Canon ZR45MC MiniDV Digital Camcorder with 2.5" LCD, Digital Still Mode & MMC Card Slot

Product Description

Outstanding optical performance and strict attention to detail makes the ZR45MC an indispensable memory maker. Your style and creativity are limited only by your own imagination. The flexibility and quality of the ZR45MC will win you over.Enjoy all the benefits of digital video, digital photo mode, a 2.5" flexible color view screen, and 18X optical zoom/360X digital zoom. The ZR45MC features Color Night Mode, Image Stabilization, a high quality microphone, a built-in analog to digital converter, plus Progressive Photo Mode for exceptionally sharp still images, MultiMediaCard and Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card technology for easy storage and transfer of still images, and a USB terminal.

Amazon.com Product Description

Improving on an original can be a daunting task. Canon has succeeded quite well, thank you. The ZR45MC is the successor to the ZR25MC. Canon increased the optical zoom to 18x--the digital now sits at 360x--and added an analog pass-through port. Although the ZR line featured analog-in for dubbing your movies to MiniDV, the new pass-through port allows you to go straight to the computer, eliminating a possibly cumbersome step.

The ZR45MC also has a lot of the same features that made the original a lot of fun. A 2.5-inch LCD is swivel-mounted, permitting the shooter to use the camera at odd angles. Various digital effects and autoexposure modes help ensure your footage turns out well. The digital still mode makes a return, letting you capture 640 x 480 stills onto an included 8 MB MMC.

Finally, Canon threw in a low-light color-shooting mode that makes the ZR45MC that much more attractive.

Customer Reviews:

Read me! Important.......2007-08-25

Giving my unbiased opinion: I am an adult and i know my way around technology. I owned other canon products before from powershot cameras to this ZR45MC. I've had this since early 2002 and I've used it for many things, graduations etc.... I just recently had problems.

first, GOOD: If you're not going for pro quality, technically superior lines this and pixels that....the video is pretty good in my honest opinion. I just used it on a trip to Boston and used it for whale watching and I was quite satisfied. The video was clear, crisp and colorful. It was cloudy and darker when we were out at sea and the video was still good, even after the whale spit out on us... yum. The aqaurium was even darker, still good. I avg anywhere from 1+hr to 2hrs on tapes. I read many reviews on the buzzing noise and I've yet to hear it. Perhaps i wasn't in a super quiet room but even though my videos had some quiet time in them i really didn't notice. The sound it does record is pretty clear. I bought a DVD-R recorder and transfered them immediately over to DVD and they transfer beautifully. It has many features like an adjustment lever by the eye piece to better meet with your eye (which is a plus since i have an extended battery and it sticks out a bit more but no struggles with the eyepiece extended-comfy). You can use the supplied AV cables or the not included S-cable but the supplied AV transfers just fine. It's been good with power consumption on my extended battery (digital concepts lithium BP-522CL 2400mAh)and i keep the stock one as back up but i've never had to switch to it yet. The software is pretty straightforward and I do use either the software from my powershot camera or the camcorder to load pics so they are compatible with each other in this case (zoombrowser EX).

The not so Bad: nowadays with the pixel/resolutions quality of the cameras the 640x480 is not up to snuff anymore. It's better than nothing in a pinch when set to Fine quality. I really wouldn't use standard unless you using it for quick loading pic via internet i.e. ebay pics....

Now the BAD! I really am surprised at Canon's response to this. I began having tape issues which also seems to be a fairly common complain. Now i really don't know if this would be a common issue with age and usage with all miniDV tape camcorders or just particularly Canon's but it began asking me to "eject" tapes more often but i noted it was related to when rewinding. Of all my taped it crimpled 3 and ate 1 (older tapes) during fast rewind. In other words, press stop, then rewind then it seems to be more riskier. HOWEVER, If the tape is playing and i hold my finger on rewind it doesn't have any problems eat/crimping. I contacted canon and they said it may need service. I keep my stuff meticulous....the cost of whatever the probably BS repair is quite high considering it may range from a simple yet $125 - $175 service to a much more costly and not worth the $$ problem. They did offer me to be a member of the canon loyalty progam which they send you an access code to their loyalty website and basically give you credit and a discount towards other items for your product. Think of it as trading in a car for a new one (and yes you still do get somewhat of the shaft but if you want to avoid the headaches of selling and getting something for the item then just bite the bullet). I still think if canon had a decent amount of concern regarding this tape issue they would be a little more proactive about it. It just seemed like he was saying an indirect but courteous "it's old so tough luck". I do note most of my problems have been with the FUJI tapes. I just switched to PANASONIC tapes so it's still early but no problems so far using my rewind method. TDK seem to work well with it too but it seems hard to find now. Too bad, i liked the TDK tapes. Anyone else come across another compatible bard lemme know. Reading some stuff on this, some say it is the type of coating or tape used that may make it more or less compatible but that's internet reading so take it with a grain of salt.

