WHAT KIND OF CAMCORDER DO YOU USE IN EUROPE?
Aug 26th, 2002, 08:58 AM
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WHAT KIND OF CAMCORDER DO YOU USE IN EUROPE?
We try to buy a light weight small digital camcorder for our Italy trip next month. I found Canon ZR40 with 18 optical zoom but only use 110 votage. And manufacture suggests not use outside the US. That means I can't use a transformer. I check other brand such as Sony with only 10 optical zoom; and Panasonic are too big. It is only two weeks away from our trip. We realy need your help. Please give us any suggestion. Thank you.
Aug 26th, 2002, 09:29 AM
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This sounds highly unusual.<BR>It works on low voltage and comes with a transformer to charge the battery. As far as I know all these transformers are designed to work on both 110 and 220 and 50/60 Hz, so all you need is a little plug adapter. I suggest you take a trip to the closest store that sells them, ask to look at the transformer that comes with it and read what it says.
Aug 26th, 2002, 10:35 AM
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<BR>Lynn: Not to worry. I just downloaded the user manual for the Canon ZR40 from the Canon USA website and on page 10 it says:<BR>"The power adapter converts power from a household power socket (110 - 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz) to the DC current used by your camcorder".<BR>Here is the URL:<BR>http://www.canondv.com/downloads/manuals/ZR40_E.pdf<BR>So all you need is a little plug adapter (available at Radio Shack for about $ 1).<BR>I wonder who told you it wouldn't work... Maybe because manufacturers are tired of Europeans buying them in the US because they are cheaper there..?<BR>Enjoy your new camera and your trip!
Aug 26th, 2002, 04:28 PM
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I use a Canon Elura 10 (the small one) without any problems abroad. Recommend two small size batteries rather than a large one. I would not worry about the size of the optical zoom unless you wish to take alot of tape of pigeons in the distance. Would prefer a wider angle zoom than more telephoto, especially for travel.
Aug 26th, 2002, 04:57 PM
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lynn -<BR><BR>I would recommend against the Canon ZR40. I bought this for one day to test it out - the resolution in low light is terrible. There have been reports of motor noise on the tape. I ended up taking it back. I looked at the Sony (DVR-17 or 18) and they seem like more for your money. BUT, the Canon is a lot simpler to use than the Sony - so it depends on what you're looking for: a better camera but not so intuitive, or a so-so camera that's practical. Do searches on google.com for reviews of the Canon and Sony.<BR><BR>Pablo
