Program Auto
Exposure
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.
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.
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.
Night
Skin Detail Function
Analog Line-In/Converter
You can send an analog video signal
When shooting close-ups of people, the
camcorder automatically softens details
to reduce the appearance of skin
imperfections for a more complimentary
appearance.
Sports
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*.
Sand & Snow
Manual Controls
Portrait
*The Analog to Digital
Converter may not function
depending on the software
used.
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.
Spotlight
Low Light
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.
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.
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.
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.
ZR90 and ZR85 only
SD Memory Card and MultiMediaCard
The ZR90 and ZR85 expand video possibilities with a built-in slot
for an SD (Secure Digital) Memory Card or a MultiMediaCard, in
addition to a MiniDV cassette. Easily transfer images to your PC
directly from the camcorder using USB and IEEE1394. Produce effects
not possible with just a cassette using the Card Mix Effects. Choose one
of the sample images provided on the supplied SD Memory Card (such
as picture frames, backgrounds and animations) and combine it with the
live video recording.
XGA High
Resolution Photos
The ZR90 and ZR85 capture beautiful
high definition photos. Just press the
photo button to capture stunning XGA
(1024 x 768 pixel) images onto the
included 8 MB SD Memory Card. For
added flexibility, you can select the
compression size (Superfine/Fine/
Normal). You can select how long you
wish to review a still image after
recording.
Motion JPEG
The ZR90 and ZR85 allow you
to record movie clips in Motion JPEG
➧
format onto the memory card, for clear
images and smooth playback. You may
choose to record in 320 x 240 pixels or
160 x 120 pixels. Best of all, you can
record for the full length of the SD
StitchAssist
By using the StitchAssist Mode, you can
create magnificent panoramas. Shoot
your landscape, and transfer them to
your computer. Then simply select and
arrange your images in the correct order,
and the supplied PhotoStitch software
does the rest, aligning, overlapping and
cropping the separate images to form
one ultra-wide panoramic still image.
Memory Card*. If you like, you can even
copy video from the Mini DV tape to the
card, making it easy to attach a mini-
movie to an e-mail or post on the web.
* Max. 60 minutes (512MB SD Memory Card). When using
MultiMediaCards, movie clips are limited to 10 seconds in
320 x 240 and 30 seconds in 160 x 120.
Video Mode
Digital Effects
The ZR90, ZR85 and ZR80 utilize high-
precision optics, a premium image
stabilization system, and the latest
processing technology to deliver
outstanding video in all situations.
Show your creativity by using the special effects and digital faders available with the
ZR90, ZR85 and ZR80. A wide selection of faders and special effects will add visual
appeal and greater imaging variety.
Faders
Add a variety of transitions to your movies
with a fade to or from black. Choose from
Fade Trigger, Wipe, Corner, Jump, Flip,
Puzzle, Zigzag, Beam and Tide.
Digital Photo Mode
For added flexibility, you may take up to
700 still images on a MiniDV single tape
(in SP Mode). The camcorder records
the photos for
Puzzle
Multi-image Screen
Divide your screen into four, nine or
sixteen pictures with the Image
Capture function. You can choose the
approximately 6
seconds, as well as
recording the sound
Flip
for your verbal notes
or narration.
speed at which the images are
captured: Manual,
Slow, Moderate or
Fast.
Special Effects
For a more creative look, you can switch
on the following digital effects during
recording or playback: Art, Black &
White, Sepia, Mosaic, Ball, Cube, Wave,
Color Mask or Mirror.
PCM Digital Sound
The ZR90, ZR85 and ZR80 offer two
digital audio modes, 12 and 16-bit. You
can select 16-bit mode for high-quality,
CD-equivalent stereo sound, or 12-bit to
record only two of four channels, leaving
two channels free for you to record
additional sound later.
* In Card mode: Only black
and white is available.
MULTI
IMAGE
SCREEN
Cube
Ball
Capture the Moment...
