Digital Video Camera & Camcorder Review

Beneath its stylish Silver Frost finish, the ZR600 packs a powerful combination of performance and features. It comes with a 25x optical zoom, Canon’s longest ever. It also comes with features found on more expensive camcorders such as: an easy-to-read menu system; an omni-selector joystick that lets you easily operate playback, focus, exposure and menu options; a big 2.7″ LCD viewscreen; Smooth Zoom Control; and Level Shot Control. The ZR600 is a stylish performer you can take anywhere.

CNET has an editor review on the Canon ZR700 Camcorder and has a rating of 6.6 out of 10. and writes: “Much like its slightly more expensive sibling, the ZR700, Canon’s ZR600 performed well in our tests under optimum lighting, while low-light performance yielded significant noise–not uncommon for entry-level Canon camcorders. It boasts a very full feature set for an entry-level model, including a bevy of shooting options, fixed- or variable-speed zoom, and a wide-screen LCD. But if you plan on digitizing your old analog tapes, you’ll have to step up to the ZR700, which includes a video input for performing analog-to-digital conversion. Otherwise, the ZR600 should fulfill most casual moviemakers’ needs.

Pricewise, Canon’s budget-pleasing ZR600 MiniDV camcorder falls squarely between the ZR500 and ZR700. Should you consider this middle-of-the-pack model? That depends on what features you hold dear. The Canon ZR600 shares the ZR700’s 680,000-pixel, 1/6-inch CCD; 2.7-inch wide-screen LCD; simple, joystick-driven menus; and palm-friendly design. In fact, you may want to read our full review of the ZR700 to learn more about the ZR600’s capabilities, performance, and image quality”

LetsGoDigital has a review on the Canon ZR600 Camcorder and writes - “Canon ZR 600 miniDV camcorder - Photo and Video - In addition to being able to capture digital photos to an SD memory card, the Canon ZR600 camcorders comes with a variety of photo features to ensure outstanding results. The new model has a 9 Point AiAF system that provides reliable auto focus anywhere in the frame. Also new to this model are the Special Scene Modes, which help users get great results in a variety of shooting conditions such as at the beach, during a snowy afternoon or when capturing a fireworks display. On the Canon ZR600, users can add Image Effects to their photos to give them extra creative flare, while Progressive Photo technology helps deliver sharp detail. The new ZR600 camcorder is classified as an official Canon DoubleShot camcorder offering, not just video and photos but the best of both.

Canon 600 Mini DV - Design and Color - Canon’s new ZR600 camcorder is approximately 16 percent smaller and approximately 12 percent lighter in weight than its predecessors, and boast sleek, contoured designs that fit comfortably in the hand. The new Canon ZR600 is offered in a cool Silver Frost color; the ZR600 model has a built-in lens cover so there is no dangling lens cap to lose.”

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