Canon

Canon ZR100 MiniDV Camcorder

20x optical/360x digital zoom;2.4 inch LCD;High-resolution 16:9 widescreen recording;Night Mode;Direct print;16-bit Digital PCM audio!

Canon ZR100 Key Features

Canon ZR100 Digital Camcorder Supplied Accessories:

• NB-2LH Battery Pack
• CA-570 Compact Power Adapter
• STV-250N Stereo Video Cable
• WL-D85 Wireless Controller

DV Format

MiniDV is the new preferred format for personal and broadcast-quality video, highly regarded for its high audio and image quality. With up to 540 lines of horizontal resolution and minimum color noise, MiniDV delivers a 20% clearer picture than analog camcorder formats. All this, in a handy, super-compact cassette.

DIGIC DV

DIGIC DV is a system for achieving superior video and photographic images. Canon's expertise in imaging and electronics is flawlessly blended together, resulting in outstanding performance. It offers substantial benefits in color reproduction. DIGIC DV makes it possible to achieve accurate color for both video and digital photos. Since video and photos have different color requirements, DIGIC DV utilizes two different color techniques to maximize video quality on a TV and still image quality for print or computer display.

VIC

Embracing the industry's latest and most sophisticated technology, Canon camcorders feature an exclusive connection circuit, called VIC. VIC is a virtual powerhouse. Traditionally, multiple chips were needed to perform the camcorder's input and output functions. However VIC manages it all with one single chip. The result is seamless connectivity whether you are connecting to a computer, TV, or VCR.

A Genuine Canon 20X Zoom Lens with 360X Digital Zoom

What sets a Canon camcorder apart from all the others? It's the only camcorder made by a company renowned for high-quality professional optics. Canon's vast expertise in designing and crafting precision lenses for 35mm and broadcast TV cameras also goes into every camcorder lens they make. The ZR100's 20x optical zoom lens delivers superb definition and contrast, taking full advantage of the DV format. The digital zoom extends the camcorder's magnification to 360x, revealing details too small to see with the naked eye.

Night Mode

With Canon ZR-series camcorders, you can capture images and video even in low-lighting thanks to its enhanced Night mode. At the touch of a button, the camcorder selects the ideal shutter speed and sensitivity combination to brighten up the scene, without sacrificing color.

Image Stabilizer

A high quality image stabilization system corrects camera shake instantly, giving you smooth stable pictures. It enables you to record shake-free images, even when shooting hand-held at full telephoto.

High Resolution 16:9 Widescreen Video

To match today's popular widescreen TVs, the Canon ZR100 camcorder can record high-resolution 16:9 video. Unlike camcorders which only record a vertically stretched picture, Canon's ZR100 uses the full width of the CCD, filling the entire screen with crisp, high-quality images. For added convenience, the LCD screen shows the image in letterbox style, so you know exactly how your image will appear on TV.

Flexible 2.4" LCD Screen and Viewfinder

The bright 2.4" LCD view screen makes it easy to compose sensational shots without having to squint into the viewfinder. You can rotate the screen for high-or low-angle shots, or turn it around 180? to record yourself. When you're done shooting, the screen is perfect for reviewing your scenes.

LCD Backlight

For shooting on bright, sunny days, the LCD Backlight button improves the visibility of the 2.4" LCD viewscreen, making it easy to compose sensational shots.

Program Auto Exposure

While the Easy Recording mode is fine for most shooting situations, the camcorder also includes additional preprogrammed auto exposure modes (Auto, Sports, Portrait, Spotlight, Sand & Snow, Low Light and Night mode), each carefully designed to give you the best possible image results under special shooting conditions. In situations normally too dark for recording, the camcorder uses the Night mode to select the ideal shutter speed and sensitivity combination to brighten up the scene, without sacrificing color. There is even an Auto Slow Shutter mode to give your movies a dream-like quality. Each mode is carefully designed to give you the best possible image results under special shooting conditions.

Manual Controls

The fully-automatic ZR100 gives great results even in the hands of a novice, while experts will appreciate the manual focus, exposure, white balance and shutter speed controls.

Analog Line-In/Converter

You can send an analog video signal from a TV, VCR or a camcorder into the ZR100 and record it onto a DV tape, or convert the analog signal into digital signal, for direct transfer to digital video devices or computers equipped with a IEEE1394 terminal*.

* The Analog-Digital Converter may not function depending on the software used.

Skin Detail Function

Automatically recognizes and softens skin tones when shooting close-ups of people, to reduce skin imperfections and create a more flattering appearance.

Lithium Ion Power

Lithium ion battery packs can be recharged at any time, so you will always be prepared for peak shooting performance, and never caught without power unexpectedly.

Photo Review Button

After a photo is captured, you can review it by holding down the PHOTO button. The display time can be set from 2 to 10 seconds.

