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Reviews of the Canon ZR200

  • 6.0

    CNET Review

    June 28, 2005

    The Good: Superb color quality; choice of automated and manual shooting modes; low price; solid battery life; supports add-on lenses and filters.

    The Bad: Few manual controls; bottom-loading tape compartment; no accessory shoe; poor low-light performance; captures low-resolution stills.

    The Bottom Line: Canon's affordable, compact ZR200 performs beautifully when the lights are bright, but you're probably better off with its less expensive sibling, the ZR100.

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Manufacturer: Canon USA

Part number: 0058B001

General

  • Product Type Camcorder
  • Digital Zoom 400 x
  • Optical Sensor Size 1/6"
  • Optical Sensor Type CCD
  • Min Illumination 2 lux
  • Analog Video Format NTSC
  • Digital Video Format AVI
  • Special Effects Art, Ball, Cube, Wave, Sepia, Mirror, Mosaic, Color Mask, Black & White
  • Image Stabilizer Electronic
  • Digital Scene Transition Beam, Flip, Jump, Tide, Puzzle, Zigzag, Corner wipe, Window wipe, Fade trigger
  • Min Shutter Speed 1/60 sec
  • Max Shutter Speed 1/12000 sec
  • Camcorder Slow Shutter Modes 1/30sec
  • Shooting Modes Digital photo mode
  • Shooting Programs Low light, Spotlight, Night mode, Sand & snow, Sports mode, Portrait mode
  • White Balance Custom, Presets, Automatic
  • White Balance Presets Indoor, Outdoor
  • Exposure Modes Program, Automatic
  • Camera Flash None
  • Webcam Capability Yes

Main Features

  • Camcorder Effective Still Resolution 0.45 megapixels
  • Color Support Color
  • Still Image Format JPEG
  • Remote Control Remote control - Infrared
  • TV Tuner None
  • Video Capture AVI - 320 x 240, AVI - 160 x 120

Memory / Storage

  • Floppy Drive None
  • Image Storage Super-fine JPEG 1024 x 768, Fine JPEG 1024 x 768, Normal JPEG 1024 x 768, Super-fine JPEG 640 x 480, Fine JPEG 640 x 480, Normal JPEG 640 x 480
  • Media Type Mini DV
  • Recording Speed LP, SP

Lens System

  • Type Zoom lens - 2.8 mm - 56 mm - F/1.6-3.2
  • Focal Length 2.8 mm - 56 mm
  • Lens Aperture F/1.6-3.2
  • Auto Focus Points (Zones) 3
  • Optical Zoom 20 x
  • Lens system type Zoom lens
  • Lens Construction 8 group(s) / 11 element(s)
  • Min focal length 2.8 mm
  • Max focal length 56 mm
  • Auto Focus TTL contrast detection
  • Filter Size 28 mm
  • Focus Adjustment Manual, Automatic
  • Min Focus Range 0.4 in
  • Zoom Adjustment Motorized drive

Additional Features

  • DV input Yes
  • Self Timer Yes
  • Edit Functions A/V insert, Audio dubbing
  • Low Lux / Night Mode Yes
  • Digital Still Camera Function Yes
  • Search Modes End search, Date search, Photo search, Record search
  • Additional Features DPOF support, Direct print, Auto power save, Date/time stamp, Built-in speaker, Demonstration mode, PictBridge support, 16:9 widescreen mode, USB 2.0 compatibility, Backlight compensation, Auto daylight savings time, Display brightness control, Analog to digital conversion with pass through
  • Time Code Yes
  • Remote control Remote control - Infrared
  • Software Canon DV Messenger2, Drivers & Utilities
  • Included Accessories Lens cap

Viewfinder

  • Viewfinder Type LCD
  • Viewfinder Diagonal Size 0.33 in
  • Viewfinder Resolution 113,000 pixels

Display

  • Type LCD display - TFT active matrix - 2.4 in - Color

Digital Player (Recorder)

  • Type None

Microphone

  • Type Microphone - Built-in

Connections

  • Connector Type 1 x USB, 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire/i.LINK), 1 x Composite video/audio (input/output)
  • Expansion Slot(s) 1 x SD Memory Card

Audio Input

  • Audio input type Microphone
  • Microphone type Built-in
  • Microphone Operation Mode Stereo
  • Microphone Technology Electret condenser

System Requirements for PC Connection

  • Peripheral Devices USB port, CD-ROM drive, IEEE 1394 port

Miscellaneous

  • Carrying Case None
  • Cables Included A/V cable, USB cable

Power

  • Power Device Power adapter - External
  • Run Time (Up To) 135 min

Battery

  • Supported Battery Canon NB-2LH
  • Supported Battery 1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery - 720 mAh ( Included )

Viewfinder / Display

  • Display Form Factor Rotating
  • Display Format 112,000 pixels
  • Viewfinder Color Support Color

Environmental Parameters

  • Min Operating Temperature 32 °F
  • Max Operating Temperature 104 °F

Physical Characteristics

  • Width 2 in
  • Depth 5.1 in
  • Height 3.7 in
  • Weight 0.9 lbs

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