Canon ZR10 Digital Camcorder by Canon
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Digital camera reviews of Canon ZR10 Digital Camcorder
Digital camera Review: Good Product So Far
Summary: 5 Stars
I just opened the ZR10 today and after reading lots of reviews from different sites, I was a bit wary. However, the ZR10 peforms well in most lighting situations after tweaking with it. However, it does not work in 0 lux, but who needs to record family members in pitch black? Also, I could detect VERY SMALL sounds when I used the zoom when I played back, but they were almost unnoticeable.I have not gotten a chance to test its IEEE 1394 port yet. It should work as well as any other DV camcorder.
The Canon ZR10 is a bit old, so don't expect all the latest features and qualities. It doesn't have very many special effects, just the basics (wipes, mosaic, sepia and fades). Of course, you can always add the effects later on your computer. All the camcorders in the ZR family are surprisingly small; I could slip the ZR10 in a large pocket.
I bought the ZR10 because I needed an inexpensive solid camcorder that had (1) decent video quality, (2) an IEEE 1394 port for editing on the computer, (3) an image stabilization system, and MOST IMPORTANTLY (4) analog line in for converting my old analog movies to digital format. At first the ZR20 caught my eye, but I realized I would be paying (dollar amount) more for features that weren't necessary.
I have not had a chance to try the ZR10 "in the real world" yet, but I am confident that it will make me happy.
Digital camera Review: Good for beginners at decent price.
Summary: 3 Stars
I bought this camcorder last year. It was good for taking video, but I don't like the way it keeps still images. The way it works is keeping the same screen for 5 sec, and is recorded on the tape. To transfer to a computer, you need another device, which only save into floopy disk. But overall, it's a good camcorder if you need something cheap and only need to make movies.Digital camera Review: Good with limitations
Summary: 3 Stars
I was very pleased with this camera when I first got it. I have a couple of issues that would have made me go with another camera had I known from the start... 1. Low light quality is very bad! I don't mean candle light. I'm talking about indoor night shots with all of the lights on. Picture comes out very grainy. Camera definitly needs a light. Daytime shots are great, crystal clear. 2. Still pictures go on tape. You then have to capture that picture to your computer. The quality is only a little better than capturing motion video. Pictures are scattered through out the tape. Could really use a flash for low light (see 1).These things may not be a big to you, but it has me regretting buying this camera.
On the plus side, 1. The camera has a firewire hook up for connecting to a computer. 2. Has audio/video RCA hook ups for connecting to a VCR. You can record old tapes in DV, then edit on the computer and record back to DV tape and VHS if needed. 3. Has S-video out. 4. One of the smallest and lightest i've seen. 5. Battery last a long time.
Camera may work for you, but shop around
Digital camera Review: Great MiniDV CAMCORDER ---- Forget those BAD REVIEWS!
Summary: 5 Stars
Hello people! I know that you must wondering about all the BAD reviews about this camcorder. I just got the camera today and it was great. The resolution is OK for the price (...). I know it's not as great as other ZR series but this is actually OK.I like CANON products. I've been using their Powershot A20 digicam and Rebel2000 SLR camera. The function is easy to understand, nothing hard to learn. Just press this and you're OK.
The SOUND is great. It takes 16-bit or 12-bit sound mode. It has 40 or 200x zoom capability. You can actually control the brightness of a dark room just using their jog-dial kind of feature. They make it brighter or darker. The image stab. is great too. The size is small and fits perfectly on any hands. I know it's been one day, but I'm planning to use this tomorow to take outdoor pics. Gor the price (...), it's a great camera. I don't about you, but I don't want to spend (a lot) for a camcorder. I'm thankful enough to have this camera. Think about it.....how often you take this camera to record something, i would imagine only only once every 3 months. It's not like I'm a cameraman in entertainment biz. I'm just a casual user. THis is a perfect one for me. Budget yourself too to buy a camcorder.
OK guys.....get this small and stylish camcorder. I know you'll love it because I know I do.
Digital camera Review: Great Outdoor Camera
Summary: 4 Stars
This is a great DV camera - loaded I should say, all possible in/out options. I have used it on Win Win ME / Win 2000 / Win XP on my desktop and laptop and results are fantastic and no problem with any system to recognize the new hardware. I was a little apprehensive about the small size, but no regrets - it can do all the stuff the high end 1000+ cameras can (Barring still capture on media card) I have a digital camera anyways for that.I would have given it full 5 but for its poor indoor results and a little not so good battery life. But I still love this camera and which definately beats all cameras any day except I guess SONY...