New Easy-To-Use, Feature-Rich Camcorders from Canon Help Capture Life's Special Moments in Vivid Detail.LAS VEGAS Las Vegas (läs vā`gəs), city (1990 pop. 258,295), seat of Clark co., S Nev.; inc. 1911. It is the largest city in Nevada and the center of one of the fastest-growing urban areas in the United States. -- With Widescreen HR Recording Widescreen Display Panels and Extra-Long Optical Zooms Changing the focal length of a camera by adjusting the physical zoom lens. All zoom lenses in film cameras and digital single lens reflex (DSLR) cameras are optical zoom. Digital point-and-shoot cameras as well as consumer and prosumer video camcorders have optical zoom, but they also , New Canon ZR and Elura Models Are "The Official Camcorder of Life" From baby things to wedding rings and holidays to golden days, Canon's newest Mini DV camcorders offer the performance and ease-of-use to help consumers capture life's special moments in vivid detail. Small enough to fit in a coat pocket but with all the technology and features to deliver outstanding video and photos of mom, dad and the kids, the new Canon ZR500, ZR600, ZR700 and Elura 100 models are "The Official Camcorder of Life." All the new ZR and Elura models include Canon's Widescreen HR (high resolution) feature that allows users to enjoy a full-screen image on their widescreen TV with vivid detail and clarity. Canon's Widescreen HR feature not only delivers a wider picture, but in contrast to other systems, uses a wider area of the CCD CCD in full charge-coupled device Semiconductor device in which the individual semiconductor components are connected so that the electrical charge at the output of one device provides the input to the next device. image sensor An image sensor is a device that converts a visual image to an electric signal. It is used chiefly in digital cameras and other imaging devices. It is usually an array of charge-coupled devices (CCD) or CMOS sensors such as active-pixel sensors. to strike more pixels and deliver higher resolution for superior widescreen image quality. Each Widescreen HR model uses a 2.7-inch Widescreen display panel making it easy to compose shots in cinema style. As widescreen television sets begin to replace standard TVs, consumers can appreciate the ability to frame and record in Widescreen HR and later enjoy full-screen playback on their widescreen TV for a theatre-like experience at home. "Consumers bought widescreen TVs in droves this past holiday season and the latest ZR and Elura camcorders from Canon are the perfect products for showing off life's precious moments in true widescreen," said Yukiaki Hashimoto, senior vice president and general manager of the Consumer Imaging Group at Canon U.S.A., Inc. "From celebrations to graduations, Canon's camcorders can capture life's fast, fun and fleeting moments which is why we're branding all of our new single CCD image sensor camcorders as 'The Official Camcorder of Life.' With the launch of our latest camcorders that have single CCD image sensors and SD memory card slots we are also launching 'DoubleShot.' A Canon DoubleShot camcorder shoots excellent quality video and incorporates many of the same features found on Canon cameras for amazing a·maze v. a·mazed, a·maz·ing, a·maz·es v.tr. 1. To affect with great wonder; astonish. See Synonyms at surprise. 2. Obsolete To bewilder; perplex. v.intr. photos too." Canon's New ZRs - Feature-Rich, Sleek Design, Incredibly Affordable Designed for the beginner but with enough features to handle a variety of situations, the new Canon ZR camcorders offer a great camcorder package at an affordable price. Retailing for estimated selling prices of $299*, $349* and $399* respectively. If consumers don't have a widescreen television at home, the video they shot in Widescreen HR will be displayed in letterbox The effect of displaying a wide screen movie on a standard TV set the way it was originally shot in full panoramic format. On the TV, the image frame spans the full width of the screen, but because of the difference in aspect ratios of the two formats (wide screen movie vs. format on their TV, just like movies they buy or rent. To access the camcorder menu system, playback and manual controls, the new ZR camcorders feature a handy joystick (hardware, games) joystick - A device consisting of a hand held stick that pivots about one end and transmits its angle in two dimensions to a computer. Joysticks are often used to control games, and usually have one or more push-buttons whose state can also be read by the computer. on the housing of the display panel which makes recording and playback even easier. Keeping It Steady...Controlled Zooming Capabilities In addition to their widescreen capabilities, the new ZR camcorders feature Genuine Canon 25x Optical Zooms, Canon's longest optical zoom ever in a camcorder (800x Digital Zoom Simulating a longer focal length in a digital camera via software. The digital zoom is accomplished via image enhancement software within the camera itself rather than the inherent mechanics of the physical zoom lens. For more details, see optical zoom. featured in the ZR500 and ZR600 models, and 1000x Optical Zoom featured in the ZR700). To prevent jerky jerky see biltong. zooms, the new ZR models offer a feature called Smooth Zoom Control zoom control in ultrasonography, a means of magnifying part of the image. that lets the user pick one of three fixed zoom speeds for professional-style zooming just like in a Hollywood motion picture. Consumers can also avoid shooting crooked video when they use the Level Shot Control feature that overlays a horizontal marker and center indicator on the viewscreen. The marker, which acts as a guide for the user, can be turned on or off at the touch of a button. Of course, all the