Canon ZR85 MiniDV Camcorder w/20x Optical Zoom

I bought the ZR90 about 2 year back when I had my first kid as I wanted 2 keep home videos of the kids. Frankly I am terribly dissappointed at at the quality of the pictures in the house with all the lights on in the house. My sons first birthday video's are all so dissapointingly dark. One mistake I did is not going 2 stored & checkign out the camera before I ordered it online. I suggest goin 2 a retailer & checking out the picture quality indoors before ordering it online.

Outside pictures in bright sunlight are okay. I am not a phony reviewer trying 2 trash the product. If you click on my name you will see all the other products I have reviewed.

I bought this camera about 21 months ago; I have only used it a couple of times but without a problem. When I tried 2 used it the other day I was able 2 record sound but no picture. I was prepared 2 buy a new camera, until I found that Canon has a repair notice on it 4 this problem. They will fix it free of charge even if out of warranty; I could not ask 4 more!

2 star rating-BUT I don't have this particular item. I have a ZR60 & LCD screen suddenly went black. We have not used this camcorder that much over the last 3 years (have about 6-7 complete tapes) & it would cost over 200.00 2 repair so the ZR85 was recommended 4 close 2 the cost of repair(the batteries & tapes would fit the same, etc). THANKS 4 the info on this camcorder! I think we will continue 2 look (maybe Sony?). Consumer reports says repairs are higher on the Canon's than any other camcorder....

This cam works great & never had any problems with mine. Great deal even contains a microchip 4 color etc that only high end camcorders have but itsn't really mentioned.

I bought this recorder, & used it here & there 4 special occations, now the camera stopped working. Just a white screen 2 look at. I hear the camera just stop working, it shows on the lcd 4 about 10 secs then white. Worthless piece of equipment. Should of bought the exteneded warrenty, would of made my money back on that one. This baby is going 2 the bottom of the trach can. GO SONY

Special moments may come & go, but with Canon's ZR-series camcorders you can capture & relive those sunny days at the beach, casual strolls through crisp fall foliage & family-packed holiday celebrations with brilliant clarity. Smoothly conforming 2 the contour of your hand, the ZR series camcorders feature the ultimate in Canon design & functionality, allowing you 2 effortlessly capture once-in-a-lifetime moments whenever & wherever they happen.Smooth & compact, the Canon ZR85 camcorder immediately conforms 2 the contour of your hand, allowing memories 2 be effortlessly captured anytime, anyplace. A step above the Canon Z80, the ZR85 blends exceptional value with powerful performance.