Product Reviews

ZR830

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 new 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 ZR830 comes 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. All this, plus the ZR830's ease-of-use makes it easy to capture life's precious memories.
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1 out of 3(33%)customers would recommend this product to a friend.
Customer Reviews for ZR830
Review 1 for ZR830
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Nickname: engnr
Location: california
Used this product for: 3 to 6 months
Expertise Level: Casual User
Product replacement: Yes
camera doesnt function as promised
Date: June 21, 2009
do not buy the zr830 miniDV camcorder if you need a time and date stamp on your still photos. It does NOT place time and date stamp on phots as I was told it would.
1 of 2 people found this review helpful.
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Nickname: MoTown
Location: Roseville, Ca
Used this product for: more than 1 year
Expertise Level: Advanced Amateur
Product replacement: Yes
Great Buy
Date: May 9, 2009
Pros: Compact Design, excellent image quality, Easy TV Connectivity, Easy Computer Connectivity, Accurate, Vivid Colors, good battery life, Great sound/audio, Ergonomic/comfortable to hold, durable, easy to use, Good Software Compatibility, Good Low-Light Performance, great support
This Camera is small, easy and takes super video. Like anything, you have to learn how to use it, but it is really very simple.
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Nickname: Anonymous
Used this product for: more than 1 year
Expertise Level: Hobbyist/Enthusiast
Product replacement: Yes
Cannot download zoom browser for vista
Date: May 4, 2009
Cons: Difficult to use, Limited Software Compatibility, Poor Low-Light Performance
cannot down load it onto my computer it forces me to dwonload to drive E: my CD drive! Thanks Canon!
5 of 6 people found this review helpful.