Canon DC330 1.07MP DVD Camcorder with 48x Optical Zoom

This camera is light, small, very intuitive & easy 2 maneuver. I chose the Canon DC330 over the DC310 because this model has the USB connection. I like recording on DVDs because I need 2 backup my computer anyway. Sound quality is very clear.

I don't know why amazon includes the sony mini-dvds on this page, because they do NOT work with this camera! I ordered them based on amazon's recommendation & they are not compatible. I'm having a tough time finding a mini dvd-rw that will work with the camera. Otherwise, it is ok. The movie editing software isn't very easy though, but the picture quality is fantastic. Colors are true 2 life & recording is easy. My two complaints are mini-dvd-rw issue & crappy software 4 editing.

UPDATE: Spoke 2 Canon & now know the difference is the plus/minus! This camcorder requires DVD-R/RW (notice minus sign) & cannot use the DVD+R/RW (notice plus sign). When purchasing mini dvds make sure 2 get the minus & then just about any brand should work (verbatim definitely does).

This was a great purchase. The controls are easy 2 operate. Small but very effecient.

No hard drive, can't record directly onto a memory card. Waste of time & money. Buy one with a hard drive instead.

Just purchased the DC330 camcorder in late July 2008. I must say the video is very clear & the colors saturated. The most impressive thing 2 me was the zoom. It's incredible! I video recorded my kids when they were getting surfing lessons. I was probably 30 yards from them. The resulting video made it seem as though I was right beside them. I even captured a decent audio from them! I wish the still picture capability were better than 1M but the video is superb. My only real issue was that one of the CDs that came with the camcorder was scratched on delivery & I am not able 2 load the software at this point. I am in contact with Canon at the moment. We'll see how their customer service is I guess.

The DC330 digital camcorder lets you record directly 2 DVDs, & lets you shoot & share video through a variety of options. Only 3" (8cm) in diameter, the DC330's DVD-R/-RW discs are compatible with most DVD players & can store up 2 30 minutes of video in standard mode & 60 minutes of video in long play mode. They also record 2 DVD-R DL (dual layer) discs that can store up 2 108 minutes of video. The Canon DC330 DVD Camcorder also offers exclusive Canon 48x Advanced Zoom, a feature only possible with industry-leading optical technology. Advanced Zoom extends the power of your zoom & is the longest zoom Canon has ever offered. The DC330 offers you more flexibility 2 get just the shot you need by giving you the choice of selecting a 37x Optical Zoom or a 2000x Digital Zoom as well. In both wide angle & telephoto positions, there is virtually no loss in image quality throughout the range. It also boasts a powerful 680k CCD, SD card image storage capability, Quick Start & Joystick Control. The DC330 makes it simpler than ever 2 capture & share all the unforgettable moments of your life. With unique super spectra coating, which reduces flare & ghosting, the image you capture will be cleaner than ever. The DC330's image stabilization system corrects camcorder shake instantly. The DC330 helps you make accurate exposures with its histogram display. Special Scene Modes also ensure accurate exposures under a wide variety of difficult lighting conditions. Smooth Zoom Control allows you 2 choose between three fixed-zoom speeds 2 ensure smooth, steady zooms automatically. Max F/Stop - f/2.0 - 5.2 Minimum Illumination - 2 lx (Night Mode) Viewfinder - 0.35 widescreen EVF 2.7 Widescreen LCD Screen Recording Media - DVD-R/-RW/-R DL 2-Channel Audio Dolby Digital (AC-3 2 ch) Dimensions - Width 2.6 x Height 3.5 x Depth 5 (66x90x126mm) Weight (camcorder body only) - 13.4 ounces (380 grams)