Canon ZR90 MiniDV Digital Camcorder

Canon ZR90

ZR90 MiniDV Digital Camcorder Review, by Bryan Hastings April 30, 2004

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• Reviewed by: bluegrasspollock

  Strengths: Great video & still shots.

  Weaknesses: Controls are a little misleading and a little difficult for my large fingers.

  Overall: After looking at several different camcorders from various manufactures, I settled for the Canon ZR-90. I'm so glad I did. After reading all I could about a lot of different makes and listening to a lot of sales reps(most of which knew very little and seemed to want to steer you to the higher priced models) this one was for us. The wife just loves it for all those special grand baby moments.Buttons are a little small for my large paws, but for the quality and value for the money spent I rate it 10 out of 10.

• Reviewed by: stilwatr

  Strengths: Straight forward controls, seem well placed. Instructions, optical zoom are good. In limited light seems to give good pictures,haven't tried total darkness,color comes from light. Fits in belt Pac.

  Weaknesses: Would like a little more discussion as to the purpose or use of some functions. Would like to see a rotating view finder like my Nikon, makes for easier angles for pic taking.

  Overall: I have yet to work with all the functions, but those I have work well. Butterfly, Jason, got the camera out quickly. The wrong 1394 cable was sent. A phone call got the new one out while I was sending the incorrect one back. Appreciate the trust. With the many features I look forward to much editing and enhancing of movies. I like to dress up my movies to make them more interesting. I think this Canon ZR 90 digital camcorder will keep me busy for many years to come.

• Reviewed by: kapnet

  Strengths: small!! lightweight. silver.. cool features

  Weaknesses: wish it had built in light.. wish the LCD was better designed

  Overall: I really think this camcorder is well worth purchasing.. I got it for taping birthdays and other special occasions.. works really well and hookup to any TV or VCR is a snap.. USB to computer hookup is helpful for advanced editing... highly reccommend this product!! Canon is reliable and trustworhyl..

• Reviewed by: ec0198

  Strengths: Light, small and relatively easy to use. Good zoom range. Video quality and still images are acceptable. Overall, good camcorder/camera for the price.

  Weaknesses: Grainy night shots; supplied battery does not last long.

  Overall: I've already read reviews on this camcorder before deciding to make the purchase so I knew what and what not to expect from this particular model. Under good lighting conditions - it delivers. The optional video light and an extended life battery are essential additions.

• Reviewed by: paul2004

  Strengths: very cute and sexy!... light easy to carry.

  Weaknesses: short battery life

  Overall: After more than a month of searching I finaly decided about buying this camcorder (canon zr90). I read good review about this product and I compare it to other brand between the price and the functions. It looks like a very good package. Great deal and a very amazing price. So far base in my study of my new camcorder I enjoyed a lot and hopefuly it's gonna be like this for atleast many more years.