Canon ZR830 MiniDV Camcorder
Last updated: Review by CamcorderInfo (added on 23 March’07)
The Canon ZR830 MiniDV camcorder features 35x optical zoom with image stabilizer, DIGIC DV image processor, Widescreen HR recording, Still image recording, and a 2.7-inch widescreen LCD. The camcorder is measuring in at Width 2.2 x Height 3.6 x Depth 4.7 inch (57 x 92 x 119 mm not including grip belt) and weighing at 13.4 ounces (380 grams).
Canon ZR830 Latest Price
+ REVIEWS (last updated: 23/03/07)
CamcorderInfo reviews the Canon ZR830 (rating: 6.6/10) and writes;
“The ZR830 is compact, measuring 2.2×3.6×4.7 inches. Its tall, thin frame weighs in at 13.4 ounces. This is a light, portable camcorder. It can fit in a small bag, purse, or even a large pocket, but none of those options would prove to be a good idea, given the ZR830’s cheap construction…The Canon ZR830 is without a doubt a pretty good DV camcorder at a pretty good price. The problem is, it’s step-up sibling, the ZR850 offers some worthwhile upgrades, and only costs a few dollars more – better video resolution (with a negligible drop in low light performance) and higher resolution stills (1152 x 864 versus 1024 x 768). The added video resolution on the 850 was immediately visible in side-by-side comparisons of the two camcorders. Then below the ZR830, you have the ZR800, with identical video quality to the ZR830. Sure, there’s no still card capture and no remote control, but you get a mic jack – an incredibly rare find on a camcorder anywhere near this price range. Mic inputs are worth their weight in gold, and certainly worth the cost of sacrificing sub-1MP still capture.”
CNET reviews the Canon ZR830 (rating: 6.6/10) and writes;
“For a camcorder in this price range, we liked the video we captured with the ZR830. In decent lighting, the ZR830 captured relatively accurate colors and reasonably sharp footage. As you might expect from its higher pixel count, the ZR850 yielded slightly sharper results, but its more noticeable benefit was in low-light shooting. Unlike its slightly pricier sibling, the ZR830 couldn’t achieve focus in our tough low-light test. As usual, the camcorder’s electronic image stabilization couldn’t quite compensate for the long end of its zoom lens. We found that it was effective to about 75 percent of the zoom range…The bottom line: If you don’t shoot in low light and don’t plan on using it to shoot still images, this feature-rich camcorder is a bargain.”
+ FEATURES & SPECIFICATIONS
- Download ZR800/830/850 Brochure
+ USER MANUAL
- Download Canon ZR830 Instruction Manual (PDF, 5.26 MB)
- Download Digital Video Software (Macintosh) Ver.24 Instruction Manual (PDF, 4.16 MB)
+ PRESS RELEASE
LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., January 5, 2007 (CES Booth #12606) – Canon recognizes that whether they are shooting a 50th anniversary party, baby’s first steps, or a trip around the world, camcorder users are looking to capture the movement and visual images, resulting in memories that are inherent in every important life stage. To help anyone become an instant expert, Canon has introduced three new models in its entry-level ZR series camcorders: the ZR850, ZR830, and ZR800 Mini-DV Camcorders.
These camcorders provide powerful technology for capturing the most outstanding videos and photos with an array of smart new features that ensure the easiest, most enjoyable user experience. In fact, as Canon has long been regarded as an expert in optical lens design and production, all ZR series camcorders will feature 35x optical zoom – Canon’s longest zoom ever.
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