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Top Sanyo Xacti E1 Camcorder Reviews
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Camcorder Summary:
The Sanyo Xacti E1 was built to be the world's first waterproof
camcorder and is aimed at active families, vacationers, and
water sports enthusiasts. The E1 shoots MPEG-4 video and
up to 6-megapixel still photos. The device records to SD
and SDHC memory cards. It has 5x optical zoom and digital
image stabilization.
Sanyo Xacti E1 News Release Summary:
Sanyo Debuts the World’s First Waterproof Camcorder Built for
Family Fun Above and Below Water. Ideal for the Beach or
Backyard Pool and Perfect for Vacationers, SANYO’s Submersible
Xacti E1 is the Must-Have Camcorder for Active Lifestyles
CHATSWORTH, CA, May 22, 2007 – SANYO has introduced the world’s
first*1 waterproof*2 camcorder, the SANYO Xacti E1. Ideal for
active families, vacationers and water sports enthusiasts, the
ultra-compact E1 can record high-quality video and 6-megapixel
stills under water*3 to a depth of five feet for up to one hour
at a time.
Designed for year-round use, the stylish SANYO Xacti E1 is the
pocket-sized, “grab and go” solution for capturing special
moments everywhere, every time – whenever inspiration strikes.
Completely self-contained, the E1 requires no bulky, separate
underwater housing.
Easy to operate with only one hand, it’s an ideal camcorder to
take to the beach or lake for activities such as swimming,
snorkeling, surfing and water-skiing, or for use in and around
the backyard pool or water park. Compact and easy to grip, the
E1 is also great for skiers and snowboarders*4. Away from water,
the versatile E1 is a perfect choice for shooting video and
still images of the new baby or recording all the fun at
parties, children’s school or sports events and family outings.
The SANYO Xacti E1 will be available in the U.S.A. in
eye-catching blue, yellow and white in mid-June 2007 at $499.99
MSRP*5. Consumers can visit www.sanyodigital.com for information
regarding major online retailers accepting pre-orders for the
E1.
The E1 shoots TV-quality MPEG-4 video and utilizes the
state-of-the-art Advanced Video Codec AVC/H.264. Incorporating a
special Qpixel brand H.264 chipset, the E1 delivers a
significant 25 percent reduction in video file size, along with
improved video quality versus traditional MPEG-4 recordings.
Completely “tapeless,” the device records both video and still
images to a standard SD memory card or high-capacity SDHC card.
Users can record a phenomenal 10 hours of full-motion 640 x 480
pixel, 30 frames-per-second video on a single 8-gigabyte SDHC
memory card (not included)*6. Once recorded, both video and
still images can be easily uploaded and viewed on a PC or Mac,
personal media player such as the iPod®, or shared on the
internet via a video or photo sharing Website.
“More than just the world’s first waterproof camcorder, the
SANYO Xacti E1 is really four cameras in one,” said John Lamb,
Senior Marketing Manager, Audio Video Division of SANYO Fisher
Company. “It’s both a video and still camera above water and a
video and still camera below water. SANYO has created a
stunning, exceptionally versatile camcorder that can be used
virtually everywhere – including at the beach, in the pool and
in rain or snow – while providing the high level of video and
still image performance that today’s consumers demand. The E1
makes it fun and easy to record life’s special moments
spontaneously both in and out of the water.”
Improved 9 pixel-mixing technology allows video to be shot even
in darker places, such as indoors during a party. When using the
“Automatic” setting, subjects may be recorded in light as low as
7 lux, and when using the “Lamp Mode” setting found in the
“Scene Select” function menu, the frame rate will be
automatically adjusted, enabling subjects to be recorded even in
2 lux low-light environments*7.
The included CD-ROM Software Pack features Adobe Premiere
Elements 3.0 for Windows XP/Vista, Adobe Photoshop Album starter
edition, QuickTime 7.1, iTunes 7.1 and Xacti Screen Capture for
Windows. For Mac OS X customers, SANYO recommends using iMovie
and iPhoto.
Regarding the agreement to distribute Adobe’s software with the
Xacti camera, Garrett J. Ilg, president of Adobe Systems Japan,
commented, “Adobe’s video editing software, ‘Adobe Premiere
Elements’, through being bundled with SANYO’s new Xacti product,
will provide users with new added value. The H.264 format which
Adobe Premiere Elements is compatible with and that Xacti has
adopted will hereafter be a mainstream format. In cooperation
with SANYO, Adobe Systems will continue to provide solutions
enhancing users’ personal movie experiences by using Adobe
Premiere Elements in combination with Xacti.”
