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Sanyo Xacti E1 Waterproof Camcorder Review (page 3)

TECH SPECS

Format: H.264 MPEG-4
Recording Medium: SD/SDHC memory card
Image Sensor: 1/2.5" CCD
Effective Pixels: 6 million
Lens f-stop: 3.5-4.7
Optical Zoom: 5x
Digital Zoom: 60x
Focal Length: 6.3mm-31.7mm
Filter Diameter: none
Focus: Auto, manual
Iris Control: No
Shutter Speed: Auto
Maximum Shutter Speed: 1/10,000
Minimum Shutter Speed: 1/30
Image Stabilization: Electronic
Internal ND Filter: No
Program Exposure Modes: 8
Manual White Balance: Yes
Zebra Stripes: No
Viewfinder: No
LCD Monitor: Color 2.5" 150k
Progressive Scan: No
HD Modes: No
Video In: No
Video Out: Composite, Stereo RCA
PC Connection: USB 2.0
Audio Mode: Stereo
Mic Input: No
Headphone Jack: No
Speaker: Yes
Wireless Remote: No
External Battery Charger Provided: Yes
Battery Type: Lithium ion
Accessory Shoe: No
Onboard Video Light: No

Strengths
  • Lightweight
  • Bright LCD
  • Easy to operate
Weaknesses
  • Press-to-record time a little slow
SUMMARY

The Sanyo Xacti E1 waterproof camcorder breathes new life into underwater video for marine sport enthusiasts and anyone looking for a new shooting perspective.

Mark Montgomery is Videomaker's Technical Editor.

Sanyo Fisher Company
21605 Plummer St.
Chatsworth, CA 91311
(818) 998-7322
www.sanyodigital.com

$499

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