• MiniDV camcorder with 18x optical zoom, 360x digital zoom.
• Image stabilization for smoother and steadier video.
• 2.5-inch fold-out color LCD screen and color viewfinder.
• Takes digital still photos and stores them on tape.
• Connects to PCs and Macs via Firewire (IEEE1394).

Product Description ------------------- This Canon Mini DV Digital Camcorder combines optical precision with easy auto operation for vivid, lifelike results. Manual focus, exposure and shutter speed options, and an 18x optical zoom provide more control. Features: 680,000-pixel CCD, 2-1/2” color viewscreen, color viewfinder, PCM stereo digital audio 12-bit or 16-bit, image stabilizer, 7 AE modes, digital effects, mini DV video streaming to PC via i.LINK, AV cable, AC adapter/charger, shoulder strap, remote control and software CD-ROM. .com ---- Looking for an easy way to break into the world of digital video? Look no further than the Canon ZR60, which makes capturing valuable family memories as simple as pressing a button. Connect your camcorder to a computer running Windows or Mac operating systems, and experience the digital world like it was meant to be: quick, seamless, and fun. Lens The ZR60 features a high-performance 1/6-inch 680,000-pixel CCD to capture high-quality video and digital photos. The zoom technology found in the ZR60 lens is the same as Canon uses in its broadcast TV lenses. The ZR60 is fitted with a high-performance 18x optical zoom lens, which can easily handle all your shooting needs--from wide-angle s of all the family at the reunion to close-up sports action at full telephoto. The ZR60's 360x digital zoom significantly expands the telephoto magnification of the subject. Image Stabilization Canon's image-stabilization system corrects camera shake caused by, for example, an unsteady hand. This image-stabilization system makes for smoother and steadier video even with hand-held s, at full telephoto, and with s taken from a moving car. Digital Stills For added flexibility, you can take up to 700 still images on a MiniDV single tape. The camcorder records the photos for approximately 6 seconds, as well as the sound for your verbal notes or narration. You can search through the recorded tape for your photos using the supplied remote control. This photo-search feature allows you to search for images recorded in photo mode. Search forward or backward through the images one at a time, or plus or minus 10 images from the current position. More Features * 2.5-inch fold-out color LCD screen and 0.33-inch color viewfinder * The My Camera function is designed to let you customize a number of features, including start-up image and sound, shutter sound, start-stop sound, and the self-timer sound * The full-function wireless remote control works at distances up to 16 feet Inputs and Outputs The ZR60 comes with the standard IEEE 1394 port (also referred to as FireWire), which provides a lossless connection to a PC or other DV machines. Additionally, the ZR60 features two types of analog audio and video inputs and outputs: composite and S-video. The analog audio inputs of the ZR60 let you perform dub or insert editing from CDs, cassettes, microphones, or the soundtracks of other videocassettes. MiniDV Format MiniDV is the new preferred format for personal and broadcast-quality video, highly regarded for its high audio and image quality. With up to 540 lines of horizontal resolution and minimum color noise, MiniDV delivers a 20 percent clearer picture than analog camcorder formats. This is all delivered on a cassette that's 1/12th the size of a standard VHS tape. A MiniDV tape offers digital time of 2 full hours--20 times the capacity of a CD. Power, Size, and Contents The ZR60 comes with a rechargeable lithium-ion battery pack, which has an approximate battery life of 75 minutes when using the LCD screen. The camera itself measures 4.1 by 2.3 by 5.8 inches and weighs 18 ounces. This package includes the ZR60 camcorder, battery pack BP-508, power adapter CA-570, wireless controller WL-D80, shoulder strap, stereo video cable, and the DV Network Solutions CD-ROM.