Accesories: aside from the extended lith battery i mentioned, I also have crystal optics 3 lens filter kit (UV, PL and flourescent filter) which i recommend lens filters for any cam for 2 reasons, #1 and priority- God forbid if you dirty or scratch the lens, it's the filter lens that's much cheaper to replace vs. replacing the actual cam lens itself. #2 it does enhance taping if used correctly...it can minimize glare, tone down the brightness if you're taping on a super bright environment or give a more natural look to recording if taping under flourescent lighting....

I guess I'm still keeping mine for now. THANKS FOR READING - I HOPE THIS HELPS ALOT!

After 4 years use... still going strong.......2006-11-07

This was my first digital camera, and I absolutely love it. Still going strong after 4 years. I've used it on trips, to record concerts, and just general fun. It's incredibly easy to use.

The complaints I have are geared towards the fact that it's outdated. What once was sleek and smaller than the competition is now big and bulky. It's also slow to load up... meaning you may miss a shot turning on the camera. The battery is so-so, but to fix this just carry around spares.

The good have so far outweighed the bad... fast/easy transfer of video & images to a computer. I can use it as a temporary webcam. I also use it for quick digital pictures (but the quality isn't that great). The battery and memory are easy enough to replace if needed (I haven't needed to yet). The zoom is amazing!

It's overall versatile, and I'll keep using it until it dies (no signs of it so far).

great beginner cam.......2006-02-27

one thing to watch out for,when using the zoom button,dont just let it go after you zoom,or it will click and the noise will be recorded. however,if you edit and can dub different audio then it wont matter. that said, we love the camera.
ive been thinking about an off board mic for sterio audio,,just for fun. but since this camera is kinda old now,finding extra parts is kinda tough. when we bought it,they were just comming out and then everything was available,but now,several years later,,, well they arent. ebay or maybe canon outlet in the usa.
in fact i just bid on a remote for it,we lost the other one. man,they come in handy.
id probly also want a clear over lense to protect the main lense from grit and crud. cheaper to get a new cover than new lense.

I liked it at first.......2005-04-27

It was a pretty good camera until it stopped working. One day I turned it on and it started beeping and flasshing an eject tape message. But you couldn't eject the tape and the camera would not respond to anything. I had the camera just over two years when this happened. Luckily I purchased an extended warranty at Best Buy. Best Buy sent the camera to Canon for repair. Canon would not repair it because it would be too expensive so, Best Buy gave me a new camera. And I was allowed to get a different brand, so I went with a Sony Handycam.

Remove the cassetter problem...again.......2005-03-20

As with others, this was a great camera until the remove cassette problem appeared 8 months ago. Now it barely plays or records. I'm never buying another Canon and going back to Sony. BTW, the buzzing is the automatic microphone gain. If there's not enough sound to record it cranks up the input volume so much that you hear the tape motor.

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AB Soft - Storage controller - EIDE - PC Card - gray

Manufacturer: AB Soft
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

Host Bus Adaptors | Drives & Storage | Computer Add-Ons | Computers & Add-Ons | Categories | Electronics
ASIN: B0009LX4B2

Product Description

This Case PCMCIA is designed for hard disk 2,5 " IDE. It connects with your standard port PCMCIA II (type III is not necessary) and offers a storage at better price than the disks type III. It integrates discs 2,5 inches, cheaper than the 1,8 inch, and which offer capacities going up to 4 Go. This case is available either with a hard disk already installed, or naked so that you can there place, yourself, a hard disk IDE of 2,5 inches.

Product Description

Canon EOS ELAN 7N incorporates a host of new features that Canon owners have asked for, including an improved 7-point, wide-area focusing system, a new backlit display, Canon's Whisper Drive technology, and enhanced E-TTL II auto flash, all in a nearly silent, elegant and rugged package.

Customer Reviews:

Perfect for me / without the kit lens........2006-06-28

I purchased this camera as my first. It provides all the functions I could ask for. I intend too purchase the Cannon EF 70-200mm f/4L USM lens for my telephotos. I did research on both the 7N camera and L series lens, in which they compliment each other very well. This seems to be best for my intended photographing. I have shot ten roles of film and very pleased with the results. As an amateur photographer, this suits all my needs. I would suggest buying the 7N camera body itself and adding the Cannon EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM lens, for my standard use.The Cannon EF 28-105mm f4/5.6 Autofocus Zoom is the lens which is part of this kit, inhibits the quality of photos, that require superb focus at closer ranges.

