Canon ZR500 MiniDV Camcorder with 25x Optical Zoom

Product Description

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.

You want your memories to last forever -- that's why you've taken the time to capture them. And you want to shoot in widescreen format to get everything you can out of your new widescreen TV or home theater system. So, why is the way you record widescreen images so important? Because you want an image made for widescreen, not adapted for widescreen. Because every HD television is widescreen -- widescreen is the future. The story of how it is done may be a bit technical, but the result is clear to see. Canon camcorders use the entire width of the image sensor to capture video in true 16:9 format. What difference does this make? It's simple. With more pixels captured, you get better image quality. Some competitors' camcorders force the wider picture into a smaller space on the sensor -- giving you a less true image, with fewer pixels and lower quality. With a Canon camcorder, your videos of your travels will let you relive great memories.

With the ZR500's AE Mode, you select from a variety of exposure or scene modes for the best results under difficult lighting conditions, including: EASY, P, Portrait, Sports, Night, Snow, Beach, Sunset, Spotlight, Fireworks. For example, the Sports setting automatically selects a faster shutter speed, ensuring sharp images of your child's hockey game; and Sand and Snow settings compensate when shooting a subject against a bright background. Minimum Illumination 2 lux (Night Mode); More than 100 lux advised Unit Dimensions - 1.9 x 3.6 x 4.5 in. (49 x 92 x 115 mm) (excluding protrusions

Customer Reviews:

don't buy.......2007-11-06

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.

compact with good picture.......2007-10-27

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.

Memories forever dull & lost.......2007-10-22

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.

Fantastic camera!.......2007-05-16

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!

Great Value.......2007-03-26

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.

Product Description

Fully multi-coated optics. Two extra lenses improve resolution, color correction, minimize aberration. Blackened reticle assembly. Black anodized internal tube with crinkle finish minimizes unwanted reflection. Four-fold power change range. Tube & saddle carved from same piece of aircraft grade aluminum. 1/4'' or finer audible & finger-adjustable clicks. Reticle attached with screws, metal ring & sealant. Features RainGuard, a special water repellent coating which causes condensation to form in much smaller droplets when scope is exposed to rain, fog or snow. Water sheets off the coated lenses.

Customer Reviews:

Unbelievable price.......2006-03-10

This is the best scope at the best price you will find anywhere. This is at least 75 less than you will find anywhere else on the net. Top of the line Bushnell. Enjoy.

elite 4200.......2004-07-26

This is a fine scope and the price is right. I shoot targets using a remington model 700/308cal and at 100 yards grouping is less than 1/2 inch. I would recommend this product to anyone in the market for a new scope wether for hunting or match shooting.

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