Canon DC230

Price $399.99 - $485

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MODEL- DC230 VENDOR- CANON

FEATURES- DC230 Digital DVD Camcorder

The name Canon has always meant photographic and broadcast

television cameras with optical excellence, advanced image

processing, and superb performance. And Canon digital video

camcorders are no exception.

In fact, Canon digital camcorders include a family of sophisticated

and powerful DVD camcorders. With this innovative line, you

experience all the image quality, convenience and compatibility of

DVD technology in sleek and compactly designed camcorders.

With the affordable and easy-to-operate DC230, you get all the

performance of DVD technology, along with the brilliance and power

of a Genuine Canon 35x Optical Zoom. You also get an impressive

array of features found on more expensive models. With the DC230,

you'll enjoy capturing the precious moments of your life and

sharing them with everyone.

Includes DC230 Camcorder, Compact Power Adapter CA-570, Battery Pack

BP-208, Stereo/Video Cable STV-250, USB Cable IFC-300PCU, Digital

Video Solution Disc for Windows & Macintosh.

* Record Direct to DVD

The DC230 digital camcorder lets you record directly to DVDs, and lets

you shoot and share video through a variety of options. Only 3" (8cm) in

diameter, the DC230's DVD-R/-RW discs are compatible with most DVD

players and can store up to 30 minutes of video in standard mode and 60

minutes of video in long play mode. They also record to DVD-R DL (dual

layer) discs that can store up to 108 minutes of video.

With the DC230's DVD technology, you no longer have to worry about

mistakenly taping over a once-in-a-lifetime piece of footage. Simply

shoot, and the DC230 ensures that you record onto a blank part of the

DVD.

The DC230s DVD functionality also makes it possible for you to review

your footage quickly and easily without the bother of rewind or fast-

forward searching. With the camcorder's Visual Index, you can review

your footage at a glance and play the selection you want. You can even

select shots and arrange them in a playlist. It's like editing your

video right in your camcorder! You can also capture vibrant still images

direct to DVD disc as well.

What's more, the finalization process for these DVDs is quick and easy

with the DC230. It's just one more reason why you'll love recording

direct to DVD with your DC230.

* Canon 35x Optical Performance

The name Canon is synonymous with optical excellence the world over.

Brilliant optical quality is part of every Canon broadcast TV lens, 35mm

film camera, digital camera and camcorder -- and the DC230 is no

exception. It gives you clear, vibrant and brilliant video and digital

photographs.

The quality begins with Canon's longest optical zoom ever -- the Genuine

Canon 35x Optical Zoom lens. The lens is precisely matched to the

camcorder's CCD and features high-quality glass with a unique, super

spectra coating developed exclusively by Canon to reduce flare and

ghosting for a clean image. Combined with the 1000x Digital Zoom, you

can capture every shot -- whether it's a wide view of the whole family

at Thanksgiving, or a close up of your child on stage.

* Image Stabilization

And thanks to Canon's superior electronic expertise, the DC230's image

stabilization system corrects camcorder shake instantly. The built-in,

high-quality image stabilizer allows you to shoot professional-looking,

rock-steady video -- whether you're recording sporting events, your

child's birthday party, or a long focal length shot without a tripod.

Your life never sits still, and the DC230 will help you capture it all.

* DIGIC DV II

DIGIC DV II is the next generation of Canon's exclusive DIGIC DV signal

processing technology. Even though video and still images have different

color requirements, DIGIC DV II digital signal processing ensures

optimal image quality for both video and still images. Thanks to DIGIC

DV II image processing, the DC230 produces video with improved color

reproduction -- especially in skin tones, and dark and light scenes. It

also uses a hybrid noise reduction system that employs two types of

noise reduction -- for images that are crystal clear.

* Level and Grid Markers

Level, well-composed shots are simple with the Level and Grid Marker

features. Line up the horizon or other horizontal lines with the Level

Marker in the viewfinder for level landscapes. Or, use the Grid Marker

to help compose the perfect shot. Both markers can be set to white or

grey for enhanced visibility, no matter what the background.

* Smooth Zoom Control

Smooth Zoom Control allows you to choose between three, fixed-zoom

speeds to ensure smooth, steady zooms automatically.

* Megapixel Performance

With the DC230 you get a 1.07 megapixel CCD image sensor. Your video

will be sharper, clearer and more true to life, as will your photos.

Every sunset on the beach will be more dramatic with every color in the

sky faithfully captured. The joy on the face of a child scoring his/her

first goal on the soccer field is recorded just as you saw it.

* Convenience in a Compact Size

Canon packs all the convenience of recording on DVDs into slim,

lightweight, gracefully designed camcorders. At a compact 3.45" wide x

2.13" high x 5.04" deep and a lightweight .89 lbs, it's easy to take the

DC230 with you wherever you go.

* Widescreen HR Recording

The DC230 records true High Resolution Widescreen for picture perfect

video. Canon's Widescreen HR Mode uses the entire width of the image

sensor, capturing true 16: 9 widescreen.

So why is the way you record widescreen images so important? Because you

want an image made for widescreen, not adapted for widescreen.

Widescreen is the future -- every HD television is widescreen.

The story of how we do it may be a bit technical, but the result is

clear to see. Canon camcorders use the entire width of the image sensor

to capture your precious video in true 16: 9 format. What difference does

this make? It's simple. With more pixels captured, you get better image

quality. Other camcorders force the wider picture into a smaller space

on the sensor -- giving you a less true image, with fewer pixels and

lower quality. With High Resolution recording on a Canon camcorder, the

canals of Venice will be as grand as you remembered seeing them.

