Canon ZR960 MiniDV Camcorder w/41x Advanced Zoom - 2009 MODEL
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Manufacturer: CanonAudio: English (Original Language)
Model: 3543B001AA
Color: Silver
Product features:
- Capture high-quality video to MiniDV tape
- Genuine Canon 41x Advanced Zoom; image stabilizer
- Canon DIGIC DV image processor for stunning video color and clarity
- 2.7-inch Widescreen LCD; widescreen HR recording
- Compatible with Canon lens converters and filters
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Digital Cameras Photo Reviews of Canon ZR960 MiniDV Camcorder w/41x Advanced Zoom - 2009 MODEL
Customer Review: Yes its a MinDV format, but I love it for ease of editing.
Summary: 5 Stars
I use to have a Sony HC-42 but it jammed and choked on a MiniDV cartridge, thus I had to replace it and researched what was remaining camcorders that use the MiniDV cartridges. Not that many left on the inexpensive end. Sony has a HC-52 and the Canon ZR960. Went to B**tBuy to look at the Sony HC-52. What a disappointment in the quality and feel of that camcorder. Total junk feel to it. I was really disappointed since that is the successor model to the HC-42. So I researched and settled for the Canon ZR960. Okay, great Standard Definition MiniDV camcorder. Has nice 37x Optical Zoom, my HC-42 only had 10x Optical. Yeah it says 41 Optical Zoom on the ad but the booklet states 37x Optical zoom and another zoom setting called Advanced Zoom which is the 41x zoom with some blurb about it can do this without lost in picture quality in combo of digital/optical. (Hey thats what it says..beats me, no claims to being a techie). Then it has the 2000x Digital zoom. Which for me I stay at the 41x zoom setting. Very light, plastic housing felt better in hand than the Sony HC52 did. Very straightforward button layouts for play and record, felt sturdy and durable (not something that would breakoff from being used). The record button on the Canon was an "Offwhite color", Hmmm...was use to seeing that as red colored but no biggie. The LCD screen decent size, seems a bit squished in dimension but not in viewing. It had this little toggle joystick took a little getting use to, something akin to that joystick button on notebook computers between the G,H and B keys. I was use to the Sony touchscreen of my HC42, but easy to overcome and get use to. What I really like was, you know how these miniDV camcorder loads a cartridge, well unlike the Sony mechanical mechanism which reminds you of the old betamax loading, where when you release the clam shell housing and it opens, the mechanical mechanism goes up and then outward so that you can insert the cartridge, the canon mechanism is more simpler I found. Thus less chance of it jamming and choking on a cartridge. Yes in either case, don't push in on the cartridge carrier, like it says in bold letters on a yellow background or you're guarantee to choke and jam a cartridge on either camcorder. Once you have the camcorder slipped in your hand, the canon is very light and where you rest your right hand to work the wide/telephone toggle switch, there is a comfortable ridge designed there so your hand and fingers can feel steady. I liked that feature. The viewfinder has a separate switch to turn it on if you need to use it. Found that convenient. Has built in 1394 connection unlike my Sony HC-42 which needed it's separate docking station to do that. So the only thing I didn't find on the Canon camcorder was a remote controller with it. Ehhh...didn't use it much. Also no shoulder strap. Thats an extra too. Overall a great standard miniDV cartridge camcorder. Easy to download onto your PC for editing whether Windows MovieMaker or any current video editing software using its capture video capability. Didn't have any problems recognizing the camcorder when capturing video on several video editing programs I had on my computer. I'm glad I purchased it and will serve its purpose well.
Update 04 Aug 2010: My camcorder failed to powerup on battery, sent it in to Canon Repair Center via priority mail. They fixed it under the one year warranty and returned it to me within 1 week of receipt. That was very fast service and the camcorder is fixed. Problem they noted was a circuit board and they had it replaced and did other adjustments as needed. I am happy with the quick turnaround time of their repair center.
Description of Canon ZR960 MiniDV Camcorder w/41x Advanced Zoom - 2009 MODEL
Some events happen only once in a lifetime. A special birthday, a baby's first steps, the winning goal. These special moments deserve a camcorder that captures it all perfectly. Introducing the new Canon ZR960 MiniDV camcorder. Loaded with all the latest technologies to shoot these moments easily, the Canon ZR960 delivers awe-inspiring video that is perfectly simple. There's Canon's 41x Advanced Zoom to get you in closer or wider. The 2.7-inch widescreen LCD displays exactly what you're shooting. When the action ramps up, the Image Stabilizer steadies the action right in the viewfinder. For lifelike color and razor-sharp detail, Canon's DIGIC DV Image Processor has you covered. There's even a Soft LCD Video Light to help brighten up dark scenes. Outstanding performance, and easy-to-use, all at a surprising price. The Canon ZR960, as exceptional as the memories it captures. Canon USA 1-year limited warranty included.Camcorders
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