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Sanyo Xacti HD1000 4MP MPEG4 High Definition 1080i Camcorder with 10x Optical Zoom | 
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| Brand: Sanyo
Category: Photography
List Price: $799.99
Buy New: $449.99
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New (16) Used (2) Refurbished (1) from $521.43
Rating:  62 reviews
Sales Rank: 297
Color: Black
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: Yes
Optical Zoom: 10
Display Size: 2.7
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.6
Dimensions (in): 3.5 x 2.1 x 4.4
MPN: VPC-HD1000
Model: VPC-HD1000
UPC: 086483068836
EAN: 0086483066832
ASIN: B000V79G0M
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| Features:
| • | 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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Product Description
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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| Customer Reviews: Read 57 more reviews...
 A++ September 1, 2008
Greg G. Gottfried (Destin, FL USA)
Took longer than expected for shipping, but a great price and equipment quality was worth the wait.
 Great Video but Pics are just ok August 28, 2008
Christy's Bunch (South Carolina)
I can at last say I have found the camera that looks better on my HD tv than the shows I am watching! I have owned an Aipek GO-HD, Aiptek A-HD, two Canon TX-1's, Sanyo CG6, and two Sanyo HD700 all of which had some sort of fault or major shortcomings. This camera works fantastic for pics or video outside and works just as well inside with only normal lighting. Only other camera that came close to working as well indoors was the Aipek A-HD and up until now was the only camera I kept. Others have complained that the video will be jerky when played back on the pc. The only program that will play any HD video back smoothly is NERO 8!!! None other will work as good as this. I am using a 1.6gig single core processor and 1gig ram so you don't need a fast pc just a great program to run it and will also maintain full hd when burned to a DVD. Most other programs will drop the resolution to dv1 when burned to a DVD.
All in all I can say this is a keeper which says a lot and my wife is so happy that I will be spending more time with her. Now that my search for the ultimate point and shoot camera is done. Only took 8 cameras and 8 months. This one is truly a point and shoot to get great results without having to play with all the settings to get great pics only to loose out getting it because you were to busy trying to play with the adjustments.
Hope this helps someone avoid all the trial and errors I have had to endure.
My Update: This has been a fantastic camera but have had some problems with processing the video recently. I got a new laptop and it does not handle it very well. After owning it for almost a year now the battery still holds a great charge. The pictures are still good but after more use and after buying a Kodak V1253 I realized that the pictures were not that great even at 8mp. The camera has been dropped few times and still keeps on ticking. The drops were from the wonderful case that Sanyo sells. It is junk do not waste your time or money on the case. The camera will yes will come flying out of it and bite the dust.
Great Still and Video quality, easy to use August 27, 2008
Richard Lenoce (Middletown, CT USA)
I was tired of carrying around my Canon Rebel SLR and my 3 CCD Panasonic DV camera on family trips and this was a perfect solution as I was having trouble finding a point and shoot that took decent video. This camera is very to use and the picture quality-for what it is-is outstanding. I am a video engineer by trade and a friend shot a high end commercial on this camera. I said huh? He was looking for a style that would be home video but professional enough to get the job done. No, it's not as good as my Panasonic 3CCD DV video camera, put it fits in a pocket, is well made and shoots in HD. The interface and buttons are terrific--I can decide to shoot video or take 8 megapixel pictures or grab stills while shooting video. It's menu system makes it as easy to use as you want with a "simple" mode or you can go manual.
Connected directly to a HDTV the picture is startlingly beautiful. When I drop the camera into the dock my Mac recognizes it and iPhoto launches. One caveat as many people mention is the 1080i is not compatible with the latest version of Quicktime. Sanyo doesnt seem to care either. On the other hand the 720P works terrific with iMovie 6 (and iMovie '08 if you are so inclined) and will even work with Final Cut Express and Pro. The 720p edits and displays beautiful and burning the HD files to iDVD are crisp and clean. There are ways to get the 1080i to work such as converting the files using MPEG streamclip. The bad news as with any 1080i/p file is editing them is a nightmare as the H264/AVCHD file is a processor hog and you must wait for everything. I have the latest 20" iMac and the 1080i won't even fit on the screen and crawls and jerks during playback. As with most 1080/AVCHD formats a Mac Pro is a must.In other words--stick with 720P. The progressive scanning, small file size and HD quality will make you very happy. Bottom line, the loss of 1080i to edit isnt a real loss. When processors eventually catch up to where H264 1080 HD is (for example putting an MPEG4 co-processor on the graphics card) hopefully Sanyo would have resolved the problem. You can see the 1080i on an HD wide screen TV.
