The 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)
*Allows realtime conversion from analog to digital (IEEE 1394) - no need to record video onto tape
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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.
The full manufacturer's warranty from Canon is only valid when the Canon ZR50 MC is purchased from an Internet Authorized Dealer. We will match any Internet Authorized Dealer's best price on the Canon ZR50 MC. The Canon ZR50 MC may be referred to by the following terms: 7555A001.
