Canon ZR 960

29 reviews

May, 2013

Positive
Usability (19)
Value for money (16)
Portability (8)
Zoom (5)
Battery (4)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 29 reviews from magazines and websites. Views about the image quality and zoom are on the whole positive. The portability and value for money also get good feedback.

usability, value for money, portability, zoom, image quality

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Camcorders the Canon ZR 960 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 78/100 = Good quality.

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Expert review by: (electronicsme.com)

Canon ZR960

In conclusion, the ZR960 packs a wealth of features into an entry level camera. With a powerful zoom and easy mode functionality this camcorder is simple enough for the beginner while offering a wealth of features that may possibly intrigue even the...

41x Advanced Zoom with 2000x Digital and 37x Optical2.7 in Widescreen LCDEasy ModeAE Exposure Modes

Standard Definition Video only

If you are looking to upgrade your outdated camcorder to one that...

Jun, 2009

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Consumer review by: (amazon.com)

Amazon review summary for the Canon ZR 960

alaTest has collected and analyzed 24 user reviews of the Canon ZR 960 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products on Amazon.com.

usability, value for money, portability, zoom, viewfinder

71% of reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

May, 2013

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Consumer review by: James G. Pasden (amazon.com)

Canon ZR960 Review - Don't Buy it if you want to download video

I bought this product because I wanted to record video and use an external microphone. Unfortunately, the video can not be downloaded to several computers: Apple, Acer, and HP If you want to record and download your video to edit, then this camera is...

Oct, 2010

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Consumer review by: Anthony R. (amazon.com)

Firewire is a Big Issue

Okay, so this is a good camera as far as capturing the footage but I too have been caught up in the Firewire dilemma. Between me and my family there are four computers. Two Hewlett Packard's, one Compaq and one Emachine. None of these computers have a...

Mar, 2010

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Consumer review by: S. Tracy (amazon.com)

Tape is still the way to go!!!

After owning a Sony Handycam hi 8 for a number of years and the unreliability of the camcorder tape mechanism, I decided to try a flash camcorder, and a hard drive camcorder. both of these were very easy to use, but when playing back on any TV larger...

Mar, 2010

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Consumer review by: eigdub (pcconnectionexpress.com)

Making Videos

I love my new camcorder. It really works great. I just don't like where the zoom button is. Other then that I'm very happy with it.

easy to use, Portability/Lightweight/Compact, value for money, video quality

battery life, Still Pictures

Feb, 2010

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Consumer review by: Reversemidasman (amazon.com)

Yes its a MinDV format, but I love it for ease of editing.

I use to have a Sony HC-42 but it jammed and choked on a MiniDV cartridge, thus I had to replace it and researched what was remaining camcorders that use the MiniDV cartridges. Not that many left on the inexpensive end. Sony has a HC-52 and the Canon...

Feb, 2010

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Consumer review by: Charles Seiler (amazon.com)

People are Confused about MiniDV - It is NOT obsolete

I am getting very upset because all of the people who say they have done video for 25 years should no better than to say that MiniDV is obsolete! MiniDV records in 500% compression. MINI DVD and HardDisk HDD and FLASH cameras record in 1500%...

Nov, 2009

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Consumer review by: Charles Seiler (amazon.com)

People are Confused about MiniDV - It is NOT obsolete

Nov, 2009

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Consumer review by: Randy T. Merkel (amazon.com)

$499 is double suggested retail

Big VALUE Inc. has doubled the suggested retail price of this hard to find item. Fry's has them for $249.99!

Nov, 2009

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Product Specifications

Canon's entry-level digital camcorder ZR960 is designed to deliver style, features and advanced technology at the most affordable price. It combines legendary Canon lens optics with outstanding DIGIC DV image processor and a 680k pixel CCD image sensor to deliver a full range of image quality. The ZR960 is specifically designed to make it easier to capture great video, with image stabilization, quick start, a 2.7" widescreen LCD with a soft LCD video light, joystick control, level and grid markers and more.The ZR960's microphone terminal also makes it particularly useful for educators and trainers to carefully capture audio from a specific source, or to easily record a live narration for your footage.All this comes together to deliver brilliant video that you can easily share with family and friends. Easy to use, great looking and terrific value - it's the perfect choice for capturing all of life's precious memories.