Home > Consumer Reviews > Canon ZR45MC MiniDV Digital Camcorder with 2.5" LCD, Digital Still Mode & MMC Card Slot

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.

this looks like the product i would love to buy. all the free items that come with it make it a complete system.