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Canon ZR60

Canon ZR60

  • 3 out of 5
"Bad CCD"
  • 3 out of 5
"good special effects"
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Answered Questions for the ZR60

Q: My camera has the same problem, no video display
A: The CCD is most likely damaged & will need to be replaced. Canon should have a recall on it but... read more
Q: does not power up
A: There's a good chance your camera was one of a host of cameras that suffered from a faulty CCD chip. read more
Q: does the Canon ZR 60 record VHS to DVD?
A: Neither -- the ZR60 records to a spacial tape format called MiniDV. It is smaller than a VHS tape and... read more

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Open Questions for the ZR60

Q: My ZR60 cassette compartment does not open up, although it comes up and waits a little while and then goes back down. How do I fix that?
6 points for best answer - 3 replies
Q: I can not see through the view finder or on the screen so I can not film
10 points for best answer - 1 reply
Q: how do I upload video to my computer
20 points for best answer - 2 replies

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Editors' Comments

The Canon ZR60 offers an appealing option for camcorder buyers on a tight budget. While the ZR60 receives many good reviews, advanced users should be cautioned that despite its affordable price and lengthy feature list, there are recurrent complaints about its ability to film indoors or in low light. read more

Specifications

  • 0.34 megapixels (effective)
  • 18x optical zoom/360x digital zoom
  • Mini DV format
  • 2.5" LCD
  • auto and manual focus
  • electronic image stabilization
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  • 3.21 out of 5

Average rating based on 78 total reviews: 3.21/5

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  • 3 out of 5
Bad CCD ( - 3/24/06)

Camera has great pictures in bright light.
Garbage low light (thats regular in home lighting).
Not happy with Canon will never buy Canon again.read more

  • 3 out of 5
good special effects ( - 1/20/06)

the zr60 is a pretty average camera, it has everything you pretty well need in a camcorder it is very easy to use and the... read more

  • 3 out of 5
good, depending on the weather. ( - 1/9/06)

i have found that somtimes my camera flickers or goes blank or flashes blue distortion. other wise greatread more

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Professional Reviews

  • 3.7 out of 5
As long as you have plenty of light, this budget camcorder shines (CNET - 9/12/03)

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  • 3 out of 5
The ZR60 is improved over the previous model, the ZR40 (CamcorderInfo.com - 9/12/03)

A first look at Canon's new ZR camcorders, including the Canon ZR60. read original review

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