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Actiontec HWP01170-01 Wireless Network Adapter (802.11b)

Manufacturer: ACTIONTEC
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

802.11b Standard | Wireless | Networking & Online Communication | Computer Add-Ons | Computers & Add-Ons | Categories | Electronics
Product Features:

Data transmission speeds of up to 11 Mbps

Share internet access files and printers

Replaces need for PCMCIA card

Convenient for desktop computers

ASIN: B0000687AZ

Product Description

Actiontec's complete line of 802.11b Wireless Adapters transforms your home or office into a wireless network. You can share Internet access, files, printers and more, all among the computers in your home...and all without wires!You won't ever fight over Internet use because now you can access the Internet from multiple computers at the same time. You can enable your computer to swap files among all the computers in your home/office and send printing jobs to any printer in the network whenever you want. You also eliminate the need to store large files on media diskettes to move data from one computer to another. You can route print jobs from your multiple computers to one single printer. All can be done without wires using Actiontec's 802.11b Wireless Adapters. It has never been easier to move documents, presentations, or multimedia files between computers.

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Serana the monitor

Acer AL1914S-8 19" LCD Monitor

Manufacturer: Acer
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

All Monitors | Monitors & Projectors | Computer Add-Ons | Computers & Add-Ons | Categories | Electronics
19-Inch | LCD | Monitors & Projectors | Computer Add-Ons | Computers & Add-Ons | Categories | Electronics
Acer | Brands | Electronics Features | Electronics
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Product Features:

Acer America Co ET.L2302.204 19.0"" TFT LCD

ASIN: B0009ETJZO

Product Description

The Acer AL1914 can help office users maximize their efficiency by simultaneously viewing multiple applications on the large 19" screen. Gamers and movie lovers will enjoy the high-quality color and rapid response rate.e of 12ms.

Customer Reviews:

Serana the monitor.......2006-02-15

This monitor roxs i just bought it the next day and it rocked my socks of i love this please buy it.I'll be your best friend.;)

Product Description

HP is the leading provider of printing and imaging solutions for both business and consumer use. Its Imaging and Printing Group (IPG) includes printer hardware, all-in-ones, projectors, digital imaging devices such as cameras and scanners, and associated supplies and accessories.

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Alera DVD CRUISER 8X DUAL DVD.R EXT ( 270114 )

Manufacturer: Aleratec
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

CD-RW Drives | Drives & Storage | Computer Add-Ons | Computers & Add-Ons | Categories | Electronics | External Drives | FireWire Drives | Internal Drives | Mac Drives | USB Drives
CD-ROM Drives | Drives & Storage | Computer Add-Ons | Computers & Add-Ons | Categories | Electronics
Product Features:

Includes Sonic MyDVD, RecordNow!, Simple Backup, DLA, Arcsoft ShowBiz, MusicMatch Jukebox and Cyberlink Power DVD Software Suite

Writes DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-RW and DVD+RW that can be played back in most DVD Players and DVD-ROM drives

Plays DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-RW, DVD+RW, DVD-ROM, DVD Video, CD-ROM, CD-ROM, CD-R andCD-RW

Hot Pluggable - plug and unplug the DVD Cruiser without turning it off, or restarting your computer. Instant device recognition

Compact transportable enclosure

ASIN: B0001YXWWI

Product Description

The DVD Cruiser 8 Dual DVD Recorder writes a complete DVD in about 8 minutes. It provides video professionals and enthusiasts the key features needed for creating DVDs and the tools to author professional video presentations that can be played back on most DVD set top players and DVD-ROM drives, as well as Archive, and Exchange data.

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Telephone Handset Cord / Black / 12 Feet / Male RJ-11 Connectors

ARISTA 24-1270 12 Foot Telephone Handset Cord

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ARISTA 24-1270 12 Foot Telephone Handset Cord

Manufacturer: ARISTA
ProductGroup: CE

Cords | Telephone Accessories | Accessories & Supplies | Categories | Electronics

Browse Refinements (468240) | Refinements | Home Improvement | Home & Garden | Material (material_browse)
Product Features:

Used to connect a telephone handset to telephone base

ASIN: B0000DFHW1

Product Description

Telephone Handset Cord / White / 12 Feet / Male RJ-11 Connectors

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Allied Telesyn 20PK 802.11G WRLS PCI ADAPTER ( AT-WCP200G-020 )

Manufacturer: Allied Telesyn International
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

54 Mbps | 802.11g Standard | Wireless | Networking & Online Communication | Computer Add-Ons | Computers & Add-Ons | Categories | Electronics
ASIN: B0002ED4ZC

