Canon ZR-80 MiniDV OverView

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The ZR80 is a basic point and shoot MiniDV camcorder without the benefit of an SD card for stills, a feature that appears in both the ZR85 and the ZR90. Canon separates itself from the pack of manufactures with 65 years of acclaim in the optics industry. The ZR80 has the solid appearance of a well designed piece of machinery, and the camcorder feels comfortable in hand.
The new ZR line is 18% smaller than models featured in last years ZR line. A slew of external function buttons for manual control, digital effects, and VCR playback are organized well on the housing. One drawback is the depressible jog dial that controls these features, as placement and size might trouble users.
Picture & Manual ControlAutomatic ControlThe ZR80 is a solid performer when it comes to both manual and automatic control. The DigicDV processor has the power to control automation, specifically changes in focal points, zoom, and lighting environments in near seamless fashion under well lit conditions.
Overall Manual ControlThe Canon ZR series continue to offer users a significant amount manual control over picture quality. The ZR80 covers nearly all the bases with manual control over focus, exposure, shutter speed and white balance. Missing from the list are gain control, and audio controls. The dial which controls the manual functionsis too small and awkwardly placed to make the most of the ample manual options.
Zoom The Canon ZR80 offers an impressive 18x optical zoom. The optical zoom has been a standout feature in the ZR line for several years. The power of an 18x optical zoom combined with 65 years of lens excellence sets the ZR80 apart from camcorders designed by other manufactures. The zoom is controlled with a redesigned but slightly awkward looking raise toggle switch. The zoom control accurately designates the desired speed of the zoom, unfortunately, it seemed as there were only two zoom speeds.
FocusThe focus control on the ZR80 leaves something to be desired. While the ease of access to engage manual focus is outstanding, the absence of a focus ring is disappointing. A button on the left side of the ZR80 puts the camcorder in manual focus mode, but focal adjustments are made with the depressible jog dial.
Exposure (Aperture)The ZR80 has manual exposure control, AE shift, the feature is activated and controlled in the same fashion as manual focus. There are fifteen steps of exposure displayed in number format in either the LCD or the viewfinder.
Shutter Speed Users can set the shutter speed through the LCD menu on ZR80. The steps of speed escalate incrementally - 1/60, 1/100, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, to 1/2000th of a second.
White BalanceAs with most consumer point and shoot camcorders, the ZR80 has the standard white balance settings. Choosing between auto, manual, indoor or outdoor is achieved within the LCD menu.
GainThe Canon ZR80 offers no manual gain control.

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