Canon DC310

alaTest has collected and analyzed 94 reviews from magazines and websites. People are impressed by the image quality and zoom. The portability and value for money also get good feedback. Some have doubts about the connectivity and features.

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

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Camcorders the Canon DC310 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 80/100 = Very good quality.

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Great Compact Up To Date DVD Camcorder

 

Great Choice for DVD to DVD player camcording . Hard Drive alternative DVD recording is also good, but DVD to DVD is reallyi the best. Only drawback (DVD) Vs. Hard Drive is the limited recording time, unless you purchase the Dual Layer -RDL

DVD direct recordings can be copied with DVD burner set up. Otherwise, you need the Canon DC330 model, which provides a Fire Wire Connection to your stand alone DVD recorder (for more copies via camcorder to DVD recorder).User's Manual needs reading

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Great Compact Up To Date DVD Camcorder

 

Great Choice for DVD to DVD player camcording . Hard Drive alternative DVD recording is also good, but DVD to DVD is reallyi the best. Only drawback (DVD) Vs. Hard Drive is the limited recording time, unless you purchase the Dual Layer -RDL for double...

DVD direct recordings can be copied with DVD burner set up. Otherwise, you need the Canon DC330 model, which provides a Fire Wire Connection to your stand alone DVD recorder (for more copies via camcorder to DVD recorder).User's Manual needs reading

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No jack for a fire-wire.

 

I shot some video footage, and went to plug the camera in to my computer so I could do some editing, only to find there is no place to plug in my fire-wire. The only jack it has is an AV jack, which doesn't help me much because I don't want to plug it...

Fairly easy to use. Beautiful display

I had to read the manual to figure out how to use it--this was not very intuitive ; No jack for a fire-wire cable to be plugged in

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Amazon review summary for the Canon DC310

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 52 user reviews of the Canon DC310 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products on Amazon.com.

usability, value for money, portability, zoom, battery

81% of reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

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captures the memories ”

 

This cam corder is perfect for capturing the memories that me and my family make on a daily basis. I usually use this cam corder at least once every week because it makes taking home videos easy. The cam corder also has a very nice zoom range. It can...

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Good quality, durable camera

 

This camera is still going, despite recieving regular use (at least 8 times a week)for the last 9 months. My 2 previous mini DVD camcorders did not fare nearly as well. My only complaint is that you have to switch from movie making mode to playback...

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Great camcorder

 

I did a lot of research before buying this and am very pleased with my choice. Easy to use, great clear picture and video.

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Take An Great LifeTime Shot With Canon ”

 

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Good first DVD camcorder!

 

This is my first DVD camcorder, we had another (Canon) camcorder that used the mini cassettes and this was our step up. I like the fact that you can record right onto a DVD. You can only play them in certain players though (they are mini DVD's.) I...

Lightweight, Easy to Use, Compact

Lacks features, power button difficult to use

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Excellent camera for the price

 

First of all, this is a basic features camera among the others, it doesn't have a USB port, but, once you finish the disc you can get your recorders into your computer and make your own movies. One more thing, it is very light and with the time you...

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Product Specifications

The DC310 is Canon's most affordable DVD model and is sleek and easy-to-operate. It also offers exclusive Canon 41x Advanced Zoom - a feature only possible with Canon's industry-leading optical technology. It also boasts advanced DIGIC DV II Image Processor, a powerful 680k CCD, SD card image storage capability, Quick Start and Joystick Control. Add to that the long recording time available thanks to its high capacity battery and low power consumption and you'll see that the DC310 makes it simpler than ever to capture and share all the unforgettable moments of your life.

Audio Input

Microphone Operation Mode:Stereo
Type:Microphone

Battery

Battery Form Factor:Manufacturer specific
Manufacturer Battery Name:Canon NB-2LH

Camcorder Features

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

Digital Camera

Supported Flash Memory:MultiMediaCard / SD Memory Card

Dimensions & Weight

Depth:5in
Height:3.5in
Weight:13.4oz
Width:2.6in

Display (Projector)

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

Exposure Parameters

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

Header

Manufacturer:Canon
Model:310
Packaged Quantity:1
Product Line:Canon DC

Lens System

Lens Aperture:F/2.0-5.2
Max Focal Length:96.2mm
Min Focal Length:2.6mm
Optical Zoom:37
Type:Zoom lens

Optical Sensor

Camcorder Effective Still Resolution:0.45Megapixel
Camcorder Effective Video Resolution:450Kpix
Camcorder Sensor Resolution:680Kpix
Optical Sensor Size:1/6"
Optical Sensor Size (metric):4.2 mm ( 1/6 ) / 4.2 mm ( 1/6" )
Optical Sensor Type:CCD
Sensor Qty:1CCD

Optical System

Image Stabilizer:Electronic

Service & Support

Type:1 year warranty

Video Input

Digital Zoom:2000
Media Type:DVD-R (8cm) / DVD-R DL (8 cm) / DVD-RW (8 cm)
Shooting Modes:Digital photo mode
Still Image Format:JPEG
Type:Camcorder

Viewfinder

Viewfinder Color Support:Color
Viewfinder Type:LCD
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