Canon ZR 500 Digital Video (DV) Camera

Product Description
Highlights
680,000 pixel CCD captures rich details with excellent clarity
Offers 25X optical zoom for wide angle coverage, and 800X digital zoom for acquiring fine details
DIGIC DV system maximizes still image quality for computer display
Smooth Zoom Control prevents jerky zooms, for professional style zooming
Image Stabilization system compensates for camcorder shake instantly, ensuring no loss of image quality
IEEE 1394 interface allows you to transfer digital photos to your PC directly from the camcorder
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Tech Specs
Features Features
Built-in lens shield DIGIC DV, Smooth Zoom Control, Level Shot Control, Omni-Selector
Color Media Type
Blue mist Mini DV
Height Digital Zoom
9.2 cm 800 x
Digital Zoom Depth
800X 11.5 cm
Optical Zoom Optical Zoom
25 x 25X
Width Weight
4.9 cm 0.4 kg
Weight Color Support
13.2 Oz Color
Additional Features Analog Video Format
AE lock NTSC
Auto Focus Cable(s) included
TTL contrast detection Stereo Video Cable
Connector Type Connector Type
1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire/i.LINK) ¦ 1 x composite video/audio output ¦ 1 x microphone IEEE 1394 / Microphone Terminal
Dimensions (WxDxH) Dimensions (WxDxH)
4.5" x 1.9" x 3.6 4.9 cm x 11.5 cm x 9.2 cm
Display Display
2.7" Widescreen LCD LCD display - TFT active matrix - 2.7" - color
Display Form Factor Display Format
Rotating 112,000 pixels
Effective Sensor Resolution Enclosure Color
Video: 450 Kpix Blue Mist
Exposure Compensation Exposure Modes
±2.75 EV range Program, automatic
Focal Length Focus Adjustment
2.6 mm - 65 mm Automatic
Image Stabilizer Included Accessories
Electronic Lens Cover
Lens Aperture Lens Aperture
F/1.8-2.6 f/1.8-4.4
Low Lux / Night Mode Max Operating Temperature
Yes 40 °C
Microphone Min Illumination
Microphone - built-in 2 lux
Min Operating Temperature Optical Sensor Size
0 °C 1/6"
Optical Sensor Type Optical Sensor Type
680,000 Pixels CCD
Product Type Product Type
Camcorder Camcorder - widescreen
Product Type Recording Speed
Digital Camcorder SP, LP
Shooting Programs Type
Night mode LCD display - TFT active matrix - 2.7" - color
Type Type
Microphone - built-in Zoom lens - 2.6 mm - 65 mm - f/1.8-2.6
Viewfinder Viewfinder
0.3" LCD (approximately 123,000 Pixels) Electronic - 0.3" - color
Viewfinder Color Support Viewfinder Diagonal Size
Color 0.3"
Viewfinder Resolution Viewfinder Type
123,000 pixels Electronic
Zoom Zoom Adjustment
25X Optical / 800X Digital Motorized drive
Sensor Resolution Product Description
680 Kpix Canon ZR 500 - camcorder - Mini DV
Power Device Cables Included
Power adapter - external A/V cable
Supported Battery Supported Battery
1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery - 530 mAh ( included ) Canon BP-2L5
Supported Battery Details Camcorder Effective Video Resolution
1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery - 530 mAh ( included ) 450 Kpix
Camcorder Sensor Resolution Widescreen Video Capture
680 Kpix Yes