I did not like the redish color bias and the red color bleed, the

excessive contrast, and the lower-resolution/over-sharpening

(ZR60? - it has been a while, and the ZR85 may be better...)

compared with mid-line Sony one-chippers, which generally

seem to have have fewer problems with camera-noise pickup,

also...

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David Ruether

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http://www.David-Ruether-Photography.com

"Buster" <nobody@nowhere.com> wrote in message

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> Canon ZR series camcorders are noted for picking up motor noise. If

> you are taping in quiet areas, this might be a consideration.

> Buster

> On Fri, 19 Mar 2004 09:41:31 -0800, "Greg Kamer" <gkamer@nospam.com>

> wrote:

>

> >Hi All,

> > Not too long ago, I requested some recommendations for a miniDV

> >camcorder. I got a few replies and checked out the suggestions. The

> >camcorders suggested looked pretty good.

> >

> >However, I have been doing additional research and have redefined my needs

> >somewhat. As a result, I have narrowed my choices down to 2 main contenders.

> >

> >The Canon ZR85 and the Sony HC20.