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Canon ZR900 Silver ~ MiniDV Digital Camcorder Bonus Kit includes a Soft Carrying Case and 60 min.MiniDV Tape

Canon ZR900 Silver ~ MiniDV Digital Camcorder Bonus Kit includes a Soft Carrying Case and 60 min.MiniDV Tape

Average Customer Rating: 4.45 out of 5 4.4 out of 5 (56 Reviews)
55 of 56 (98%) customers would recommend this product to a friend.

Customer Questions & Answers: 20 Questions |  20 Answers

Customer Reviews

Awesome Camera for Awesome Price, 02/05/2009
By AllClearInvestigations, Orlando, Fl
Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5

This camera was an exceptional value! I'm a private investigator and wanted a compact, light camera for work. I looked at a ton of cameras, and this one fit my needs perfectly - it's lightweight, compact, great resolution, awesome zoom, and it comes with a case and tape!
I use the AV cable to download the video to my computer, and the software it came with works better than the other software I've bought in the past. Very user-friendly!
Product Attributes:
Value: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Meets Expectations: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Recommends this product? Yes
Age: 25 - 34
Gender: Male
Has owned product for: 2 - 7 weeks
Uses product: Every day
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Review 2 for Canon ZR900 Silver ~ MiniDV Digital Camcorder Bonus Kit includes a Soft Carrying Case and 60 min.MiniDV Tape

Satisfactory, 01/07/2009
By VideoVamp, Knoxville TN
Overall Rating: 3 out of 5 3 out of 5

The Canon ZR900 fails to impress but provides satisfactory performance. Video looks ok. It's nice and small. A lot of distorted audio in windy conditions. It takes a minute to figure out the eject operation. It's mostly manual. Several hatches have to be closed. My other complaint is why didn't they just throw in the fire wire you need to get hooked up to your PC. I'm running mine thru a special Dazzle addapter. But overall, a decent little camera for the price.
Product Attributes:
Value: 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Meets Expectations: 3 out of 5 3 out of 5
Recommends this product? Yes
Age: 35 - 44
Gender: Male
Has owned product for: 2 - 7 weeks
Uses product: Once per month
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Review 3 for Canon ZR900 Silver ~ MiniDV Digital Camcorder Bonus Kit includes a Soft Carrying Case and 60 min.MiniDV Tape

Not so bad, 01/07/2009
By an anonymous customer
Overall Rating: 4 out of 5 4 out of 5

I was looking for something cheap and lightweight and got to say not so bad. I use it for my baby and I love it. Very user-friendly and to the point!! I love the x-tra wire for viewing what you record on tv. So I would recommend this product.
Product Attributes:
Value: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Meets Expectations: 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Recommends this product? Yes
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Review 4 for Canon ZR900 Silver ~ MiniDV Digital Camcorder Bonus Kit includes a Soft Carrying Case and 60 min.MiniDV Tape

GREAT value; GREAT buy!, 01/05/2009
By CaptainKidd, Eagle Mountain, UT
Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5

Consumer Reports listed this as a "best buy" in a recent magazine and I couldn't agree more. Yes, the ZR-930 and -950 offer a few more things, but none of them were necessary. This camera is simple and straight-forward to use. It is user-friendly and produces great videos. Having shopped other options and brands, we couldn't be happier with this choice. The fact that a NICE carry case and video tape is included make this a real steal!
Product Attributes:
Value: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Meets Expectations: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Recommends this product? Yes
Age: 35 - 44
Gender: Male
Has owned product for: 2 - 7 weeks
Uses product: Every few days
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Review 5 for Canon ZR900 Silver ~ MiniDV Digital Camcorder Bonus Kit includes a Soft Carrying Case and 60 min.MiniDV Tape

Great Value, 01/01/2009
By datelte, Los Angeles, CA
Overall Rating: 4 out of 5 4 out of 5

Bought it for baby's birth. Simple and easy to use. Great value. Transferring tape contains to DVD is easy using Microsoft Movie Maker, but very time consuming.
Product Attributes:
Value: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Meets Expectations: 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Recommends this product? Yes
Age: 35 - 44
Gender: Male
Has owned product for: 2 - 7 weeks
Uses product: Every few days
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Review 6 for Canon ZR900 Silver ~ MiniDV Digital Camcorder Bonus Kit includes a Soft Carrying Case and 60 min.MiniDV Tape

Very Good Camcorder, 12/30/2008
By DCLady, Washington, DC
Overall Rating: 4 out of 5 4 out of 5

