Canon DC230 Camcorder Review

Posted on 15th May 2008 by gadget
Categorised as: Canon Camcorder

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The Easy-to-Use Canon DC230 Camcorder

The Canon DC230 DVD camcorder makes the convenience of DVD recording accessible. Designed for simplicity; its easy to master controls deliver advanced performance and photographic options into a compact form that everyone can enjoy.

DC230 Features

The Canon DC230 puts widescreen technology into the palm of your hand. True 16:9 recording and a 2.7″ widescreen LCD allow you to expand your horizons and view the world from a new perspective.

The straight to DVD recording of the Canon DC230 takes the fuss out of transferring your movies to the big screen. Compatibility with a range of DVD media, including DVD-R DL (Dual Layer) means that nearly 2 hours of footage can be stored to a single disc.

A Quick Start button lets you switch from Standby mode to shooting instantaneously.

An innovative Joystick control button puts the Canon DC230’s essential functions and shooting options at your fingertips, allowing intuitive single-handed operation.

Optical Technology

Despite its diminutive size, the Canon DC230 features an impressive 35x optical zoom lens with Electronic Image Stabilizer. Camera shake is effectively neutralised, allowing you to concentrate on the important task of filming, safe in the knowledge that the camcorder is working with you to capture the best results possible. For getting really up-close and personal with your subject, a selectable 1000x digital zoom will give you all the reach you need.

The vibrant, high-resolution images produced by the Canon DC230 are captured by a 1.07 Megapixel 1/6″ interlaced CCD.

At the heart of the Canon DC230 is the DIGIC DV II processor. An integral part of the Canon HD camcorder range, the DIGIC DV II provides remarkable image handling; delivering lifelike colours, outstanding picture quality and lightening-quick camera responses. Independent processing for video and photos enables means that still images can be captured as you shoot your movies.

Sharing

The convenience of recording your films straight to DVD means that your movies can be shared easily with friends and family.

Share more than just video; the Canon DC230 also takes superb digital photographs which are stored to MiniSD card.

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

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