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Canon ZR830 MiniDV Camcorder with 35x Optical Zoom | 
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| Brand: Canon
Category: Photography
List Price: $379.99
Buy New: $299.99
New (3) Used (2) Refurbished (1) from $152.00
Rating:  32 reviews
Sales Rank: 602
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): 4.7 x 2.2 x 3.6
Warranty: 1 year warranty
MPN: ZR830
Model: ZR830
UPC: 013803078183
EAN: 0013803078183
ASIN: B000M4OANM
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Genuine Canon Optics with 35x optical zoom/1000x digital zoom | | • | DIGIC DV image processor; image stabilization | | • | 2.7-inch widescreen LCD monitor; widescreen HR recording | | • | Still image recording | | • | Smooth zoom control; level shot control |
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Product Description
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 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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| Customer Reviews: Read 25 more reviews...
 Excellent Camera July 16, 2007
Jesse Ross (San Francisco)
146 out of 147 found this review helpful
This camera is a wonderful choice for those looking to make professional movies, or tape family gatherings, or whatever. You can either record onto a mini dv tape, or a memory card. The camera is fairly easy to navigate (although not quite as easy as previous models of this series that I have used.) It can record in widescreen or fullscreen, has an excellent zoom lens, and a handy picture stablizer that will compensate for shakiness on hand-held shots. The transfer quality is very good, which is useful for editing purposes and/or burning DVDs of your projects. The camera comes with all required accessories including a battery, AC adapter, A/V cords, etc. It does not come with a firewire cable so you will need to buy that seperately, if you plan to edit your movies. I have greatly enjoyed using this camera. I also love using iMovie to edit my completed tapes. For anyone wanting to have fun filming home movies or something a bit more professional, this camera would be great on both levels.
Optimum Performance at the given price August 11, 2007
Viralkumar B. Kansara (USA)
28 out of 28 found this review helpful
I like this Camcorder. I am the first time Camcorder buyer. I tried all the features of it and it really works fine. I used JVC MiniDV tape and it gives excellent result with it. But it did not give me the same kind of quality with Sandisk SD card. One draw back is battery discharged very fast. If you are going for a tour, it's better to keep extra battery.
But overall this is a good buy at given price.
Exceptional Mini Cam January 31, 2008
Gary L. Long (NV)
19 out of 19 found this review helpful
I seemed to have done a lot of research on camcorders prior to purchase but in the end paid the price on inferior products. I purchased a Flip and sent it back because I couldn't get the data off the device. I purchased an Aptic and sent it back because of some clicking sound being recorded while recording. The Flip was a nice little device; I liked it but couldn't get the data off, which discovered many others seem to be having the same issue with it. The Aptic was just a bad one altogether and couldn't even hold a candle to the Flip picture, which was good but produced this HUGE avi file.
But now here came the ZR830...
Let me just briefly say when I purchased the ZR830 from Cannon that I wasn't immediately overly happy because I really needed to get the recordings on to my PC. I just didn't know anything about Firewire or IEEE-1394 Cards. I almost sent this back but decided because of the *really* nice picture to go-ahead and take it to the next step and get a Firewire Card by StarTech, which included the cable for a desktop for about $25. Problem solved, they even give you a copy of ulead editing software, which is amazing. Laptops use a 4pin Firewire connect, Desktops use a 6pin Connect. I can now get my recordings on to my PC.
I learned that quality pictures from DVD disk on some of the new camcorders, and saving recordings to hard disk such as SD cards are hard to acquire unless you are spending hundreds of dollars more on real expensive cams. The DVD's and hard disk on some of the new cams can't hardly touch the picture quality produced by this small little guy called the ZR830. Also, I don't have any problems with noise recordings like some professed from the ZR800's. This is a great cam with a noble optical zoom. I made the right choice by keeping this product that I got for a reasonable price from Amazon seller.
My 8 year old loves it! January 1, 2008
T. Daigle
34 out of 39 found this review helpful
After buying my 8 year old cheap plastic toy video cameras, and his constant asking to use my video camera, I decided to get him his own. This unit has the highest rating by Consumer Reports for the price. My son records and erases his videos over and over. Its no light weight and it takes nice still shots too. I'd trade him my 8 year old video camera in a heartbeat. The price here is the same other stores charge for the ZR 800,which can't take stills.
SNOW SCAPE WOW FACTOR! February 5, 2008
J. Huddlestone (Colorado, USA)
11 out of 11 found this review helpful
Being this is my first camcorder and video-recording experience, I am hardly an expert on either subject, but I am into photography and recognize quality images when I see them.
Taking this out for the first time, I drove around town to shoot the landscape on an exceedingly beautiful day. The partly snow-covered red sandstone cliffs contrasted beautifully against a pristine royal blue sky with puffy white clouds. Videotaping in widescreen format, I noticed how the picture did not pixelate when I slowly zoomed in. When the battery pack ran down, I plugged the power/recharging AC cord into an adapter I keep in the car so I was able to keep videotaping.
After returning home, I reviewed the clips via the included AV cable on a 55" TV screen and was amazed at how crisp, clean, and vibrant the images looked. It WAS an exceptionally beautiful day and I am no expert but I believe this camcorder delivers.
Note: To review and edit via your computer you will need to make downloads via a firewire cable. Since one is not included with this product and because there are two different pin number combinations sold you'll need to be sure the one you buy is compatible with your particular hardware.
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