new models come with Image Stabilization Image stabilization (IS) is a family of techniques to increase the stability of an image. It is used in image-stabilized binoculars, photography, videography, and astronomical telescopes. so users can shoot rock-steady video even when they're at maximum telephoto without a tripod. Image Stabilization is also effective while panning or zooming. First-Rate Photo Features In addition to being able to capture digital photos to an SD memory card, the new ZR600 and ZR700 camcorders come with a variety of photo features to ensure outstanding results. Both models have 9 Point AiAF system that provides reliable autofocus autofocus Noun a camera system in which the lens is focused automatically Noun 1. autofocus - an optical device for focussing a camera or other instrument automatically anywhere in the frame. Also new to these models are Special Scene Modes, which help users get great results in a variety of shooting conditions such as at the beach, during a snowy afternoon or when capturing a fireworks fireworks: see pyrotechnics. fireworks Explosives or combustibles used for display. Of ancient Chinese origin, fireworks evidently developed out of military rockets and explosive missiles and accompanied the spread of military explosives westward to display. On the ZR600 and ZR700 models, users can add Image Effects to their photos to give them extra creative flare, while Progressive Photo technology helps deliver sharp detail. The new ZR600 and ZR700 camcorders are classified as official Canon DoubleShot camcorders offering, not just video and photos but the best of both. Sleek New Designs and Cool Colors Canon's new ZR camcorders are approximately 16 percent smaller and approximately 12 percent lighter in weight than their predecessors, and boast sleek, contoured designs that fit comfortably in the hand. The new models are offered in three cool colors - the ZR500, Blue Mist; the ZR 600, Silver Frost; and the ZR700, Grey Smoke. All models have built-in lens covers so there is no dangling lens cap to lose. The ZR700 and ZR600 camcorders both have PictBridge support to connect directly to compatible photo printers, along with USB USB in full Universal Serial Bus Type of serial bus that allows peripheral devices (disks, modems, printers, digitizers, data gloves, etc.) to be easily connected to a computer. and IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, New York, www.ieee.org) A membership organization that includes engineers, scientists and students in electronics and allied fields. 1394 terminals. The ZR500 model is equipped with a microphone terminal, while the ZR700 and ZR600 models feature a Remote Control, Canon's Zoom Browser Software and Audio Dubbing dubbing removal of most of the comb of day-old chickens. See also decombing. . Additional benefits of the ZR700 model include a higher capacity battery, built-in video light, an Analog to Digital Converter and 1000X Digital Zoom. The Canon ZR500, ZR600 and ZR700 camcorders are all Windows Certified and Mac compatible, and will be available at the end of January 2006. The estimated street prices include: ZR500 - $299*, ZR600 - $349* and the ZR700 - $399*. The Elura 100 Camcorder- Stylish, Simple, High Tech Many of the new features introduced on the latest ZR models are also incorporated into Canon's new Elura 100 camcorder. As with the ZR Series, the Elura 100 camcorder includes Widescreen HR Recording, 2.7-inch Widescreen display panel, easy-to-use Joystick, Smooth Zoom Control and Level Shot Control. Advanced Photo features, include 9 Point AiAF autofocus, Special Scene Modes and Image Effects. The Elura 100 also allows the user to display widescreen video on a standard television and comes with a built-in lens cover. When stepping up to the Elura 100 camcorder consumers get Megapixel Resolution for crisper crisp·er n. One that crisps, especially a compartment in a refrigerator used for storing vegetables and keeping them fresh. video and photos. Like the ZR600 and ZR700 models, the Elura 100 has an SD Memory Card slot for capturing photos and short movie clips. The new Elura is also compact, offering a sleek but stylish design that is 35 percent smaller and 26 percent lighter than the previous Elura models. It features Genuine Canon 20x Optical Zoom/800x Digital Zoom. Genuine Canon Optics helps ensure that video and photos are clear and rich with color and detail. Other enhanced features also available on the ZR700 model include a Mega Video Light for enhanced low light illumination, a Higher Resolution LCD screen at 123,000 pixels, Advanced Photo Features including Motor Drive Mode and autoexposure bracketing, a microphone terminal and the ability to use optional lens accessories, such as filters and converters. The Canon Elura 100 camcorder is both Windows Certified and Mac compatible and will be available at the end of February 2006 for an estimated selling price of $399*. About Canon U.S.A., Inc. Canon U.S.A., Inc. delivers consumer, business-to-business, and industrial imaging solutions. The Company is listed as one of Fortune's Most Admired Companies in America and is rated #35 on the BusinessWeek list of "Top 100 Brands." Its parent company Canon Inc. (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :CAJ CAJ Canadian Association of Journalists CAJ Christliche Arbeiterjugend (German Young Christian Workers) CAJ China Academic Journals CAJ Christian Academy in Japan CAJ Canaima, Venezuela (Airport Code) ) is a top patent holder of technology, ranking third overall in the U.S. in 2004, with global revenues of $33.3 billion. For more information, visit www.usa.canon.com. All referenced product names, and other marks, are trademarks of their respective owners. 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