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Canon ZR40 Mini DV Camcorder

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Key Features
  • Camcorder Type: Digital
  • Recording Format: Mini DV
  • Recording System: NTSC
  • Sensor Quantity: 1
  • Optical Zoom: 18x
  • Weight: 1.16 lb.
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Canon ZR40 Mini DV Camcorder
 
 
 
 
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Enter the world of DV and realize truly amazing picture and sound quality. Images reaching up to 500-line horizontal resolution reveal stunning detail and clarity. Clearly superior quality than even the best analog camcorders, by 20% at least, and free from annoying color noise. DV is the right format, right now! The ZR40 takes advantage of the latest digital video technology, yet is small enough to fit in the palm of your hand. Sporting a sleek body design, and an extensive list of features, this camcorder provides exceptional results, and is remarkably easy to use. Canon's attention to detail guarantees a flawless shooting experience, seamless connectivity, and endless creativity.
 

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Average Rating: 3.5
 
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Canon ZR40 MiniDV Digital Camcorder

Date of Review:  Feb 26, 2002
The Bottom Line: The ZR40 is a good camcorder at a good price.
Review: The Canon ZR40 is a relatively inexpensive (at $599) MiniDV Digital camcorder with ability to take still picture.

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The most important feature of the camcorder is its ability to produce excellent picture quality...
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  4.0

by: dkozin
Recommended to buy: Yes

Pros
Price, size, picture quality, features,...
Cons
Menu system could be easier to use
 

Great Value, Stylish & Functional

Date of Review:  May 3, 2002
The Bottom Line: RECOMMENDED A fine MiniDV camcorder for the money. Compact, good image quality. A great alternative if your idea is to make video and not play with buttons and knobs.
Review: OVERVIEW

This is a very good entry-level MiniDV camcorder with a great list of features: Compact, Easy to use, and the price continues to drop as of this writing. Keep in mind that you're not going to get "broadcast quality" from something...
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  4.0

by: memobug
Recommended to buy: Yes

Pros
Attractive. Very good performance at...
Cons
Poor video in low light, Battery...
 

A Nice Little Camcorder

Date of Review:  Jun 10, 2002
The Bottom Line: If you are looking for a low cost, light weighted, feature rich MiniDV camcorder, the ZR40 is a good choice.
Review: Introduction
As our 2 yrs old son becoming more active, we decided to get a camcorder to capture his mischieveous moments. Understanding that a big portion of time spent in getting good video is doing video editing after capturing the moments,...
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  5.0

by: seowfun
Recommended to buy: Yes

Pros
Good price, feature rich, small, stylish
Cons
Lower CCD resolution than competition
 
 

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Product Details and Features

Product MPN

MPN ZR40

Key Features

Camcorder Type   Digital
Recording Format   Mini DV
Recording System   NTSC
Sensor Quantity   1
Optical Zoom   18x
Weight 1.16 lb.

CCD

Sensor Quantity   1
Sensor Size 1/6"
Number of Pixels   460K pixels

LCD / Viewfinder

Display Type   With LCD Screen
LCD Panel Size   2.5 in.
Color Viewfinder   With Color Viewfinder

Lens

Optical Zoom   18x
Digital Zoom   360x
Lens Focal Length 2.8 - 50.4 mm
Filter Diameter 30.5 mm

Video Modes

Recording Speed   SP • LP
Image Stabilizer   With Image Stabilizer
Recommended Illumination   100 Lux
Low Lux   0.5 Lux

Audio

Audio Format   12/16 Bit PCM Digital Stereo/Audio Dub

Memory Photography

MPEG Movie Mode   Without MPEG Movie Mode

Interfaces

Output Interfaces S-Video • Composite (Video) • Audio (RCA) • FireWire / DV / i.Link • Headphones Jack
Input Interfaces S-Video • Audio (RCA) • FireWire / DV / iLink
Microphone Type Internal

Power Supply

Battery Type   Proprietary Lithium
Battery Life   1.58 Hours

Dimensions

Width 2.25 in.
Depth 5.63 in.
Height 3.88 in.
Weight 1.16 lb.

Warranty

Warranty 1 Year

Miscellaneous

Family Line Canon ZR
Included Accessories 2 x AA Batteries • A/V Cable • Shoulder Strap • Lithium Propriety Battery • AC Power Adapter • Remote Control • Lens Cap
UPC 013803010527
Product ID 20149716
 

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Canon ZR40 MiniDV Digital Camcorder with 2.5" LCD, & Digital Still Mode
MiniDV camcorder 18x optical, 360x digital, zoom with image stabilization 2.5 inch color LCD and color EVF Digital photo mode records onto MiniDV tapes Analog pass-through ports for direct connection to computer
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