Canon ZR800 Mini DV Camcorder

Pros: The Coolest Video Camera, Size is everything!
Cons: It is not made anymore, battery life is not so great.

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: Great picture. Small and light weight. Easy to use.
Cons: Batteries and tapes are not cheap.

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: small size light weight cost
Cons: short battery life expensive batteries

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: Lots of features, very small, great user interface, well designed
Cons: Digital still capability is very poor, non-progressive scan LCD, bad humidity handling

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: Size does matter!!! Every Feature and Pocket Sized!
Cons: Better have extra pockets for batteries

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: small size
Cons: short battery life

I bought this camera because I really liked the shape and overall size and feature set, but then... Canon came out the the ZR-10 which has way longer battery life and more features, so I was kinda bummed out that I hadn't waited. Still, it is a good,...

Pros: transfer analog tapes to DV.
Cons: image quality is diminished in low light situations.

I am not new to video, but I am new to using digital video. I wanted a camcorder in which to take home videos as well as short video movies for film festivals. I chose the ZR-10 after lots of research of other cameras in this price range--most of which...

Pros: Price Easy to use Picture Quality Ext Mic Jack
Cons: No hotshoe Did not include Firewire cable in box

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-inexpensive-easy to use
Cons: editing must be done through firewire

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: small size light weight cost
Cons: short battery life expensive batteries

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: 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.

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: Ease of use, light weight
Cons: not enough tape length

I bought my ZR before digital Camcorders took off. I had a full standard Chinon with all of the features. I love this camera except it was too big to travel! I love the Canon Zr miniDv.
It is small enough to carry anywhere. It takes great...

Pros: great focus outside, good color, good zoom, fair to good low light,fast
Cons: slightly choppy indoor video

am on to my next test model zr500 and zr800 from Canon , and eventually will settle for a cheap camcorder tIll I can afford a hd model. (hc5 or 7 from Sony)After trying the hc 26 from Sony and ux1 hd and returning them, I decided to keep trying, ...

Pros: Good manual controls for money. Great sockets.
Cons: People who don't use external mike complain about motor noise.

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 ...