Canon ZR500 Mini DV Camcorder
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Canon ZR500 Mini DV Camcorder

$783.96 1 store
  • Recording System: NTSC
  • Camcorder Type: Digital
  • Recording Media: Mini DV
  • Optical Zoom: 25x
  • Weight: 0.83 lb.
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Not bad for a budget camcorder

byGambit624 Apr 15, 2006
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Pros Inexpensive, Small, good picture quality for it's price range.
Cons No light source,trying to accessing the options with the joystick control.
Recommended it? Yes

My wife and I were looking for a replacement for our old JVC DV camera that was starting to show it's age. We went to Best Buy to shop around after comparing various models online. We narrowed it down to two Canons. The ZR500 and ZR600 the ones in contention. Intially, we were going to go with the... Read full review »

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Above average for the money!

byxclubcar98x Sep 16, 2010
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Pros Good feature set, good low light video, durable, viewfinder!
Cons "Outdated", Video quality is so-so, DV Tape format, not as long battery life.
Recommended it? Yes

While this camcorder is since considered "outdated" it still has tons more features then a lot of todays budget camcorders. The video quality is so-so and if you don't mind messing with DV tapes, you have a really good camcorder!

Mine has been excellent, ive dropped it many times and it... Read full review »

10

Easy to use, great quality for the price.

bysaradac Apr 18, 2008
7 Helpfuls 8 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Easy to use, stylish, good quality picture.
Cons Complicated to transfer video to computer.
Recommended it? Yes

I bought the Canon ZR500 because I wanted to capture family memories. This camera is very simple to operate if you are a beginner as I was. You can just point and shoot and the automatic adjustments turn out a very nice quality picture with no effort on your part. It also offers some more advanced... Read full review »

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Price & Convenience Over Quality

byamused67 Dec 31, 2006
7 Helpfuls 8 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros PRICE, PRICE, size, weight, sheer convenience.
Cons Low light struggles, image quality.
Recommended it? Yes

Picked up from TigerDirect for $200 after rebate, very good price for a decent little camera.

The Good:

Very portable, fits in the palm of your hand, or in a coat pocket. Takes decent video in outdoor or bright light situations. Has some manual controls to improve video quality... Read full review »

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Good for basic MiniDV camcorder unit

bynaatz Dec 28, 2006
4 Helpfuls 5 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros VERY EASY to use in easy mode WIDE mode available LiOn battery Small size
Cons No still photo options No manual focus ring
Recommended it? Yes

I bought a ZR500 at Best Buy for essentially the employee price of $199 which seems lower than anything I have seen on the internet pricing (lowest is 214).

I have had 2 other camcorders in the past 20 years: a on the shoulder VHS full size for a few years and then for the past 15 years a... Read full review »

11

Nice looking but mediocre performance

bydennynj Apr 4, 2006
5 Helpfuls 6 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Sharp looking, wide screen lcd, cost
Cons Poor low light performance, auto-zoom is terrible
Recommended it? No

I bought this from bestbuy when it first came out and before it was even on display.

It is compact and clean and looks nice with a widescreen lcd screen.

The performance is what you expect for a mid $300 camera.

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Canon ZR500 MiniDV Camcorder with 25x Optical Zoom

Affordable pocket-sized performance Around the world, the name Canon means optical excellence, advanced image processing and superb performance. And Canon digital video camcorders are no exception. 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 Widescreen 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, such as its external microphone input. 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. Whats in the Box: ZR500 Camcorder Battery Pack BP-2L5 Compact Power Adapter CA-570 Stereo/Video Cable STV-250N

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