Shopping For Canon ZR20 Digital Camcorder Discounts - Bargain Canon ZR20 Digital Camcorder

Battery Type: Lithium Ion
Binding: Electronics
Brand: Canon
Compatibility: PC Firewire
Connectivity: Headphone
Digital Zoom: 200 x
Display Size: 2.5 inches
EAN: 0013803000740
Floppy Disk Drive Description: None
Format: MiniDV
Item Dimensions: 41302.2
Label: Canon USA
Manufacturer: Canon USA
Maximum Focal Length: 42 millimeters
Maximum Shutter Speed: 8000 unknown-units
Minimum Focal Length: 4.2 millimeters
Model: 20
Optical Zoom: 10 x
Platform: Windows NT, Macintosh, Windows 98, Windows 2000, Windows NT 3.5, Windows NT 4, Windows NT 5, PowerMac, Windows Me, Windows XP, Windows 2000 Server, Mac OS X, Mac OS 9 and below, Windows
Publisher: Canon USA
Size: Mini-palm
Special Features: 16:9 Widescreen
Studio: Canon USA
System Memory Size: 0 MB
Warranty: 1 year parts and labor

Features:

MiniDV camcorder
10x optical, 200x digital, zoom with image stabilization
2.5-inch color LCD monitor and color EVF
Photo mode records still pictures onto tape
Uses an included lithium ion battery; also includes power adapter, shoulder strap, wireless controller, S-Video cable, and stereo video cable

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Editorial Review:

Product Description:
Canon's innovation and expertise in the optical and image capture markets, brings you the new ZR20 Mini DV camcorder. The ZR20 is a highly versatile digital imaging solution for those customers seeking the capabilities of a full-featured digital camcorder and a digital still camera all in one sleek design with artistic detailing that's comfortable to hold. The superior quality of digital video resulting from higher horizontal resolution yielding sharper picture detail and component color sampling preserves more color information than analog.With this mini DV camcorder you will realize truly amazing picture and sound quality. Images reaching up to 500 lines of horizontal resolution reveal stunning detail and clarity. The camcorder versatility expands even after shooting as they easily connect to a DV ready device. The DV terminal provides digital connectivity for high-speed transfer of video, stills and audio from the camcorder, DV VCR to a DV ready computer. 12/16 bit audio, 16 bit offers one set of stereo tracks and achieves the same quality as CD, while the 12 bit mode creates two sets of stereo tracks, audio dub is possible when recorded in 12 bit mode A high quality image stabilization system corrects camera shake instantly, giving you smooth, stable pictures, enables you to record shake free images. In addition to being fully automatic, the camcorder offers manual control over focus, white balance, and shutter speed.

Amazon.com Review:
The picture quality of the Canon ZR20 digital video camcorder makes it an excellent personal camcorder for either the beginning video artist or the designated family photographer. In addition, it's light and small enough to carry with you in a large jacket pocket or purse. This combination of portability and recording quality make the ZR20 an excellent value.

Anyone who has used any type of camcorder will be instantly familiar with the ZR20's controls. All the normal recording tools are accessible with your right hand. Zoom, mode, and snapshot controls are placed within easy reach on the right side, and playback and special effects options are arrayed on the left side with the LCD monitor. Fade and digital effects are hidden in the LCD compartment, and a small jog dial on the camera's lower left side controls volume, menu selection, and manual focus. The LCD screen is 2.5 inches and provides a crisp picture, but a color viewfinder is also provided, which can be used to conserve battery power and provide a more compact package for recording in tight or crowded locations.

The ZR20's Easy Recording mode makes taping on the fly an easy undertaking, as it automatically optimizes recording settings for the best picture quality. Video quality is sharp with excellent color reproduction. However, dark scenes with low contrasts have a slightly grainy texture. For extra control, the focus, white balance, and exposure can be manually set. As for audio, the high tones are slightly tinny, but sound playback is surprisingly accurate from the small single speaker. The only complaint I have is about the snapshot feature. While the button is easy to reach, it records a still shot with an arbitrary length of six seconds. This is useful if you download single frames to your computer, but it would've been nice to have had the option to set the length of the still.

