Canon DC310 User manual

DIGITAL CAMCORDER

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SUMMER/FALL 2008

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products are designed to perform optimally when used with

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The Moving Image: Powered by Canon Crisply defined, brilliantly detailed video can transform a memory into a work of art. Making that happen every time you pick up

your camcorder is what Canon is all about. Canon camcorders, powered by Canon’s decades of optical superiority and technical

dominance, deliver fully on the promise of image quality. Unparalleled optics and the most advanced technology don’t just

capture your vision perfectly—they imbue it with the quality and lasting impact it deserves. An extensive array of options in

format, features and functionality ensure that the ideal Canon camcorder awaits, ready to make your video everything it can be.

Standard Definition CamcordersHigh Definition Camcorders

VIXIA High Definition Camcorders

Standard Definition Camcorders

Professional Camcorders

FLASH

MEMORY

FLASH

MEMORY

Record stunning High Definition video

directly to an internal Flash drive or SDHC

memory card. The ultimate

in image quality

and flexibility.

VIXIA HF11/HF10/HF100 . . . . 6VIXIA HG21/HG20 . . . . . . . . . . 8

With the ability to record to an internal

Flash drive or SDHC memory card, these

camcorders represent the epitome of

performance, style

and convenience.

Captureyour precious memories direct to

DVD, for easy and immediate playback in

your home theater.

A high quality, easy way to capture your

memories. These camcorders offer

exceptional value

and utilize

widely available

MiniDV tapes.

XL H1S/XL H1A/XH G1/

XH A1/XL2/GL2 ........18

Professional Camcorder

Technology. . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Contents

DVD BURNER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

EOS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

POWERSHOT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

CANON ADVANTAGE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

CANON DIGITAL VIDEO TECHNOLOGY. . . . . . . . . . . . 34

SOFTWARE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

ACCESSORIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

SPECIFICATION CHART . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Record High Definition video to a built-in

Hard Disk Drive. Long recording time means

you’ll never miss

the action.

Capture High Definition video to readily

available MiniDV cassette tapes for vast

editing options.

VIXIA HV30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Single camera or multi-camera shoots. Shoulder-mount or

handheld. Canon professional camcorders

haveyou covered.

DC330/DC320/DC310. . . . . . 14 ZR950/ZR930/ZR900 . . . . . . 16FS11/FS10/FS100. . . . . . . . . 12

•Record to a 32GB (HF11)/16GB (HF10) internal Flash drive or directly to an

SDHC memory card (HF100: SDHC memory card slot only)

•Ultra sleek, compact and lightweight design

•Genuine Canon 12x HD Video Lens for up close clarity

•Canon 3.3 Megapixel Full HD CMOS Image Sensor (1920 x 1080) and RGB

Primary Color Filter for incredible resolution and accurate color

•DIGIC DV II Image Processor for superior imaging

•24Mbps recording for exceptional lifelike tone and detail (HF11)

The Future of High Definition

High Definition leaps into the future with the VIXIA HF11, VIXIA HF10

and VIXIA HF100 Flash Memory camcorders. These compact, stylish

camcorders combine Canon’s exceptional HD image quality with all

the benefits of Flash Memory, including fast response time, low power

consumption, flexible media exchange and superior protection against

dataloss. And the VIXIA HF11 and VIXIA HF10 features “Dual Flash

Memory” giving you the option of recording directly to a 32GB (HF11)/

16GB (HF10) internal Flash driveor a removable SDHC memory card.

NEW

•VIXIA HF11/HF10/HF100 Body

•Battery Pack BP-809

•Compact Power Adapter CA-570

•Wireless Controller WL-D88

•Component Cable CTC-100/S

•Stereo Video Cable STV-250N

•USB Interface Cable IFC-400PCU

•Wrist Strap

•Digital Video Solution Disk

•Pixela ImageMixer 3SE Video

Editing Software

FEATURES

Canon 3.3 megapixel FullHD

CMOS image sensor

KIT CONTENTS

Black 12X

Optical Zoom SDHC

Card Slot

32GB

Internal Memory

VIXIA HF11

VIXIA HF10 kit contents shown

Black

HIGH DEFINITION

FLASH

MEMORY

Intelligent

Li-Ion

Batteries

Full HD

CMOS

1920 x 1080

Recording

SuperRange

OIS

Multi-Angle

Vivid LCD RGB

Primary

Color Filter

30p

Progressive

Quick

Start

Program

HDMI LED

Video Light

SDHC Mini

Advanced

ACC Shoe

DVD Burner

DW-100

Compatible

9point

AiAF

Histogram

Display

Photo

Grab

Still Image

Software

Video

Editing

Software

USB 2.0

Instant

DIGIC

DV II

24p

Cinema Mode

Pict

Bridge

SDHC memory cards are recommended for capacity and guaranteed speed. Class 4 or higher speed required for 1920 x 1080 recording mode on VIXIA HF11/HF10/HF100.

