Shutter
| Camera shutter speed |
1/2000 s |
Flash
| Built-in light |
N |
| Built-in flash |
N |
| Shoe mounting point |
N |
Camera
| Camcorder type |
Handheld camcorder |
| Supported aspect ratios |
4:3, 16:9 |
| Minimum illumination |
1.6 lx |
Image sensor
| Optical sensor size |
1/6 " |
| Total megapixels |
1.07 MP |
| Sensor type |
CCD |
Lens system
| Optical zoom |
35 x |
| Image stabilizer |
Y |
| Focal length (35mm film equivalent) |
44.6 - 1561 mm |
| Digital zoom |
1000 x |
| Focal length range (f-f) |
2.6 - 91 mm |
Ports & interfaces
| DV port |
N |
| PictBridge |
Y |
| S-Video in |
N |
| S-Video out |
N |
| HDMI |
N |
| Microphone in |
N |
Still image
| Histogram |
Y |
| Continuous shooting mode |
Y |
| Maximum image resolution |
1152 x 864 pixels |
Viewfinder
| Viewfinder screen size |
0.27 " |
Focusing
| Closest focusing distance |
0.01 m |
Audio
| Audio system |
Dolby Digital 2.0 |
35x optical zoom, 6.858 cm (2.7 ") LCD, USB 2.0, MiniSD
Straight-to-DVD, widescreen-ready Megapixel video recording – for everyone.
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 way to get your movies onto the big screen: simply finalise a disc in-camera before watching it back in your home DVD player. No waiting, no fuss.
Be part of the action
You’ll get closer to every moment you shoot thanks to the DC230’s powerful 35x optical zoom lens. Move nearer by activating the 1000x digital zoom. An Electronic Image Stabilizer (EIS) cuts out camera shake, most noticeable at the upper range of the zoom.
True widescreen
The DC230 is optimised for true 16:9 recording, allowing you to record movies in cinematic widescreen. To make sure you get the perfect shot, preview images in widescreen too: the camcorder features a 2.7" 16:9 LCD and a wide 0.27" EVF (Electronic Viewfinder).
DIGIC DV II
Inherited from Canon’s High Definition camcorder range, DIGIC DV II is a super-fast processor featuring advanced noise reduction technology: enjoy high quality movies and photos full of vivid colours that remain faithful to the shooting subject. DIGIC DV II uses split path processing, allowing you to simultaneously capture video and stills - snap a shot any time the mood takes you.
DVD-R Dual Layer
The DC230 is compatible with a wide range of DVD formats. Support for DVD-R Dual Layer offers generous recording times and allows up to 108 minutes of video to be stored on one DL disc.
Quick Start
From Standby mode, you can be ready to start shooting instantly with a single press of the Quick Start button.
Joystick controller
Designed for easy one-handed shooting, the DC230 is operated using an intuitive Joystick controller.
Stylish and slimline
Compact and lightweight, the DC230’s contoured design provides comfortable and balanced shooting.
MiniSD
Capture digital photos to MiniSD memory cards.
USB 2.0
Transfer photos to a computer via a USB 2.0 connection.
