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Review Summary
Standard Definition
NTSC
DV
1/6" CCD
Approx. 680,000 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)
miniDV
SP: 80 min.; LP: 120 min. (80 min. cassette)
41x Advanced Zoom; 37x Optical / 2000x Digital
f = 2.6 - 96.2mm, (35mm equivalent: 45.8 - 1695mm, Advanced Zoom OFF, 16:9)
3 Fixed Zoom Speeds
f/2.0 - 5.2
TTL (through the lens)
Easy, Program, TV, Portrait, Sports, Night, Snow, Beach, Sunset, Spotlight, Fireworks
1/2000
Yes
10mm (wide) / 1m (tele)
Auto, Daylight, Tungsten, Manual
1.3 lx (Night mode)
Electronic
30.5mm
.27" widescreen color LCD, approx. 123,000 dots
2.7" Widescreen color LCD, approx. 112,000 dots
miniDV cassette
IEEE1394 (4 pin)
Composite (Output)
PCM 16-bit, 2ch (48 kHz)
3.5 mm stereo mini-jack
3.5 mm 4-pole mini-jack, output only
2.7" x 3.3" x 4.8" (Not including grip belt)
13.8 oz (390g) (not including lens and battery pack)
Canon 1 year parts and labor limited warranty
The Canon ZR960 Mini DV Camcorder features Genuine Canon 41x Advanced Zoom which combines legendary Canon lens optics with the 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.