†High Definition footage in the AVCHD format can be copied onto DVD media with included software. However, DVD media containing AVCHD footage should only be used in AVCHD

compatible players otherwise the DVD player may fail to eject the media and may erase its contents without warning.

Silver 12X

Optical Zoom SDHC

Card Slot

VIXIA HF100

12X

Optical Zoom SDHC

Card Slot

16GB

Internal Memory

VIXIA HF10

†

24M

bps

†

12X

Optical Zoom SDHC

Card Slot

Internal Memory

VIXIA HG20

98 SDHC memory cards are recommended for capacity and guaranteed speed. Class 4 or higher speed required for 1920 x 1080 recording mode on VIXIA HG21/HG20.

†High Definition footage in the AVCHD format can be copied onto DVD media with included software. However, DVD media containing AVCHD footage should only be used in AVCHD

compatible players otherwise the DVD player may fail to eject the media and may erase its contents without warning.

HIGH DEFINITION

•Record to a 120GB (HG21)/60GB (HG20) Hard Disk Drive or directly to an

SDHC memory card

•Brilliant clarity with a Genuine Canon 12x HD Video Lens

•Canon 3.3 Megapixel Full HD CMOS Image Sensor (1920 x 1080) and RGB

Primary Color Filter

•DIGIC DV II Image Processor for stunning color and clarity

•24Mbps recording for exceptional lifelike tone and detail

High Definition Video on HDD

Experience the beauty of Full HD with the benefits of recording up to

45 hours(HG21)/22 hours(HG20) of High Definition video to an

internal Hard Disk Drive. As you capture the ultimate in realistic detail,

complete with accurate color and brilliant clarity, you’ll see it all on

the big, widescreen LCD. Advanced photo features create impressive

still images, too.

•VIXIA HG21/HG20 Body

• Battery Pack BP-807

•Compact Power Adapter CA-570

•Wireless Controller WL-D88

•Component Cable CTC-100/S

•Stereo Video Cable STV-250N

•USB Interface Cable IFC-400PCU

•Digital Video Solution Disk

•Pixela ImageMixer 3SE Video

Editing Software

KIT CONTENTS

Multi-Angle

VividLCD* RGB

Primary

Color Filter

Quick

Start

Program

AE HDMI

Mini

SDHC

Mini

Advanced

ACC Shoe

DVD Burner

DW-100

Compatible

9point

AiAF

Histogram

Display

Photo

Grab

Pict

Bridge

Still Image

Software

Video

Editing

Software

USB 2.0

Instant

DIGIC

DVII

24p

Cinema Mode

FEATURES

Full HD

CMOS

VIXIA HG21 features a 120GB

internal Hard Disk Drive

NEW

12X

Optical Zoom SDHC

Card Slot

120

Internal Memory

VIXIA HG21

VIXIA HG20

120GB

60GB

Hard Disk Drive

11 hr. 5 min.

5hr. 30 min.

MXP*

High Image Quality

(24Mbps, 1920 X 1080)

45 hr. 55 min.

22 hr. 55 min.

Long Play

(5Mbps, 1440 X 1080)

*MXP mode requires class 4 or higher SDHC card

SuperRange

OIS

24M

bps

VIXIA HG21 kit contents shown

Large Capacity Hard Disk Drive

Intelligent

Li-Ion

Batteries

30p

Progressive

*VIXIA HG21 only

†

•Genuine Canon 10x HD Video Lens for stunning image quality

•Canon 2.96 Megapixel Full HD CMOS Image Sensor (1920 x 1080) with RGB

Primary Color Filter for breathtaking resolution and vivid color

•DIGIC DV II Image Processor for exceptional color and clarity

•Shoot steady with Canon's SuperRange Optical Image Stabilizer

•Instant AF Focusing System delivers critical HD focus

Limitless Shooting Possibilities HIGH DEFINITION

Discerning videographers will find their demands more than met with this

first-rate camcorder. With astonishing High Definition detail and color

reproduction, fast and accurate autofocus, a big multi-angle LCD with

true color, the ability to shoot in 24p Cinema and 30p Progressive Modes

and muchmore, shooting is as boundless as your own imagination.

