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| Sanyo Xacti HD700 7MP MPEG-4 High Definition 720p Camcorder with 5x Optical Zoom (Brown) |
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List Price: $599.95
Our Price: $532.28
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Manufacturer: SANYO
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Binding: Electronics
Brand: Sanyo
Color: Brown
Display Size: 2.7
EAN: 0086483069307
Feature: Digital media camera combines the functionality of a digital camera with a digital camcorder
Has Red Eye Reduction: 1
Is Autographed: 0
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Label: SANYO
Manufacturer: SANYO
Maximum Focal Length: 31.7
Minimum Focal Length: 6.3
Model: VPC-HD700
Optical Zoom: 5
Publisher: SANYO
Studio: SANYO
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Features
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Digital media camera combines the functionality of a digital camera with a digital camcorder
Records high-definition digital video and 7 MP digital still images
5x HD zoom lens; 2.7-inch widescreen LCD
In-camera editing; compatible with iMovie '08
HDMI high-definition output; compatible with SD/SDHC memory cards
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Editorial Reviews:
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Shoot high-definition today with this elegant state-of-the-art true 720p high-definition camcorder that doubles as a 7 megapixel digital camera. Encased in a stunning enclosure, the HD700 features a 5x optical lens and a large 2.7-inch widescreen display making the Sanyo HD700 as convenient as it is useful. And, a HDMI port on the docking station allows you to simply connect to the latest high-definition TVs and recorders to view and share your footage. Also, the HD700 records to the latest MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 global standard, delivering exceptional video clarity and detail while maintaining the smallest file size possible. Playback directly onto a HD or standard TV screen. Easy connection to VCR or DVD recorder. Remote Control Included 5x all-glass optical zoom with a bright maximum aperture of f/3.5. Consisting of nine groups and twelve total lenses (3 aspheric elements, 5 aspheric surfaces), the HD700's lens provides a fantastic field-of-view with a 38-190 mm range (35 mm equivalent). Combined with the 12x digital zoom, the HD700 provides up to 60x zooming capability Each video is recorded as an individual MPEG-4 and each still as a JPEG Records and plays from optional SD and SDHC memory cards; accepts up to 8GB capacity ? The new HD700 was designed to work with Apple's full complement of video editing applications including the new iMovie 08. Easily edit your movies and add them to your website or YouTube for sharing or create versions for iPod, iPhone or the Apple TV NTSC / PAL (interfacing via included docking station or connecting adaptor) 720p 1280x720 video HDTV resolution capability Unit Dimensions 2.9 x 1.4 x 4.3 inches (W x D x H); Weight 6.7 oz. approx. (main unit only), 7.5 oz. approx. (including battery and a standard SD card) Includes SANYO Software Pack, Docking station, Dedicated AV interface cable, Dedicated Component interface cable, Dedicated USB cable, Cable adaptor, Lith
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Customer Rating:
Summary: Excellent
Comment: I bring this camera everywhere I go, it's portable and produces amazing videos. You'll never miss a single shot, it's durable and scratch resistant, besides the black part. It cost 100 less than the Xacti HD1000, but it's nearly as good, so it's excellent.
But beware, dark or moderately lighted areas are not good for this camcorder, other than that, the camera shoots good anywhere else, especially in HD!
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Summary: definitely worth its half-off price
Comment: bought this camera when it wa half-off for just one day. great deal. It's true you need to step back far enough to experience the advertised wide-angle. Other than that, no complaints.
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Summary: Nice size but video quality is less than expected.
Comment: I got a great deal on this camcorder from Amazon. Looked to be a winner. I am not completely dissatisfied with it but I would advise others to look for alternatives. Like others have said the field of view while filming is very narrow. If I shoot in 4x3 vs 16x9 it does help to broaden the field of view. It is like you are always zoomed in. Video still does like a little grainy. I was hoping for better video quality but it looks about the same as my 5 year old sharp dvi camera. Also when you zoom in and out while recording you record audio from the zooming mechanism. In other words while filming and zooming you get some feedback from the device making noise while zooming in. Great size and feel. Just wish the video quality was better.
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Summary: What we need
Comment: I bought this camera after reading through most of the reviews here, so was aware of the limited field of view. Even then, it is still an annoyannce. I still find myself having to step back to use the camcorder - still overestimating the field of view after 5 months of use.
In spite of this, this camera is what we need. We now have many more HD videos than we would otherwise - very convenient to travel with just a single camera for both stills and video. The price is also hard to beat.
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Summary: Feels great in hand but does not perform
Comment: Well I purchased this hoping that it would perform like it is advertised. Well that was hoping for too much I guess. I received my first one and I must say that the build quality and feel in your hands is great.
I then shoot video outdoors and pictures. played them back and were as good as my Aiptek A-HD but no better. As matter of fact the pictures were better with the Aiptek. I did notice that there video was not in focus at a distance and could not focus at a distance even when done manually.
I then tried to take pictures and video indoors under well light area with 7 60watt bulbs. The video was pretty good but any pictures taken with use of the flash were very grainy and not useable. I tried all manual settings and the only way to get a clear picture was to turn flash off, set ISO at 200, set apperature at 3.5, set shutter speed at 1/15second and pictures were without grain but you must use a tripod at this slow shutter speed or it will blur badly and it did. So no good on indoor pictures at all.
Amazon sent me another as a replacement, great return policy! Well this one performed the same but had no focus problems. But it had a new one that I did not check on the old one. It has severe barrel distortion. Which is if you take a picture of lets say a straight line it will look very bent in the pics. So as a result I returned the second one as well and will not try another one. I spent 129.00 for my Aiptek A-HD and it outperforms this camera but the Aiptek only has a 2 time digital zoom and really is not good since the picture does not maintain good quality when zoomed. But if you don't zoom alot then it does not matter.
Ok now for the good. I just spent alittle bit more money and just received the Sanyo HD1000! Wow this is the bomb what a difference. I love the HD1000 so far. So my recomendation would be to spend alittle more if Quality pictures and video are important to you. Just my opinion!
UPDATE: I have recently purchased a Kodak V1253 camera and it has outperformed all my cameras for picture quality. It is even easier to carry around. The video is almost as good as my Sanyo hd1000. The low light performance is better than all including the Sanyo hd100.
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