Canon ZR800 Mini DV Camcorder

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4.4

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The Canon ZR800 Mini DV Camcorder comes with a variety of features, including 35x optical zoom, image stabilizer, 16:9 widescreen capability and a mic jack. In addition, this camcorder comes equipped with a cable, so you can quickly download your videos to your favorite video editing software.

Specification	Description
Model	1880B001
UPC	013803078190
Select Format	DV (Mini DV)

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★★★★★

5.0

Best DV Camcorder for the money

"These cameras are great for teaching video production. Their low cost and great picture makes them an excellent value. We've bought about 30 of them and several of their predecessors (ZR500, ZR250, ZR100, ZR80) and have always found that they are rugged, holding up to a lot of handling from college students. My biggest gripe is that in the "upgrade" from the older lines, they took away the hot shoe (cold shoe..." Read Full Review »

Jan 23, 2008 by Brian

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2.0

Cheap Plastic

"You get what you pay for. Eventhough the price was right. The camera is made up of plastic. I have used other camcorders for a few dollars more and they were worth it...." Read Full Review »

Apr 16, 2008 by chasman

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Canon ZR800 Mini DV Camcorder Review

Best DV Camcorder for the money

★★★★★

5.0

"These cameras are great for teaching video production. Their low cost and great picture makes them an excellent value.

We've bought about 30 of them and several of their predecessors (ZR500, ZR250, ZR100, ZR80) and have always found that they are rugged, holding up to a lot of handling from coll …" Read Full Review »

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Jan 23 2008

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GREAT Camcorder for the $$$

★★★★☆

4.0

"I am a very low-budget filmmaker and got this camera due to money restraints. Previously, I had been using an old S-VHS camera. The Canon is my first DV camcorder and I couldn't be more pleased. The color saturation is awesome, and the 35x optical zoom is wonderful for getting really tight closeups. …" Read Full Review »

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Mic Inputs Sealed The Deal With This!!

★★★★★

5.0

"If you are looking for a cheap affordable camcorder, this is the route to go. Not to mention this thing has MICROPHONE INPUTS! I work with professional equipment everyday, with the high dollar stuff...but once we got this for my girlfriend for college, we have yet to not be satisfied.

There are …" Read Full Review »

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Perfect cam for hs broadcast journalism

★★★★★

5.0

"My students use the mic input and perform field reports for the live morning show we broadcast on the school's CCTV station. They conduct interviews, tell stories, give kudos, and film events that bring life to the morning announcements. They enjoy leaving class on assignment and seeing themselves …" Read Full Review »

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Big Bang for a few Bucks!

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5.0

"At the time I purchased my Cannon ZR800 MDV Camcorder I was looking for a much higher end camera but was unable to find one in my price range that had all the features I needed or wanted. My immediate need was a camcorder with a mic jack. In my search I saw the ZR800 listed at a really great price a …" Read Full Review »

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Best DV Camcorder for the money

Cheap Plastic

Best DV Camcorder for the money

GREAT Camcorder for the $$$

Mic Inputs Sealed The Deal With This!!

Perfect cam for hs broadcast journalism

Big Bang for a few Bucks!

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