Canon ZR700 First Impressions Camcorder Review

by Nick Hyacinthe
Published on Jan 12, 2006 2:00 PM

Intro Performance
Format
 Tour
Auto / Manual Controls Still Features
Handling and Use Audio / Playback / Connectivity
Other Features Comparisons / Conclusion


Compression
With the ZR series, stills are captured as JPEGs in Fine, SuperFine and Normal compression modes. The video for the ZR700 is the standard DV compression at 25 Mbps per second.

Media
The ZR700 records video onto MiniDV tapes, and is capable of capturing stills onto an SD card. This year Canon has refrained from shipping its ZRs and Elura with any SD cards.

Editing
The ZR700 offers very little on-camera editing features, but this is typical of entry level models. Some of the limited visual effects available are making the image black and white or sepia, or mirroring the screen. The user can use a fade transition in between shots or scenes. The included Digital Video Solution Disc will provide marginally more intricate editing features.





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