Canon ZR800

Pros: The Coolest Video Camera, Size is everything!

Cons: It is not made anymore, battery life is not so great.

The Bottom Line: If you can find a refurbished model with some kind of warranty for a good price, buy it - it's so much fun!

Review: I bought this camera in the Summer of 1999 and have used it often. I have had 2 other video recorders before this one (Hi8 and VHS) and got tired of each of them after the newness wore off as they were just too big to carry around in social situations....

Pros: Lots of features, very small, great user interface, well designed

Cons: Digital still capability is very poor, non-progressive scan LCD, bad humidity handling

The Bottom Line: Great image quality and user interface. Very easy to handle. Problems with humidity, stills.

Review: This digital camcorder is very small, very easy to use, and has great image quality. Links to sample pictures and videos can be found at the end of this review. I have used the camera extensively for almost 1 year now. Updates are at the bottom of the...

Pros: Great picture. Small and light weight. Easy to use.

Cons: Batteries and tapes are not cheap.

The Bottom Line: Buy it. You won't be sorry.

Review: I noticed the retail price of this item was $700 at most stores. If you are going to buy one, search the Net, because I paid $510, and they included video editing software worth $140. If you have a computer and children, a digital camera is the way to...

Pros: Size does matter!!! Every Feature and Pocket Sized!

Cons: Better have extra pockets for batteries

Review:

When you first pick-up the Canon ZR, you won't believe it is a full-featured digital camcorder and not a small film or digital still camera. In fact, every time you pick-up the ZR, you will be amazed that you can have an amazingly powerful...

Pros: Good manual controls for money. Great sockets.

Cons: People who don't use external mike complain about motor noise.

The Bottom Line: Great camera for the money

Review: One of the distinguishing features of this camera is the mike jack, which is rare these days. Combine this jack with a Rode Videomic and an L-bracket and you have a great little outfit that can get a lot of work done. Another great thing is the ...

Pros: small-inexpensive-easy to use

Cons: editing must be done through firewire

Review: I bought this product-the Canon ZR-10 to make short videos at school- I am a teacher and needed something small-easy to use and inexpensive. I looked at the jvc dvm70 and 90--i was very impressed by all the features--
but one thing i didnt think...

Pros: Great camera with all the features (and more) that you could want for home movies.

Cons: Short battery life, must remove battery when not using, no wrist strap.

Review: I bought this camera because I was tired of hauling around our full-size VHS camera, and was missing out on family shots, because it was just too inconvenient. The ZR is almost too good to be true, but it is. After a year-and-a-half, the only complaints...

Pros: small size light weight cost

Cons: short battery life expensive batteries

Review: I purchased the Canon ZR for my wife, I could not believe how much the price had dropped, or how well made the camera was once we received it. When you are using it or just carrying it around people think you have a cheap 35MM camera... The best thing...

Pros: Price Easy to use Picture Quality Ext Mic Jack

Cons: No hotshoe Did not include Firewire cable in box

The Bottom Line: Great camcorder with some features found only in more expensive units.

Review: I purchased the ZR800 as an alternate camera to make some low budget DIY videos for a very narrow audience. Because of the requirements for filming, I did not want to risk damage to a more expensive camcorder. While I was leery at first, I thought ...

Pros: small size light weight cost

Cons: short battery life expensive batteries

Review: I purchased the Canon ZR for my wife, I could not believe how much the price had dropped, or how well made the camera was once we received it. When you are using it or just carrying it around people think you have a cheap 35MM camera... The best thing...