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Reviews of the ZR65MC Digital Video Camcorder - Dell Only

  • 7.6

    CNET Review

    February 18, 2003

    The Good: Easy to operate; generally good video quality; strong home-video feature set.

    The Bad: Constant low-level noise; middling low-light performance; no control over auto power-off.

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

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  • 7.2

    alaTest.com

    By alaTest | October 27, 2009

    Review Summary: Experts rate this product 76/100 and users 60/100. Comparing these reviews to 103109 other Camcorders reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 72/100 = Good.

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  • No Rating

    camcorderinfo.com

    By Robin Liss | July 8, 2004

    Review Summary: The Canon ZR65MC is the middle of the road model of the 2003 ZR line. It is the least expensive Canon camcorder which includes a still recording feature, upgraded over the ZR60MC. The ZR65MC includes better manual control than some of the competitors ...

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  • No Rating

    digitaltrends.com

    Review Summary: All the features of the ZR60, plus 20X Optical Zoom/400X Digital Zoom, XGA High Resolution Photo Mode, Direct Print with Canon Bubble Jet Printers, MultiMediaCard and Secure Digital (SD) Memory C...

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  • No Rating

    photographyreview.com

    Review Summary: Sensor: single, 680k CCD Resolution: 340k DV, 447k still Lens: f/1.6-3.2 2.8-56mm, 20x optical zoom w. 400x digital zoom and image stabi

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Manufacturer: Canon USA

Part number: 8428A001

General

  • Product Type Camcorder
  • Enclosure Color Silver
  • Digital Zoom 400 x
  • Localization English
  • Optical Sensor Size 1/6"
  • Optical Sensor Type CCD
  • Min Illumination 1.6 lux
  • Digital Video Format MPEG-4
  • Special Effects Art, Ball, Cube, Wave, Color, Sepia, Mirror, Mosaic, Black & White
  • Image Stabilizer Electronic
  • Digital Scene Transition Beam, Flip, Jump, Tide, Puzzle, Zigzag, Fade trigger, Vertical wipe
  • Min Shutter Speed 1/60 sec
  • Max Shutter Speed 1/2000 sec
  • Shooting Modes Digital photo mode
  • Shooting Programs Low light, Spotlight, Night mode, Sand & snow, Sports mode, Portrait mode, Stitch assist
  • White Balance Presets, Automatic
  • White Balance Presets Indoor, Outdoor
  • Exposure Modes Manual, Program, Automatic

Main Features

  • Color Support Color
  • Still Image Format JPEG
  • Remote Control Remote control - Infrared
  • Video Capture No

Memory / Storage

  • Flash Memory 1 x 8 MB Flash - SD Memory Card
  • Image Storage Super-fine JPEG 1024 x 768 : 14 - With 8MB card, Fine JPEG 1024 x 768 : 20 - With 8MB card, Normal JPEG 1024 x 768 : 39 - With 8MB card, Super-fine JPEG 640 x 480 : 35 - With 8MB card, Fine JPEG 640 x 480 : 52 - With 8MB card, Normal JPEG 640 x 480 : 86 - With 8MB card
  • Media Type Mini DV
  • Recording Speed LP, SP

Lens System

  • Type Zoom lens - 2.8 mm - 56 mm - F/1.6-3.2
  • Focal Length 2.8 mm - 56 mm
  • Lens Aperture F/1.6-3.2
  • Optical Zoom 20 x
  • Lens system type Zoom lens
  • Min focal length 2.8 mm
  • Max focal length 56 mm
  • Auto Focus TTL contrast detection
  • Filter Size 30.5 mm
  • Focus Adjustment Manual, Automatic
  • Min Focus Range 0.4 in
  • Zoom Adjustment Motorized drive

Additional Features

  • DV input Yes
  • Self Timer Yes
  • Edit Functions A/V insert, Audio dubbing
  • Digital Still Camera Function Yes
  • Search Modes Date search, Zero search, Photo search
  • Additional Features DPOF support, Direct print, Date/time stamp, Built-in speaker, Display brightness control, Analog to digital conversion with pass through
  • Time Code Yes
  • Remote control Remote control - Infrared
  • Software Canon PhotoStitch, Canon DV Messenger, Canon ImageBrowser, Drivers & Utilities, Canon ZoomBrowser EX
  • Included Accessories Camcorder shoulder strap

Viewfinder

  • Viewfinder Type LCD
  • Viewfinder Diagonal Size 0.33 in
  • Viewfinder Resolution 113,000 pixels

Display

  • Type LCD display - TFT active matrix - 2.5 in - Color

Microphone

  • Type Microphone - Built-in

Connections

  • Connector Type 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire/i.LINK), 1 x S-Video input / output, 1 x Composite video/audio (input/output), 1 x Microphone, 1 x DC power input, 1 x USB
  • Expansion Slot(s) 1 x SD Memory Card

Audio Input

  • Audio input type Microphone
  • Microphone type Built-in
  • Microphone Operation Mode Stereo
  • Microphone Technology Electret condenser

Miscellaneous

  • Carrying Case None
  • Cables Included A/V cable, USB cable

Power

  • Power Device Power adapter - External
  • Battery type 1 x Camcorder battery - Rechargeable - Lithium ion
  • Run Time (Up To) 100 min

Battery

  • Supported Battery 1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery - 800 mAh ( Included )

Manufacturer Warranty

  • Service & Support 1 year warranty
  • Service & Support Details Limited warranty - Parts and labor - 1 year

Viewfinder / Display

  • Display Form Factor Rotating
  • Display Format 112,000 pixels
  • Viewfinder Color Support Color

Environmental Parameters

  • Min Operating Temperature 32 °F
  • Max Operating Temperature 104 °F

Physical Characteristics

  • Width 2.3 in
  • Depth 5.8 in
  • Height 4.1 in
  • Weight 1.1 lbs

Product Photos

  • camera on
  • front
  • back
  • side
  • camera off

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