The Canon DC50 Digital Camcorder - Design (Page 2 of 4 )
Design
The DC50 is modeled after most other Canon camcorders, such as last year's DC 40 or its little brother the DC220. Overall, I like the design of the DC50, and the experts seem to agree for the most part. Camcorderinfo.com says "...it won't take long to acclimatize to the layout of the DC50." The button configuration is very ergonomic, which makes one-handed operation easy. PC World says that "The start/stop, zoom, and photo buttons are sensibly positioned for one-handed operation."
The size of the DC50 is ideal, although some people may find it a tad heavy when operating it one-handed for an extended period of time. The overall dimensions of this camcorder are approximately 2.44 x 3.54 x 5.12 inches, and the DC50 weighs in at just over 1 pound. Let's get a quick overview of this camcorder from each angle.
Front of the camera
Of course, the front of the camera sports the 10x optical zoom lens that has a maximum focal range of 6.1-61, which varies depending upon whether you are shooting in 16:9, 4:3, or digital stills format. A nice feature of this lens is the 37mm filter for add-ons like a telephoto lens. Canon's lower-end camcorder models don't have the filter feature. And it's always a good thing to have if you plan on using aftermarket lenses.
Sides of the camcorder
The right side of the Canon DC50 is where you'll find the DVD loading hatch and holding strap. On the opposite side of the camera you'll see the 2.7 inch flip-out LCD screen, as well as 3 different buttons: function, display, and Quick Start. Underneath the LCD display is the battery compartment, which holds a lithium ion rechargeable battery.
Alongside the battery compartment is a USB terminal, print/share button, and access to an A/V port and miniSD card slot (for digital still photos). The A/V jack will allow you to hook up directly to a TV to view video.
Back of the camcorder
The main aspects of the back of the DC50 are the navigation joystick and the viewfinder. Using the viewfinder is a great way to conserve precious battery life by not having to use the "power-hungry" LCD display. Also on the back of the camcorder is a switch that switches the camera back and forth between video and still-shot mode.
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