Introduction:

The DC 330 is meant for those who are looking for a camcorder that will enable them to record their movies directly to a DVD. Coupled with the excellent optics and the unbeatable 48x Advanced Zoom of Canon, the DC 330 aims to rule both the worlds of videos and still images as well.

Features: 

To make the DC 330 camcorder don the global mantle the Canon has made sure that the display is available in 21 languages, a rare feat to be achieved in the digital world. Transferring and sharing the footage is extremely easy with the DC 330. With the USB 2.0 terminal you can transfer your snap shots to a PC. You can also copy it onto a DVD and send it to your friends or simply join it to a TV and see the footage that was just recorded by you with the Dolby Digital Stereo audio in the background. The Smooth Zoom feature makes it feasible for the user to switch between the varying zoom speeds offered for achieving a perfect balance while zeroing in on the target.

Pros:

·         The DC 330 features 48x Advanced Zoom, the longest zoom the Canon has ever offered till date. In spite of being lengthy, it doesn’t compromise on the image quality whether you are using it in telephoto mode or for wide angle shots.

·         With this camcorder you can choose to record the still images directly onto a SD card or a DVD or take print-outs with any printer that is compatible with PictBridge. Several image effects, scene modes and drive modes have been provided to ensure that the quality of the still images will remain on part with its videos.

·         For delivering sharper images the DC 330 comes equipped with a 1.07 megapixels CCD image sensor that also sports a correction filter to ensure that the colors will remain accurate and free from hazing.

Cons:

·         To keep the camcorder’s size compact and portable several components like accessory shoe, microphone terminal and the HDMI terminal have been eliminated from this model.

·         The supplied Corel Application Disc offers limited functionality and is not of much use to the seasoned professionals.

Pricing Range:

This DVD-based consumer camcorder is up for sale for just $189-$399 in Silver!

Final Verdict:

The ability to record directly to DVD, joystick control, well laid-out menus, built-in lens cover, and multi-angle remote are some of the advantages that you are going to enjoy with the purchase of the DC 330 camcorder of the Canon make. All these features along with the lauded optical excellence can be attained for an unbelievably less price making it a favorite with the budget users.