Product Description

The AT-WCP200G is fully compliant with both IEEE802.11g and IEEE802.11b standards with the speeds of up to 54Mbps. It's suitable for wireless applications where delivery of digital images, videos, and MP3 files are required. Dynamic data rate scaling also guarantees the fastest possible connections.The AT-WCP200G gives users the ability to wirelessly access network through their desktop PCs. You don't need to rely on wired network and be confined in a fixed location. Take your PC to wherever you need, and get network access wirelessly and instantly without looking for network jet to plug into. The security backed up by industry-standard WEP encryption up to 256-bit ensures authorized network access from permit users only, and give you a peace of mind that your data will be safe.The AT-WCP200G is Wi-Fi certified. The certification provides users with the freedom and confidence of choosing Wireless LAN Access Points and client devices, knowing that these products are interoperable with products from other Wi-Fi certified vendors. Customers can use the same ATWCP200G across multiple environments - in their offices, homes and in public areas where Wi-Fi LANs are deployed. They no longer risk being locked into a single vendor solution.Allied Telesis simplemente conecta el mundo IP con soluciones para redes muy confiables y de bajo costo. La compa??a ha logrado y mantenido su liderazgo en el mercado en los sectores de empresas grandes, medianas y peque?as, desarrollando un diverso portafolio de componentes que construyen redes flexibles, eficientes, de costo efectivo y confiables.

Product Description

Condenser shotgun microphone

Customer Reviews:

Jeckyl and Hyde.......2007-07-02

I've rented the high end gear before (Seinheiser shotgun with full zeppelin setup) and I've got to say that this little mic is an odd little option that I like having in my bag of tricks for shooting movies.

It is VERY easy to use. I love the tonality in the 'standard' mode, though the range is quite low when compared to other high end mics. So, as a 'shotgun', the standard mode is pretty useless. However, it delivers a very rich and engaging tone and I find myself using this mic in 'standard' mode very often for regular vocal performances.

The 'tele' mode definitely extends the range...Quite a bit further than the high end mics in fact. The problem is that the overall sound can become a little thin. It definitely doesn't have the same warm quality as the standard mode. However, if you can't get a boom in close enough (and you don't have LAV's), the telescopic mode can really get you out of a jam.

Standard mode = great sound with good directionality, but poor range.
Tele mode = thin sound, good directionality, very good range.

Total waste of money.......2007-05-30

Either this product is just plain bad of I just wasn't lucky and received a bad copy.
The thing is that this mic was so insensitive that in order to record a clean sounding voice I had to put it about 1" away from my mouth. Otherwise you wouldn't hear a thing. Tele setting was better but still, it would record only sounds within a few feet. Also a lot of noise was present.
Built quality is good though, nice, sturdy metal casing that seems to be rugged.

I contacted customer service, but never got any answer.
Too bad that a company like Audio Technica allows for such a bad quality.

Won't Go The Distance.......2007-05-29

While this microphone does give you decent sound quality and performance for a good price, they aren't built very well and don't last long. In September '06 I purchased ten of these microphones for teachers to use in their classroom with students. It's now May, and all but two have failed.

The problem is that the wire used for these is so thin and delicate that it breaks after only a few months of normal use/handling (rough use cuts that down to a few weeks). What's more, most electronics repair shops refuse to repair these because of the poor quality of the materials used. Azden makes a similar microphone for a few more dollars. I've had better luck with it, even though it appears to be made of only slightly better materials. As these break, I'm replacing them with the Azden SGM-X (about $110 new). So far, so good.

I tried to be as frugal as reasonably possible in my video spending (Canon ZR 800 cameras are doing OK so far...) but it appears that a decent shotgun microphone that you can expect to last for more than a year starts at around $110. Best of luck; not an expert in this area, so would appreciate any advice from those "in the know" for good mics to use with younger students. THX

Excellent shotgun mike but needs a better mount.......2007-05-25

The mount creaks a bit on my Canon HV20 hotshoe. I think that a semi-pro rubber shock mount would have worked great instead.

Great value and great sound!.......2007-05-16

I bought this for use with my digital video camera and it provides excellent audio quality. I am filmmaker and the audio quality on this microphone rivals that of much more expensive mics. If you want excellent sound and don't want to waste money on an over-priced mic, pick this up. The only downside is the short cord, but extensions are cheap too.

Audio Technica Condenser Shotgun Microphone

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Audio Technica Condenser Shotgun Microphone

Manufacturer: audio-technica
ProductGroup: CE

Electronic Organizers | Office Electronics | Categories | Electronics
ASIN: B000VRW2LM

Product Description

Two switchable range settings: "Normal" (uni-directional) for close- to medium-distance recording and "Tele" (super-cardioid) for long-distance pickup 3' attached cable with 3.5mm mini-plugFrequency response: 70Hz-18kHz Includes camera mount stand clamp 1/4" plug adapter battery and windscreen

Product Description

Amazon Imaging manufactures, packages and distributes inkjet consumable products to distributors, wholesalers, and retailers throughout the world. From replacement cartridges and refill systems, to photo print paper and t-shirt transfers, Amazon Imaging products and services are known for both innovation and reliability.This cartridge is designed for Brother MFC-7150C, 7160C, 730, 740, 760, and 9100C printers.

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