Canon ZR50 MC DetailsThe ZR50 MC has all the features of the ZR45 MC and adds Extended Recording Mode, Light up buttons (6 colors), an Advanced Accessory Shoe and a 22X Optical/440X Digital Zoom.
The ZR50 MC takes advantage of the latest digital video technology, yet is small enough to fit in the palm of your hand. Sporting a sleek body design, and an extensive list of features, this camcorder provides exceptional results, and is remarkably easy to use. Canon's attention to detail guarantees a flawless shooting experience, seamless connectivity, and endless creativity.
- Mini DV Format
(Worldwide Industry Standard)
- 1/6" 460K Pixel CCD
- Canon 22x Optical Zoom / 440x Digital Zoom
(35 mm equivalent approx. 48 mm - 1056 mm)
- Advanced Accessory Shoe
- Extended Recording Function
- 6 Customized Light-up Buttons
(Turquoise, Blue, Green, Yellow, Violet, Orange)
- Multi-Image Screen
- SD and MMC compatibility for still images
- USB port & software for still image transfer
- Color Night Shooting Mode
(records video in even the darkest conditions)
- 2.5" LCD screen
- Analog input with Analog to Digital converter*
- Image Stabilizer
- Digital PCM Audio
(16-bit/12-bit)
- A/V Insert and Audio Dubbing
- Digital effects and fades
- Programmed AE
(Easy recording, Auto, Sports, Portrait, Sand and Snow, Spotlight, Low Light, Night)
- Two Shooting modes
(movie and photo)
- Progressive Photo Mode
(SD and MMC only)
- Firewire / IEEE 1394 / DV Terminal
*Allows realtime conversion from analog to digital (IEEE 1394) - no need to record video onto tape
_ Canon ZR50 MC Specifications
Power supply (rated):
7.4 V DC (Battery)
9.5 V DC (DC IN)
Power consumption:
Using viewfinder: ZR50 MC 3.3 W, ZR45 MC 3.3 W, ZR40 3.1 W
Using LCD screen: ZR50 MC 4.1 W, ZR45 MC 4 W, ZR40 3.9 W
Television system:
EIA standard (525 lines, 60 fields) NTSC color signal
Video recording system:
2 rotary heads, helical scanning system DV system (Consumer digital VCR SD system) Digital component recording. ZR50 MC only: 3 rotary heads, SD/SDL system.
Audio recording system:
PCM digital sound: 16 bit (48kHz/2ch), 12 bit (32kHz/4ch). ZR50 MC only: 2x SP and 3x SP 12 bit only (32kHz/2ch)
Image sensor:
1 /6" CCD (charge coupled device) approx. 460,000 pixels (approx. 290,000 effective pixels)
Tape format:
Videocassettes bearing the (Mini DV) mark.
Tape speed:
SP: 3 /4 ips (18.81 mm/s); LP: 1 /2 ips (12.56 mm/s). ZR50 MC only: 2x SP 3 /8 ips (9.41 mm/s); 3x SP 1 /4 ips (6.28 mm/s)
Maximum recording time (with an 80 min. cassette):
SP: 80 min.; LP: 120 min. ZR50 MC only: 2x SP: 160 min.; 3x SP: 240
Fast forward/rewind time:
2 min. 20 sec. (with a 60 min. cassette)
Lens:
ZR50 MC F/1.6-3.6, 22x power zoom, f=2.8-61.6 (equivalent to 48~1056 mm in 35 mm format), ZR45 MC /ZR40 F/1.6-2.9, 18x power zoom, f=2.8-50.4 (equivalent to 48~864 mm in 35 mm format)
Focusing system:
TTL autofocus, manual focusing possible
Minimum focusing distance:
3 ft 3 3 /8 in. (1 m), 3 /8 in. on maximum wide angle
Maximum shutter speed:
1 /8,000 (ZR50 MC and ZR45 MC only: 1/250 when using a memory card)
Minimum illumination:
0.5 lx using the Night program during tape recording
Recommended illumination:
More than 100 lx
Filter diameter:
30.5 mm
Viewfinder:
0.44 inch, color LCD (approx. 113,000 pixels)
LCD screen:
2.5 in. measured diagonally (approx. 112,000 pixels)
Microphone:
Stereo electret condenser microphone
USB terminal:
mini-B
DV terminal:
DV 4 pin connector (based on IEEE1394)
Video terminal:
1 Vp-p/75 ohms unbalanced
S-video terminal:
1 Vp-p (Y signal), 0.286 Vp-p (C signal)
Audio terminal:
Input level: -10 dBV/40 kohms, unbalanced; Output level: -10 dBV, less than 3 kohms, unbalanced
Operating temperature range:
32 - 104° F (0 - 40° C)
Dimensions:
2 1 /4 x 3 7 /8 x 5 5 /8 in. (58 x 99 x 144 mm)
Weight:
ZR50 MC /ZR45 MC : 1 lb 2 3 /4 oz 530g) ZR40: 1 lb 2 1 /2 oz (525 g)
ZR50 MC and ZR45 MC only
Recording media:
MultiMediaCard, SD Memory Card
Number of recording pixels:
640 x 480 pixels
Image format:
Design rule for Camera Format system (DCF), Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) compliant (only images marked for printing)
File format:
JPEG (compression mode: Fine/Standard)
Estimated MultiMediaCard MMC-8M capacities (approx.)*:
Fine 60 images, Standard 105 images
*The actual number you can record varies depending on the image. Remember that the sample images recorded on the supplied MultiMediaCard are included in the total number.
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