Reviews of the Canon DC230
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CNET Review
The Good: Good video quality; long zoom lens with decent stabilization.
The Bad: Awkward controls and viewfinder; poor still photos.
The Bottom Line: 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.
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alaTest.com
Review Summary: Experts rate this product 69/100 and users 81/100. Comparing these reviews to 58129 other Camcorders reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 91/100 = Excellent.
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No Rating
gadgetheaven.co.uk
Review Summary: AV and USB 2.0 connections mean that transferring photos and movies from the camcorder is simple and hassle-free.
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No Rating
digitaltrends.com
Review 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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tech2.com
Review Summary: 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
Manufacturer: Canon USA
Part number: 2062B001
General
- Product Type Camcorder
- Digital Zoom 100 x
- Effective Sensor Resolution 1.07 megapixels
- Optical Sensor Size 1/6 in
- Optical Sensor Type CCD
- Min Illumination 2 lux
- Digital Video Format MPEG-2
- Special Effects Mosaic, Art, Sepia, Skintone, Monotone, Neutral
- Image Stabilizer Electronic
- Digital Scene Transition Wipe fader
- Min Shutter Speed 1/6 sec
- Max Shutter Speed 1/2000 sec
- Shooting Modes Digital photo mode
- Shooting Programs Sunset, Spotlight, Beach, Portrait mode, Night mode, Sports mode, Snow, Fireworks
- White Balance Automatic, Presets
- Exposure Modes Automatic, Program
- Widescreen Video Capture Yes
Main Features
- Camcorder Sensor Resolution 1.07 megapixels
- Camcorder Effective Still Resolution 0.8 megapixels
- Color Support Color
- Still Image Format JPEG
- Remote Control Standard remote control
- TV Tuner None
Memory / Storage
- Image Storage JPEG 640 x 480, JPEG 1152 x 864
- Media Type DVD-R DL (8 cm), DVD-RW (8 cm), DVD-R (8cm)
- Recording Speed LP, SP, XP
Lens System
- Type Zoom lens - 2.6 mm - 91 mm - F/2.0-5.0
- Focal Length 2.6 mm - 91 mm
- Lens Aperture F/2.0-5.0
- Auto Focus Points (Zones) 9
- Optical Zoom 35 x
- Lens system type Zoom lens
- Min focal length 2.6 mm
- Max focal length 91 mm
- Auto Focus AiAF
- Features Built-in lens shield
- Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera 41.5 - 1453 mm
- Focus Adjustment Automatic
- Min Focus Range 0.4 in
- Zoom Adjustment Motorized drive
Additional Features
- Self Timer Yes
- Low Lux / Night Mode Yes
- Digital Still Camera Function Yes
- Additional Features USB 2.0 compatibility, Dolby Digital AC-3 (2 channel) recording, PictBridge support, Histogram display
- Remote control Standard remote control
- Software Drivers & Utilities
- Included Accessories Stereo video cable, Battery pack, USB cable, Compact power adapter, Wireless controller
Viewfinder
- Viewfinder Type LCD
- Viewfinder Diagonal Size 0.27 in
- Viewfinder Resolution 123,000 pixels
Display
- Type LCD display - TFT active matrix - 2.7 in - Color
Digital Player (Recorder)
- Type None
Microphone
- Type Microphone - Built-in
Connections
- Connector Type 1 x Composite video/audio output, 1 x USB, 1 x DC power input
- Expansion Slot(s) 1 x MiniSD
Audio Input
- Audio input type Microphone
- Microphone type Built-in
- Microphone Operation Mode Stereo
Miscellaneous
- Cables Included USB cable, 1, 1 x A/V cable
Power
- Power Device Power adapter - External
- Battery type - Lithium ion
Battery
- Supported Battery 1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery - 850 mAh ( Included )
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 1 year warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - Parts and labor - 1 year
Viewfinder / Display
- Display Form Factor Rotating
- Display Format 123,000 pixels
- Viewfinder Color Support Color
Physical Characteristics
- Width 3.5 in
- Depth 5 in
- Height 2.1 in
- Weight 14.3 oz
Product Photos
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