Canon ZR950
| A | is outstanding and exceptional, rated in the top 10% of camcorders. |
| B | means they are good, with some standout features. |
| C | means they are mediocre, and probably more trouble than they are worth. |
| D & F | mean they are absolutely awful or old. Avoid at all costs. |
- 41st of 106 in Consumer
- 4th of 19 in MiniDV
- 21st of 64 in Standard Definition
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Editors' Comments
The Canon ZR950 is their top of the line entry-level camcorder. It pairs widescreen 16:9 MiniDV video recording with SD/SDHC still recording and a nice 48x advanced zoom functionality to produce a versatile, usable beginner's camera. The lens includes image stabilization to reduce blur from camera shake, and an "Easy Mode" that lets the camera choose the best possible settings for your current situation—a great addition for those new to shooting video. It also records still photos, and includes 9-point autofocus and other still-centric features. The large LCD screen swings 90 degrees horizontally, and rotates 270 degrees vertically, meaning you can always find a comfortable viewing angle. In all, this is a fine and inexpensive choice for getting started with videography.
Specifications
- Records video to MiniDV tape; still images to SD/SDHC memory cards
- Standard resolution recording in 16:9 widescreen format
- 1-megapixel still image recording
- 37x optical zoom; 2000x digital zoom lens
- Image Stabilization reduces blur from camera shake
- 2.7-inch widescreen LCD display
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Store Ratings and Offer Details for the Canon ZR950
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Calumet Photo
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$259.99 |
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Dell Electronics and Accessories
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$240.00 |
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Abt Electronics.com
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$245.52 |
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B&H Photo-Video-Pro Audio
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$259.95 |
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Your Electronic Warehouse
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$279.00 |
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$269.18 |
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Profeel
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$279.00 |
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Zappos.com
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$383.00 |
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Amazon
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$279.99 |
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136 Store Reviews |
Amazon Marketplace
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$279.99 |
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Not up to Snuff
The Canon ZR950 unfortunately does not live up to the excellent reputation of the brand, with sub-par video quality that makes this budget camcorder not really worth what little money it costs.
Product Information
| Manufacturer | Canon |
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| Part Number | ZR950 |
| UPC | 13803090062 |
| Release Date | Jan 1, 2008 |
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