Canon Compact Camcorders ZR960 > Information, Pricing, Specifications

May 28, 2009 by admin

Canon Camcorder ZR960

Standard Definition, MiniDV, 37x Optical Zoom

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 style, features and advanced technology at the most affordable price. Examples? How about our exclusive Genuine Canon 41x Advanced Zoom. It combines legendary Canon lens optics with our outstanding DIGIC DV Image Processor and a 680k Pixel CCD image sensor to deliver a full range of image quality. The ZR960 is specifically designed to make it easier to capture great video, with Image Stabilization, Quick Start, compatibility with optional Canon Lens Converters and Filters, a 2.7? Widescreen LCD with a Soft LCD video light, Joystick control, Level and Grid Markers and more.

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The ZR960’s microphone terminal also makes it particularly useful for educators and trainers to carefully capture audio from a specific source, or to easily record a live narration for your footage.

All this comes together to deliver brilliant video 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.

Canon Exclusive: Genuine Canon 41x Advanced Zoom
Canon Exclusive: DIGIC DV Image Processor
Quick Start
Widescreen HR Recording
Image Stabilizer
2.7″ Widescreen LCD
Compatible with Canon Lens Converters and Filters
Brilliant Video, Easy Operation
Perfect Exposures
Microphone Terminal

Specifications for Canon Camcorder ZR960

Standard Definition or High Definition	Standard Definition
Television System	NTSC
Video Recording system	DV
Image Sensor	1/6-inch CCD
Total Pixels	Approx. 680,000 pixels
Effective Pixels	tape: 16:9 – approx. 360,000 pixels (ADV.Z off)
16:9 – approx. 450,000 pixels (ADV.Z on, wide)
16:9 – approx. 360,000 pixels (ADV.Z on tele)
Tape Format	miniDV
Maximum recording time	SP: 80 min.; LP: 120 min. (80 min. cassette)
Lens	Zoom Ratio 41x Advanced Zoom; 37x Optical / 2000x Digital
Focal Length f = 2.6 – 96.2mm, (35mm equivalent: 45.8 – 1695mm, Advanced Zoom OFF, 16:9)
Zoom Speeds 3 Fixed Zoom Speeds
Max F/Stop f/2.0 – 5.2
Focusing System	TTL (through the lens)
Programmed AE	Easy, Program, TV, Portrait, Sports, Night, Snow, Beach, Sunset,Spotlight, Fireworks
1/2000
Record Search/Review	Yes
Minimum Focusing Distance	10mm (wide) / 1m (tele)
White Balance	Auto, Daylight, Tungsten, Manual
Minimum Illumination	1.3 lx (Night mode)
Image Stabilization	Electronic
Filter Diameter	30.5mm
Viewfinder	.27-inch widescreen color LCD, approx. 123,000 dots
LCD Screen	2.7-inch Widescreen color LCD, approx. 112,000 dots
Recording Media	miniDV cassette
DV Terminal	IEEE1394 (4 pin)
USB Terminal	None
Video Terminal	Composite (Output)
S-video Terminal	None
Audio	PCM 16-bit, 2ch (48 kHz)
HDMI Terminal	None
Microphone Terminal	3.5 mm stereo mini-jack
AV Mini Terminal/Headphone Terminal	3.5 mm 4-pole mini-jack, output only
Dimensions	2.7 x 3.3 x 4.8 in (Not including grip belt)
Weight (not including lens and battery pack)	13.8 oz (390g)