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Canon ZR950

pros
  • Good value
  • Shoots still photos as well as video
cons
  • Mediocre still photos
  • Video suffers in dim light
  • Image shaky in some tests
  • Some testers find menu hard to navigate
 
 
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(29 customer reviews)

for $449.95

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Excelente, July 12, 2009
La video cámara funciona muy bien .
Es un buen producto , espero que me vaya mejor porque adquirí unz ZR200 y me duró tan solo 1 año , a pesar de usarla poco.
Good value, June 17, 2009
Good value. Easy to download video to computer as long as computer has firewire connection. May have stabilization issues, but need to look further into the camcorder's options.
Canon has awesome customer service, March 25, 2009

Purchased from Amazon...speedy delivery! Used it for 3 months and then noticed a pixel bun-in (one small dot was always red). Not a huge problem unless you watch recorded video on a BIG screen. The dot was the size of a pencil eraser. Canon paid for shipping both ways and repaired it perfectly...no questions asked (or money for that matter). And it was done within 10 days! By the way this camera takes great pictures on an SD card (uses USB to transfer). Takes grate video on a miniDV tape (yes tape). The video is transferred via firewire. I LOVE THIS CAMERA. Canon is wonderful to work with.

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Good camera for the price, February 25, 2009
I purchased this camera as a gift for my husband. He has been very happy with it. He has used it on a tripod to film his railroad layout and got very good results. It is a good camera for a reasonable price.
Can't get started!, January 12, 2009
It would be a good idea to include one mini video cassette in the box so you can get started immediately. I live in Baja California Sur, Mexico and the camera was bought down from the States for me. Unfortunately, I have been unable to use it because I live way out in the country and I need to go to the City to get the mini cassette. To include one in the box would be very useful.
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Our Sources

1. ConsumerReports.org

Consumer Reports tests 15 standard definition camcorders for its latest update. Ratings are assigned, but discussion is brief. The report can only be read by subscribers.

Review: Camcorders, Editors of Consumer Reports, July 2008

2. Laptop Magazine

This one-page review of the Canon ZR950 is based on testing and judges the camcorder against competing miniDV models from Sony and JVC. Though not overly long, the write-up covers the ZR950's performance and design, and it includes helpful pro-and-con lists, specs and price comparisons.

Review: Canon ZR950 review, Michael Patrick Brady, June 30, 2008

3. ConsumerGuide.com

This review mostly describes the features of the Canon ZR950, and how they compare to the Canon ZR930. The article implies testing has been done, but provides few details. An overall rating as well as scores for value, performance and more are provided.

Review: Expert Review: Canon ZR950, Editors of ConsumerGuide.com, June 11, 2008

4. Amazon.com

Consumers posting at Amazon.com rate the Canon ZR950 an average of 3.5 of 5 stars after nearly 20 reviews when we last checked. More than one reviewer notes that the ZR950's still photos aren't great, but users overall call it a good value for the money.

Review: Canon ZR950 Reviews, Contributors to Amazon.com

5. BestBuy.com

The Canon ZR950 has a 4-of-5 star rating at BestBuy.com, with more than 15 user reviews posted at press time. Like Amazon.com, BestBuy.com gives its user reviewers free reign, and negative reviews as well as positive reviews can be found there.

Review: Canon ZR950 reviews, Contributors to BestBuy.com

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