Selectable Focusing Points
Direct Print Choices
Sometimes, the subject we want to
photograph is not in the center of the
frame. Choose from one of three
focusing points to automatically put the
subject you want into
The camcorder offers flexible connectivity with a variety of printers.
Connect your camcorder to a PictBridge compliant Canon Card Photo Printer or
Canon Bubble Jet Printer. A single cable connects the printer to the ZR90 or ZR85
and all printing options can be controlled from the camcorder’s menu. Choose from a
range of different paper sizes with options for borderless or bordered
prints. The ZR90 and ZR85 can also connect to any PictBridge compliant
printer.
sharp focus.
Exif Print
The ZR90 and ZR85 support Exif Print
(2.2), a worldwide standard that
enhances communication between
digital cameras and printers. At the
time of shooting, vital camcorder
settings and scene data are recorded
with the image, resulting in realistic
and reliable color reproduction. Poor
lighting or mistakes can also be
corrected, allowing
Simultaneous Photo
Recording
While recording video, the ZR90 and
ZR85 are able to simultaneously capture
VGA quality (640 x 480 pixels) digital
photos onto a memory card. This is
perfect for those who want to capture
e-mail ready photos, without interruption.
photos to be even better
than the originals.
End Search
Flexible LCD View Screen
and Color Viewfinder
Use this function to locate the end of the
last recorded scene. The camcorder
fast-forwards the tape, plays back the
last few seconds of the recording and
stops the tape.
The bright 2.5” LCD view screen makes
it easy to compose sensational shots
without having to squint into the
viewfinder. You can rotate the screen for
high-or low-angle shots, or turn it around
180° to record yourself.
Selectable Display
Languages
You can choose from the following
languages: English, French, Spanish,
German, Italian, Russian, Chinese and
Japanese. The date format can also be
selected.
When you’re done shooting,
the screen is perfect for
reviewing your scenes.
• Lithium Ion Battery
• S-Video Input/Output (ZR90)
• Remote Control Included
My Camera Function
(ZR90/ZR85)
Personalize your camcorder by
• AV Insert and Audio Dubbing
(ZR90/ZR85)
• Built-in Speaker
• Superb Playback Function
• 16:9 Wide Screen Mode
• Self-Timer
customizing the start-up image and
camcorder operation sounds. With the
ZR90 and ZR85, you can choose a start-
up image from the included software CD
or use your own digital recordings.
• Photo Search/Date Search
(ZR90/ZR85)
• Time Code/Data Code
• Record Search & Review
• Confirmation Beep
• Zero Set Memory (ZR90/ZR85)
• World Clock
Pictures simulated
Treasure it Always
Optional Accessories
CB-570
Car Battery Cable
TL-30.5/TL-H30.5
Tele-converter
WD-30.5/WD-H30.5
Wide-converter
Lithium Ion Battery Packs
Extra batteries for use with the camcorders.
Use the car battery cable with
the CG-570 Battery Charger to
charge battery packs on the
move.*
Increases the focal length by 1.9x
(TL-30.5) or 1.7x (TL-H30.5).
Image resolution may be lower at
the telephoto-side.
Increases the wide angle
coverage by 0.7x.
Battery pack
Maximum recording time
using viewfinder using LCD screen
BP-508 (single-capacity) (supplied) 2 hr. 5 min.
1 hr. 25 min.
2 hr. 35 min.
2 hr. 35 min.
3 hr.
BP-511 (single-capacity) (optional)
BP-512 (single-capacity) (optional)
BP-514 (single-capacity) (optional)
3 hr. 45 min.
3 hr. 45 min.
4 hr. 20 min.
S-150 S-Video Cable
(for ZR90 only)
VL-10Li
FS-30.5U Filter Set
Includes neutral density (ND 8)
filter and MC protector.
Battery
BP-522 (double-capacity) (optional) 7 hr. 35 min.
