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Canon DC230  Digital Camcorder

Canon DC230 Digital Camcorder

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Widescreen-ready Megapixl 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. Numb... Read More

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Title: Canon - DC230

Verdict: A smooth, lightweight, stylish and affordable widescreen DVD camcorder with high quality images and split path processing, along with many useful - but some unhelpful - control systems.

Summary: widescreen DVD camcorder
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Title: Canon DC230

Pros: Good quality video footage, 35x optical zoom

Cons: Poor still-image quality, No aperture priority mode

Verdict: Canon's DC230 is a good choice for those after a mid-range digital video camera that combines good quality video with a strong feature-set and the convenience of DVD recording.

80/100
Title: Canon DC230

Pros: Ergonomically well designed, Good colors,

Cons: No touch-screen, Needs to be attached to a power source to finalize discs, Doesn't have night vision

Verdict: The camera is a decent camcorder, and mainly for people who are not really looking for artsy purposes. As a point and shoot (all auto modes) you will find that the camcorder isn't that bad after all. But for the same price, you will get a lot of other cou

Summary: The Canon DC230 Camcorder is quite similar to others in this space, but comes with its share of drawbacks
60/100
Title: Canon DC230 Review - Camcorders

Pros: Good video quality, Long zoom lens with decent stabilisation

Cons: Awkward controls and viewfinder, Poor still photos

Verdict: It doesn't have a lot of bells or whistles, but the Canon DC230's long lens and solid video quality makes it stand out a little from other inexpensive DVD camcorders.

Summary: canon dc230 review: It doesn't have a lot of bells or whistles, but the Canon DC230's long lens and solid video quality makes it stand out a little from other inexpensive DVD camcorders.
66/100
Title: Canon DC230

Pros: Good video quality; long zoom lens with decent stabilization.

Cons: Awkward controls and viewfinder; poor still photos.

Verdict: It doesn't have a lot of bells or whistles, but the Canon DC230's long lens and solid video quality makes it stand out a little from other inexpensive DVD camcorders.

66/100
Title: Canon DC230

Pros: Good video quality; long zoom lens with decent stabilisation

Cons: Awkward controls and viewfinder; poor still photos

Verdict: It doesn't have many bells or whistles, but the Canon DC230's long lens and solid video quality makes it stand out a little from other inexpensive DVD camcorders

Summary: While it may not seem that much of a jump from the spec of previous models, the megapixel sensor on the Canon DC230 helps the camcorder produce some fine video. Fine details like grass and fur were well represented and the 35x lens focuses and stabilises
66/100
Title: Canon DC230

Pros: Good video quality; long zoom lens with decent stabilization.

Cons: Awkward controls and viewfinder; poor still photos.

Verdict: It doesn't have a lot of bells or whistles, but the Canon DC230's long lens and solid video quality makes it stand out a little from other inexpensive DVD camcorders.

Summary: Were you to set the Canon DC230 right next to its little brother, the DC220, you would be hard-pressed to tell them apart. Besides slightly darker accents, the DC230 looks identical to its little brother. Both DVD camcorders sport the same size, shape, an
66/100
Title: Canon DC230

Pros: Comfortable to use, Surprising degree of manual control

Cons: Not ideal for low-light filming

Verdict: For those wishing to make simple DVD copies to share with friends and relatives, it's a good choice

Summary: Like all consumer DVD camcorders, the Canon DC230 has been designed for first-timers who have neither the time nor the inclination to mess around with the more complex functions and features associated with home video camcorders
80/100
Title: Canon DC230

Summary: 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 g...
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Title: Canon DC230

Summary: What are grades based upon? They directly depend upon results obtained in tests
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Title: Canon DC230 Camcorder Review | Product Reviews

Verdict: AV and USB 2.0 connections mean that transferring photos and movies from the camcorder is simple and hassle-free.

Summary: The Easy-to-Use Canon DC230 Camcorder The Canon DC230 DVD camcorder makes the convenience of DVD recording accessible. Designed for simplicity; [...]
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Title: Canon DC230

Pros: Comfortable to use, Surprising degree of manual control

Cons: Not ideal for low-light filming

Verdict: Select the manual focus option for instant adjustment using the joystick with graphical indication to assist you, or press the Next button to take you to other manual options. Nice touch

Summary: The DC230 is clearly designed with handheld use in mind
80/100
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Manufacturer Canon
   MAIN FEATURES  
Digital Zoom 1000x
Optical Zoom 35x
Recording Media DVD,MiniSD Card
Screen size 2.7"
Video Capture Resolution 1.07 MP
   DIMENSIONS  
Depth 12.8 cm
Height 9.0 cm
Weight 405 g
Width 5.4 cm
   DISPLAY  
Screen size 2.7"
   LENS SPECIFICATION  
Aperture F/2.0-5.0
Digital Zoom 1000x
Focus Adjustment Auto Focus, Manual Focus
Lens Type Zoom lens
Max Focal Length 91 mm
Min Focal Length 2.6 mm
Optical Zoom 35x
   MEMORY  
Recording Media DVD,MiniSD Card
   STILL IMAGE FEATURES  
Format JPEG
Image Sensor Size 0.167"
Image Stabiliser Electronic
   VIDEO RECORDING  
Format MPEG-1,MPEG-2
Video Capture Resolution 1.07 MP
   WARRANTY  
Warranty Info 1 Year Limited Warranty