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Canon ZR850 1MP MiniDV Camcorder with 35x Optical Zoom

Canon ZR850 1MP MiniDV Camcorder with 35x Optical Zoom

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Brand: Canon
Category: Photography

List Price: $399.99
Buy New: $249.95
You Save: $150.04 (38%)



New (5) Used (5) Refurbished (2) from $209.98

Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars 39 reviews

Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: Yes
Floppy Disk Drive: None
Optical Zoom: 35
Digital Zoom: 1000
Display Size: 2.7
Battery: 1 Lithium BP-2L5
Maximum Focal Length: 91
Minimum Focal Length: 2.6
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2
Dimensions (in): 0 x 0 x 0
Warranty: 1 year warranty

MPN: ZR850
Model: ZR850
UPC: 013803078152
EAN: 0013803078152

Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days

Features:
  • 1-megapixel CCD image sensor; image stabilization
  • Genuine Canon Optics with 35x optical zoom/1000x digital zoom
  • DIGIC DV image processor; still image recording
  • 2.7-inch widescreen LCD monitor; widescreen HR recording
  • Smooth zoom control; level shot control

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Editorial Reviews:

Product Description
The ZR850 gives you clear, vibrant and brilliant video and digital photographs with a 1.07 Megapixel CCD image sensor. 35x Optical and 1000x Digital Zoom lets you get closer to the action for unsurpassed optical performance. The ZR850's image stabilizer allows you to shoot rock-steady video even at maximum telephoto without a tripod for professional-looking video. Canon's exclusive DIGIC DV image processor takes video and photos differently, resulting in exceptional color and clarity for both. The ZR850 even comes with a built-in video light so you can record video that's great when the light isn't. The 0.35-inch viewfinder on your ZR850 displays your widescreen image in a letterbox view. The 2.7-inch LCD screen lets you view your widescreen shot right as you're taking them. The Widescreen Button lets you switch from standard 4:3 to 16:9 Widescreen HR with the camcorder's advanced image stabilization. Simultaneous Photo Recording lets you capture a digital photograph while recording video. Level and Grid Markers - Both markers can be set to white or grey for enhanced visibility Built-in Video Light 1.07 Megapixels 1/6-inch CCD Image Sensor MiniDV Tape Format Viewfinder - 0.35-inch, 114,000 pixels, widescreen LCD Screen - 2.7-inch, 112,000 pixels, widescreen Exposure Lock - Lets you lock your exposure settings and then recompose your shot Auto Slow Shutter Function - Ensures perfect exposures in low light by lowering your shutter speed 9 Point Ai-AF - Auto Intelligent Auto Focus will bring it into sharp focus Progressive Photo gives you sharper detail in your digital photography Scene Modes - Portrait, Sports, Night, Snow, Beach, Sunset, Spotlight or Fireworks Image Effects - Vivid, Neutral, Low-Sharpening, and Skin Detail Dimensions - Width 2.2 x Height 3.6 x Depth 4.7 inch (57 x 92 x 119 mm not including grip belt) Weight - 13.4 ounces (380 grams)


Customer Reviews:   Read 34 more reviews...

5 out of 5 stars Great Camcorder   September 24, 2008
T. Wong (Alameda, Ca USA)
Canon's ZR850 is a quality product. It's user friendly. It takes great pictures and videos. I bought it from Amazon.Com who gave me a great deal.


1 out of 5 stars This camera is just awful   September 5, 2008
Bax (NJ, United States)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful

I just got this camera today and have already decided to return it. My first problem was the graininess of the photos. Even on the highest quality setting in good lighting, the photos were grainy. I was willing to overlook that since I bought this as a camcorder and not as a camera. But I was stunned by how loud the motor is on this thing. When I played back my video, it sounded like I recorded it standing next to an airplane that was about to take off. 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. 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. I think an on/off switch somewhere on the camera would have made more sense and would have been easier to use. 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.


5 out of 5 stars was working just fine   July 30, 2008
G. B. Goertz (San Diego, CA USA)
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!


3 out of 5 stars Great Camera, Questionable Quality   July 21, 2008
S. L. Mueller (Iowa)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful

We purchased this camcorder for our wedding and honeymoon. The camera is great: small size, easy to use, good quality. However, toward the end of the honeymoon, the camera stopped working. 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 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.


5 out of 5 stars Really good for the price!   July 19, 2008
Olivia Johnson
This is damn good camera, and for the price it really is a deal. I've shot my first short film with this camera, and am going to buy two more for my first feature film next year. I love it!

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