Sanyo Xacti HD1010 4MP MPEG4 High Definition 1080i/1080p Camcorder with 10x Optical Zoom | 
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| Brand: Sanyo
Category: Photography
List Price: $799.99
Buy New: $639.00
You Save: $160.99 (20%)
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Avg. Customer Rating:  13 reviews
Sales Rank: 317
Media: Electronics
Monitor Size: 270
Optical Zoom: 10
Connectivity: S-Video
Display Size: 2.7
Shipping Weight (lbs): 3.4
Dimensions (in): 7.9 x 7.2 x 5.3
MPN: HD1010
Model: HD1010
UPC: 086483071836
EAN: 0086483068836
ASIN: B001AO10YU
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Records in HD 1080p or 1080i high-def digital video; takes 4 megapixel still images | | • | Playback recordings on a 2.7-inch LCD display | | • | Includes 10x optical zoom, plus video and still image stabilization | | • | Features sequential shooting (7 FPS), plus face detection technology for video and photos (up to 12 faces) | | • | Comes with web cam functionality; USB 2.0 and S-Video output; SDHC flash memory compatible, plus 40 MB internal memory |
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Product Description
Get both the functionality of a digital camera and a digital camcorder in one with the Sanyo HD1010 Xacti Digital Media Camera/Camcorder. It is a high-definition, compact digital media device with a 10x optical zoom. The HD1010 offers advanced, next-generation video performance and high-quality stills in one small, lightweight camera. This powerful little device is designed to record either 1080P (30fps) or 1080i (60fps) high-definition video and 4-megapixel digital still images, all of which are handily stored to a SD or SDHC memory card.
10x Optical Zoom - the f/1.8 lens allows almost 4 times more light through. With 8 groups and 11 total lenses with a built-in neutral density filter, this lens provides a field-of-view of 38-380 mm range (35 mm equivalent) Video & Still Image Stabilization Sequential shooting - 7 frames per second Face detection ?still images? & Face chaser ?video? - up to 12 faces each - monitors the subject's face and adjust brightness and focus for clear photos High Quality Audio Recording - Record 48 kHz, 16-bit, 2-channel sound for AAC-LC (MPEG-4 Audio). An external microphone can be attached Wind Roar & Red Eye Reduction Web Cam Function PictBridge Compatible USB 2.0 & S-Video Output Built-in pop-up Flash SDHC Flash memory compatible - up to 1 hour and 27 minutes 1080P (30fps) video on a 8GB SDHC card or 1 hour and 14 minutes of 1080i (60fps) high-definition video on a single 8GB SDHC card (not included). Compatible with cards up to 32GB HDMI high-definition output Docking station Manual controls
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 Sanyo Xacti HD1010 4M MPEG4 HD Camcorder 10X Opt Zoom October 4, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
Easy to use and set up. But the HD video quality is not as clear and vivid color as I expected. I had tried both different camera and video mode with all settings. I purchased this camcorder based on the great reviews this Sanyo Xacti camcorder received...Disappointed, I had to return it.
Almost Perfect September 30, 2008
I bought this because I rarely use my expensive video camera to take videos of the kids and instead have thouhsand of pictures. I want both so I bought this little wonder. My wife and I are happy with it but there are a couple of things I wish were different. The biggest is the flash being a manual flip up thing. If you want to take a quick picture you need to think about what light you are in and flip a switch before shooting. The camera will then decide if it needs the flash or not but this is a pain if you are have used an automatic flash for some time. Videos look great and I got a 16gb card which seems to hold a lot of clips and pics and easy to transfer. My wife would also like to hear a "click" sound or noise when taking a picture. I have not figured that one out yet but honestly I have not taken the time to look in depth. So all in all a nice little camera for the $$ that is probably just the start of cameras that "do it all".
