Canon ZR50MC series

Canon ZR50MC

Specs: Camcorder, CCD, 22 x, Mini DV, 1.1 lbs

Product info

ZR60 Digital Video Camcorder - Dell Only Reviewed on 06/09/2003

The Bottom Line: As long as you have plenty of light, this budget camcorder shines in home moviemaking.

Release Date: 02/15/2003

Specs: Camcorder, CCD, 18 x, Mini DV, 1.1 lbs

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ZR65MC Digital Video Camcorder - Dell Only Reviewed on 02/18/2003

The Bottom Line: An attractively priced, compact camcorder suited to everything but shooting in dim light.

Release Date: 02/15/2003

Specs: Camcorder, CCD, 20 x, Mini DV, 1.1 lbs

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ZR70MC Digital Video Camcorder Reviewed on 04/02/2004

The Bottom Line: The Canon ZR70MC is a compact, full-featured camcorder that will serve you well unless you're shooting in dim light.

Release Date: 03/01/2003

Specs: Camcorder, CCD, 22 x, Mini DV, 1.1 lbs

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ZR90 Digital Video Camcorder Reviewed on 10/07/2004

The Bottom Line: This affordable MiniDV camera offers a good range of home-video-oriented features, as well as comfortable, smooth operation, but its video quality doesn't rise above average.

Release Date: 01/01/2004

Specs: Camcorder, CCD, 22 x, Mini DV, 1.1 lbs

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ZR100 Digital Camcorder Reviewed on 06/30/2005

The Bottom Line: Canon's bargain-basement camcorder provides home-moviemakers with the tools to shoot surprisingly high-quality video, but good lighting is essential.

Release Date: 03/15/2005

Specs: Camcorder, CCD, 20 x, Mini DV, 15.2 oz

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Canon ZR200 Reviewed on 06/28/2005

The Bottom Line: Canon's affordable, compact ZR200 performs beautifully when the lights are bright, but you're probably better off with its less expensive sibling, the ZR100.

Release Date: 03/15/2005

Specs: Camcorder, CCD, 20 x, Mini DV, 0.9 lbs

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ZR300 Digital Camcorder Reviewed on 05/02/2005

The Bottom Line: If you're looking for a competent, compact MiniDV camcorder, this is it--but smart buyers will drop $50 more on the ZR400.

Release Date: 02/15/2005

Specs: Camcorder, CCD, 22 x, Mini DV, 0.9 lbs

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Canon ZR400 Reviewed on 11/08/2005

The Bottom Line: The compact Canon ZR400 camcorder performs beautifully in the great outdoors, but Canon continues to drop the ball when it comes to low-light shooting.

Release Date: 03/15/2005

Specs: Camcorder, CCD, 14 x, Mini DV, 0.9 lbs

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