Sanyo Xacti VPC-HD1000 Camcorder Review (page 2)
TECH SPECS
Format: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264
Number of CMOS image sensors: 1
Size of CMOS: 1/2.5"
Pixels on CMOS: 4 megapixels
Video Effective Pixels: 3.56 megapixels (HD video), 2.18
megapixels (SD video)
Focus: auto / manual (thumb toggle)
Shutter Speed: auto/manual
Minimum Shutter Speed: 1/30 (1/15 in "lamp mode")
Maximum Shutter Speed: 1/10,000
Lens: f Stop f1.8 - f2.5
Programmed AE: Full Auto, Sports, Portrait, Landscape, Night Portrait, Snow & Beach,
Fireworks, Lamp
Optical Zoom: 10x
Focal Length: 38mm - 380mm
Focal Range: 10cm to infinity (Total Mode), 1cm to 1m
(Super Macro Mode)
Image Stabilization: yes, electronic
Manual White Balance: yes
LCD Monitor: 2.7" color multi angle, approx. 230K pixels
HD Modes: 1920 x 1080, 60 fields/sec (interlaced);
1280 x 720, 60 fps; 1280 x 720, 30fps
Video Out: (docking station only) HDMI, component,
S-video, USB 2.0
Onboard Mic: stereo
Microphone: In 2.5mm jack w/ converter to 3.5mm
VU Meters: no
Manual Audio Level Controls: yes
Headphone Jack: 3.5mm
Speaker: yes, mono
Memory Card Included: no (takes SD/SDHC Memory card)
Flash: yes (off, auto, forced, red-eye reduction)
Wireless: Remote yes
External Battery Charger Provided: yes
Battery Type: Li-ion
Onboard Video Light: no
Accessory Shoe: yes (cold)
Weight: 9.5 oz. w/o battery or mem. card
Dimensions: 3.54"(W) x 4.43"(H) x 2.15"(D)
Strengths
- Looks great
- Multiple outputs provide flexibility
- Truly ergonomic
Weaknesses
- Awkward manual focus / exposure controls
- Noisy image in low light
- Onboard mic slightly tinny
- Video out only on docking station
SUMMARY
Good HD camera for home users and hobbyists. Professionals will want more control.
Greg Robinson is the owner of an independent production company.
Sanyo Fisher Company
21605 Plummer St.
Chatsworth, CA 91311
www.sanyodigital.com
$800
