Release Issued by Canon:

4.29 Megapixel perpetual curve camcorder

Canon is pleased to announce the launch of its High Resolution flagship DVD camcorder: the 4.29 Megapixel CCD DC40. Recording true widescreen video straight to DVD (-R/-RW), with advanced digital photography functions, the DC40 effortlessly combines high power shooting with beautiful styling: the camcorder’s perpetual curve design has been ergonomically engineered for precision handheld shooting.

The new DC40, Canon’s flagship DVD camcorder also features:
 True 16:9 widescreen shooting, with a High Resolution 2.7” widescreen colour LCD and wide colour viewfinder
 10x optical zoom lens with Electronic Image Stabiliser (EIS)
 DIGIC DV dual path processing, optimising colour performance for both video and stills
 Advanced digital photography functions, capturing still images to MiniSD™ card, including: built-in flash, Hi-Speed USB image transfer, PictBridge direct printing and one-push Print/Share button
 Super Night Mode for low-light video recording
 Supplied imaging software

With 4.29 Megapixel imaging, the DC40 sets new standards: a High Resolution DVD camcorder that effortlessly combines style and substance.

True widescreen
Like all of Canon’s new camcorders, the DC40 is optimised for High Resolution true 16:9 widescreen recording, meaning the footage it records is suitable for playback on the very latest widescreen TV sets. The camcorder’s High Resolution, wide colour LCD screen and full colour viewfinder ensure footage can be monitored during recording exactly as it would appear on a widescreen television. The Level Marker, provided on the LCD, is the best way to keep the horizon line perfectly in position, ensuring high impact panoramic shots every time. For playback on normal televisions, 4:3 shooting is available and easily selected with the push of a single button. Images recorded in widescreen can also be watched on a normal TV in letterbox format.

Perpetual curve design
The DC40’s distinctive perpetual curve design reflects the natural ease-of-shooting that consumers have come to expect from DVD. To provide effortless handheld shooting, the body of the camcorder is conceived around a single, cylindrical shape. Ergonomically moulded as a continuous and flowing curve, the DC40 is a natural fit in the hand, with controls clustered around the mode dial and positioned for intuitive and easy operation.

The DC40 measures 60 x 87 x 126mm.

DIGIC DV for video and stills
The DIGIC DV image processor provides separate processing paths for video and still images, saved to ultra-compact MiniSD™ card. With DIGIC DV, the DC40 guarantees optimal colour reproduction for each: together with a range of advanced digital photography functions, such as dedicated flash for stills and one-push direct printing, the camcorder is a high-capacity, multi-purpose digital imaging tool.

Availability and reader enquiries
The DC40 will be available from April 2006.

Reader enquiries
UK – www.canon.co.uk
Eire – www.canon.ie

Product specifications: DC40

Specifications and features

Video System	Video System	DVD-R/-RW
CCD	Type	1/2.8" Interlaced
	Total pixels	4.29MP
	Effective pixels	2.99MP
	Filter	RGB Primary colour filter
Lens	Optical Zoom	10x
	Digital Zoom	200x/40x
	Focal length	44.5 - 445mm
	Maximum aperture	f/1.8
	Minimum focusing distance	10mm
	Image Stabilizer	YES
	Filter diameter	37mm
	Wide Attachment	YES
LCD	Screen size	2.7", widescreen 16:9 format
	Pixels	123,000
	Manual adjustment	Brightness
	Multi image screen	YES
Viewfinder	Screen size	0.3"
	Pixels	CL 123,000
Minimum illumination	Minimum Lux.	0.6 lux (in Night mode)
	Night Mode	YES
	Super Night Mode	YES
Focus	Auto/Manual	YES
	Control	Multi-selector button
AE Mode	Program AE	11 Av, Tv, Auto, Portrait, Sports, Slow Shutter, Night, Super Night, SCN(Foliage, Snow, Beach, Sunset, Spotlight, Fireworks)
Backlight Compensation	Backlight Compensation	NO
White balance	Type	TTL
	Auto	YES
	Set/Preset	YES
	Lock	NO
Shutter speed	Maximum	1/2000s
	Slow	1/6s
Digital Effect	Fade	Auto Fade, Wipe, Corner Wipe, Jump, Flip, Puzzle, Zigzag, Beam, Tide
	Effect	Art, Black & White, Sepia, Mosaic, Ball, Cube, Wave, Color Mask, Mirror
Custom Key	Custom Key	NO
Still Image	Capture image size	640 x 480, 1280 x 960, 1632 x 1224, 2304 x 1736
	Continuous shooting mode	YES
	Auto Exposure Bracketing	YES
	Simultaneous Photo Recording	YES
	Selecting AF Frame Function	YES
	Photo Button	YES
Time base corrector	Time base corrector
Self timer	Self timer	YES
REC. review/REC. search	REC. review/REC. search	YES
Recording mode	LP mode	YES
	Extended Recording mode (ELP mode)
Search	Still image	NO
	Date	NO
Editor	Editor
Memory Card	Multi Media Card
	Secure Digital Card	MiniSD
	Movie Recording	NO
Audio	System	Dolby Digital 2 ch (AC-3 2ch) 48KHz
	Manual Rec. level control	NO
	Audio Dubbing	NO
Terminal	Headphone	NO
	Microphone	NO
	USB	YES
	DV	NO
	Direct Print	YES
	Analogue-in	NO
	AV	YES
	S-video	YES
	LANC	NO
	Built-in charger	YES
Light-up button	Light-up button	NO
Accessory shoe	Accessory shoe	NO
Built-in Video light	Built-in Video light	YES
Built-in Flash	Built-in Flash	YES
PC Connection kit	Digital Video Solution Disk	YES
	DV Network Solution Disk	NO
	Application software
	USB cable	YES
Wireless controller	Wireless controller	WL-D86
Analogue Digital Converter	Analogue Digital Converter	NO
Battery Pack	Type	Lithium-Ion
	Battery included in the kit	BP-208
	Long life Battery
	Longer recording time- a)
Dimensions	W x H x D	60mm x 87mm x 126mm
	Weight	480g

Notes
a) using above optional long life BP