Canon ZR830: feature-rich digital camcorder is a bargain

This is the Canon ZR830 which is a feature-rich digital camcorder and if you don’t plan on using it to shoot still images or don’t shoot in low light then this camcorder is a bargain.

The good points include a low price at around $250, a built-in lens cover, wide-screen LCD, impressive color in good lighting and an easy to use menu system with joystick control. The bad points (yes their always are some), poor low-light performance, not enough stabilization at maximum zoom, low-resolution still photos, bottom-loading tape and no accessory shoe or microphone input.

Canon ZR830 Specs:

• Dimensions: (WxHxD) 2.2 x 3.6 x 4.7 in. (57 x 92 x 119 mm)(not including grip belt)
• LCD Screen: 2.7″, approx. 112,000 pixels, wide-screen
• Viewfinder: 0.35″, 114,000 pixels, wide-screen
• Recommended Illumination: More than 100 lx
• Minimum Illumination: 2 lx (Night mode)
• Lens: focal length: 2.6-91mm, f/2.0 – 5.0, 35x Optical Zoom
• Maximum Recording Time (with an 80-min. cassette): SP: 80 min.; LP: 120 min.
• Tape Format: MiniDV
• Still Images: approx. 450,000
• Image Sensor: 1/6″ CCD, approx. 680,000 pixels

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