Canon ZR700 MiniDV Camcorder
The Canon ZR700 MiniDV Camcorder from Canon was unveiled at the 2006 Consumer Electronics Show. With an SD/MMC memory slot, the ZR700 not only shoots videos, but can also capture digital still images and store them on the card. It uses a 1.6" CCD with 680k pixels.
With a higher capacity battery, you can carry around the ZR700 for longer durations, and you get a taste of the supported video light as well. With 25x optical zoom and massive 1000x digital zoom, the DIGIC DV Image Processor is claimed to delivery high-clarity images and videos.
Both USB and IEEE 1394 are supported. The menu system is easily navigated on the 2.7" LCD thanks to a joystick interface. With Level Shot Control, a consumer will not have to worry about crooked video, while Smooth Zoom Control ensures short jerks do not mess with the video when zooming in.
With PictBridge compatibility, one can even take printouts of photographs on the memory card without a PC.
Other features include:
The Canon ZR700 MiniDV camcorder comes in a Grey Smoke with a price tag of $349. Details are available from Canon.
| Tape Format | Video cassettes bearing the MiniDV mark |
| Maximum Recording Time | SP: 80 min., LP: 120 min. (80 min. cassette) |
| Image Sensor | 1/6" CCD, approx. 680,000 pixels |
| Effective pixels | Tape: |
| Lens | f=2.6-65mm, f/1.8-4.4, 25x power zoom |
| LCD Screen | 2.7-inch, approx. 112,000 pixels |
| Viewfinder | 0.3-inch, 123,000 pixels |
| Minimum Illumination | 2 lx (Using the Night Mode) |
| Recommended Illumination | More than 100 lx |
| Exterior Colors | ZR700 – Grey Smoke |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 1.9 x 3.6 x 4.5 in. (49 x 92 x 115 mm)(excluding protrusions) |
| Weight | ZR700: 13.4 oz. (380g) (Camcorder Body Only) |
Stumble It! | Posted by Paul on January 21, 2006 3:16 AM
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