ProductCritic: Canon ZR500 Reviews

Camcorderinfo.com (85)

As I said earlier, this is one of the best ZR camcorders we’ve seen in years. Barring the ability to take stills, expect the ZR500 to be one of the best deals in the low-end market.

Consumer Guide (80)

While this DV camcorder is aimed primarily at point-and-shoot users who will enjoy the ZR500’s Easy mode, it also offers a surprising amount of manual control, with adjustments for exposure, shutter speed, white balance, and focus. There are also a number of preset auto exposure modes to select from. With an MSRP of $300, the Canon ZR500 DV camcorder proves to be an excellent value for the money

PC World (80)

In the video world, cheap used to be a dirty word, but no more. Canon’s ZR500 shows how $300 can get you a high-quality-albeit bare-bones-miniDV camcorder.

Easy Camcorders (75)

The ZR500 is this year’s entry level camcorder from Canon, and let me tell you, there is a lot to like about this model. Starting with the microphone input, this camcorder caught our attention. It’s the only model in the ZR series to offer the feature, making it a stand-out model from the get-go.

CNET (66)

The bottom line: Canon’s compact, capable ZR500 MiniDV camcorder is a dream come true for videographers on a shoestring budget.