IEEE1394 (DV Terminal)

An IEEE1394-compliant DV terminal lets you connect the ZR100 to a DV-compatible computer or another Canon DV camcorder. Transfer your digital movies to your computer's hard disk, edit your scenes, then use them to create high-impact Web sites, video e-mail, interactive CDs and DVDs, or a personal video album.

Selectable Display Languages

You can customize the operating language of your ZR100, be it English, French, Spanish, German, Italian, Russian, Chinese or Japanese. The date format can also be selected.

My Camera Function

Personalize your camcorder by customizing the start-up image and camcorder operation sounds. With the ZR100, you can choose a start-up image from the included software CD or use your own digital recordings.

PCM Digital Stereo Sound

The ZR100 offers two digital audio modes, 12 and 16-bit. You can select 16-bit mode for high-quality, CD-equivalent stereo sound, or 12-bit to record only two of four channels, leaving two channels free for you to record additional sound later.

Digital Effects

Show your creativity by using the special effects and digital faders available with the ZR100. A wide selection of faders and special effects will add visual appeal and greater imaging variety.

Faders: Add a variety of transitions to your movies with a fade to or from black. Choose from Fade Trigger, Wipe, Corner, Jump, Flip, Puzzle, Zigzag, Beam and Tide.

Effects: For a more creative look, you can switch on the following digital effects during recording or playback*: Art, Black & White, Sepia, Mosaic, Ball, Cube, Wave, Color Mask or Mirror.

* In Card mode only black and white is available.

Multi-image Screen: Divide your screen into four, nine or sixteen pictures with the Image Capture function. You can choose the speed at which the images are captured: Manual, Slow, Moderate or Fast.

A/V Insert and Audio Dubbing

Use this feature to insert new scenes of video from your VCR or other camcorder on to a tape recorded in the SP mode. Using a recording made in the 12 bit audio mode you can also add stereo sound from another audio source or through the internal microphone or an external microphone.

New Program Selector

Located beside the LCD display, the Program Selector makes it easy to quickly switch modes.

Finger Rest

Located on the upper side of the grip, the finger rest improves stability while shooting.

Easy Operation Buttons

PLAY and STOP buttons are now independent, while the FF and RW buttons are located together, improving usability by preventing accidental pressing of the wrong button.

Oval Grip

An oval-shaped grip located on the top of the lens improves shooting comfort while adding a touch of style.

Flat Zoom Lever

The brand new flat zoom lever not only makes for stress-free zooming, but also helps reduce the physical size of the camcorder.

Slim Operation Switch

For increased miniaturization, the ZR camcorders feature an innovative Slim Operation Switch.

Canon ZR100 Specifications

Power supply (rated):

7.4 V DC

Power consumption:

2.3 W (using viewfinder), 3.1 W (using LCD screen)

Television system:

EIA standard (525 lines, 60 fields) NTSC color signal

Video recording system:

2 rotary heads, helical scanning system DV system

Audio recording system:

PCM digital sound: 16-bit (48 kHz/2 ch.), 12-bit (32 kHz/4 ch.)

Image sensor:

1/6-inch CCD, approx. 680,000 pixels; Effective pixels: tape approx. 340,000 pixels

Tape format:

Videocassettes bearing the MiniDV mark

Tape speed:

SP: 0.74 ips (18.81 mm/s), LP: 0.49 ips (12.56 mm/s)

Maximum recording time (with an 80-min. cassette)

SP: 80 min., LP: 120 min.

Fast forward/rewind time:

2 min. 20 sec. (with a 60-min. cassette)

Lens:

f=2.8-56mm, f/1.6-3.2, 20x power zoom

35mm equivalent:

Tape: 4:3 recording: 53.5-1070mm, 16:9 recording : 44.2-884mm

Focusing system:

TTL autofocus, manual focusing possible

Minimum focusing distance:

3.3 ft. (1 m); 0.39 in. (1 cm) on maximum wide angle

Minimum illumination:

2 lx (using the Night mode)

Recommended illumination:

More than 100 lx

Filter diameter:

28 mm

Viewfinder:

0.33-inch TFT color, approx. 113,000 pixels

LCD screen:

2.4-inch TFT color, approx. 112,000 pixels

Microphone:

Stereo electret condenser microphone

DV terminal:

Special 4-pin connector (based on IEEE 1394)

DV Terminal (USB 2.0 compliant)

mini-B

Video terminal:

1 Vp-p/75 ohms unbalanced

Audio terminal:

Audio output: -10 dBV (47 kohm load)/3 kohms or less
Audio input: -10 dBV/40 kohms or more

Operating temperature range:

32 - 104? F (0 - 40? C)

Dimensions:

2.0 x 3.7 x 5.1 in. (51 x 93 x 130 mm) excluding protrusions

Weight (not including lens and battery pack):

approx. 15.2 oz. (430 g)

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