The viewfinder of your DC230 displays the image in a "letterbox" view --

from side to side and top to bottom, what you see will be what you get.

No need to guess what your final image will look like when you're

shooting. Not only that, but the DC230's big, 2.7" LCD screen and .27"

widescreen viewfinder let you see exactly what you're recording.

The DC230 also lets you show your great Widescreen HR video on a

standard television in letterbox format.

To make it even easier, a Widescreen Button lets you switch from

standard 4: 3 to 16: 9 Widescreen Mode at the touch of your finger. The

widescreen feature can also be used in both Program Mode and Auto Mode,

as well as with the camcorder's advanced image stabilization.

The DC230 gives you the opportunity to own a camcorder that shoots as

wide as your widescreen TV. Why shouldn't your camcorder shoot as wide

as your widescreen TV? It should -- and our competitors can't match the

widescreen video you'll get from your Canon DC230.

You want your memories to last forever -- that's why you've taken the

time to shoot them. And you want to shoot in widescreen format to get

everything you can out of your new widescreen TV or home theater system.

Remember -- widescreen is the future -- be sure you invest in that

future with a Canon camcorder.

* Quick Start

With Quick Start, you'll never miss a shot again as you rush to turn

your camcorder on and start recording. With Quick Start, you simply push

the Quick Start button to put your camcorder in stand-by mode. Then,

with your camcorder in stand-by mode, you can simply push it again and

your camcorder begins to record in less than a second. With Quick Start,

it's easy to capture the spontaneous and surprising moments that happen

in your life. It also saves battery power so you get more recording

between charges.

* Stunning Digital Photography

Now, you can leave your digital still camera at home. That's because,

with Canon's DoubleShot technology, you don't just get video and

photography -- you get the best of both. Plus, you get a wealth of photo

features found on advanced digital still cameras.

The DC230 helps you make accurate exposures with its histogram display.

Special Scene Modes also ensure accurate exposures under a wide variety

of difficult lighting conditions. Modes include: Portrait, Sports,

Night, Snow, Beach, Sunset, Spotlight, or Fireworks.

Progressive Photo ensures images with sharp detail, while Image Effects

let you adjust the image depending on your subject. Effects include:

Vivid, Neutral and Soft Skin Detail.

You also get 9-point AiAF (Auto Intelligent Autofocus) for sharp focus

even if your subject isn't in the center of your shot.

And, Simultaneous Photo Recording lets you capture a digital photograph

while recording video.

No matter how you take your photos, you have the choice of capturing

those still images either onto DVD or a miniSD card.

The DC230 also comes equipped with different Drive modes for greater

flexibility. You get: Single Shooting, Continuous Shooting, High Speed

Continuous Shooting, and Auto Exposure Bracketing.

* Audio Excellence

To match the brilliance of its video image quality, the DC230 records

audio with Dolby Digital Stereo. This ensures a complete movie theater

experience in the comfort of your living room as you share vivid

memories with your friends and families.

* Share Your Videos

Of course, with the convenience of DVDs, it's easy to share your video

with friends or family simply by letting them view your finalized discs

in their DVD players. You can also watch the video you've just shot by

connecting your DC230 to your TV and viewing your unfinalized DVD. (Your

DC230 comes with a Composite output terminal.)

* Share Your Photographs

With the DC230, you can share digital photos via email by transferring

images directly to your PC using the USB 2.0 Hi-Speed terminal. You can

also print directly from your camcorder to any PictBridge-compatible

printer, or store your digital photos on a Secure Digital (miniSD)

Memory Card.

* Additional Features

Built-in Lens Cover means you never have to go looking for your lens

cover again. Plus, you don't have the bother of your lens cap dangling

from your camcorder.

Easy Menu System has been designed to make it easy for you to operate

your DC230.

9 Digital Effects/9 Fades (Camera Mode) add professional-looking touches

to your videos.

17 Selectable Display Languages include: English, Japanese, French,

German, Spanish, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese,

Korean, Italian, Polish, Romanian, Turkish, Ukrainian, Arabic, Persian

and Thai.

1 Year Parts And Labor Limited Warranty provides protection long after

other manufacturers' warranties expire.

-- SPECIFICATIONs

IMAGE SENSOR - 1/6-inch CCD, approx. 1, 070, 000 pixels

Effective Pixels: Movies- approx. 690, 000 (4: 3)

approx. 710, 000/550, 000 (16: 9 IS* OFF/ON)

Still Images- approx. 800, 000

RECORD MEDIA - DVD-R/-RW/-R DL

AUDIO RECORD - Dolby Digital 2 channel (AC-3 2 channel)

RECORD TIME - Single layer: 1.4GB - XP: 20min., SP: 30min., LP: 60min.

Dual Layer : 2.8GB - XP: 36min., SP. 54min., LP: 108min.

LENS - f = 2.6 - 91 mm, f/2.0 - 5.0, 35x power zoom

ILLUMINATION - Minimum : 2 lux (using Night Mode)

Recommended: More than 100 lux

VIEWFINDER - 0.27-inch. TFT color, approx. 123, 000 pixels

LCD SCREEN - 2.7-inch. TFT color, approx. 123, 000 pixels

ACCESSORIES - 0802B002 Battery Pack BP-208

0784B002 Battery Charger CG-300

8468A002 Power Adapter CA-570

1059B001 Soft Case SC-A70

0802B007 DVD Starter Kit Plus (Softcase, Battery, Mini

SD card and three DVD-R discs).

DIMENSIONS - 2.1" x 3.5" x 5.0" WT.- 0.89 lbs. w/o battery

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