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| Canon ZR500 MiniDV Camcorder with 25x Optical Zoom |
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List Price: $299.99
Our Price: $219.99
You Save: $ 80.00 (27%)
Availability: N/A
Manufacturer: Canon
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Batteries Included: 0
Binding: Electronics
Brand: Canon
Digital Zoom: 800
Display Size: 2.7
EAN: 0013803063714
Feature: Features true widescreen recording and powerful 24x optical zoom
Floppy Disk Drive Description: None
Is Autographed: 0
Is Memorabilia: 0
Label: Canon
Manufacturer: Canon
Maximum Aperture: 2.6
Maximum Focal Length: 65
Minimum Focal Length: 2.6
Model: 500
Optical Zoom: 25
Publisher: Canon
Studio: Canon
Warranty: 1 year warranty
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Features
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Features true widescreen recording and powerful 24x optical zoom
Widescreen 2.7-inch LCD
Canon's Digic DV image processor for exceptional color and clarity
Smooth Zoom Control function prevents jerky zooms
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Editorial Reviews:
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Around the world, the name Canon means optical excellence, advanced image processing and superb performance. And Canon digital video camcorders are no exception.For budget-conscious consumers, the ZR family of cameras is a perfect balance between style, performance and affordability. ZR digital camcorders give you a variety of features, including Widescreen HR recording, pre-programmed auto exposure settings, a Firewire/DV Terminal and Canon's advanced image stabilization system. The results are brilliant video and digital photos that you can easily share with family and friends.Along with its stylish Blue Mist finish, the ZR500 boasts Canon's longest zoom ever. It also comes with features found on more expensive camcorders. An easy-to-read menu system makes it a breeze to operate. The joystick lets you easily operate playback, focus, exposure and menu options with a single controller. And a big 2.7" LCD lets you lets you see exactly what your camcorder is recording.
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Customer Rating:
Summary: don't buy
Comment: camera works fine, up to a point. Controls are marginal and you'd best have the manual handy to figure them out. However, I recommend you don't bother buying it, it is NOT moisture proof, or even moisture resistant, and the electronic control board will corrode with the slightest dampness such as filming in foggy weather or light rain. And you cannot dry it out inside.
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Summary: compact with good picture
Comment: I have a full featured Camcorder but needed an inexpensive small camcorder that I could slip into my pocket for a trip to Europe. This had more features than I needed, was cheap and fit easily into my pocket. I didn't want to carry a camcorder over my shoulder while touring. It worked perfectly.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Memories forever dull & lost
Comment: Purchased this item at Best Buy in Florida during my vacation but the outcome was so dissapointing. Colors are very washed out, video to a 32 inch LCD TV is so blurry due to low resolution and low light b-day recording is sad as the TV turns dark and you can hear only voices. I highly recommend that anyone who wants to truely cherish their memories to get a higher grade camera. I really dont know what to do with this now... Too light for a door stop... Amazingly i have better results with a Sony Handycam I got as a gift in 1987. If you only have $250 to spend I suggest getting a used 2000-2002 High end model Sony with Night Shot.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Fantastic camera!
Comment: I have nothing but good things to say about this camera. It works perfectly and does everything I could ever ask for and more for the price.
Great buy, I'd recommend it to anyone!
Customer Rating:
Summary: Great Value
Comment: If you are looking for an entry level MiniDV camcorder, the Canon ZR500 offers excellent value for money.
Pros
1. Very intuitive interface
2. High Optical Zoom
3. Use of joystick reduces number of buttons to just 3
Cons
1. Motor noise
It also lacks a still camera mode, though I don't consider that to be a drawback.
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