| Canon ZR500 MiniDV Camcorder with 25x Optical Zoom | 
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| Brand: Canon
Category: Photography
List Price: $299.99
Buy New: $279.00
You Save: $20.99 (7%)
Buy New from $279.00
Avg. Customer Rating:   (39 reviews)
Sales Rank: 2378
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
Floppy Disk Drive: None
Optical Zoom: 25
Digital Zoom: 800
Display Size: 2.7
Maximum Aperture: 2.6
Maximum Focal Length: 65
Minimum Focal Length: 2.6
Warranty: 1 year warranty
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2
Dimensions (in): 4.5 x 1.9 x 3.6
MPN: 1176B001
Model: 500
UPC: 013803063714
EAN: 0013803063714
ASIN: B000DZH4CO
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Features true widescreen recording and powerful 24x optical zoom | | • | Widescreen 2.7-inch LCD | | • | Canon's Digic DV image processor for exceptional color and clarity | | • | Smooth Zoom Control function prevents jerky zooms |
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| Editorial Reviews:
Product Description
Product has been refurbished to perform as new. Includes a 90-Day Warranty. 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. 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); Weight (not including lens and battery pack) - 13.2 oz. (375g)
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| Customer Reviews: Read 34 more reviews...
 Camera is fine but can't upload December 24, 2008
If you just want to record your memories then this camcorder will get the job done. If you want to upload the video - well, forget about it. Depending on where you get it, the cord to be able to upload is $50.00 (on Cannon's site). I bought the cord on Amazon for a much cheaper price but surprise, surprise it doesn't work on my computer. When I bought my new computer in October I had high hopes for the camcorder but they have all been empty dreams. My personal opinion is don't waste the money - get something that can download easily on to your computer that way you not only get the memories but can also share them with others.
 don't buy November 6, 2007
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
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 October 27, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
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 October 22, 2007
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
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! May 16, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
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!
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