Canon ZR90 Digital Camcorder

FEATURES- ZR90 Digital Camcorder

Special moments may come and go, but with Canon's ZR-series camcorders you can capture and relive those sunny days at the beach, casual strolls through crisp fall foliage and family-packed holiday celebrations with brilliant clarity. Smoothly conforming to the contour of your hand, the ZR series camcorders feature the ultimate in Canon design and functionality, allowing you to effortlessly capture once-in-a-lifetime moments whenever and wherever they happen. Whether spending a summer day at the beach, viewing the beauty of crisp fall foliage, or celebrating the joy and warmth of the holiday season, Canon's new ZR90 camcorder gives you the power to make time stand still. Featuring Canon's exceptional 22x Optical Zoom Lens and state-of-the-art DIGIC DV technology, the ZR90 delivers ultra-clear images in stunning real-life color. The Canon ZR90 is the most powerful and versatile camcorder in the ZR series, with powerful DIGIC DV and VIC imaging technologies, enhanced low-light image capture and exceptional digital connectivity. Capture life's precious moments the way you want them to be remembered, thanks to the Canon ZR90 camcorder. Includes Camcorder, BP-508 Battery Pack, CA-570 Compact Power Adapter, SS-900 Shoulder Strap, STV-250N Stereo Video Cable, WA-30.5 Wide Attachment, WL-D82 Wireless Controller, SDC-8M SD Memory Card, IFC-300PCU USB Cable, DIGITAL VIDEO SOLUTION DISK for Windows, DIGITAL VIDEO SOLUTION DISK for Macintosh.

* Take incredible video AND photos simultaneously
Canon's expertise in imaging and electronics is flawlessly blended together in the ZR-series camcorders, thanks to the advanced DIGIC DV system. Since video and photos have different color requirements, DIGIC DV utilizes two different color techniques to maximize video quality on a TV and still image quality for print or computer display.

* Connect effortlessly to your computer, TV or VCR
Embracing the industry's latest and most sophisticated technology, Canon camcorders feature an exclusive connection circuit, called VIC. VIC is a virtual powerhouse. Traditionally, multiple chips were needed to perform the camcorder's input and output functions. However VIC manages it all with one single chip. The result is seamless connectivity whether you are connecting to a computer, TV, or VCR.

* Witness the power of a 22x Optical Zoom Lens
The Canon ZR-series camcorders are so advanced, they correct camcorder shake instantly. It's all thanks to a high quality Image Stabilization system that ensures your videos always look smooth, steady and natural even when shooting hand-held at full telephoto. What's more, the ZR90 offers an incredible 22x Optical Zoom Lens with the outstanding quality of Genuine Canon Optics, in addition to a supplied WA-30.5 Wide Attachment (0.6x), giving you a wide perspective for indoor shots or panoramic views.

* Shoot close-ups they'll love
When shooting close-ups of people, the ZR-series camcorders utilize a Skin Detail function to automatically soften details. The result is a more complimentary appearance that will keep your family and friends coming back for another 15-minutes of fame.

* Illuminate those super-low light moments
With the ZR-series camcorders, you can capture images and video even in low-lighting thanks to its enhanced Night mode. At the touch of a button, the camcorder selects the ideal shutter speed and sensitivity combination to brighten up the scene, without sacrificing color. The ZR90, however, also gives you the power to assign the Super Night or Night Plus mode to the NIGHT MODE button. In the Super Night mode, the assist lamp lights up automatically responding to the brightness of the subject. In the Night Plus mode, the assist lamp stays on at all times.

* Transfer images effortlessly
The ZR90 expands video possibilities with a built-in slot for an SD (Secure Digital) Memory Card or a MultiMediaCard, in addition to the MiniDV cassette. That means you can easily transfer digital photos to your PC straight from the camcorder using the supplied USB cable or IEEE1394.

* Get creative with supplied software
Both the ZR85 and ZR90 Kits include software for image management and editing: ZoomBrowser EX (Windows) and ImageBrowser (Macintosh) which let you easily download, browse, archive, and retouch your photos. It will even automatically resize images and allow you to attach them to e-mail, arrange them for printing, and add text. In addition, the ZR90 is supplied with DV Messenger2 software, which allows you to use your Canon camcorder for Internet Video Chat with Microsoft Windows Messenger through IEEE1394. Control the zoom and focus of your camcorder or the person you are chatting with. Preview thumbnails and transfer photos. Watch and control the video playback of either camcorder -- all from your computer.

* Enjoy portable movie-making power
The ZR90 allows you to record movie clips in Motion JPEG format onto the memory card, for clear images and smooth playback. It also means you can easily take the 320 x 240 pixel or 160 x 120 pixel mini-movie and attach it to an e-mail or post it on the web. Best of all, you can record for the full length of the SD Memory Card*.

