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Canon freshens camcorder line

Canon freshens camcorder line

Lori Grunin Senior Editor / Advice
I've been reviewing hardware and software, devising testing methodology and handed out buying advice for what seems like forever; I'm currently absorbed by computers and gaming hardware, but previously spent many years concentrating on cameras. I've also volunteered with a cat rescue for over 15 years doing adoptions, designing marketing materials, managing volunteers and, of course, photographing cats.
Expertise Photography, PCs and laptops, gaming and gaming accessories
Lori Grunin
This morning, Canon awoke early to take its DC20 and DC30 DVD camcorders off the shelf and replace them with a single model, the DC22. The DC22's main claim to fame is the ability to use dual-layer DVD-R/W discs to double your fun--and the recording time as well. Canon also added a wide-screen LCD and viewfinder and an electronic lens cover. Otherwise, all specs are identical to the DC20's. The DC22 will be available later this month for $699.

Oh yeah, the company also announced what promises to be a hot new HDV camcorder, the HV10. Or perhaps I should say "cool" new camcorder, given the tape-melting heat here in NYC.