I highly recommend this camera for easy of use, portability and very good video and still picture quality. One caveat, stay away from the holster case accessory--the camera easily falls out of it unless you add a velcor strap to keep it closed.
Why this is my favorite camera I've ever used August 24, 2008
James A Hall
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I want to be very clear when I say that this is my favorite camera I've ever used. With that being said, this camera is not as sharp as other more expensive models on the market. That aside, this camera takes great video.
The reason I love this camera so much comes right down to a few little details.
1: It has a flash card (I bought a 8gb SDHC Class 6 transcend card on ebay for ~$30) and it is so easy to take it out and play it on my computer or PS3. (The PS3 will play it natively. You don't need to change directory names or anything. Shoot a video, pop it in your PS3 - and watch it on your HDTV) It is also very easy to watch on your computer (although I did have some difficulties watching the 1080i videos until I installed the K-lite codec pack with Mplayer, then it worked just fine)
One of the biggest turn-offs for me is having something with a cassette camcorder that you have to rip onto your computer first. I hate having to decide which quality I want, because the best quality videos are always HUMONGOUS, and they don't necessarily need to be. Yes, cassette recorders usually have better video quality, but I hate using them and I rarely make projects with them because it's such a pain.
2. It is so easy to use. You honestly just lift the screen on the side and it's ready to record in less than 3 seconds. The battery life seems to last a while too - no need for a 2nd battery yet. It's also small enough to fit in your pocket (not as small as the HD700, but the quality difference makes it worth it.) Also this camera has the screw lens on the front (an odd size, 40.5mm) so you can get a UV, CPL, and other filters for it to improve the quality of your videos outside. I really just love it. It has plenty of features that allow you to change all sorts of contrast and brightness settings, but not so many that it becomes cumbersome.
Honestly, I've taken at least 10 times the amount of video with this camera than I did with my previous camera because it is simply so easy to use. If you are a camera snob and have to have every feature, you will probably not like this. But if you are someone who wants decent HD quality home videos without paying close to 1000$ and like a simple interface, then this is for you. I highly recommend this camera - I simply love it.
 Sanyo HD1000 VIDEO FILE INCOMPATIBLE w/ modern-day software August 21, 2008
Hear-Ye, Hear-Ye (Texas)
Regardless of the low (2 of 5 stars), I very much like a) the portability of this device, b) well-built c) feature-set is superb d) excellent still-photos, and and e) I have owned and thought highly of several of the Sanyo (Fischer) models prior to this one, which all led me to buy this SD1000.
Unfortunately, the h.264 codec and whatever other issues Sanyo has w/their format makes mpeg files generated by this camcorder literally UNREADABLE on all Macs I have tried (current Intel-based Powerbook, MacPro, etc). I have called Sanyo tech support twice in recent months (and that isn't easy to do either - be prepared for long hold times and very convoluted phone tag and "try that extenion" hassles), and they advise to "go back two revisions of Quicktime" (QT7.1) to be able to read the mpeg files.
Sorry Sanyo - UNACCEPTABLE ADVICE and, quite frankly, Sanyo ought to be embarrassed this is the best advice they can muster to "fix" their compatibility issues with current-day video management software. Like telling me I ought to go back to "WIN 2000" to open a word document.
So, I have about 9months worth of mpeg files that are unreadable...almost a years' worth of memories and irreplaceable video files...waiting for the software to catch up to the hardware. For that matter, I handed a friend an SD card of some video files thinking he could review them and save them on his WINTEL computer in a format I could open w/ a Powerbook. Nope - he could not even get the video files to open either.
Bottom line - Sanyo has a great piece of hardware...that no software apparently supports for the Mac platoform except for a 2-version old of Quicktime.. WORSE, they seem to think it NOT THEIR PROBLEM that their video files can't be opened by current-day software and seem completely non-chalant about the problem when I speak with them.
MY BEST ADVICE: AVOID THIS MODEL and, I am guessing the newly-released HD1010 (VCP-HD1010) until Sanyo gets their act together and coordinates w/ various software companies to support their camcorder and video file format. I won't spend another dime w/ Sanyo until they show some basic responsibility to buyers of their hardware.
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