Canon ZR850 Camcorder Reviewed
A review of the Canon ZR850 MiniDV Camcorder, which records high-quality digital video on small tapes, has been posted on CNET. 'As the top model in Canon's Mini DV line this year, you shouldn't expect earth-shattering improvements from the ZR850 over last year's models. After all, manufacturers seem to be putting more resources into DVD and hard drive-based models. The overall design keeps what we referred to last year as the "palm-friendly design," and again bumps the optical zoom up a bit, this time from 25x to 35x. As we've come to expect from Canon, the ZR850 delivers admirable color reproduction in good lighting, but it can't keep up with the competition when it comes to low light.'
Features:
• 35x Optical and 1000x Digital Zoom
• Lens: Focal length: 2.6-91mm, f/2.0 - 5.0
• Image Stabilization: Shoot Steady Video even without a tripod for professional looking videos
• Smooth Zoom Control: 3 pre-set zoom speeds
• Level and Grid Markers: Both markers can be set to White or grey for enhanced visibility
• Built-in Video Light
• 1.07 Megapixels 1/6-inch CCD Image Sensor
• MiniDV Tape Format
• Viewfinder: 0.35-inch, 114,000 pixels, widescreen
• LCD Screen: 2.7-inch, 112,000 pixels, widescreen
• Exposure Lock: Lets you lock your exposure settings and then recompose your shot
• Auto Slow Shutter Function: Ensures perfect exposures in low light by lowering your shutter speed
• 9 Point Ai-AF: Auto Intelligent Auto focus will bring it into sharp focus
• Progressive Photo gives you sharper detail in your digital photography
• Scene Modes: Portrait, Sports, Night, Snow, Beach, Sunset, Spotlight or Fireworks
• Image Effects: Vivid, Neutral, Low-Sharpening, and Skin Detail
• Dimensions: Width 2.2 x Height 3.6 x Depth 4.7 inch (57 x 92 x 119 mm not including grip belt)
• Weight: 13.4 ounces (380 grams
Read: Canon ZR850 - CNET