The CanonMV500 does particularly well in this department with a whopping 18x optical magnification...Like the MV5, the MV500 doesn't particularly cater for those who want an all-in-one DV camcorder and digital stills camera...The CanonMV500, for instance, can be bought as a DV-in/out version in the form of the MV500i but you can expect to pay up to £100...
The MV500 and MV500i digital camcorders offer users enhanced PC connectivity and improved performance in a compact and stylish design...By offering varying levels of functionality and price, the MV500/MV500i provide consumers with an opportunity to select the camcorder that is most suited to their needs...
By offering varying levels of functionality and price, the MV500/MV500i provide consumers with an opportunity to select the camcorder that is most suited to their needs...The CCD size in the MV500/MV500i has been reduced from 1/4" to 1/6", thus allowing Canon to dramatically increase the lens magnification while maintaining the compact size of the preceding MV400 Series...