Canon ZR850 1MP MiniDV Camcorder with 35x Optical Zoom
Around the world, the name Canon means optical excellence, advanced image processing and superb performance. And Canon digital video camcorders are no exception.Whether you're shopping for your first camcorder, or would like to upgrade from analog to digital, the ZR camcorders are a perfect balance of style, performance and affordability. The ZR digital camcorders give you a brilliant Genuine Canon 35x Optical Zoom lens, Canon's advanced image stabilization system, Widescreen HR recording, DIGIC DV image processing, Joystick controller, and Level and Grid Markers. The results are brilliant video and digital photos that you can easily share with family and friends.The ZR850 is the top of the line of ZR camcorders. This addition to the ZR family includes a 1.07 megapixel CCD, along with an array of features that turn your camcorder into a digital still camera, including 9 Point AiAF (Auto Focus), Progressive Photo, Simultaneous Photo Recording, Special Scene Modes, and Image Effects. It is also compatible with SD HC (High Capacity) memory cards for storing even more of your images. A built-in video light ensures that regardless of the conditions, your subject will be clearly seen. With the ZR850 you get all of these exciting features, plus its ease-of-use makes it the perfect solution for capturing all of life's precious memories.
Canon ZR850 1MP MiniDV Camcorder with 35x Optical Zoom Accessories
 Sony DVC-60 PR/5 Premium Minidv Videocassette (5-Pack)
Panasonic MiniDV Tapes (Pack of 5)
Canon SC-A70 Soft Case for ZR500, 600, 700, 800, 830, 850, Elura 100, Optura S1 & DVD Camcorders
Belkin F3N401-06-ICE IEEE 1394 4-Pin/6-Pin 400 Mbps FireWire Cable (6 Feet)
Lenmar LIC2L12 Lithium-ion Camcorder Battery Equivelent to the Canon BP-2L12 Battery
Lowepro Edit 110 Camcorder Bag
Lithium Ion Camcorder Battery For Canon Elura 70, HV20, ZR800, ZR850, ZR830
Canon BP-2L14 Battery for Canon HG, HV, ZR, Optura, and Elura Camcorders
Phoenix Gold IEEE-1394 4-Pin/6-Pin FireWire Cable (2 Meters)
Sony MiniDV Cleaning Cassette
Canon ZR850 1MP MiniDV Camcorder with 35x Optical Zoom Reviews
My first problem was the graininess of the photos. I think an on/off switch somewhere on the camera would have made more sense and would have been easier to use. I was willing to overlook that since I bought this as a camcorder and not as a camera. Personally, I do not like what's available on the market for ANY digital camcorders I've seen that are in the home-user price range. I think I'm going to downgrade back to Hi8 and just take my chances that I'll be able to find a place that stills sells the tapes. I got a really good deal on it and thought it would be a shame to have to return it, but there's no point in having a video camera that requires you to dub over all the videos you record because of noisy playback. It also doesn't make sense to me that you have to go into the camera's menus to get the LCD light to turn on.
When I played back my video, it sounded like I recorded it standing next to an airplane that was about to take off. But I was stunned by how loud the motor is on this thing. I was hoping to use this camera to record a seminar, but the video would be useless with all that noise from the camera drowning out the speaker. Even on the highest quality setting in good lighting, the photos were grainy. I just got this camera today and have already decided to return it.
It is a gift for my dad , but before sending it out I did test it and seems to be working just fine.I cannot give any other details about its performance.YET.
However, toward the end of the honeymoon, the camera stopped working. We purchased this camcorder for our wedding and honeymoon. We contacted the seller, and they were very nice and asked us to return it for an exchange. We have not received our new camera yet, (I can update this review once we do) but we're looking forward to having it back. The camera is great: small size, easy to use, good quality. The cons of buying this camera were obviously that we did not have it for part of our honeymoon, so we have no footage of my husband parasailing or us swimming with dolphins which was the reason for purchasing the camera and we had to pay shipping to return the camera only two weeks after purchase.
I love it. I've shot my first short film with this camera, and am going to buy two more for my first feature film next year. This is damn good camera, and for the price it really is a deal.
Capable camcorder/camera which performs very well. Camera function works very good. Easy to use and captures excellent rich video footage.
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