Canon zr500 Vs Canon zr800

[Firon]

I am going to buy a new digital camcorder and i need suggestion for the bset one. There are two choices Canon ZR500 and Canon ZR800. What are advantages and disadvantage of the Canon ZR500? Any help will be extremely appreciated.

[Pugsly]

The ZR500, Canon’s entry-level MiniDV camcorder, has improved greatly over last year’s ZR100. The Canon ZR800 is an affordable, MiniDV tape camcorder; a cost-effective solution that will allow you to easily record and document your family memories and important events. Offering an improved optical zoom, a widescreen LCD, a smaller, lighter body, and a new joystick interface, Canon's compact, capable ZR500 MiniDV camcorder is a dream come true for videographers on a shoestring budget.

[Regina]

The Canon ZR800 is synonymous with optical excellence the world over. A widescreen LCD and the new .35-inch widescreen color viewfinder allows you to see exactly what your camcorder is recording, and what your TV will display later.Brilliant optical quality is part of every Canon broadcast TV lens, 35mm film camera, digital camera and camcorder.

[Gonzo]

Canon's ZR800 can be one the best deals in the camcorder market. The joystick makes using the camcorder easier than ever.One of our favorite new features in the ZR series is the selectable zoom speed: 1X, 2X, 3X, and variable. Extra buttons have been eliminated, allowing you to control playback, focusing, exposure, and menu options from one convenient place.