  - 1-megapixel CCD image sensor; image stabilization
- Genuine Canon Optics with 35x optical zoom/1000x digital zoom
- DIGIC DV image processor; still image recording
- 2.7-inch widescreen LCD monitor; widescreen HR recording
- Smooth zoom control; level shot control
 List Price: $399.99 Lowest Price: Too low to display 
 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 ZR850 is the top of the line of ZR camcorders. This addition to the ZR family includes a 1.07 megapixel CCD, along 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. A built-in video light ensures that regardless of the conditions, your subject will be clearly seen. With the ZR850 you get all of these exciting features, plus its ease-of-use makes it the perfect solution for capturing all of life's precious memories. Customer Reviews: Rating:  Date: 2008-06-29 Canon ZR850 Capable camcorder/camera which performs very well. Easy to use and captures excellent rich video footage. Camera function works very good. Rating:  Date: 2008-06-18 GREAT!!! Great small convenient camera! Have not yet checked the recorded DVs for image & sound quality but so far I can say its a very good camera for domestic/ vacation use! Rating:  Date: 2008-06-17 Nice Little camera This is an excellent little camera for the price. It was everything I expected. There is a little bit of motor noise when the zoom is used but nothing major unless you are looking for something super professional. I like the size - fits in a pocket or purse for travel. I would recommend it.
It also takes still photos on a card - nice extra. Rating:  Date: 2008-06-11 great camera for so cheap great camera for the money. I suppose the image quality does leave a tiny bit to be desired, bit what can you expect for under 200!? Rating:  Date: 2008-06-10 zr850 slow snap then miss seems good for a camcorder.
Although the still camera has a higher Resolution CCD (1 Meg),
The snap button does not have the 2 step feature as seen
in the better Optura line (model 50/60). So when you snap the
picture, it does not snap right away since it has focus first.
There is no way to prefocus and then snap the picture. Therefore
you will miss the moment. The viewfinder is not adjustable.
Canon decided to stop manufacturing the better miniDV line models.
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