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Sanyo Xacti HD1000 4MP MPEG4 High Definition 1080i Camcorder with 10x Optical Zoom
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List Price: $799.99
Our Price: $449.99
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Manufacturer: SANYO
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Batteries Included: 1
Binding: Electronics
Brand: Sanyo
Color: Black
Display Size: 2.7
EAN: 0086483066832
Feature: Digital media camera combines the functionality of a digital camera with a digital camcorder
Is Autographed: 0
Is Memorabilia: 0
Label: SANYO
Manufacturer: SANYO
Model: VPC-HD1000
Optical Zoom: 10
Publisher: SANYO
Studio: SANYO
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Features
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Digital media camera combines the functionality of a digital camera with a digital camcorder
Simultaneously records high-definition digital video and 4 MP digital still images
10x HD zoom lens; 2.7-inch widescreen LCD
Built-in image stabilization; high-quality digital stereo recording
HDMI high-definition output; compatible with SD/SDHC memory cards
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Editorial Reviews:
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The Sanyo Xacti HD1000 camcorder combines a FULL 1080i image quality with 4-Megapixel still images in a single compact design. Incorporating the latest high-definition CMOS sensor, the Sanyo Xacti HD1000 camcorder captures full 1920x1080 (1080i) high-definition video at 60 frames-per-second. Designed to record the rich and vibrant colors of real life, the HD1000 also captures subtle tones to provide a natural-looking result. Sanyo's noise reduction technology helps obtain the cleanest signal while the CMOS sensor provides the responsiveness you need to capture fast moving objects. Record in MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 to get exceptional video clarity and detail while maintaining the smallest file size possible. A 10x all-glass HD lens is capable allowing light through almost 4x more to assist in lower light situations. The lens provides a fantastic field-of-view with a 38-380 mm range (35 mm equivalent). A large 2.7" Widescreen LCD display flips out and rotates up to 285 degrees on an axis to take great video or stills from angles that are otherwise difficult to position, in large crowds or small rooms. It's easy to share your high-definition movies on your HD television with the HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) terminal built into the base station to connect your camcorder to your TV. The Xacti HD1000 records high-definition and photos directly to a standard SD or SDHC Memory Card for a total of up to 1 hour and 25 minutes of 1080i high-definition video on an optional 8GB card. With simple drag-and-drop operation, it's easy to save recorded video clips and still images onto a computer's hard disk for emailing, editing or archiving. Adjustable Resolution Modes Organization & In-Camera Editing Robust Sound Recording Easy Camera To PC Connection Superfast Startup Manual Controls
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Spotlight customer reviews:
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Customer Rating:
Summary: Perfect but not so
Comment: I love this handsome toy to dead! Here are my reviews:
VIDEO:
Mac does not fully support 1080i, so I had to download a codec to views my videos (ghost effect, but clear) otherwise it won't play. However 720 is perfectly fine.
My experiences of using P, A, S: P comes out everything shaky; A is digitally clear (each frame is still and vivid); S is analog effect (see continuous motion when view frame by frame).
PHOTO:
Use P to get the most saturated results, A, S are always overexposed. The night scene selection is cool, I get both background and my models clear, flashlight must be turned on.
Drawback: At a low light situation, videos come out with significant digital noise. To take pictures, It's noway to find where the models are, I end up taking a few shots then choose the best from them. Also this is not a wide angle kinda camera, but the zoom is amazing if you don't have shaky hand.
Conclusion: It is still worth the $. Eventually everything goes HD, why stay with old technology?
Customer Rating:
Summary: A++
Comment: Took longer than expected for shipping, but a great price and equipment quality was worth the wait.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Great Video but Pics are just ok
Comment: I can at last say I have found the camera that looks better on my HD tv than the shows I am watching! I have owned an Aipek GO-HD, Aiptek A-HD, two Canon TX-1's, Sanyo CG6, and two Sanyo HD700 all of which had some sort of fault or major shortcomings. This camera works fantastic for pics or video outside and works just as well inside with only normal lighting. Only other camera that came close to working as well indoors was the Aipek A-HD and up until now was the only camera I kept. Others have complained that the video will be jerky when played back on the pc. The only program that will play any HD video back smoothly is NERO 8!!! None other will work as good as this. I am using a 1.6gig single core processor and 1gig ram so you don't need a fast pc just a great program to run it and will also maintain full hd when burned to a DVD. Most other programs will drop the resolution to dv1 when burned to a DVD.
All in all I can say this is a keeper which says a lot and my wife is so happy that I will be spending more time with her. Now that my search for the ultimate point and shoot camera is done. Only took 8 cameras and 8 months. This one is truly a point and shoot to get great results without having to play with all the settings to get great pics only to loose out getting it because you were to busy trying to play with the adjustments.
