Are you looking for an affordable and uncomplicated way to record family functions and maybe the occasional vacation? With Canon's entry-level DC410 DVD Camcorder you can capture events, like your child's birthday, and immediately watch the footage on your TV. Just pop the DVD into your player and enjoy every moment right then and there with your friends and family. And, because the DC410 also captures still images, there's no need to have multiple devices strapped around your neck. DVD-R/-RW disks will hold up to 60 minutes of video and DVD-R DL disks up to 108 minutes; still images can be stored to SDHC cards.

The DC410 also features Canon's DIGIC DV II Image Processor and a 1/6" CCD sensor for recording clean video and stills, while the 41x Advanced Zoom brings your far off subjects closer with clarity. At the same time, electronic image stabilization makes shooting easier by correcting for hand shake and the occasional slight bump to the elbow. In addition, both external microphone and headphone terminals assist in recording enhanced audio over what you can capture with just the internal microphone. The DC410 keeps it simple and still offers up a few extras.

• Record to DVD

Capture video to 3" (8cm) DVD-R/-RW disks for up to 30 minutes of footage in Standard mode and up to 60 minutes in Long Play mode. Using DVD-R DL disks lets you store up to 108 minutes

• Image Sensor & DIGIC DV II

The DC410's 1/6" CCD image sensor works in tandem with Canon's DIGIC DV II Image Processor to reduce image noise and customize the color and tonality of your video and still images

• 41x Advanced Zoom

Canon's 41x Advanced Zoom lets you record far off subjects clearly and in focus with superb image quality. You also have the option to use 37x Optical Zoom or 2000x Digital Zoom

• 2.7" Widescreen LCD

The widescreen LCD gives you a generous display on which to compose and playback your shots, not to mention an accurate view of what you're actually recording

• Electronic Image Stabilization

The electronic image stabilizer corrects for inevitable camera shake, not just due to an unsteady hand but when your subject is moving or you're accidentally bumped

• Digital Photos

There's no need to carry both a digital camera and camcorder to every event. The DC410 captures digital still photos to SDHC memory cards and includes special functions to make shooting easier, such as scene modes and auto focus

• Quick Start Function

Never miss that once in a lifetime moment because you're waiting for your camera to start up. Once you open the LCD the camera is ready to record

• External Microphone and Headphone Terminals

Great for students or the amateur film-maker, the camera's ability to connect an external microphone or headphones provides for improved sound recording

• Creative Control & Workflow Features

• Visual Index function for fast retrieval of particular scenes
  
• Use the soft LCD video light for shooting in lowlight situations
  
• Smooth Zoom Control gives you three fixed speeds for fluid transitions
  
• Widescreen HR Recording lets you capture everything in the scene in 16:9
  
• Joystick Control lets you operate the basic functions of the camera all in one spot
  
• Chose from 6 different effects modes and 2 fade modes for more creative recording options
  
• Level and grid markers help you compose better shots by lining up the horizontal lines in your images