The canon zr500 is a mini DV camcorder with 25x optical zoom. It is highly desirable bit of kit and would make a perfect gift for anyone looking for a camcorder. It has true widescreen recording and the 25x optical zoom on the canon zr500 is extremely powerful.
The canon zr500 has a clear and sharp 2.7 inch widescreen LCD which is fantastic for playing back your videos and showing your friends. The color and clarity of the video is exceptional due to the digic DV image processor. One of the best features of the Canon zr500 mini Dv camcorder is the zoom control. This control is remarkably smooth preventing annoying jerkiness when zooming in and out.
At a compact size of 4.5 x 1.9 x 3.6 and weighing only 2lbs, this lightweight camcorder can be taken where ever you go ready to capture that perfect moment.
The canon zr500 has a multitude of extras including a useful button which allows you to switch from the standard 4:3 to 16:9 widescreen HR. Whether or not you are standing at the back of a crowd or right at the front, the canon zr500 800x digital zoom and 25x optical lens allows you to always have the perfect shot for any occasion.
Another good feature is the auto exposure mode. Here you can select from a variety of scene or exposure modes to create the best results possible in any situation or difficult lighting environments. You can choose from beach, sunset, fireworks, night, sports, snow, portrait and many more making the Canon zr500 perfect in any conditions.
The Canon zr500 also has the added bonus of having a firewire or iLink allowing you to share your videos with extreme ease. The firewire allows you to connect your camcorder to your computers DV terminal with virtually no loss of audio or video quality. Transferring your videos to your computer not only allows you to view your footage on your pc, but it also allows you to back up your special moments somewhere safe.
The Canon zr500 is a great little camera for someone that wants something small and compact. It suits both amateurs and more experienced camcorder users. This is because it not only offers a wide amount of pre set settings for a newbie it hosts a multitude of adjustable settings should you wish to manually configure your own conditions.
If you already own a high-tech camcorder and feel the canon zr500 is a step backwards you couldn't be more wrong. This camcorder is a fantastic back-up to an expensive alternative as it is small, affordable and you can still receive perfect results. It's simply great to throw in your pocket for a trip away where you maybe concerned about damaging a more costly camera.