Hope this helps someone avoid all the trial and errors I have had to endure.
My Update: This has been a fantastic camera but have had some problems with processing the video recently. I got a new laptop and it does not handle it very well. After owning it for almost a year now the battery still holds a great charge. The pictures are still good but after more use and after buying a Kodak V1253 I realized that the pictures were not that great even at 8mp. The camera has been dropped few times and still keeps on ticking. The drops were from the wonderful case that Sanyo sells. It is junk do not waste your time or money on the case. The camera will yes will come flying out of it and bite the dust.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Great Still and Video quality, easy to use
Comment: I was tired of carrying around my Canon Rebel SLR and my 3 CCD Panasonic DV camera on family trips and this was a perfect solution as I was having trouble finding a point and shoot that took decent video. This camera is very to use and the picture quality-for what it is-is outstanding. I am a video engineer by trade and a friend shot a high end commercial on this camera. I said huh? He was looking for a style that would be home video but professional enough to get the job done. No, it's not as good as my Panasonic 3CCD DV video camera, put it fits in a pocket, is well made and shoots in HD. The interface and buttons are terrific--I can decide to shoot video or take 8 megapixel pictures or grab stills while shooting video. It's menu system makes it as easy to use as you want with a "simple" mode or you can go manual.
Connected directly to a HDTV the picture is startlingly beautiful. When I drop the camera into the dock my Mac recognizes it and iPhoto launches. One caveat as many people mention is the 1080i is not compatible with the latest version of Quicktime. Sanyo doesnt seem to care either. On the other hand the 720P works terrific with iMovie 6 (and iMovie '08 if you are so inclined) and will even work with Final Cut Express and Pro. The 720p edits and displays beautiful and burning the HD files to iDVD are crisp and clean. There are ways to get the 1080i to work such as converting the files using MPEG streamclip. The bad news as with any 1080i/p file is editing them is a nightmare as the H264/AVCHD file is a processor hog and you must wait for everything. I have the latest 20" iMac and the 1080i won't even fit on the screen and crawls and jerks during playback. As with most 1080/AVCHD formats a Mac Pro is a must.In other words--stick with 720P. The progressive scanning, small file size and HD quality will make you very happy. Bottom line, the loss of 1080i to edit isnt a real loss. When processors eventually catch up to where H264 1080 HD is (for example putting an MPEG4 co-processor on the graphics card) hopefully Sanyo would have resolved the problem. You can see the 1080i on an HD wide screen TV.
I highly recommend this camera for easy of use, portability and very good video and still picture quality. One caveat, stay away from the holster case accessory--the camera easily falls out of it unless you add a velcor strap to keep it closed.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Why this is my favorite camera I've ever used
Comment: I want to be very clear when I say that this is my favorite camera I've ever used. With that being said, this camera is not as sharp as other more expensive models on the market. That aside, this camera takes great video.
The reason I love this camera so much comes right down to a few little details.
1: It has a flash card (I bought a 8gb SDHC Class 6 transcend card on ebay for ~$30) and it is so easy to take it out and play it on my computer or PS3. (The PS3 will play it natively. You don't need to change directory names or anything. Shoot a video, pop it in your PS3 - and watch it on your HDTV) It is also very easy to watch on your computer (although I did have some difficulties watching the 1080i videos until I installed the K-lite codec pack with Mplayer, then it worked just fine)
One of the biggest turn-offs for me is having something with a cassette camcorder that you have to rip onto your computer first. I hate having to decide which quality I want, because the best quality videos are always HUMONGOUS, and they don't necessarily need to be. Yes, cassette recorders usually have better video quality, but I hate using them and I rarely make projects with them because it's such a pain.
2. It is so easy to use. You honestly just lift the screen on the side and it's ready to record in less than 3 seconds. The battery life seems to last a while too - no need for a 2nd battery yet. It's also small enough to fit in your pocket (not as small as the HD700, but the quality difference makes it worth it.) Also this camera has the screw lens on the front (an odd size, 40.5mm) so you can get a UV, CPL, and other filters for it to improve the quality of your videos outside. I really just love it. It has plenty of features that allow you to change all sorts of contrast and brightness settings, but not so many that it becomes cumbersome.
Honestly, I've taken at least 10 times the amount of video with this camera than I did with my previous camera because it is simply so easy to use. If you are a camera snob and have to have every feature, you will probably not like this. But if you are someone who wants decent HD quality home videos without paying close to 1000$ and like a simple interface, then this is for you. I highly recommend this camera - I simply love it.
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