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Canon ZR950 review
Around the world, the name Canon means optical excellence, advanced image
processing and superb performance. And Canon digital video camcorders are
no exception.Canon’s entry-level digital camcorders are designed to
deliver the latest in style, features and advanced technology at a most
affordable price. Starting with our exclusive Genuine Canon 48x Advanced
Zoom, which combines the legendary Canon lens optics with our
market-leading DIGIC DV image processor to deliver a full range of image
quality and more flexibility when you’re shooting. The ZR950 is
specifically designed to make it easier to capture great video, including a
1.07 Megapixel CCD image sensor, 2.7" Widescreen LCD with a Soft LCD
video light, Multi-Angle Remote, Quick Start, Joystick control, Level and
Grid Markers and more. The ZR950 is the top of the line of ZR camcorders.
This latest addition to the ZR family also includes an array of features
that turn your camcorder into a digital still camera, including 9 Point
AiAF (Auto Focus), Progressive Photo, Simultaneous Photo Recording, Special
Scene Modes, and Image Effects. It is also compatible with SD HC (High
Capacity) memory cards for storing even more of your images.All this comes
together to deliver brilliant video and digital photos that you can easily
share with family and friends. Easy to use, great looking and terrific
value- it’s the perfect choice for capturing all of life’s
precious memories.
Built-in Manual Lens Cover means you never have to go looking for your lens
cover again. Plus, you don’t have the bother of your lens cap
dangling from your camcorder.
1-Year Parts and Labor Limited Warranty provides protection long after
other manufacturers’ warranties expire.
The Genuine Canon 48x Advanced Zoom on the ZR950 is just the kind of
you’ve come to expect from the leader in imaging and optics. Advanced
Zoom extends the power of your zoom and is the longest zoom Canon has ever
offered. In both wide angle and telephoto positions, there is virtually no
loss in image quality throughout the range. How is this accomplished? With
a Genuine Canon lens which remains in constant motion through the entire
extended zoom range aided by our proprietary DIGIC DV image processor.
The name Canon is synonymous with optical excellence the world over.
Brilliant optical quality is part of every Canon broadcast TV lens, 35mm
film camera, digital camera and camcorder — and the ZR950 is no
exception. It gives you clear, vibrant and brilliant video and digital
photographs.
The ZR950’s image stabilizer allows you to shoot rock-steady video -
even at maximum telephoto without a tripod - for more professional-looking
video.
The new ZR950 features Canon’s exclusive DIGIC DV image processor,
which processes video and photos differently, resulting in exceptional
colour and clarity for both.
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.
With Canon’s smooth zoom control, you’ll have three, pre-set
zoom speeds that ensure professional, steady zoom shots.
With Canon’s smooth zoom control, you’ll have three, pre-set
zoom speeds that ensure professional, steady zoom shots.
With Canon’s smooth zoom control, you’ll have three, pre-set
zoom speeds that ensure professional, steady zoom shots.
With Canon’s smooth zoom control, you’ll have three, pre-set
zoom speeds that ensure professional, steady zoom shots.
Capturing level, well-composed shots is simple with the ZR950. Line up the
horizon or other horizontal lines with the Level Marker in the viewfinder
for level landscapes. Or, use the Grid Marker to help compose the perfect
shot. Both markers can be set to white or grey for enhanced visibility, no
matter what the background.
The ZR950 even comes with a video light built-in to the LCD screen to help
give a soft, even light to a nearby subject when you’re shooting in
dark conditions.
With the ZR950 you get a 1.07 Megapixel CCD image sensor. Your video will
be sharper, clearer and more true to life, as will your photos. Every
sunset on the beach will be more dramatic with every colour in the sky
faithfully captured. The joy on the face of a child scoring her first goal
on the soccer field is recorded just as you saw it.
The new ZR950 comes with a variety of features that make it an
easy-to-operate camcorder.
The new ZR950 gives you exposure controls found on expensive digital still
cameras.
With a push of its convenient omni-selector joystick, the ZR950 lets you
lock your exposure settings, and then recompose your shot. For example, you
can lock your exposure while zoomed in on your subject’s face. Then,
even if you zoom out to include a very bright or dark background, your
ZR950 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).
With a push of its convenient omni-selector joystick, the ZR950 lets you
lock your exposure settings, and then recompose your shot. For example, you
can lock your exposure while zoomed in on your subject’s face. Then,
even if you zoom out to include a very bright or dark background, your
ZR950 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).
With a push of its convenient omni-selector joystick, the ZR950 lets you
lock your exposure settings, and then recompose your shot. For example, you
can lock your exposure while zoomed in on your subject’s face. Then,
even if you zoom out to include a very bright or dark background, your
ZR950 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).
With a push of its convenient omni-selector joystick, the ZR950 lets you
lock your exposure settings, and then recompose your shot. For example, you
can lock your exposure while zoomed in on your subject’s face. Then,
even if you zoom out to include a very bright or dark background, your
ZR950 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).
The Auto Slow Shutter function ensures perfect exposures in low light by
lowering your shutter speed.
The ZR950 comes with Program AE Mode settings that give you perfect
exposures in a variety of conditions: Snow, Beach, Sunset, Spotlight,
Fireworks, Portrait, Sports and Night.
When you’ve got your ZR950 with you, you can leave your digital still
camera at home. That’s because with Canon’s technology, you
don’t just get video and photography - you get the best of both.
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 ZR950’s 9 Point AiAF will
bring it into sharp focus.
Canon’s Progressive Photo gives you sharper detail in your digital
photography.
Four different image settings are available depending on your subject:
Vivid, Neutral, Low-Sharpening, and Skin Detail.
The ZR950 comes with an array of features that make it easy to share your
videos.
Transfer your video to your computer and you can easily share your captured
memories with friends and family. With the ZR950, it’s simple. Just
connect your computer to your camcorder’s IEEE1394 DV terminal with a
DV cable. Also known as Firewire or iLink, this high-speed interface lets
you download your precious video footage with virtually no loss of video or
audio quality. Your favorite recorded moments retain their pristine image
and sound for everyone to enjoy.
The ZR950 give you a variety of ways to share your photos with friends and
family. It’s easy to share digital photos via email because you can
easily transfer images directly to your PC using the USB terminal and the
supplied USB 2.0 Full Speed cable. You can also print directly from your
camcorder to any PictBridge-compatible printer, or store your digital
photos on a Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card or a MultiMediaCard. Plus, this
new ZR is SDHC compatible, which allows you to use cards with a capacity of
2GB or larger. That means you can store even more digital photos than
before.
means you never have to go looking for your lens cover again. Plus, you
don’t have the bother of your lens cap dangling from your camcorder.
provides protection long after other manufacturers’ warranties
expire.
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