* Max. 60 minutes (512MB SD Memory Card). When using MultiMediaCards, movie clips are limited to 10 seconds in 320 x 240 and 30 seconds in 160 x 120.

* Get the most our of your photos and prints
With just a press of the photo button, and the ZR90 captures stunning XGA (1024 x 768 pixel) images onto the included 8 MB SD Memory Card. For added flexibility, you can select the compression size (Superfine/Fine/ Normal) to tailor how many photos you can fit on the memory card. You can even select how long you wish to review a still image after recording.

* Create magnificent panoramas
The ZR90 camcorder extends your creative options further by offering a unique StitchAssist Mode function. With StitchAssist, you can create magnificent panoramas. Simply shoot your landscape and transfer them to your computer. Then simply select and arrange your images in the correct order, and the supplied PhotoStitch software does the rest, aligning, overlapping and cropping the separate images to form one ultra-wide panoramic still image.

* Keep the focus where you want it
Sometimes, the subject we want to photograph is not in the center of the frame. With the ZR90 camcorder, you can choose from one of three focusing points to automatically put the subject you want into sharp focus.

* Take control of your creativity
The ZR90 gives great results in the hands of beginner, thanks to the preprogrammed auto exposure modes (Auto, Sports, Portrait, Spotlight, Sand & Snow and Low Light mode); each carefully designed to give you the best possible image results under special shooting conditions. Meanwhile, the more experienced users will appreciate the manual focus, exposure level, white balance, and shutter speed controls.

* Give your ZR90 a personal touch
Want to truly set your camcorder apart from the pack? Personalize your camcorder by customizing the start-up image and camcorder operation sounds. With the ZR90, you can choose a startup image from the included software CD or use your own digital recordings. Alternately, you can customize the operating language of your ZR85, be it English, French, Spanish, German, Italian, Russian, Chinese or Japanese. The date format can also be selected.

* Never lose track of your subject
With the ZR90's flexible 2.5" LCD View Screen and Color Viewfinder, you can easily compose sensational shots without having to squint into the viewfinder. Rotate the screen for high-or low-angle shots, or turn it around 180 degrees to record yourself, and then afterwards, enjoy the brilliant display while reviewing your scenes.

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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

Audio recording system : PCM digital sound- 16-bit (48 kHz/2 ch.) 12-bit (32 kHz/4 ch.)

Image sensor : 1/6" CCD (charge coupled device) approx. 680,000 pixels (approx. 340,000 effective pixels-tape) (approx. 447,000 effective pixels-card)

Tape format : Videocassettes bearing the MiniDV mark

Tape speed : SP- 0.74 ips (18.81 mm/s) LP- 0.49 ips (12.56 mm/s)

Maximum recording time : SP- 80 min. (with an 80-min. cassette) LP- 120 min. (with an 80-min. cassette)

Fast forward/rewind time : 2 min. 20 sec. (with a 60-min. cassette)

Lens : f/2.8 ~ 61.6, f/1.6 ~ 3.2, 22x power zoom

Focusing system : TTL autofocus, manual focusing possible

Minimum focusing distance: 3 ft. 3 3/8 in. (1 m) 3/8 in. (1 cm) on maximum wide angle

Maximum shutter speed : 1/2,000 sec. (1/250 in CARD CAMERA mode)

Minimum illumination : 2.0 lux (using the Night mode)

Recommended illumination : More than 100 lux

Filter diameter : 30.5 mm

Viewfinder : 0.33" color LCD (approx. 113,000 pixels)

LCD screen : 2.5" diagonal (approx. 112,000 pixels)

Microphone : Stereo electret condenser microphone

DV terminal : Special 4-pin connector (based on IEEE 1394)

Video terminal : 1 Vp-p/75 ohms unbalanced

Audio terminal : Input level: -10 dBV/40 kohm, unbalanced

Output level: -10 dBV, less than 3 kohms, unbalanced

MEMORY CARD SPECs-
Recording media : MultiMediaCard, SD Memory Card

Image format : Design rule for Camera File system (DCF)

Print order format: Digital Print Order Format (DPOP)

OPTIONS - 3083A002 SC-1000 Soft Carrying Case
5798A001 SC-A50 Soft Carry Case
3174A002 BP-522 Lithium Ion Battery Pack
6760A002 BP-512 Lithium Ion Battery Pack
5797A004 ZR Series Accessory Kit with BP512 Battery
5797A007 ZR Series Accessory Kit with BP522 Battery

POWER- 7.4 V DC (Battery), 9.5 V DC (DC In) Consumption: 2.3W (using viewfinder), 3.3W (using LCD screen)

SIZE - 2.1" x 3.7" x 5.5"
WT.- 1.1 lbs.