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Technical Details
- Widescreen-ready Megapixel DVD camcorder for video and photos, with support for DVD-R DL offering extended recording. Features: 35x optical zoom lens and DIGIC DV II, true widescreen with wide 2.7 inch LCD and 0.27 inch 16:9 colour EVF & quick start.
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Manufacturer's Description
With the affordable and easy-to-operate Canon DC 230, you get all the performance of DVD technology, along with the brilliance and power of a 35x Optical Zoom and a 1.07 Megapixel CCD. You also get an impressive array of features found on more expensive models, including a miniSD card capability for easy image storage. With the Canon DC 230, you'll enjoy capturing the precious moments of your life and sharing them with everyone.
Product Description
Widescreen-ready Megapixel DVD camcorder for video and photos, with support for DVD-R DL offering extended recording. Superior performance is provided by the 35x optical zoom lens and DIGIC DV II. Features Megapixel recording. 35x optical zoom lens (1000x digital zoom). True widescreen with wide 2.7" LCD and 0.27" 16:9 colour EVF. DIGIC DV II. Support for Dual Layer recording. Quick Start. Joystick controller. Slimline. MiniSD compatible. USB 2.0. Direct-to-DVD Capture vivid, detailed images via a high quality Megapixel CCD. Recording direct to DVD (-R/-RW/-R DL) is the most convenient...
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Most Helpful Customer Reviews
43 of 44 people found the following review helpful
I have just bought this camera and it is very easy to use. The Which guide rated it as a best buy.
I have just returned from a jungle safari adventure in Madagascar which required low light photography and the camera operations to be quick and simple. The camera did not disappoint. I have some footage that is an absolute delight to me and frankly I am stunned as to how good the quality is given the poor light that I was working in. For example,I took close up footage of a red kingfisher asleep on a branch, at night. The subject was lit up by a pocket torch and the detail is wonderful.
The 35X optical zoom allows you to get very close to your subject. You will need a very steady hand however, because on maximum optical zoom, it amplifies the camera shake.
The camera takes mini R and RW discs(rewritable).Each disc will give you approximately 20 minutes of recording time. The RW discs enable you to record your pictures over and over again. The handbook is also very straight forward and gets you up and running straight away.
Also a 2gb memory card gave me capacity to take in excess of 4,500 digital photographs. Please note however, that it is primararily a camcorder and the still photo facilty is an addition feature. You simply switch to camera mode by a flick of a tiny switch with the thumb.
The whole device is designed to nestle in the palm of your hand and you operate the switches with your thumb and forefinger. Could not be simpler.
If you are looking for a camera that is uncomplicated and very simple to use, then this one is for you.
I have just returned from a jungle safari adventure in Madagascar which required low light photography and the camera operations to be quick and simple. The camera did not disappoint. I have some footage that is an absolute delight to me and frankly I am stunned as to how good the quality is given the poor light that I was working in. For example,I took close up footage of a red kingfisher asleep on a branch, at night. The subject was lit up by a pocket torch and the detail is wonderful.
The 35X optical zoom allows you to get very close to your subject. You will need a very steady hand however, because on maximum optical zoom, it amplifies the camera shake.
The camera takes mini R and RW discs(rewritable).Each disc will give you approximately 20 minutes of recording time. The RW discs enable you to record your pictures over and over again. The handbook is also very straight forward and gets you up and running straight away.
Also a 2gb memory card gave me capacity to take in excess of 4,500 digital photographs. Please note however, that it is primararily a camcorder and the still photo facilty is an addition feature. You simply switch to camera mode by a flick of a tiny switch with the thumb.
The whole device is designed to nestle in the palm of your hand and you operate the switches with your thumb and forefinger. Could not be simpler.
If you are looking for a camera that is uncomplicated and very simple to use, then this one is for you.
37 of 39 people found the following review helpful
I wasn't too sure what to expect when I bought this as this was my 1st camcorder. However, I am delighted with the purchase. I am more of a stills photographer, but wanted this to take on holiday with. Great quality movies and very easy to use. Comes with a handy remote control unit. So far I have found the battery life to be pretty good. I would certainly recommend this one. I got it next day delivery too as an Amazon Prime customer.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Great camcorder. Small, compact easy to use with one hand. Good quality picture & sound. Easy to edit film on camera.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Still does what I want it to.
A blank DVD costs less than 20p and records about 20mins of good quality video, instantly player ready. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Mr. Simon Rorke
Don't buy this for stills
I know this camcorder is only a couple of years old, but it cannot take pictures!!!
The pictures (stills) it takes are worse than most camera phones. Read more
The pictures (stills) it takes are worse than most camera phones. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Stormrider
relacement camcorder
We found that the camcorder was a little tricky to set up and the instructions were not very clear. However once we finally worked out how to get everything set up and charged up,... Read more
Published on 22 July 2009 by Mrs. Christine Edwards
Canon DC230 Camcorder
I am particularly dissatisfied with this purchase as I now see the same item on your pages at £100 less than I paid! Read more
Published on 5 April 2009 by John A. Watson
fast delivery???
i ordered a camcorder for my husbands birthday on the 23, still waiting, have been given two different delivery dates and now its not coming till 3-5 june. Read more
Published on 27 May 2008 by K. Ward
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