Canon ZR60 Mini DV Camcorder

Canon ZR60 Mini DV Camcorder

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  • Recording System: NTSC
  • Camcorder Type: Digital
  • Recording Media: Mini DV
  • Optical Zoom: 18x
  • Weight: 1.2 lb.
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Canon ZR60, Great Potential, Ultimate Dissatisfaction

byrfuscjr May 28, 2003
19 Helpfuls 20 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Many Features, Price, Lower Cost Accessories
Cons Poor indoor picture/recording quality in lower light
Recommended it? No

I wanted to upgrade my 1995 Panasonic VHS C. The viewfinder was starting to act up and I decided I wanted something smaller, lighter and newer. I was looking to spend $400 - $600 price range. I looked at the Canon ZR60, Panasonic PV-DV203 and Sony TRV19. I initially opted for the Canon ZR60 based... Read full review »

9

Worth the money, for me.

byspokanedoug Mar 18, 2004
9 Helpfuls 10 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Pass-through FireWire and digitizer. Good quality camera.
Cons OK... low light video is only adequate.
Recommended it? Yes

I bought this at the "After Thanksgiving Sale" because of the Price and the Features. I have hundreds of hours of VHS and HI8 video tapes that I want to digitize and store on DVD/CD. (I was surprised how many "upper end" DVcam's do NOT have a pass-through FireWire connection!) For less than $270, I... Read full review »

1

Do Not Recommend

bythericksfamily Dec 18, 2005
7 Helpfuls 8 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Ease of use, small and compact, low price
Cons Bad image quality at night or indoors, poor sound quality, poor warranty and service
Recommended it? No

I bought this camcorder after the RCA VHS-C camcorder I had had for 8 years needed a new battery. Instead of paying $40 for the new battery, I decided maybe it was a good time to shop for something new and updated. I was also in the market for a digital still camera. That is actually how the... Read full review »

3

Keep your receipt, you might need it!!!

bychdionn Feb 6, 2005
7 Helpfuls 8 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Great camera for the price.
Cons Great camera, until it breaks.
Recommended it? No

Sure enough, about a month after the 1 year warranty expired, all I can record are vertical streaks. It still plays back fine, so I believe it's a problem with the CCD or associated electronics.

This is nothing new. I had to return my cellphone (twice), my PDA (three times), and my... Read full review »

5

Nice entry camcorder

bysjdorn Apr 11, 2004
7 Helpfuls 8 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Very easy to handle and use; great value for the street price (as of 4/04).
Cons Noisy internal mic; problems in low light
Recommended it? Yes

I purchased the Canon ZR60 from a Gateway store that was closing in April 2004, for approximately half the list price. What a steal! The ZR60 is no longer being sold in many places, but it can still be had on-line, and it's definitely worth some serious consideration.

I had been... Read full review »

3

Was Excited when I got it, now just bummed

bylugnut200237 Aug 9, 2003
6 Helpfuls 7 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Excellent Outdoor quality video, image stabalizer, video effects
Cons Humming sound, dismal photo quality, ripped off at Best Buy, night mode
Recommended it? No

I bought the Canon ZR-60 at Best Buy two hours before I left for London (I live near Dallas). I bought the camcorder because I wanted to shoot some footage of the London area and my trip. I fiddled around with it on the plane, but I noticed that there was a buzzing sound during playback. While... Read full review »

1

SHREDS TAPES!!!!!!!!

byjgb123 Mar 29, 2006
5 Helpfuls 6 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros NONE
Cons EATS TAPES.
Recommended it? No

I purchased this camera a couple of years ago and have been unhappy with it ever since. On the second use it "ate" a tape. I send it in for a factory repair and it continues to do the same thing. I have used it very little for fear of losing precious memories.

Also, Canon customer service... Read full review »

10

No I can't see you, turn a light on!

bygivememyleg Feb 21, 2004
5 Helpfuls 6 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Cheap price, decent video quality, ease of use.
Cons Bad quality indoors and in low-light.
Recommended it? No

I was excited to purchase the Canon ZR60. I have always wanted a digital camera, and at only $400, it was a steal, right? I had done little research prior to purchase, basically just looking at a few different cameras and comparing them, rather than actually reading opinions written by people who... Read full review »

1

Best Camcorder for Beginners

byrzgomba Aug 4, 2003
5 Helpfuls 6 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Ergonomics, Options and price
Cons Needs to be tweaked for low light conditions.
Recommended it? Yes

When I finally decided on the ZR60 I went through two different digital camcorders. First camcorder I tried was the Sharp VL-NZ100U. A good budget beginner camcorder with alot of options, but just didn't like the feel of the camcorder. Next I tried the JVC GR-D31. Its a GR-D30 with a 3 1/2 LCD -... Read full review »

1

Fine while it lasted

byccarragher Mar 22, 2005
4 Helpfuls 5 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Great video in good light. Some neat toys.
Cons Poor video in lower light. Worthless after just over a year.
Recommended it? No

The Canon ZR60 was very impressive in good lighting conditions and a bit of a disappointment indoors. However, given the precious video we took of the family, I felt it was just fine for the price. Then, after about a year, it broke. The recording mode showed lots of white until it finally records... Read full review »

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