Several special effects are available, including art, monochrome, sepia, and mosaic modes, plus three fade/wipe settings. For even more options, the IEEE-1394 connection lets you simply transfer the video onto your home computer to let you edit your footage and add any effects that you want, provided you have the correct equipment. RCA and S-video input/outputs are provided for quick and easy transfers to VHS. Interestingly, the S-video and RCA outputs are in separate locations on the camera. This probably allows for more efficient use of available space on the ZR20, but it's somewhat awkward to have wires sprouting from multiple locations when you're ready for video transfer.

A fun little accessory with the ZR20 is its remote control. Aside from the obvious convenience of remote playback of your videos on your TV, remote recording is a fun way to make personal video journals, star in your own movies, or clandestinely record documentaries of your housemate's disturbing personal habits.

All in all, this Canon piece offers excellent recording quality in a convenient little package. With such an agreeable price, plus compact dimensions and a low weight, the ZR20 is perfect for family vacations. Add in the decent battery life and clear LCD screen playback, and you have a real winner. --Matt Deffer

Pros:

Very easy to pick up and start recording
Good recording quality
Lightweight and small
Convenient remote control

Cons:

AV outputs are in multiple locations
Grainy video in locations with minimal light

Amazon.com Product Description:
Canon's sleek and compact ZR20 camcorder is small enough to fit in your pocket, and comes equipped with both a color LCD view screen and a color eyecup viewfinder, an image stabilization system to steady the jittery hand, and a digital zoom that magnifies up to 200 times.

To help ensure that you get the quality footage you want, Canon has included a number of preset shooting modes. These modes will automatically adjust the settings of your camcorder for a variety of shooting situations. There is also an additional set of special effects available during both recording and playback that will help add a little flavor to your movies. These effects include black-and-white, sepia, and mosaic, among others.

Also, using the ZR20's digital photo mode, you can take over 700 still photos with an 80-minute MiniDV tape. With the IEEE 1394 port you can connect the ZR20 to a DV-ready personal computer to edit video or e-mail photos. Included in the package are an A/V cable, power adapter, shoulder strap, and battery pack.

Customer Reviews

Average Rating: out of 5 stars

Rating:

- Excellent, So Far......
I would like to take this time and give my input about the Canon ZR 20 MiniDV. First off let me say that the size of this thing amazes me enabling me to fit it in my pants pocket (compared to my old vhs). There aren't that many high end features on this but for the basic everyday recording this is an excellent camera. Be aware that this DOES NOT have NIGHT VISION if you want it purchase the ZR-40 series. I purchased this at the [store] that sells mac computers. It cost me [money] and for [the same ... Read More

Rating:

- excellent family camcorder
I bought this camcorder to use for family and work purposes. It is very easy to use, and the picture quality is good. It was simple to connect to my tv for viewing. I haven't tried to connect it to my computer yet, but I will have to get a firewire adapter for my desktop first. No video editing program was included, so I will have to get one of those, too. Although basic, the ease of use and small size make this an ideal camcorder for my needs.

Rating:

- Great little camcorder!
Very small and compact, but well laid out so for as the user is concerned. Has both a color viewfinder and a 2.5" LED that extends out from the left side. To save battery power, you can only use one at a time however. Some of the settings are a bit confusing, but going through the manual (well written by the way) will quickly supply answers to any questions you may have.

Low light capability is not as good as some others, but the camcorder works well in light ample to read by. By comparison ... Read More

Rating:

- Canon ZR20 MiniDV Digital Camcorder
The Canon ZR20 is a Digital MiniDV camcorder with a 2.5" LCD and a color viewfinder.

Zoom And Image Stabilizer

The camcorder has 10x optical zoom and 200x digital zoom. The image is not shaky at high magnification levels, since the camera is equipped with a digital stabilizer.

Picture

The camcorder records video and still pictures. The still pictures can be recorded on a MiniDV tape and one tape can hold around 700 still pictures. The picture quality (the CCD ... Read More

Rating:

- What I expected - good base camera to start with
Since I've only had the camera for less than one week, this is just my first impression:

I researched around and finally went with the ZR20 for the following reasons: Price, Compactness, and base features. The ZR20 has a great price after rebate if you shop around. It is very small (palm size for my hand), although it's not as small as the Elura. The size is very important to me up to a point. It has to be small enough so that I will end up using it instead of debating if it's too big to lug along ... Read More

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