in

Display (Projector)

Diagonal Size:2.7in
Diagonal Size (metric):6.9cm
Display Form Factor:Rotating
Type:LCD display

Exposure Parameters

Shooting Programs:Beach / Fireworks / Night mode / Portrait mode / Snow / Sports mode / Spotlight / Sunset / TV screen

General

Consumable Subcategory:Cartridges/Maintenance supplies and parts
Printer Consumable Class:Consumables and kits
Technology:Laser/LED

Header

Compatibility:PC
Manufacturer:Canon
Model:22
Packaged Quantity:1
Product Line:Canon DC/Canon GPR

Lens System

Lens Aperture:F/1.8
Max Focal Length:40.5mm
Min Focal Length:4.05mm
Optical Zoom:10
Type:Zoom lens

Miscellaneous

Category of Accessory:Printing consumables

Optical Sensor

Camcorder Effective Still Resolution:2Megapixel
Camcorder Sensor Resolution:2.2Mpix
Optical Sensor Size:1/3.9"
Optical Sensor Size (metric):6.5 mm ( 1/3.9 ) / 6.5 mm ( 1/3.9" )
Optical Sensor Type:CCD
Sensor Qty:1CCD

Optical System

Image Stabilizer:Electronic

Storage Floppy Drive

Type: None

Video Input

Digital Scene Transition:Beam / Corner wipe / Flip / Jump / Puzzle / Tide / Wipe fader / Zigzag
Digital Zoom:200
Media Type:DVD-R (8cm) / DVD-RW (8 cm)
Shooting Modes:Digital photo mode
Special Effects:Art / Ball / Black & White / Color Mask / Cube / Mirror / Mosaic / Sepia / Wave
Still Image Format:JPEG
Type:Camcorder

Viewfinder

Viewfinder Type:LCD
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