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Canon ZR85 DV Camcorder

Canon ZR85 DV Camcorder
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Product Description: Canon ZR85

The ZR85 expands on the capabilities of the ZR80 with a host of image capture, printing and connectivity features. Offering a 20x Optical Zoom Lens and advanced focusing system, the Canon ZR85 lets you celebrate life without missing a shot.

Product Specification: Canon ZR85

Recording Format:Mini DV
LCD Screen Size:2.5 in
Digital Still Camera:Yes
Optical Zoom:20 X
Digital Zoom :400 X
Image Stabalization:Digital
IEEE 1394 (FireWire) Connectors:1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire/i.LINK)
CCD Quantity:1 CCD
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User Reviews: Canon ZR85

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    makes a whrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr sound

    By Qtie  Jun 2, 2004 | 18 out of 21 found this Canon ZR85 review helpful

    Pros: everything about it except for the noise

    Cons: makes a whrrrrrrrrrrr sound all the time

    I was shopping for a video camera to use for a family outing when I saw the new cannon ZR85, I read the specs and it seems like an amazing video camera so I immediately ordered it online, when I got it I was like “wow this is so neat” since its so ...compact that it actually fits perfectly in your hand and It came with all the “nice stuff”. It came so complete you wont need to buy anything else aside from the minidv tape of course (duh!) or if you want extra accessories.So what’s in the box?Video Camera ( of course!),Remote,Lens cap,usb cable,video cable,Charger,Batteries for the camcorder, remote and timer/date,Shoulder strap.Nice isn’t it? But my excitement with all the gadgets immediately disappeared for I was greatly disappointed when I heard a whrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr sound coming from the camcorder, this camcorder should have been great if not for that noise, AND WHERE IS THAT NOISE COMING FROM!!!??? Well where else buts in its tape compartment. I was thinking that maybe it wont mix with the videos, so I tried making a short video and played it back, and guess what? ITS STILL THERE!!! The sound could actually be heard on the background, so i called the canon customer service and asked why the camcorder is doing that and if there is anything i can do to lessen the noise, but guess what?? they said that the camera is really like that and there is nothing wrong with the one i bought, they said either return it or ill have to settle with it....I was so depressed for this is my first video camera ( and i saved for it) and it did’nt meet my expectations, so now I am going to ship it back and return it. I guess if your more of a person who likes to put music on your videos the noise wouldn’t bother ,but if its more of like a family thing like a birthday or reunion, or for school projects, this isnt the camera to buy….. So now I ain’t buying any electronics online…… Read more Less

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    Annoying sound

    By Wissam  Oct 29, 2004 | 2 out of 2 found this Canon ZR85 review helpful

    Pros: Picture Quality, Features, good price

    Cons: Annoying mechanism sound picked up by microphone

    Annoying mechanism sound picked up by microphone.
    I liked everything else: Great Quality pictures

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Pro Reviews: Canon ZR85

  • Camcorderinfo.com

    Quick Review Camcorders : Canon ZR90

    The ZR90 is a good buy for anyone in need of analog to digital passthrough, with a decent camcorder on the side. It has average manual control, and a huge optical zoom which is nice. It also includes two more night modes that are unavailable on the ZR85, and youll need them as low light performance is as bad as ever. Read more

  • PC Magazine

    Canon ZR85

    The ZR85 is inexpensive, comfortable to hold, and has a powerful zoom lens, but its video comes up short. Read more

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