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IEEE1394 DV
Terminal
An IEEE1394-compliant DV terminal lets you connect the ZR90, ZR85 or ZR80 to a
DV-compatible computer or another Canon DV camcorder. Transfer your digital
movies to your computer’s hard disk, edit your scenes, then use them to create high-
impact Web sites, video e-mail, interactive CDs and DVDs, or a personal video album.
DV Messenger2
The ZR90 and ZR85 are supplied with DV Messenger2 software
(available as an optional download for the ZR80), allowing you to use
your Canon camcorder for Internet Video Chat with Microsoft Windows Messenger
through IEEE1394. Control the zoom and focus of your camcorder or the person you
are chatting with. Preview thumbnails and transfer photos. Watch and control the
video playback of either camcorder - all from your computer.
Program Auto
Exposure
While the Easy Recording mode
is fine for most shooting situations, the
camcorder also includes additional pre-
programmed auto exposure modes
(Auto, Sports, Portrait, Spotlight, Sand &
Snow and Low Light mode), each
carefully designed to give you the best
possible image results under special
shooting conditions.
Night Mode
In the Night mode, the camcorder selects the ideal shutter speed and sensitivity
combination to brighten up the scene, without sacrificing color. The Night mode can
be easily activated by one press of the NIGHT MODE button.
With the ZR90, you can also assign the Super Night or Night Plus mode
to the NIGHT MODE button. In the Super Night mode, the assist lamp
lights up automatically responding to the brightness of the subject.
In the Night Plus mode, the assist lamp stays on at all times.
USB Terminal
(ZR90 and ZR85 only)
Allows high-speed transfer of images from your SD Memory Card or
MultiMediaCard to your computer. By using the USB cable and software
provided, you can process and organize your images on your PC.
Included Software
The ZR90 and ZR85 Kit includes software for image
management and editing:
ZoomBrowser EX
(Windows) and
ImageBrowser
(Macintosh) which let you easily download, browse, archive, and
retouch your photos. Automatically resize images and attach them to e-mail, arrange
them for printing, and add text.
Analog Line-In/Converter
You can send an analog video signal
from a TV, VCR or a camcorder into the
ZR90, ZR85 or ZR80 and record it onto a
DV tape, or convert the analog signal
into digital signal, for direct transfer to
digital video devices or computers
equipped with a IEEE1394 terminal*.
*The Analog to Digital
Converter may not function
depending on the software
used.
Skin Detail Function
When shooting close-ups of people, the
camcorder automatically softens details
to reduce the appearance of skin
imperfections for a more complimentary
appearance.
Portrait
Spotlight
Sand & Snow
Low Light
Sports
Manual Controls
The fully-automatic ZR90, ZR85, and
ZR80 give great results in the hands of
beginner, while more experience users
will appreciate the manual focus,
exposure level, white balance, and
shutter speed controls.
Picture Transfer Protocol
(PTP)
(ZR90 and ZR85 Only)
The ZR90 and ZR85 support Picture
Transfer Protocol (PTP) that enables data
communication with a computer without
the need to install dedicated driver
software. This direct link enables the
computer to access the camcorder as
though it was an external card reader.
This feature is available only with
computers running Windows XP or Mac
OS X (version 10.1 or later) operating
system.
