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Title: Canon DV camcorders
Post by: radiohead_dpa on September 09, 2004, 04:17:17 PM

How well do these two Canon camcorders do for concerts? ZR85+80?

http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Canon-ZR85-Camcorder--9382A001-/sem/rpsm/oid/88746/rpem/ccd/productDetail.do

http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Canon-ZR80-Camcorder--9383A001-/sem/rpsm/oid/88745/rpem/ccd/productDetail.do

I've played with the ZR80 and it looked small enough, great zoom, and with $350 tag its cheap enuff.

But how's it do otherwise (color contrast/indoors/sound)?  Any ideas?

Title: Re: Canon DV camcorders
Post by: firmdragon on September 11, 2004, 02:48:55 AM

http://www.camcorderinfo.com/d/Reviews&level_b=Camcorder&level_c=Canon&level_d=MiniDV.htm

performance under low light conditions is something you wanna take note of.

Title: Re: Canon DV camcorders
Post by: radiohead_dpa on September 15, 2004, 02:18:55 PM

thanks for info and the link site ;)

Title: Re: Canon DV camcorders
Post by: mizary on October 06, 2004, 04:26:26 PM

Wow this site kicks ass
http://www.camcorderinfo.com/

thanks  +T

Now I want to buy another camcorder!  2 cam mix baby!

--mizary

Title: Re: Canon DV camcorders
Post by: Ed. on October 07, 2004, 01:48:53 AM

i have a panasonic dv cam...it doesn't do so hot in low light conditions :(  but its uber small. small enuf to crotch.

Title: Re: Canon DV camcorders
Post by: boa on October 08, 2004, 01:58:33 PM

I've not used a Canon before, but can attest to the Sony DCR-TRV27 and DCR-TRV33. These go between $350-$450 on ebay. I picked up a new, in-the-box DCR-TRV33 this week for $489. Both of these together have made quite a few tasty multi cam masters for me. Just my experience...let us know what you go for.