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   Anonymous
   May 20th, 2010 - 04:29

   this looks like the product i would love to buy. all the free items that come with it make it a complete system.
   Rating: 5 / 5
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   Anonymous
   May 20th, 2010 - 05:59

   I bought this camera after looking at some other brands and this model looked JUST RIGHT for me… The manual states that the ZR45MC requires a 4 to 6 PIN FIREWIRE to hook up to a computer (I have a brand new iBook 14″ screen/700/G3..top of the line of the iBook series) Don’t you believe it! I couldn’t find a 4 to 6 PIN cable anywhere, so I had to order it online via APPLE. I went to put in the cable and presto chango…it won’t fit! If you look closely at the SMALL PRINT on the cover of the OWNERS MANUAL you’ll see the disclaimer. The owners manual is basically for the ZR50MC. So far I have not even been able to use my camera… For the amount of money we have to pay for this camera, you’d think the company could provide correct information about the product. The information on Canon’s technical site… states the same thing as the bogus owners manual. I have 7 days left to return this camera if not satisfied. How do I know if it even works with my computer?… By the way, there are only two FIREWIRE options mentioned at the technical site…4 to 4 PIN, or 4 to 6 PIN.
   Rating: 1 / 5
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   Michael D. Levy
   May 20th, 2010 - 07:36

   It’s light, it’s convenient, it’s easy to use. But what does it matter? In the end, the unit produces so much buzzing that it renders itself useless. It’s just too annoying, and I would not ever want to watch the footage. I’ve been working with this for a year, sending it back and forth to Canon, and they tell me there is some “allowable buzzing.” They actually replaced mine, hoping it would appease me, but the second unit was exactly the same.

   I’ve now missed filming the first 19 months of my daughter’s life because of this. Canon doesn’t seem to care much. Time to sell it on ….
   Rating: 1 / 5
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   Raj Reviews
   May 20th, 2010 - 09:28

   The high pitched motor noise is present in recordings, not only in very quiet situations (as my prvious review indicated, based on CanonDV site), but is also present when the camera is placed in front of speakers playing music.

   The above info is based on my playing two sample sound clips posted in a review at dvspot website by Jeff Keller.

   The persistant motor whine was VERY irritating and definately unacceptable.

   Since I love everything else about the ZR45/ZR50, I am now debating whether to buy it with the Canon DM-50 external mic for my upcoming vacation, or to wait until Spring/Summer 2003 and see if Canon fixes this problem in an upgraded model.

   Decisions, decisions, decisions!
   Rating: 3 / 5
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   Ty
   May 20th, 2010 - 11:03

   Wow, was my first word when I opened it up. It is so small. I have not had a chance to explore all its functions yet, but so far it works great and gives high quality video. The picture function is also a great plus. This camcorder is well priced for what it offers
   Rating: 4 / 5

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