Canon ZR850 MiniDV Camcorder
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Bizrate User Review.

Product Rating: 5 star(s) i want to buy a camcoder

, Apr. 11, 2007
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Main Features <br>Manufacturer Sku: 1878B001 <br>Brand: Canon <br>Technology Type: Digital <br>Camcorder Type: (what's this?) Mini DV <br>Performance Features <br>Recording Media: Mini DV <br>Sensor Type: (what's this?) CCD <br>Image Stabil

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Pros: $12.00
Cons: i want to buy a camcoder
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cnet.com Professional Review.

Product Rating: 3.4 star(s) Canon ZR 850 - camcorder - Mini DV

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Canon's new MiniDV top model, the ZR850, continues the ZR tradition of offering affordable, easy-to-use wide-screen movie-making, though low-light performance is still subpar.

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Pros: New, easier-to-use menu system with joystick control; impressive color in good lighting; wide-screen LCD; built-in lens cover; low price.
Cons: No accessory shoe or microphone input; bottom-loading tape compartment; doesn't support analog-to-digital conversions; not enough stabilization at full zoom; poor low-light performance.
zdnet.com Professional Review.

Product Rating: 3.4 star(s) Canon ZR850

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As the top model in Canon's Mini DV line this year, you shouldn't expect earth-shattering improvements from the ZR850 over last year's models. After all, manufacturers seem to be putting more resources into DVD and hard drive-based models. The overall des

Review Verdict: Canon's new MiniDV top model, the ZR850, continues the ZR tradition of offering affordable, easy-to-use wide-screen movie-making, though low-light performance is still subpar.

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QuickTake:

Pros: New, easier-to-use menu system with joystick control; impressive color in good lighting; wide-screen LCD; built-in lens cover; low price.
Cons: No accessory shoe or microphone input; bottom-loading tape compartment; doesn't support analog-to-digital conversions; not enough stabilization at full zoom; poor low-light performance.
pcworld.com Professional Review.

Product Rating: 3.8 star(s) Canon ZR850

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Review Verdict: Low-end MiniDV camcorder is ideal for home videos.

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QuickTake:

Pros: Easy to use, Has several shooting modes
Cons: Mediocre video and photo quality, Joystick is inconveniently placed
picturecorrect.com Professional Review.

Canon ZR850

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Canon Unites Imaging Expertise with Simplicity and Smart New Features So Consumers Can Expertly Capture Every Important Moment - With the Touch of a Button

Review Verdict: Canon's ZR camcorder line offers the ideal solution for consumers who may just be getting started with their first camcorder and are looking for the simplest, most accessible device that delivers great results. The new ZR models feature a joystick in the

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camcorderinfo.com Professional Review.

Product Rating: 2.5 star(s) Canon ZR850 Camcorder Review - Canon MiniDV Camcorders

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The winds of change are blowing, and they've swept away Camcorderinfo.com's 2006 camcorder of the year, the Canon Elura 100. The company will not renew the Elura line for 2007. That leaves Canon with only three models holding the MiniDV torch: the ZR800,

Review Verdict: Unfortunately, that's the sad story of budget camcorders. You'll occasionally find a camcorder that does well in several categories - handling, manual controls, ease of use - but it will almost always suffer somewhere. The ZR850 has a lot going for it (an

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easycamcorders.com Professional Review.

Product Rating: 3.05 star(s) Quick Review Camcorders: Canon ZR850

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The Canon ZR850 ($329 MSRP) represents apex of the new ZR triforce released this year, marching in front of the step-down ZR830 and entry-level ZR800. But will this leader prove to be a valiant one? It has more juice in the video quality department and a

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alaTest.com Professional Review.

Product Rating: 4.35 star(s) Review summary of Canon ZR850

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alaTest has collected and analysed 213 reviews of Canon ZR850 from international magazines and websites.

Review Verdict: Experts rate this product 66/100 and users 79/100. Comparing these reviews to 82288 other Camcorders reviews gives this product an overall alaScore&trade; 87/100 = Very Good.

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reviewed.com Professional Review.

Canon ZR850 Camcorder Review

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The Canon ZR850 ($329 MSRP) represents the apex of the new ZR trio&nbsp;this year, in front of the ZR830 and entry-level ZR800. But will this leader prove to be a valiant one? It has more juice in the video quality department and a larger still image reso...

Review Verdict: Like the rest of the ZR line, the ZR850 has a 1/6-inch CCD, but is capable of squeezing in a gross pixel count of 1,070,000, compared to its 680,000 pixels on&nbsp;the ZR830 and ZR800. In bright light,&nbsp;it's difficult&nbsp;to see&nbsp;the difference b...

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photographyreview.com Professional Review.

Canon ZR850 Camcorder Reviews

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The ZR850 is the top of the line of ZR camcorders. This new addition to the ZR family includes a 1.07 Megapixel CCD, along with an array of features t

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digitaltrends.com Professional Review.

Canon ZR850 DV

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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...

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macworld.com Professional Review.

Product Rating: 3.5 star(s) Canon ZR850 (3.5 mice)

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Though this camcorder's image quality pales in comparison to other models we've tested, the ZR850 offers a fine assortment of features and capabilities for its price.

Review Verdict: Light and compact, the ZR850 is designed to fit firmly in the palm of your hand. The zoom button is conveniently placed so your index finger can reach it. A small joystick and two buttons built into the casing that holds the camcorder's 2.7-inch LCD scree

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QuickTake:

Pros: Easy to use; includes built-in lens cover; has several shooting modes.
Cons: Mediocre video, still-shot, and audio quality; joystick is inconveniently placed; no microphone or headphone jack.
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