| Product Information |
| Manufacturer | Canon |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 1176B001 |
| Product Series | ZR |
| Product Model | ZR500 |
| Product Name | ZR500 Digital Camcorder |
| Description | 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 Wide screen HR recording, pre-programmed auto exposure settings, a Firewire/DV Terminal and Canon's advanced image stabilization system.
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. |
| Product Type | Digital Camcorder |
Display & Graphics |
| Display Screen | 2.7" LCD 112 Kilopixels |
| Image Sensor | 1 x 0.16" CCD (Charge Coupled Device) |
| Effective Resolution | 340 Kilopixels |
| Total Resolution | 680 Kilopixels |
Lens |
| Lens Type | Focal Length: 2.6 - 65mm |
| Optical Zoom | 25x |
| Digital Zoom | 800x |
| Image Stabilization | Electronic |
Exposure |
| Exposure Control | Program AE |
| Minimum Illumination | 2 lux - Using the Night Mode |
Viewfinder |
| Viewfinder Type | * Electronic - 0.3" with 123 KiloPixels
* LCD |
Storage |
| Recording Media | Mini-DV |
| Storage Media | Not Applicable |
Controls/Indicators |
| Camera Modes | Scene Modes:
* Easy
* Program AE (P)
* Portrait
* Sports
* Night
* Snow
* Beach
* Sunset
* Spotlight
* Fireworks |
Interfaces/Ports |
| Interfaces/Ports | * 1 x IEEE 1394 Output
* 1 x Audio/Video Output
* 1 x Microphone
* 1 x DC Power Input |
Physical Characteristics |
| Dimensions | 3.6" Height x 1.9" Width x 4.5" Depth - Excluding protrusions |
| Weight | 13.2 oz - not including lens and battery pack |
Miscellaneous |
| Package Contents | * ZR500 Digital Camcorder
* Battery Pack BP-2L5
* Compact Power Adapter CA-570
* Stereo/Video Cable STV-250N |
| Additional Information | Effective Pixels in Wide Screen (16:9) Modes:
* 450 KiloPixels (with Image Stabilization Off)
* 400 KiloPixels (with Image Stabilization On) |
| Platform Support | * PC
* Mac |
Warranty |
| Standard Warranty | 1 Year(s) Limited |