I bought this for my boyfriend as an xmas gift... he asked for a camcorder that uses the mini casettes. He really likes it and said I did a great job picking out a camcorder. He also liked the fact that it came with a bag. Would recommend this to others as a great camcorder at a great price.
Product Attributes:
Value: 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Meets Expectations: 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Recommends this product? Yes
Age: 35 - 44
Gender: Female
Has owned product for: 1 week or less
Uses product: Once per week
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Review 7 for Canon ZR900 Silver ~ MiniDV Digital Camcorder Bonus Kit includes a Soft Carrying Case and 60 min.MiniDV Tape

good for its value, 12/28/2008
By 4kidsandahubby
Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5

works as expected. works well in a dim room. value is great and is easy to use
Product Attributes:
Value: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Meets Expectations: 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Recommends this product? Yes
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Review 8 for Canon ZR900 Silver ~ MiniDV Digital Camcorder Bonus Kit includes a Soft Carrying Case and 60 min.MiniDV Tape

Excellent for the money, 12/27/2008
By Holt, New York, NY
Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5

This camcorder is the perfect choice for someone not interested in professional work but wanting a camera with an optical zoom and up to the minute features. Beats the competition.
Product Attributes:
Value: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Meets Expectations: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Recommends this product? Yes
Age: 65 or older
Gender: Male
Has owned product for: 2 - 7 weeks
Uses product: Every few days
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Review 9 for Canon ZR900 Silver ~ MiniDV Digital Camcorder Bonus Kit includes a Soft Carrying Case and 60 min.MiniDV Tape

Good value, 12/26/2008
By NoHH
Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5

Purchased this product to replace an older video format camera. I really like the features and the picture is excellent.
Product Attributes:
Value: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Meets Expectations: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Recommends this product? Yes
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Review 10 for Canon ZR900 Silver ~ MiniDV Digital Camcorder Bonus Kit includes a Soft Carrying Case and 60 min.MiniDV Tape

12/25/2008
By caydensgranny, london, ky
Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5

very nice product for the money. small and compact but does the job.
Product Attributes:
Value: 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Meets Expectations: 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Recommends this product? Yes
Age: 35 - 44
Gender: Female
Has owned product for: 1 week or less
Uses product: Every day
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Review 11 for Canon ZR900 Silver ~ MiniDV Digital Camcorder Bonus Kit includes a Soft Carrying Case and 60 min.MiniDV Tape

GREAT, 12/23/2008
By BABYCAKES88, ELIZABETHTOWN, KY
Overall Rating: 4 out of 5 4 out of 5

IT WAS WORTH THE MONEY. I GAVE IT TO MY DAUGHTER FOR CHRISTMAS BUT A EARLY PRESENT. SHE USED IT FOR OUR CHRISTMAS AND SHE LOVES IT AND IT WAS EASY TO USE. I WOULD RECOMMEND THIS TO EVERYONE
Product Attributes:
Value: 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Meets Expectations: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Recommends this product? Yes
Age: 45 - 54
Gender: Female
Has owned product for: 2 - 7 weeks
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Review 12 for Canon ZR900 Silver ~ MiniDV Digital Camcorder Bonus Kit includes a Soft Carrying Case and 60 min.MiniDV Tape

Great Camera and Super Value, 12/23/2008
By pinkribbonangel
Overall Rating: 4 out of 5 4 out of 5

This camera was rated as a Consumers Report Best Buy. I purchased it to give as a gift. It is a super camera and has great features.
Product Attributes:
Value: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Meets Expectations: 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Recommends this product? Yes
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Review 13 for Canon ZR900 Silver ~ MiniDV Digital Camcorder Bonus Kit includes a Soft Carrying Case and 60 min.MiniDV Tape

Nice quality camcorder., 12/22/2008
By boredwithhollywood, West Sacramento, CA
Overall Rating: 4 out of 5 4 out of 5

I would have given this camcorder five stars on everything if it had not been for the camera noise the built-in mic picked up. I didn't expect that so thats why it only got two stars on 'Meets Expectations'. Otherwise it's a great little camcorder for the price.

If you're going to use a remote mic (which you can) you won't hear the motor noise.

One other thing that I thought could have been better is the location of the 'record' button. You use your right thumb to toggle the button, and that happens be the same spot your nose occupies when you're looking thru the view finder?!! If you use the screen to video that won't be a problem.

It was a snap to load the video into my iMac. I burned it to a disk and it looked great on TV.

So, if you're looking for a good, inexpensive little camcorder, that records in MiniDV (tape) format, this one will do the trick.

