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Published: 2006-05-13, Author: Rick , review by: cnet.com
Costs less than $300; wide-screen LCD; easy-to-use controls; built-in lens cover; above-average color reproduction; 25X optical zoom; plenty of manual controls for shooters who want them; works with add-on lenses and filters; microphone jack.
No shoulder strap or accessory shoe; bottom-loading tape compartment; not enough image stabilization at maximum zoom; poor low-light performance.
Canons compact, capable ZR500 MiniDV camcorder is a dream come true for videographers on a shoestring budget.
Abstract: The lowest-priced current entry in Canons budget ZR series of compact MiniDV camcorders is the excellent value ZR500, an updated version of the ZR100. The ZR500 is slimmer and lighter than its predecessor, and it includes a revised feature set along w...
Microphone Input
Strong performance in well lit situations
low light improvement showed quality inscenes with less than stellar lighting
True Wide Screen 16:9 format
No still feature options for the hybrid user
No independent manual control over aperture or shutter speed
The ZR500 is this year’s entry level camcorder from Canon, and let me tell you, there is a lot to like about this model. Starting with the microphone input, this camcorder caught our attention. It’s the only model in the ZR series to offer the...
Abstract: Point and shooters should love the ZR500. The Easy mode is clearly marked by a switch on the upper right side of the camcorder, and the automatic controls are nearly as good as a comparably priced Sony. Engaging the menu is simple with the new joystick...