5 hr. 20 min.
8 hr. 40 min.
Video Light
Powerful 10 W
illumination. A BP-900 series
battery attaches directly, so
operation is cable-free.**
BP-535 (triple-capacity) (optional)
12 hr. 10 min.
SC-2000
WS-20 Wrist
Strap
Soft Carrying
Case
CG-570
CG-580
Battery Charger
Battery Charger
The battery charger can be used
with the supplied CA-570
Compact Power Adapter or the
optional CB-570 Car Battery
Cable to charge two BP-500
series batteries at once.
Use the battery charger for
charging a BP-500 series
battery pack. It plugs
directly into a power outlet
without a cable.
Genuine
Leather
SC-1000
SC-A50
DVM-E60/DVM-E80
DVM-CL Digital Video
Soft Carrying Case
Soft Carrying Case Digital Video Cassette Head Cleaning Cassette
Availability differs from area to area.
* Cannot be used to power the camcorder directly.
**A 900 series charger is required.
This mark identifies genuine Canon video accessories.
When you use Canon video equipment, we recommend Canon-brand
accessories or products bearing the same mark.
Specifications
Video Recording System 2 rotary heads, helical scanning DV system
(consumer digital VCR SD system), digital
component recording
ZR90 and ZR85 only
Recording media
Number
of recording pixels
DV Network Software
Interface: IEEE1394: only preinstalled Windows XP Home Edition or
Windows XP Professional systems with built-in IEEE1394 terminal
SD Memory Card, MultiMediaCard
Still image: 1024 x 768 pixels, 640 x 480 pixels
Movie: 320 x 240 pixels, 160 x 120 pixels
Design rule for Camera File system (DCF),
Exif 2.2 compliant, Digital Print Order Format
(DPOF) compliant (only images marked for
printing)
Audio Recording System PCM digital sound: 16 bit (48 kHz/2ch); 12bit
CPU
RAM
500 MHz or better (800 MHz or better recommended)
128 MB or more (256 MB or more recommended)
(32 kHz/4ch)
EIA standard (525 lines, 60 fields) NTSC
color signal
1/6-inch CCD, approx. 680,000 pixels
Effective pixels: tape approx. 340,000 pixels
card approx. 447,000 pixels (ZR90/ZR85)
Videocassettes bearing the “MiniDV” mark
SP: 0.74 ips (18.81 mm/s), LP: 0.49 ips
(12.56 mm/s)
File format
Television System
Image Sensor
Free Hard AV/C Camera Storage Subunit-WIA Driver 1 MB or more
Disk Space
DV Messenger2
100 MB or more
Other
Windows Messenger Version 4.5/4.6/4.7
Image recording format
Estimated SD Memory
Card SDC-8M capacities* images/Normal 38 images, 640 x 480:
Superfine 34 images/Fine 50 images/
Normal 84 images
Still image: JPEG (compression: Superfine/
Fine/Normal)
• To use DV Messenger, it is required that Windows Messenger 4.5/4.6/
4.7 operates correctly.
• It is required that Windows Messenger operates and the voice or video
conversation can be used with a digital camcorder. Please consult
Microsoft for details.
Movie: AVI (image data: Motion JPEG; audio
data: WAVE (monaural))
Tape Format
Tape Speed
1024 x 768: Superfine 13 images/Fine 20
Maximum Recording
(80 min. cassette)
Fast Forward/Rewind
LCD screen
Viewfinder
Microphone
Lens
SP: 80 min., LP: 120 min.
• If you are using a router, make sure it is an UPnP (Universal Plug and
Play) compatible router. For details, consult your Internet service
provider, telephone carrier, or refer to the manual of the router.
• We recommend using a broadband Internet connection.
• The communication quality and connectivity depend on the congestion
of the Internet line and service.
