Canon VIXIA HF R500 offers top-shelf video quality in Full HD. This camcorder offers a stunning 57x Advanced Zoom, allowing for complete flexibility with its various shooting capabilities. Constructed in a solid but overall basic fashion that feels nice to hold, the Canon VIXIA HF R500 is quite user-friendly, having few controls on the body itself. There are only three buttons, a zoom slider, and a switch for manual control of the lens. The power and playback buttons are located on the camcorders exposed side when the screen is open, and the record button can be found on the back. Particularly good for tripod users is the location of the SD card slot, which is featured on the side of the camcorder rather than on the bottom. Also located on the side are the HDMI, AV out, and the mini-AB USB port. A rechargeable lithium-ion battery powers the VIXIA HF R500, allowing for extended shooting. This high capacity battery features intelligent technology that accurately counts down remaining battery life to the exact minute, ensuring that youll never miss a shot.