Camcorders DV mini Digital / mini DV camcorder

Camcorders DV mini Digital Product Description

Around the world, the name Canon mini DV camcorder means optical excellence, advanced image processing and superb performance. And Canon mini DV camcorder 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. The results are brilliant video and digital photos that you can easily share with family and friends.Along with its stylish Blue Mist finish, the canon zr500 minidv 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 mini DV camcorder is recording.

Customer Camcorders DV mini Digital Reviews

Greater beginner or back-up mini dv camcorder

Since the repair shop won’t give me back my primary camcorder, I bought a canon zr500 digital camcorder to finish a project. After working with the TRX series of Sony Handycams, it took a bit of perspective-adjustment to accurately rate this camcorder. I read all of the reviews I could find on the camcorder before purchasing this canon zr500 minidv, and I can now agree that the ZR500 is a nice place for those serious about getting into video but new to the field to start at. My biggest complaint is the noise that appears in lower light settings, but I find that to be a problem common to entry level camcorders. (So far as I’ve seen, the cheapest camcorder that really begins to get past that problem is the Canon ZR700.)

This is a great little camera for someone who wants something small and compact to keep on hand for experimentation or as a back-up for amateur video production. It’s not much bigger than my still camera–and I love that about it! It fits into a side compartment of my camera case just right. One review I read complained that the size led to fingers getting in front of the lense. Well, I *tried* to get a finger in the picture, and I couldn’t even *reach* the lense! I’m not sure how that user could get even a pinky in the picture while holding the camera!