•VIXIA HV30 Body

•Battery Pack BP-2L13

•Compact Power Adapter CA-570

• Wireless Controller WL-D87

•Component Cable CTC-100/S

•Stereo Video Cable STV-250N

• USBInterfaceCable IFC-400PCU

•Digital Video Solution Disk

KIT CONTENTS

Full HD

CMOS

SuperRange

OIS

Multi-Angle

Vivid LCD RGB

Primary

Color Filter

30p

Progressive

Program

AE HDMI LED

Video Light

MiniSD Advanced

ACC Shoe 9point

AiAF

Histogram

Display

Photo

Grab

Still Image

Software

USB 2.0

Instant

DIGIC

DVII

24p

Cinema Mode

FEATURES

DIGIC DV II Image Processor

Pict

Bridge

10X

Optical Zoom HDV

1080i

VIXIA HV30

1312

•Record to the 16GB (FS11)/8GB (FS10) internal Flash drive or directly to an

SDHC memory card (FS100: SDHC memory card slot only)

•Ultra sleek, compact and lightweight design

•Get close and wide with Genuine Canon 48x Advanced Zoom

•1.07 Megapixel CCD Image Sensor for crisp, clear image quality

•DIGIC DV II Image Processor for exceptional color and clarity

Fast, Flexible Flash Memory

These Flash Memory camcorders combine Canon’s cutting-edge

technology with superior convenience. “Dual Flash Memory” lets you

save your memories your way: record extended videos to the internal

Flash drive (FS11 and FS10 only), or directly to SDHC memory cards.

Either way, video is crisp and beautiful, and shooting is fun with these

lightweight, ultra-responsive camcorders. Canon’s new Advanced Zoom

takes you all the way up to 48x while preserving image quality.

Image

Stabilizer

•FS11/FS10/FS100 Body

•Battery Pack BP-808

•Compact Power Adapter CA-590

•Wireless Controller WL-D88

•Stereo Video Cable STV-250N

•USB Interface Cable IFC-400PCU

•Digital Video Solution Disk

• Pixela ImageMixer 3SE Video

EditingSoftware

KIT CONTENTS

Intelligent

Li-Ion

Batteries

Quick

Start

Program

AE LED

Video Light

SDHC 9point

AiAF

Histogram

Display

Video

Editing

Software

USB 2.0

DIGIC

DVII

Advanced

Zoom

FEATURES

DVD Burner

DW-100

Compatible

Black

Silver

STANDARD DEFINITION

FLASH

MEMORY

Pict

Bridge

48X

Advanced Zoom SDHC

Card Slot

FS100

48X

Advanced Zoom 16GB

Internal Memory SDHC

Card Slot

FS11

48X

Advanced Zoom 8GB

Internal Memory SDHC

Card Slot

FS10

FS11 kit contents shown

SDHC memory cards are recommended for capacity and guaranteed speed.

Class 2or higher speed required for recording on FS11/FS10/FS100.

Moonstone Silver

Garnet Wine

Sapphire Blue

FS11 and FS10 feature “Dual Flash

Memory” technology

1514

•Get closer, get wider with Genuine Canon 48x Advanced Zoom (DC330/

DC320), 41x (DC310)

•1.07 Megapixel CCD Image Sensor for sharp resolution (DC330/DC320)

•DIGIC DV II Image Processor for superior imaging

•Quick start for capturing every moment

•Widescreen HR recording—true 16:9 widescreen that's picture perfect

Times to Remember on DVD

These compact, stylish, easy to use camcorders make preserving your

special memories as easy as DVD. The DC Series is packed with great

features, like Canon’s all-new Advanced Zoom that gets you amazingly

close while preserving image quality, and true 16:9 widescreen

recording for picture perfect video.

LCD Video

Light

Multi-Angle

Remote

Control*

Image

Stabilizer

•DC330/DC320/DC300 Body

•Battery Pack NB-2LH

•Compact Power Adapter CA-570

• Wireless Controller WL-D86

(DC330 only)

•Stereo Video Cable STV-250N

•USB Interface Cable IFC-400PCU

(DC330 only)

•Digital Video Solution Disk

(DC330 only)

•Corel Application Disk

(DC330 only)

