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Canon's new ZR90 camcorder gives you the power to make time stand still. Featuring Canon's exceptional 22x Optical Zoom Lens and state-of-the-art DIGIC DV technology, the ZR90 delivers ultra-clear images in stunning real-life color. Take incredible video AND photos simultaneously
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Product Description
.33-megapixel CCD * 16:9 widescreen video mode * digital photo mode * photo resolution options: 1280 x 960; 640 x 480 * Motion JPEG movie mode * SD Card slot for use with MultiMediaCards or SD (Secure Digital) memory cards * 2-1/2" color viewscreen * color viewfinder * PCM stereo digital audio (12-bit or 16-bit) * variable-speed 18X optical zoom lens (digital zoom to 360X) * Image Stabilizer
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Format affects quality: The format your camcorder uses dictates image quality and the kind of tape you'll need. All nondigital formats will lose quality as each generational copy is made, while digital doesn't suffer this fate. Also, the quality of video and audio varies according to format. 8mm, VHS, and VHS-C offer the lowest video resolution. Hi8 and SVHS-C give you improved resolution and sound, while the digital video (DV, Digital8, or Mini DV) formats offer the highest level of video and audio quality.
Zoom: Zoom can be a little misleading in camcorder statistics. Most camcorders have an optical zoom that ranges from 10x-20x and digital zooms in that same range, resulting in total zooms of 300x-400x. You probably won't find yourself using digital zooms too much--they can have dramatic negative effects on picture quality--so the optical zoom rating is the one you should consider most important.
Image stabilization: If image stabilization is important to you, then look for a camera with optical image stabilization. There's a difference between digital and optical image stabilization, and digital stabilization can decrease image quality
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