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Design: 7.0
Features: 7.0
Performance: 6.0
Image quality: 6.0
Overall score: 6.6 (3.0 stars) - Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 16 reviews all user reviews
Manufacturer: Canon USA
Part number: 1176B001
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Product Summary
Canon ZR500
price range: $799.95
Canon's compact, capable ZR500 MiniDV camcorder is a dream come true for videographers on a shoestring budget.
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- Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 16 reviews
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7 out of 7 people found this review helpful
by CK Sandberg on August 7, 2006
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6 out of 6 people found this review helpful
by Yabadabadingdong on September 11, 2006
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5 out of 5 people found this review helpful
"Excellent camera with excellent price"
by fnash on August 9, 2006
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6 out of 8 people found this review helpful
by davecramer74 on April 10, 2006
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3 out of 3 people found this review helpful
by lynjs on August 10, 2006
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Specifications
- Manufacturer: Canon USA
- Part Number: 1176B001
General
- Product Type Camcorder
- Enclosure Color Blue mist
- Digital Zoom 800 x
- Effective Sensor Resolution 680,000 pixels
- Progressive scan Yes
- Optical Sensor Size 1/6"
- Optical Sensor Type CCD
- Min Illumination 2 lux
- Analog Video Format NTSC
- Digital Video Format MJPEG
- Special Effects Vivid, Neutral
- Image Stabilizer Electronic
- Shooting Modes Normal movie mode, Digital photo mode
- Shooting Programs Night mode
- Exposure Modes Program, Automatic
- Camera Flash None
- Widescreen Video Capture Yes
Main Features
- Color Support Color
- Exposure Compensation ±2.75 EV range
- Still Image Format JPEG
- TV Tuner None
Memory / Storage
- Flash Memory None
- Floppy Drive None
- Media Type Mini DV
- Recording Speed LP, SP
Lens System
- Type Zoom lens - 2.6 mm - 65 mm - F/1.8-2.6
- Focal Length 2.6 mm - 65 mm
- Lens Aperture F/1.8-2.6
- Optical Zoom 25 x
- Lens system type Zoom lens
- Min focal length 2.6 mm
- Max focal length 65 mm
- Auto Focus TTL contrast detection
- Features Built-in lens shield
- Focus Adjustment Automatic
- Zoom Adjustment Motorized drive
Additional Features
- Low Lux / Night Mode Yes
- Additional Features AE lock
- Included Accessories Battery pack
Viewfinder
- Viewfinder Type Electronic
- Viewfinder Diagonal Size 0.3 in
- Viewfinder Resolution 123,000 pixels
Display
- Type LCD display - TFT active matrix - 2.7 in - Color
Digital Player (Recorder)
- Type None
Microphone
- Type Microphone - Built-in
Connections
- Connector Type 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire/i.LINK), 1 x Composite video/audio output, 1 x Microphone
- Expansion Slot(s) 1
Audio Input
- Audio input type Microphone
- Microphone type Built-in
Miscellaneous
- Carrying Case None
- Cables Included 1, A/V cable
Power
- Power Device Power adapter - External
Battery
- Supported Battery Canon BP-2L5
- Supported Battery 1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery - 530 mAh ( Included )
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 1 year warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - Parts and labor - 1 year
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
Expansion / Connectivity
- Wireless Connection No
Physical Characteristics
- Width 1.9 in
- Depth 4.5 in
- Height 3.6 in
- Weight 0.9 lbs
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
