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Business Stationary Mart - Sanyo Xacti HD1000 4MP MPEG4 High Definition 1080i Camcorder with 10x Optical Zoom
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List Price: $799.99
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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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Customer Rating:
Summary: coolest portable HD camera
Comment: This a great portable hd camera. Easy to use, good functionality. I can run videos easy and take pictures on the fly. Great product, easy transition of downloading your data to pc or connect thru HDMI & stream your videos & pics on an HD TV. Great for capturing the moments in life.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Not totally Mac Compatible but Close
Comment: I just purchased this unit knowing it was becoming obsolete as far as the model for Sanyo. I would have to say if you consider the price, functionality, options, quality and size, this is a great deal!
My observations:
1. It is Mac compatible, expect in the "highest" HD movie recording setting. There are plug-ins that allow you to playback the video on your Mac, but for iMovie you will still have issues importing. The next lower quality (resolution) setting for me is still better than my mini-dv tape unit, and works fine with iMovie. I suggest MPEG Streamclip, a free utility to help you out.
2. The still camera function is better than I anticipated.
3. Get at least a 8gig SD card. Look for sales.
4. I would search the web for advice on how best to set the camera settings, as well as if you are a Mac user for optimal results
Enjoy!!!
Customer Rating:
Summary: Almost perfect except for 3 things
Comment: I have owned the Sanyo Xacti HD1000 for almost 1 year and I have a lot to say about it. What I really wanted was a small camera that would be great for backpacking trips and traveling abroad. My previous video camera used a built in hard disk drive which I later found out couldn't be used over 10,000 feet. Not a good feature for me when summiting 13,000+ foot mountains in the Sierras. The HD1000 with its SD/SDHC flash memory recording technology is the answer for me!
My wish: a small, light video camera costing well under $1000 that takes great videos and great still images. Must record to SD memory cards, have image stabilization, be easy to use, have good battery life and a mircophone jack.
The reality: The HD1000 is so great in many ways-- good battery life, easy to use, etc. But...here are three reasons why this camera is not perfect:
1) image quality for videos is good, but not amazing. You won't be competing with the Discovery Channel, but the videos that you shoot in bright light will be a lot of fun to watch. I would give the grade of B+ for video quality. Still photo image quality is another story. I am very picky about the quality of images and this camera sucks at taking still photos. I would give the grade of C- for still image quality. This will be less of an issue for people who are not picky.
2) No optical image stabilization. The digital image stabilization that Sanyo uses on the HD1000 and even the newer HD1010 just plain doesn't compensate for people's shaky hands. You must hold the camera very steady, especially when zooming, or your videos will be a headache to watch. I demand optical image stabilization on future models Sanyo!
3) Lens crop factor/ lens angle. The Sanyo HD1000 has a lens that can zoom up to 10x which is great. Using no zoom at all, the lens is equivalent to about 35-36 mm on a 35mm camera. Translation: you need to stand at least 10-15 away from a group of people to get them all in the video (unless they are huddling). My primary use of the camera is for backpacking and traveling, so I want something for people and landscapes. The lens on this camera is too narrow. The only solution is to buy a wide angle lens which screws on to the front of the camera and gives a viewing angle that is fantastic. But the wide angle lens is big and heavy, and ruins this camera's sleek, lightweight design. Nevertheless, 90% of the video I take with the HD1000 is with the wide angle lens screwed onto this camera. I just can't tolerate the video any other way. It is unfortunate that my camera is now so bulky.
CONCLUSION: So far technology has not provided the average consumer with a cost effective all-in-one video camera/still camera that will knock your socks off. The HD1000 is a good device and I am glad to own it, but it has some flaws that really bug me. I guess the best way I can balance the pros and cons is this: if you wait for the perfect device to come around, you will miss out on taking videos until then. In the meantime consider picking up the HD1000 and having fun with it while finding out what you like and don't like about a camera so that you can define for yourself what your next perfect camera will be like.
Customer Rating:
Summary: L
Comment: This is my first review, but I figured that I better spare some of my co-Amazon shopping mates the misfortunate and trouble I had to endure by purchasing this camera.
I purchased a brand new VPC HD 1000 camera over 3 months ago from Amazon. I was quite happy with my previous Sanyo VPC 5 camera, and I figured that this purchase would be a successful one as well... However, the camera I received did not function well from the very beginning. From a time to time, some of the images and videos were corrupted by parallel lines that obscured up to half of the image. Although this phenomena appeared already from the very beginning, I decided to contact Sanyo first rather than replace it through Amazon (and maybe this is a good point to give Amazon the credit for its superb costumer care!)
So, I filed a service request in Sanyo's Fisher costumer relations (less than a month after purchasing the camera). Their replies were very slow and rather unhelpful. Eventually, after sending multiple reminders, they replied saying that there is a problem in the circuit board or the cable that connects the circuit boards to each other inside the camera, and this should be serviced by a Factory Authorized Service Center.
To my astonishment, although this is evidently a manufacturing problem, I was asked to ship the camera to their service center on my own expenses. I did so, and expected to see my camera back, or at least a replacement within few days... however, after calling the service center couple of times, I understood that they are waiting for some part to arrive so they can fix the camera...
To summarize, today, more than 3 months after I purchased the camera, after paying about 70$ more than the current price, and spending additional money and time for insured shipping of the camera to the service center, I still haven't received a working camera...
I have already given my father may old camera, so for the last 3 months, while traveling, I didn't have any camera. Bottom line, although feature-wise this camera may potentially look appealing, if you will be unlucky like me and get a lemon, or if anything ever goes wrong (which is not unlikely for a device that combines mechanics, optics and electronics), you will be terribly disappointed. So do yourself a big favour and reconsider cameras from different brands.
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?
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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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