KIT CONTENTS

Quick

Start

Program

SDHC 9point

AiAF

Histogram

Display

USB 2.0

HS*

DIGIC

DV II

FEATURES

Advanced

Zoom

Still Image

Software*

Video

Editing

Software*

*DC330 only

DC330 kit contents shown

Titanic Silver/Dark Gray

Frost Silver/Dark Blue

Frost Silver/Dark Gray

STANDARD DEFINITION

Pict

Bridge*

Advanced Zoom

48X

Advanced Zoom DVD

-R/-RW/-R DL

41X

Advanced Zoom DVD

-R/-RW/-R DL

DC310

DC320

48X

Advanced Zoom DVD

-R/-RW/-R DL

DC330

1716

•Get closer, get wider with Genuine Canon 48x Advanced Zoom (ZR950/

ZR930), 41x (ZR900)

•1.07 Megapixel CCD Image Sensor for sharp resolution (ZR950/ZR930)

•DIGIC DV Image Processor for superior imaging

•Quick start for capturing every moment

•Widescreen HR recording—true 16:9 widescreen that's picture perfect

Easy Operation, Great Features STANDARD DEFINITION

Genuine Canon Optics and advanced Canon technology load the ZR

Series camcorders with value. These easy-to-use camcorders shoot

stunning long-range video with Canon’s exclusive Advanced Zoom.

Record in true 16:9 widescreen – and see the whole picture on a big,

widescreen LCD. Image Stabilization keeps your shots rock-steady,

even at maximum telephoto without a tripod.

LCD Video

Light

Multi-Angle

Remote

Control*

Image

Stabilizer

•ZR950 or ZR930 or ZR900 Body

•Compact Power Adapter CA-590

• Battery Pack BP-2L5

•Stereo Video Cable STV-250N

•Wireless Controller WL-D85

(ZR930/ZR950 only)

•USB Interface Cable IFC-400PCU

(ZR950 only)

•Digital Video Solution Disk

(ZR950 only)

KIT CONTENTS

Quick

Start

Program

SDHC** 9point

AiAF

MIC

Terminal†

Histogram

Display**

USB 2.0**

DIGIC

Advanced

Zoom

Still Image

Software**

*ZR950/ZR930 only **ZR950 only

†ZR930/ZR900 only

Titanic Silver/Dark Gray

Frost Silver/Dark Blue

Frost Silver/Dark Gray

ZR950 kit contents shown

Pict

Bridge**

48X

Advanced Zoom

MiniDV

Genuine Canon Video Lens

ZR950

FEATURES

48X

Advanced Zoom

MiniDV

41X

Advanced Zoom

MiniDV

ZR930

ZR900

1918

HIGH DEFINITION

Exceptional Image Quality...

Definitive Control...

Professional Functionality

• High Definition shoulder-mount HDV Camcorder

• Genuine Canon 20x High Definition L Series Video

Zoom Lens III

• Three 1/3" Native 16:9 CCD Image Sensors with

1.67 Megapixels (1440 x 1080)

•HD-SDI (SMPTE 299M) /SD-SDI (SMPTE 272M) Output

with embedded audio and time code, Genlock Input,

SMPTE Time Code Input and Output (XLH1S only)

• Independent Focus, Zoom, and Iris rings

• True 1080 HD Capture with a choice of 60i, 30F

Progressive, or 24F Progressive frame rates

• Canon DIGIC DV II HD Image Processor delivers the

highest image quality

• Canon Interchangeable XL Lens Mount

• SuperRange Optical Image Stabilizer can correct a

wide range of movements without image degradation

• Complete Customization with 23 image adjustments,

22 display options and 21 custom functions settings

•2Built-in XLR Terminals with independent audio

level control

Your Vision...in High Definition

• High Definition handheld HDV Camcorder

• Genuine Canon 20x High Definition L Series Zoom

Lens

• Three 1/3" Native 16:9 CCD Image Sensors with

1.67 Megapixels (1440 x 1080)

• HD-SDI (SMPTE 299M) /SD-SDI (SMPTE 272M)

Output with embedded audio and time code,

Genlock Input, SMPTE Time Code Input/Output

(XH G1 only)

• True 1080 HD Capturewith a choice of 60i, 30F

Progressive, or 24F Progressive frame rates

• Canon DIGIC DV ll Image Processor delivers the

highest image quality

• SuperRange Optical Image Stabilizer can correct a

wide range of movements without image degradation

•Instant AF dramatically reduces focusing time and

increasing accuracy

• Complete Customization with 23 image adjustments,

22 display options and 21 custom function settings

• 2 Built-in XLR Terminals with independent audio

level control

Professional High Definition Camcorders

XL H1S

XL H1A

XH G1

XH A1

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