Included accessories are a USB Cable, AV Cable, Battery Charger,
Li-ion Battery Pack, Soft Case and Hand Strap. Optional
accessories include a specially designed “surf-style” camera
leash (VCP-STB1 - $19.99*5) made by a leading surf gear maker,
Surf More XM, that safely and securely tethers the E1 to the
user’s wrist. A protective waterproof camera case (VCP-HCX2 -
$19.99*5) is also available.
Sanyo Xacti E1 Key Features:
Waterproof: submersible to a depth of five feet for 60 minutes
No separate, bulky underwater housing required
Shoots high-quality video (advanced MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 at 640 x
480 pixels/30fps)
Takes 6-megapixel stills (JPEG format)
Records onto an SD memory card or high-capacity SDHC card (not
included)
Bright, 2.5-inch LCD color display flips out and rotates for
easy viewing
5x optical zoom for great close-ups
Anti-shake digital image stabilizer*8
Easy, one-handed operation
While recording video, 6-megapixel still images may also be
taken simultaneously
Utilizing the 16:9 widescreen (4.4M: 2816 x 1584 pixel) photo
setting, users can enjoy their high resolution photos on their
high-definition televisions in full screen mode
In “Portrait Mode” pictures can be taken in portrait style
without manually rotating the camera to its side
Set focal distance to one of 16 steps with “Manual Focus”
Super-macro function able to zoom in up to 1cm (when using
wide-angle)
“Digital Red-eye reduction” function automatically reduces
red-eye from images
Easily upload video and images to a PC or Mac for playback or
share online with friends
Smooth playback on television with 60 frames per second
“Quick stand-by” makes it possible to start recording or
playback immediately after the monitor is flipped open
Dimensions: 2.8 x 4.4 x 1.6 (W x H x D, in inches)
Weight: 8.3 oz. with battery and SD or SDHC memory card
Comes in a choice of Blue, Yellow or White
SANYO Electric Co., Ltd. is a $20 billion manufacturer and
distributor of consumer and commercial electronics, including
multimedia and telecommunication products. Based in Chatsworth,
California, SANYO Fisher Company (a division of SANYO North
America Corporation, a subsidiary of SANYO Electric Co., Ltd.)
markets digital cameras, PCS phones, audio systems, portable and
mobile electronics, HD televisions, dictation devices, home
appliances, LCD projectors and security video equipment.
For more information and additional specifications, please visit
www.sanyodigital.com. Visit www.sanyodigital.com and click on
“Dealer Images” for downloadable hi-res product images.
All products and trademarks are the property of their respective
owners. Because its products are subject to continual
improvement, SANYO reserves the right to modify product design
and specifications without notice and without incurring any
obligations.
*1: For on-board equipped optical zoom lens type video cameras
(May 22, 2007).
*2: JIS IPX8 (previously JIS Grade 8) of water resistance
qualified.
*3: In water depth up to five feet, within a 60 minute
time-frame.
*4: When using in cold or hot and humid environments use caution
to prevent dew and condensation.
*5: Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price. Pricing subject to
change at any time. Actual prices are determined by individual
dealers and may vary.
*6: Using 8GB SDHC memory card, in TV-HQ mode. Memory cards sold
separately.
*7: With lamp mode (1/15 sec).
*8: Images may not be corrected at slow shutter speeds or
forceful camera shake. Using the camera shake correction feature
during movie recording may change the camera field angle.
*9: As of May 2007, Maximum file size for a single clip is 4GB
with a maximum single clip recording time of 1 hour.
*10: DCF is the abbreviation for Design rule for Camera File
system, established by the Japan Engineering Information
Technology Association (JEITA).
*11: The DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is a format for
recording on storage media information such as the number of
frames and copies desired for printing of images taken on the
digital camera.
*12: Exif Ver2.2 is an industry standard established for file
formatting of digital cameras.
*13: For this model 30fps is actually 29.97fps and 15fps is
actually 14.985fps.
*14: CIPA (Camera & Image Products Association) standard.
Continual playback: Playback based on continuous playback.
Battery life may change according to actual conditions.
*15: Figure projects time and amount of photos taken which will
fill the recording medium. Amount varies by memory card maker,
type of photo subject and photographic conditions.
*16: Available photo capacities and recording times are shown
when a re-formatted card is inserted. Photo capacities and
recording times are approximations only and may vary according
to the type and manufacturer of the memory card, the subject,
and shooting conditions.
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