Canon - Canon MiniDV Camcorder (ZR850) Review Summary
The Canon MiniDV Camcorder (ZR850) is a handheld camcorder that can take still images as well as provide video. Reviewers found it to be an uncomplicated option that provided simplicity with its use. Reviewers also found the camera a good overall product that would probably be best suite for beginning users. While providing "excellent picture quality", a nice zoom function, and an impressive ease of use, the camera won over most of our reviewers with its basic design. The only slight downside for users was that the camcorder took a specific type of disc, and that the camera had to initialize each time it was given a new one. But with the great size and durability of the camera reviewers still ended up impressed with the Canon ZR850. On ViewPoints, you can also find reviews of other
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not rich, appreciative of good service, practical, expecting good, fair service, cost-conscious, happy to play with my kids, looking for durability, beginner-user
This product is very easy to use, and very convenient in the fact that you record and then pop it into the DVD player to watch. The problem is that you can't just go purchase any blank disc from Wal-mart or wherever you shop. It takes a certain disc, and then sometimes, you have to put the camcorder on a certain setting and let a disc initialize. The only blank disc that I have been able to get to work in this camcorder is a blank 30 minute disc from Wal-mart that can't be edited. I wasted money on blank disc because the infomercial nor the box specifically specifies this before purchase. I purchased...
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a comparison shopper, a home owner, impressed with this product, happy to play with my kids, love to travel, not rich, willing to pay for quality, practical
I really likethis product. It is easy to use. The zoom quality is a must for me. I take movies of the kids during their sporting events and this camcorder is the best. My son was at a swimming event and we sit in the bleachers above and I was able to capture the entire event on my camcorder by zooming in. I was very impressed with the quality after review the dvd on my computer then putting it on a regular sized dvd.
I would recommend this product to all the parents who have kids in sports that want to capture every moment.
It is also has great quality when taking videos of family gatherings...
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love to travel, a person who enjoys quality, appreciative of good service, noticing the details, expecting good, fair service, a comparison shopper, married, impressed with this product
I purchased this camcorder as a gift for my cousin. I am always impressed with Canon's advanced technology and strong commitment to best quality. The picture quality outside in a bright, sunny day is amazingly sharp and the Image Stabilization feature works pretty well if you have a shaky hand like me while shooting. To shoot a scene indoors in a low light, the picture is kind of grainy, but still much better than a Panasonic camcorder at the same price range. Transferring the video to your computer and importing into Windows Movie Maker couldn't be any easier. It's truly simple and easy for an...
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