'A flimsy-feeling joystick and three awkwardly placed menu buttons dominate the DC230's control scheme'
'You also get an impressive array of features found on more expensive models, including a miniSD card capability for easy image storage.'
'poor still photos.'
'Last reviewed: June 5th 2007 Like all consumer DVD camcorders, the Canon DC230 has been designed for first-timers who have neither the time nor the inclination to mess around with the more complex functions and features associated with home video camcorders.'
'port cover is hard to open unless you access it with the LCD screen open, and the thin plastic strips that secure it to the body are highly susceptible to snapping off.'
'The DC50 is also easy to use, with the Joystick exposure control, Quick Start, and Horizontal Marker -- all in a stylish and easy-to-use design.'
'Good camera shoots pretty well I use this for mostly indoor 'home' movies, its ZOOM funcition isnt the best as it doesnt autofocus on things when you get real close with the zoom.'