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Manufacturer Description 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.
They give you a variety of features, including Widescreen HR
, 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. Beneath
its stylish Silver Frost finish, the ZR600 packs a powerful
combination of performance and features. It comes with a 25x
optical zoom, Canon's longest ever. It also comes with features
found on more expensive camcorders such as: an easy-to-read menu
system; an omni-selector joystick that lets you easily operate
playback, focus, exposure and menu options; a big 2.7-inch LCD
viewscreen; Smooth Zoom Control; and Level Control. The
ZR600 is a stylish performer you can take anywhere.
Widescreen HR
Widen your capabilities
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 we do it 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. Some competitors'
camcorders force the wider picture into a smaller space on the
sensor -- giving you a less true image, with fewer pixels and
lower quality. With a Canon camcorder, your videos of your
travels will let you relive great memories.
In addition, the viewfinder on your ZR600 displays your
widescreen image in a letterbox view. From side to side and top
to bottom, what you see is what you get. You can also view your
widescreen in the ZR600's large, 2.7-inch LCD screen. Either
way, there isn't the guessing or extra work in looking at an
image that's distorted like a fun house mirror.
To make it even easier, a Widescreen Button lets you switch from
standard 4:3 to 16:9 Widescreen HR at the touch of your finger.
You can also use the widescreen feature with the camcorder's
advanced image stabilization.
Every one of the camcorders in Canon's ZR series gives you
Widescreen HR at a very affordable price. Why shouldn't
your camcorder shoot as wide as your widescreen TV? It should --
and it's hard to match the widescreen video, or the value, you'll
get from your Canon ZR.
Remember -- widescreen is the future. And Canon's Widescreen HR
is true widescreen that's picture perfect.
Optical Performance You Can See
Precision-Engineered Genuine Canon Video Lens
Because of Genuine Canon Optics, the name Canon is synonymous
with unsurpassed optical performance. Brilliant optical quality
is part of every Canon broadcast TV camera, 35mm film camera, and
camcorder -- and the ZR600 is no exception.
Thanks to the ZR600's powerful 25x optical zoom lens and 800x
digital zoom, you get an incredible range of focal lengths.
Whether you're capturing your child's performance from the back
of the auditorium, or a panoramic of the sun setting over
the lake -- you always have the perfect lens.
Image Stabilization
Along with outstanding optical performance, Canon's advanced
Image Stabilization is another feature that helps you shoot
great, professional-looking video by correcting camcorder shake
instantly.
Brilliant Video
DIGIC DV
The ZR600 delivers stunningly vivid video thanks to Canon's
exclusive DIGIC DV signal processing circuit. A variety of other
features help you shoot video that will impress all your friends
and family.
Smooth Zoom Control
Simply select from 3 pre-set zoom speeds and Smooth Zoom Control
does the zooming for you -- giving you steady,
professional-looking s every time.
Level Control
Tired of s that aren't level or subjects that aren't
centered? Simply turn on the ZR600's Level Control -- and
horizontal and center markers will appear in your viewfinder.
With these markers, it's easy to level the horizon for perfect
video footage of a breathtaking landscape, or keep your child in
the center of the frame while they're on the soccer field.
Stunning Digital Photography
The ZR600 lets you leave your digital still camera at home.
That's because with Canon's Double technology, you don't just
get video and photography -- you get the best of both.
At the heart of the ZR600's performance as a digital still
camera is Canon's exclusive DIGIC DV signal processing circuit.
Because video and still images have different color requirements,
DIGIC DV processes the two differently. So, along with stunning
video images, you also get digital photos from your ZR600 that
are maximized for viewing on computer monitors and as prints.
Your ZR600 also comes with a variety of features that add to its
performance as a digital still camera.
9 Point Ai-AF
A feature found on more expensive camcorders, Auto Intelligent
Auto Focus ensures sharp images and gives creative flexibility.
Even when your subject isn't in the center of the frame, the
ZR600's 9 Point Ai-AF will bring it into sharp focus.
Progressive Photo
Canon's Progressive Photo feature gives you sharper detail in
your digital photography.
Scene Modes
For great results in a variety of shooting conditions, your
ZR600 features scene modes. Depending on the lighting and
subject, select from: EASY, P, Portrait, Sports, Night, Snow,
Beach, Sunset, Spotlight, or Fireworks. The ZR600 chooses the
settings that will give you the best results. For example, choose
Sports, and your camcorder picks a faster shutter speed for a
clearer image of your child rounding the bases. Choose Spotlight
and your ZR600 exposes for a limited area in the center of your
viewfinder.
Image Effects
Three different image settings are available depending on your
subject: Vivid, Neutral, and Skin Detail.
Simultaneous Photo
Capture great still images while you shoot video.
Perfect Exposures
Exposure Lock
With a push of the ZR600's omni-selector joystick, you can lock
your exposure settings, then recompose your . For example,
you can lock your exposure while zoomed in on your subject. Then,
even if you zoom out and include a very bright or dark
background, your ZR600 will still give your subject the right
exposure. Also, by shifting the omni-selector left or right, you
can adjust your exposure by up to +/-11 stops (+/-2.75 EV).
Auto Slow Shutter Function
Activate this function, and your ZR600 will shoot at a slower
shutter speed for improved low light performance.
Share Your Video
Firewire/IEEE 1394 DV Terminal
Transfer your video to your computer to easily share your
captured memories with friends and family. With the ZR600, you
simply use a DV cable to connect your computer to your
camcorder's IEEE 1394 DV terminal. Also known as Firewire or
iLink, this high-speed interface ensures virtually no loss of
video or audio quality when transferring videos to a computer.
Your favorite recorded moments retain their pristine image and
sound.
Motion JPEG Mode
With the ZR600's Motion JPEG Mode, you can also record movie
clips directly to your camcorder's memory card for posting online
or e-mailing to family and friends.
Share Your Photos
PictBridge
With the ZR600, no one has to go home without their favorite
print. That's because your ZR600 makes it easy to quickly share
your digital photographs. Simply connect your camcorder directly
to any PictBridge-compatible printer and print directly from your
camcorder without the need of a computer. You also can share
digital photos via email by quickly transferring images from your
camcorder to your PC using the USB terminal.
SD and MultiMediaCard compatible
For portable storage versatility, the ZR600 can accommodate
either a Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card or a MultiMediaCard.
The MiniDV Format
MiniDV, the most common type of digital camcorder, records video
using the standard DV-format. It's the preferred format for
broadcast-quality video, and it is also highly regarded for its
high audio and still image quality. This is all delivered on a
cassette that's 1/12th the size of a standard VHS tape. Tapes
come in lengths of 60 and 80 minutes at standard speed (SP), with
use of lower speed mode (SP) increasing time to 90 and 120
minutes while reducing resolution.
What's in the Box:
ZR600 Camcorder, Battery Pack BP-2L5, Compact Power Adapter
CA-570, Wireless Controller WL-D85, Stereo/Video Cable STV-250N,
USB Cable IFC-300PCU, Digital Video Solution Disk for Windows &
Macintosh.
- Features true widescreen 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.
- SD memory card slot for capturing stills.