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- Genuine Canon Optics with 35x optical zoom/1000x digital zoom
- DIGIC DV image processor; image stabilization
- 2.7-inch widescreen LCD monitor; widescreen HR recording
- Still image recording
- Smooth zoom control; level shot control
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Product Description:
Around the world, the name Canon means optical excellence, advanced image processing and superb performance. And Canon digital video camcorders are no exception.Whether you're shopping for your first camcorder, or would like to upgrade from analog to digital, the ZR camcorders are a perfect balance of style, performance and affordability. The ZR digital camcorders give you a brilliant Genuine Canon 35x Optical Zoom lens, Canon's advanced image stabilization system, Widescreen HR recording, DIGIC DV image processing, Joystick controller, and Level and Grid Markers. The results are brilliant video and digital photos that you can easily share with family and friends.The ZR830 comes with an array of features that turn your camcorder into a digital still camera, including 9 Point AiAF (Auto Focus), Progressive Photo, Simultaneous Photo Recording, Special Scene Modes, and Image Effects. It is also compatible with SD HC (High Capacity) memory cards for storing even more of your images. All this, plus the ZR830's ease-of-use makes it easy to capture life's precious memories. | | | | |
Average Rating : 
Rating :  - Some manual features, Good (but not great) quality--A Nice First Camcorder
Definitely a good starter camcorder, has pretty good features.
Pros:
-Quickstart feature
-Comfortable (although wrist strap kinda hurts after an hour or so)
-Impressive zoom (sometimes has trouble focusing on very distant objects)
-Small
-Has SD card slot (for taking crappy videos and pics, but still works if you have to shoot something and only have this camcorder)
-Can take pictures while recording (to MiniDV tape, don't know about when you're recording to the card)
-LCD joystick doesn't get in the way (in case you might be thinking that like I originally had)
-Viewfinder (if you prefer it over the LCD)
-Remote control
Cons:
-Motor noise is very loud in video IF video is taken in quiet environment, BEWARE! (Both the ZR800 and ZR850 have this problem, and, although few reviews mention it, the ZR830 certainly does as well.)
-No video light (have to get the ZR850 for that feature)
-Video quality looks great on LCD but is definitely a bit soft-edged once uploaded to computer
-Video/pictures recorded onto card are very low quality
Overall, this is definitely a good first camcorder for a beginner, but you will likely want something more later on. It certainly still lives up to the Canon name.
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