Reviews of the ZR65MC Digital Video Camcorder - Dell Only
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CNET Review
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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alaTest.com
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
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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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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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
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
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