Summary: I LOVE IT!!

Comment: This my first ever camcorder/digital camera...it's an awesome piece of equipment, it was easy to figure out (well, okay I mistakenly was plugging in the charger into the av port but after examing the user guide's appendix illustrating what and where each button/joystick/etc. was...and also looking the camera over very thoroughly again; I did find the proper port for charging the camera)....that's been my only complaint....it's easy to figure out....if you'll just play with it....and read the other ratings/reviews on this page...because people have instructed on how to finalize the mini-disc.

I highly recommend this camcorder and HP 8cm 4x 1.4GB Data mini-disc to use for your videos/still pictures.

Summary: Canon DC210: Disappointing product

Comment: Purchased this camcorder for an extended trip to Eastern Europe. Shame on me for not researching better. Found out too late that the files are in a difficult to use .VRO format. Being a mid level computer user & a low level video user, I have not been able to get the files to a point where I can email or post them on our blog. I have neither the time nor the interest to learn the specifics of the various digital formats. Plug & play, not fiddling with files like an old DOS program.

Ordered the AVS software discussed, waiting for the registration key (another story). Hoping that will work, otherwise this camera will likely be left in Russia (in a dumpster). This is an important event for my family & I am furious that this camera is basically a mini DVD maker. My fault for sure, but it seems to be a fundamental task to produce a file that can be emailed or uploaded to a web site, it is 2008 correct?

So far, the videos played in MS media player are honestly disappointing, grainy & weak color saturation.

Caveat Emptor, buyer beware. Be sure this camera can do what you want it to.

Summary: Big gadget for a small price

Comment: I was surprised at just how compact the CANON DC210 was when I opened the box. It fits snugly in my palm (and I have pretty thick hands) and I was able to maneuver the controls very comfortably. I was worried about the positioning of the battery but that turned out to be a non-issue. I'd highly recommend this as a beginner to mid-level digital camcorder for anyone interested in digital videos.

Summary: Fair camcorder, got a great deal

Comment: I bought this camcorder on sort of a whim w/ my "stimulus check", at Office Depot, on clearance (brand new in a box) with a one year money back extended service plan for $141.00. I've had a Panasonic minidv camcorder w/ better features (usb, software, etc.), but found the editing of videos with the tape was laborious. The idea of editing more quickly was what drew me to the minidvd comcorder, and, once I found some conversion software (AVS) for about $40, it works fine. Ok picture, lightweight, wish it had a light, though. Yeah, a quick guide and better docs would be nice, but I got what I paid for, and plan on keeping it. I bought an 8mm videocamera back in the late 1980's for $1100. It had a much poorer picture, and was an absolute nightmare to edit with. So, considering inflation in the last 20 years, I think this camera is great! (But not for everyone)

Summary: How to finalize canon DC210

Comment: I found out that if I had the side screen open I could not finalize my disc. It took me a whole day to figure out that if you close the side screen, and look through the eye hole, the finalize option is activated and I am able to finalize my disc CD R.