Cheap construction
More compelling choices in modelup and modeldown
Amongst Canon’s new line of ZR camcorders, the ZR830 finds itself between a rock and a hard place. It is the middle child, wedged between the ZR800, which includes a microphone jack, and the ZR850, which offers better video quality and larger stills...
Respectable video performance in good lighting conditions, easy-to-use menu system, widescreen LCD viewer, built-in lens cover, budget price
Poor low-light performance, inconvenient bottom-loading tape mechanism, no accessory shoe or external microphone input
The ZR830 is the midrange model in Canons 2007 ZR series of MiniDV camcorders and an update of last years ZR600. The new model features the same redesigned shell as the top-of-the-line ZR850, along with improved optics and an easier-to-use menu syst...
Abstract: The camcorders in Canons ZR series are designed for ease of use. I found the controls on my review unit easy to reach and intuitive to learn. The video that I shot with the ZR830 was very good. It had true color fidelity and was sharp. The cameras so...
Abstract: The Canon ZR830 ($299 MSRP) is not a bad little DV camcorder, but with HD moving towards the mainstream, and new formats sprouting left and right, this DV camcorder seems like a bit of a throwback. This is not a camcorder that reflects any of the ma...
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Published: 2007-03-01, Author: Philip , review by: cnet.com
Easy to use menu system with joystick control; impressive color in good lighting; wide-screen LCD; built-in lens cover; low price.
No accessory shoe or microphone input; bottom-loading tape compartment; low-resolution still photos; not enough stabilization at maximum zoom; poor low-light performance.
If you dont shoot in low light and dont plan on using it to shoot still images, this feature-rich camcorder is a bargain.
