Manufacturer: Canon USA Part number: 0166B001/AA
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CNET editors' rating:
3.5 stars
Very good
How we rate-
Design: 7.0
Features: 7.0
Performance: 7.0
Image quality: 7.0
Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars) - Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 5 reviews all user reviews
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Product Summary
Canon ZR400
price range: $699.95
The compact Canon ZR400 camcorder performs beautifully in the great outdoors, but Canon continues to drop the ball when it comes to low-light shooting.
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- Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 5 reviews
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4 out of 8 people found this review helpful
by xpsd300 on December 17, 2005
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful
"Not a good camcorder when it comes to night recording."
by pankajkhazanchi on December 26, 2005
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2 out of 4 people found this review helpful
by MADOREW on September 17, 2005
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Specifications
- Manufacturer: Canon USA
- Part Number: 0166B001/AA
General
- Product Type Camcorder
- Digital Zoom 280 x
- Optical Sensor Size 1/4.5"
- Optical Sensor Type CCD
- Min Illumination 1.8 lux
- Analog Video Format NTSC
- Digital Video Format MJPEG
- Special Effects Art, Ball, Cube, Wave, Sepia, Mirror, Mosaic, Color Mask, Black & White
- Image Stabilizer Electronic
- Digital Scene Transition Beam, Flip, Jump, Tide, Puzzle, Zigzag, Wipe fader, Corner wipe, Fade trigger
- Min Shutter Speed 1/6 sec
- Max Shutter Speed 1/2000 sec
- Shooting Modes Frame movie mode, Digital photo mode
- Shooting Programs Low light, Spotlight, Night mode, Sports mode, Surf & snow, Portrait mode, Night plus mode, Super night mode
- White Balance Presets, Automatic
- Exposure Modes Manual, Program, Automatic
- Camera Flash None
- Webcam Capability Yes
Main Features
- Camcorder Sensor Resolution 1.33 megapixels
- Color Support Color
- Still Image Format JPEG
- Remote Control Remote control - Infrared
- TV Tuner None
- Video Capture MPEG - 320 x 240, MPEG - 160 x 120
Memory / Storage
- Flash Memory 16 MB Flash - MultiMediaCard
- Floppy Drive None
- Image Storage JPEG 1152 x 864, JPEG 640 x 480
- Media Type Mini DV
- Recording Speed LP, SP
Lens System
- Type Zoom lens - 3.7 mm - 51.8 mm - F/1.8
- Focal Length 3.7 mm - 51.8 mm
- Lens Aperture F/1.8
- Optical Zoom 14 x
- Lens system type Zoom lens
- Min focal length 3.7 mm
- Max focal length 51.8 mm
- Auto Focus TTL contrast detection
- Filter Size 28 mm
- Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera 53.4 - 748 mm
- Focus Adjustment Manual, Automatic
- Min Focus Range 0.4 in
- Zoom Adjustment Motorized drive
Additional Features
- DV input Yes
- Self Timer Yes
- Edit Functions Audio dubbing
- Low Lux / Night Mode Yes
- Digital Still Camera Function Yes
- Search Modes Record search
- Built-in Light Yes
- Additional Features DPOF support, Direct print, Built-in speaker, PictBridge support, 16:9 widescreen mode, USB 2.0 compatibility, Backlight compensation, Display brightness control
- Time Code Yes
- Remote control Remote control - Infrared
- Software Canon PhotoStitch, Canon ImageBrowser, Drivers & Utilities, Canon ZoomBrowser EX
- Included Accessories Wide conversion lens
Viewfinder
- Viewfinder Type LCD
- Viewfinder Diagonal Size 0.33 in
- Viewfinder Resolution 113,000 pixels
Display
- Type LCD display - TFT active matrix - 2.4 in - Color
Digital Player (Recorder)
- Type None
Microphone
- Type Microphone - Built-in
Connections
- Connector Type 1 x USB, 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire/i.LINK), 1 x Composite video/audio output, 1 x DC power input
- Expansion Slot(s) 1 x SD Memory Card
Audio Input
- Audio input type Microphone
- Microphone type Built-in
- Microphone Operation Mode Stereo
- Microphone Technology Electret condenser
System Requirements for PC Connection
- Peripheral Devices USB port, CD-ROM drive, IEEE 1394 port
Miscellaneous
- Carrying Case None
Power
- Power Device Power adapter - External
Battery
- Supported Battery Canon NB-2LH
- Supported Battery 1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery - 720 mAh ( Included )
Viewfinder / Display
- Display Form Factor Rotating
- Display Format 112,000 pixels
- Viewfinder Color Support Color
Environmental Parameters
- Min Operating Temperature 32 °F
- Max Operating Temperature 104 °F
Physical Characteristics
- Width 2 in
- Depth 5.1 in
- Height 3.7 in
- Weight 0.9 lbs
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Price: $699.95
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Manufacturer info
- Canon USA
- Manufacturer profile
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- Website: http://estore.usa.canon.com/
- Address: One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY. 11042
- Phone: 516-328-5000
- Email: mediacontact@cusa.canon.com



