Digital Cameras Ratings: Canon ZR950 1.07MP MiniDV Camcorder with 37x Optical Zoom Review

Average Reviews:
3.6 out of 5 stars

(More customer reviews)In the product description Amazon.com lists as a feature that the ZR950 has a microphone input:"The microphone terminal on the ZR950 makes it especially useful for educators and trainers to carefully capture the audio they need to make most effective use of the video they shoot. It's also handy when you want to easily record a live narration for your footage."

However, having hands-on experience with this camera and from reading over the manual it does not have any audio-in jacks.This is a fine camcorder, but if you're buying it to record lectures and want to record from a microphone source you're buying the wrong tool.The Canon ZR930 and the ZR900 both do state that they have microphone input on the canon website.Also, among the older models, the Canon ZR800 has audio-in as well, however the ZR830 & ZR850 do not.This is not made clear initially from Canon's website and required a good deal of research.I wish they listed that spec in their comparison page.

At any rate, these are good cameras, at a good price.Just be certain to get the 930, 900 or 800 if you need audio-in.I'm not sure why they removed that feature from their higher-end camcorders, it seems counterintuitive to me.

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Product Description:

The Canon ZR950 MiniDV Camcorder is the top of Canon ZR line of camcorders. The ZR950 includes a variety of features that allow you still-camera flexibility, including 9-Point AiAF (Auto Focus), Progressive Photo, Simultaneous Photo Recording, Special Scene Modes, and Image Effects. The Canon ZR950 is compatible with SD HC (High Capacity) memory cards for storing even more of your images.

Featuring Canon's exclusive Genuine Canon 48x Advanced Zoom, which combines sharp Canon lens optics with Canon's DIGIC DV image processor, the ZR950 delivers a full range of image quality while giving you more flexibility while shooting. The ZR950 makes it easy to capture great video, offering a 1.07 Megapixel CCD image sensor, 2.7" Widescreen LCD with Soft LCD video light, Multi-Angle Remote, Quick Start, Joystick control, Level and Grid Markers and more.

These features all come together to deliver brilliant video and digital photos that you can easily share with family and friends. The Canon ZR950 is easy to use, attractive and is a terrific value, making it the ideal choice for capturing your precious memories.

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