FYI, the ZR930 model comes with a remote control, but I'm not sure if it has the remote mic feature like this ZR900.
Product Attributes:
Value: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Meets Expectations: 2 out of 5 2 out of 5
Recommends this product? Yes
Age: 65 or older
Gender: Male
Has owned product for: 2 - 7 weeks
Uses product: A few times per month
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Review 14 for Canon ZR900 Silver ~ MiniDV Digital Camcorder Bonus Kit includes a Soft Carrying Case and 60 min.MiniDV Tape

A Great MiniDV Camera Value, 12/21/2008
By NomadRider
Overall Rating: 4 out of 5 4 out of 5

I bought this camera for general movie purposes, family gatherings, etc, and it seems like it will fit the bill. It was a great value at $200, but since I've only had it a couple weeks, I can't rate it except that it works as advertised.
Product Attributes:
Value: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Meets Expectations: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Recommends this product? Yes
Age: 55 - 64
Gender: Male
Has owned product for: 2 - 7 weeks
Uses product: A few times per year
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Review 15 for Canon ZR900 Silver ~ MiniDV Digital Camcorder Bonus Kit includes a Soft Carrying Case and 60 min.MiniDV Tape

Great Bundle, 12/20/2008
By LighthouseSeeker, Buffalo, NY
Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5

I bought this for a gift. I did charge it and play around with it. It seems like a very nice camcorder for the price. The bundle was an excellent deal. I'm not sure how the mini tapes will work but we will find out on Christmas day.
Product Attributes:
Value: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Meets Expectations: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Recommends this product? Yes
Age: 45 - 54
Gender: Female
Has owned product for: Longer than one year
Uses product: A few times per month
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Review 16 for Canon ZR900 Silver ~ MiniDV Digital Camcorder Bonus Kit includes a Soft Carrying Case and 60 min.MiniDV Tape

12/18/2008
By FirstTimecamerauser
Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5

I have never had a video camera before. I did all of the research, as I do with all products I shop for, and found this camera to be in my price range. A bounus to buying this camera is that it came with everything you need to get started, minis the fire wire to connect to the computer. Just a word of advice, don't spend $40 on the fire wire in the electronic stores. Order it right from Wal-mart.com. It cost me $11.22 with shipping!! It conected right to my Mac laptop and works great. I am currently in the process of burning my sons first christmas concert. This is a great buy for first time users on a budget.
Product Attributes:
Value: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Meets Expectations: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Recommends this product? Yes
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Review 17 for Canon ZR900 Silver ~ MiniDV Digital Camcorder Bonus Kit includes a Soft Carrying Case and 60 min.MiniDV Tape

camcorder, 12/10/2008
By sewmom204, Alabama
Overall Rating: 1 out of 5 1 out of 5

There was not enough information on the description. I ordered this camcorder thinking it was one that recorded directly onto the mini DVD's since the box said MiniDV. When I opened the package, I realized it was a camcorder that records on the mini DV cassettes. Not what I wanted. I returned it immediately
Recommends this product? No
Age: 55 - 64
Gender: Female
Has owned product for: 1 week or less
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Review 18 for Canon ZR900 Silver ~ MiniDV Digital Camcorder Bonus Kit includes a Soft Carrying Case and 60 min.MiniDV Tape

Camcorder, 12/06/2008
By HatchieBoy, Hatchie, MS
Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5

I bought this product for my wife, because she wanted to archive all the early years of our childrens lives. She uses it every day and absolutely loves it. Ive also used it a time or two when i go hunting. It has great resolution and its quiet and easy to use.
Product Attributes:
Value: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Meets Expectations: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Recommends this product? Yes
Age: 18 - 24
Gender: Male
Has owned product for: 2 - 7 weeks
Uses product: Every day
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Review 19 for Canon ZR900 Silver ~ MiniDV Digital Camcorder Bonus Kit includes a Soft Carrying Case and 60 min.MiniDV Tape

good buy, 12/04/2008
By economicalone
Overall Rating: 4 out of 5 4 out of 5

I loved the price and the fact that this camera did not have a lot of unnecessary bells and whistles. Very compact. Nothing to complain about so far. Great for a novice like myself.
Product Attributes:
Value: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Meets Expectations: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Recommends this product? Yes
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Review 20 for Canon ZR900 Silver ~ MiniDV Digital Camcorder Bonus Kit includes a Soft Carrying Case and 60 min.MiniDV Tape

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An Outstanding Deal for the money!, 11/29/2008
By Mechhead, Lightfoot, Virginia
Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5

Camera was recieved in excellent condition, no marks or damages to shipping container. Unit was well padded. Camera and accesories are exactly as pictured, no discrepencies. This camera is a great deal for the money. Bought it for my wife, who instantly fell in love with it. Very easy to use, well documented, and takes a very nice picture with good audio too. I would highly recommend this product to anyone thinking about starting out in video editing or recording.
Product Attributes:
Value: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Meets Expectations: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Recommends this product? Yes
Age: 45 - 54
Gender: Male
Has owned product for: 2 - 7 weeks
Uses product: Every few days
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