Approx. 2 min. 20 sec. (60 min. cassette)
2.5-inch TFT color, approx. 112,000 pixels
0.33-inch TFT color, approx. 113,000 pixels
Stereo electret condenser microphone
ZR90: f=2.8-61.6, f/1.6-3.6, 22x powerzoom
ZR85: f=2.8-56, f/1.6-3.2, 20x power zoom
ZR80: f=2.8-50.4, f/1.6-2.9, 18x power zoom
*The actual number varies depending on the
images. Sample images recorded on the
supplied SD Memory Card are to be
included in the total number.
• This product does not guarantee a certain communication quality.
USB terminal
mini-B (USB 2.0 compliant)
ZR90 only
Lens Configuration
Filter Diameter
AF System
Minimum Focusing
Distance
11 elements in 8 groups
30.5 mm
TTL autofocus, manual focusing possible
3.3 ft (1 m); 0.39 in. (1 cm) on maximum wide
angle
Auto white balance, pre-set white balance
(indoor, outdoor) or custom white balance
2 lx (using the Night mode)
More than 100 lx
S-video Terminal
1 Vp-p/75 ohms (Y signal), 0.286 VP-p/75
ohms (C signal)
THE CANON
ZR90/ZR85/ZR80 KIT
System requirements for supplied software
(ZR90 and ZR85 only):
Digital Video Software
Interface: USB: only preinstalled Windows 98/Windows Me/Windows 2000/
Windows XP systems with built-in USB ports, or only systems equipped
with genuine Apple-brand built-in USB interfaces.
White Balance
Minimum Illumination
Recommended
Illumination
Maximal Shutter Speed
1/2000 (ZR90/ZR85: 1/250 in CARD
CAMERA mode)
Electronic
• ZR90, ZR85
or ZR80
• BP-508 Battery Pack
• CA-570 Compact Power Adapter
• SS-900 Shoulder Strap
• STV-250N Stereo Video Cable
• WA-30.5 Wide Attachment (ZR90)
• WL-D82 Wireless Controller (ZR90/ZR85)
• SDC-8M SD Memory Card (ZR90/ZR85)
• IFC-300PCU USB Cable (ZR90/ZR85)
• DIGITAL VIDEO SOLUTION DISK for Windows
(ZR90/ZR85)
Image Stabilization
AV Terminal
Operating System
Windows
CPU
RAM
ø3.5 mm stereo mini-jack
Windows 98/
150MHz or better 64MB or more
Video: 1 Vp-p/75 ohms unbalanced
Audio output: -10 dBV (47 kohm load)/3
kohms or less
Windows Me/
Windows 2000
Windows XP
300MHz or better 128MB or more
Audio input: -10 dBV/40 kohms or more
Macintosh Mac OS 9.0–9.2
PowerPC
64MB or more
128MB or more
DV Terminal
Special 4-pin connector (IEEE1394
compliant)
ø3.5 mm stereo mini-jack
7.4 V DC
2.3 W (using viewfinder), 3.3 W (using LCD
screen)
32 - 104° F (0 - 40° C)
2.1 x 3.7 x 5.5 in. (53 x 95 x 139 mm)
excluding protrusions
approx. 1.1 lb. (485 g)
Mac OS X (v10.1/10.2) PowerPC
Headphone Terminal
Power supply (rated)
Power consumption
(AF on)
Operating temperature
Dimensions
Free hard disk space
Windows
ZoomBrowser EX
PhotoStitch
200MB or more
40MB or more
25MB or more
25MB or more
120MB or more
30MB or more
DV TWAIN Driver
DV WIA Driver
Macintosh ImageBrowser
PhotoStitch
• DIGITAL VIDEO SOLUTION DISK for Macintosh
(ZR90/ZR85)
Weight
(camcorder body only)
Errors and omissions excepted.
Weight and dimensions are approximate.
Subject to change without notice.
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other countries. Other names and products not mentioned above may be registered
trademarks or trademarks of their respective companies.
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