Strongly engineered product that exudes some sort of chemistry. The later FTBn also displays the shutter speed in the viewfinder which is helpful. Mine came with the 50mm FD 1.4 SSC lens which seems sharper than the EF version. | concrete countertops

Harder to hold without the grip of a motor winder.

Compact, great quality

The ZR950 has no audio inputs so one must rely on the microphone built in. Also if it shaken slightly the DV can be destroyed.

The Canon ZR950 s a great beginner camera. It was my first camcorder and I have filmed many things on it including a full 25 minute documentary. It's very easy to manage and travel with and this comes in handy. Comes with a microphone with has really come in handy and the LCD screen is reversible.