IS and focus hunting... otherwise GREAT September 29, 2008
This is a fantastic little camera. The image quality is great, and I love being able to finally record true HD and have them look stellar on my HD TV. I think everybody agrees on what's right with the camera. I'll skip that, and go straight to the two glaring problems. Others have pointed them out, and I just have to add my bit.
Focus hunting.
Doesn't matter what I'm filming. Doesn't matter what settings I have. The subject will start off in perfect focus and the camera will always dart quickly out of and back into focus. For the life of me, I don't know how to stop it. If I set the camera on a tripod and film an empty room, there is no hunting. But add ANY movement, and the hunting begins. It is always brief, and it always recovers. But why is it there? My cheap cameras would sometimes lock to something else, and eventually would wander back. But this thing goes -POW- way out of focus and right back in quick blips. I've studied the clips and can't figure out what it is even trying to focus on. Whatever it may be, it never gets there. It isn't locking to something else. It is just darting out of focus and right back again. Some say they've noticed it, and it isn't annoying. It sure is annoying to me!
Image Stabilization.
Does it really do anything? I can't tell if it makes the images better or worse... or maybe does nothing at all. There seems to be no way of walking with this camera and then being able to view the results on a TV. Try as you might, there's just no way of holding the camera still enough. And even bracing myself with elbows locked to my sides, the image still wanders around. Just what does the IS do? And when does it do it? If I use a tripod, the image is great, of course. But even panning on a tripod creates image jiggles that I don't understand. The sad truth is that I've never owned a higher-end cam corder than this one, and I've never had one with worse IS. :(
But you know what? Even with these warts, I'm keeping the thing. If these two items could be solved (seemingly with a firmware upgrade) I'd be down-right giddy about this thing.
Almost great, one big flaw... September 6, 2008
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
I bought this camera as I had fallen in love with the form factor and the fact that it records on SD cards.
I am a professional camera and Steadicam operator for a prime time network TV series. I was expecting a camera that had good quality, but did not have higher expectations, knowing that it is a sub 1000 dollars camera.
It did surprise me on how well it was built, how the menus were easy, yet highly customizable.
I loved the feel in my hands, the dock, pretty much all about it, including the good (but not fantastic) picture quality, except the image stabilization.
That unfortunately, was unacceptable. I could not get a shot without jerks and shakes that were excessive when played back on my 50" plasma. Maybe if you watch it on a small tv set, it will be OK, but for me it wasn't and I had to return it. I was very sad to do so, as I really liked the Camera, maybe in the future they will figure it out...
 Very nice camcorder September 1, 2008
I am about to go on an over seas vacation, and decided it was time to trade in my old hitachti dz-mv550a in for a newer camcorder.
After using a camcorder with the the mini-DV and DVD-RAM media I was really interested in getting something nice and easy. The Xacti HD1010 fit the bill perfectly!
I decided to go for flash memory for a few reasons, one I like the simplicity of taking the SD card out and popping it in my computer. Because there is not HDD it starts up lightning fast, and is VERY light.
I was a little worried about having enough recording time, but I have three 16GB cards, so all together I am just shy of 10 hours of recording time, this is plenty for me. Plus, while on vacation, I don't have to lug my laptop around, if I need more memory I can just grab another card.
The video is nice and crisp, and the still shots are nice (8 MP when video is not running, 2 MP if it is). My fried just got the Sony HDR-SR12, don't get me wrong that is a very nice camera, but mine is smaller and lighter, has the same features (face chaser, etc) and looking and recorded videos I can't tell a difference. Keep in mind I am not a professional, so if there is some very slight difference in quality, I am OK with that since I want something I can pull out fast, take quick video, and not make a big deal out of it (with the hitatchi it became such an ordeal, I just stopped using it).
My one gripe is not with the Sanya, but rather with Microsoft, media player does not support MP4 format yet, so I had to download a codec, but once I did, I could watch video straight from the SD card with no editing, or fussing around.
All in all a very nice experience, especially for the price!
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