SANYO, a popular digital camera manufacturer has launched the new Xacti CG9, an easy to use MPEG-4 digital camcorder with advanced features. Sporting a large 2.5-inch display, this new digital camcorder from SANYO comes with silicon TFT Liquid Crystal Display (LCD).

Featuring the High Resolution CMOS Image Sensor and ‘Face Chaser’ Technology, SANYO Xacti CG9 lets you upload photos and videos easily to portable media players and some social networking websites. SANYO Xacti CG9 comes fitted with a 9.1 megapixel lens and a 5x optical zoom.

"The SANYO Xacti CG9 is a high-performance digital video and still Camera in one sleek, compact package," said Tom Van Voy, Vice President and General Manager of SANYO's Audio Video Division. "It offers great Performance and exceptional value to those buying a camcorder for the first Time and everyone who wants to easily capture their special memories and Share them in a whole new way."

Other great features of SANYO Xacti CG9 Camcorder include a built-in flash, web cam function, wind noise reduction, real-time interpolation, Super Marco and high quality stereo audio recording (AAC-LC). It also allows you to take still images simultaneously while video recording.

SANYO Xacti CG9 is expected to be available in the U.S.A from mid-April 2008 at a suggested price of $ 279.99. This new camera will be available only in silver and black color.

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Sanyo unveiled its new digital movie camera ' Xacti VPC-CG9' in the Korean market. The VPC-CG9 boasts a 2.5-inch LCD monitor and a 9.1M CMOS sensor with a high-performance F3.5, 5x optical zoom lens. The camera integrates MPEG-4 AVC (Advanced Video Coding) / H.264 high compression and recording to capture and compresses 60 VGA (640 x 480) frames into each second.

The Xacti VPC-CG9 captures beautiful stills at 2MP while recording VGA movies without interrupting movie shooting. Its shake-control mechanism assists in generation of superior, blur-free stills and its digital image stabilizer produces high quality movies.

The SD memory card compatible camera is currently available in white and pink shades with special silver edition to be available in July. You can get your own, Sanyo Xacti VPC-CG9 Digital Movie Camera for the suggested price of 398,000(KRW).

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Sanyo Corp has rjust announced the Sanyo HD700 Xacti 720p high-definition digital camcorder. The HD700 is a high-performance camcorder capable of recording both high-definition video and 7.1-megapixel photos easily to an SD or SDHC memory card (memory card sold separately). Featuring an ultra-compact, ergonomic shape, the HD700 is specifically designed for publishing high quality video and high resolution still photos in formats ideally suited for Web-use or sharing. Fun and easy to use anytime inspiration strikes, the HD700 is truly an advanced communication tool for the emerging information age.

The SANYO Xacti HD700 is now available in the U.S.A. in Silver, Red and Brown. It has an MSRP of $599.99*1.

"The new SANYO Xacti HD700 is our best everyday-use camcorder ever" said Tom Van Voy, Vice President of SANYO's Audio Video Division. "At 16% smaller and 10% lighter than our popular HD2, the HD700 combines a host of new features in a sleek, affordable and easy-to-use camcorder."

HIGH-QUALITY VIDEO, EASY WEB USE
The HD700 uses the same new optical processing engine found in the recently announced VPC-HD1000, which is unique in its ability to process images quickly with lower power consumption. In addition to utilizing SANYO's proprietary H.264 engine, the camera only needs 4.0 watts of power, made possible by combining two engine chips into one miniaturized fast-processing image engine.

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Adding to its Xacti Waterproof line up of Cameras, Sanyo recently unveiled VPC-CA65. It offers a recording of 30fps ands supports MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 Movie format. This 6 MP Camera with 5 x optical zoom and image stabilizer function, lets the users make videos both on land and under water. You can record smooth and longer video clips. No word on price or availability yet. So better wait!

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Experience the digital entertainment at the touch of a button with the innovative Sanyo Xacti VPC-HD1000 Camera that now includes Nero ShowTime. High Definition picture, cinema-quality sound and unparalleled interactivity, get it all with Sanyo Xacti VPC-HD1000 Nero ShowTime. Providing an intuitive user interface, this new camera from Sanyo easily connects to digital home equipments.

Designed with highest level of technology and compact in size, Sanyo Xacti VPC-HD1000 Nero ShowTime Camera will soon offer you a full range of playback solutions. Equipped with Nero ShowTime, Sanyo Xacti VPC-HD1000 films and records in Full HD (1920x1080).

Using Sanyo Xacti VPC-HD1000 Nero ShowTime, users can easily sort through various images, share their selected movies and organize slide shows. Sanyo Xacti VPC-HD1000 Nero ShowTime will be available in Japan by the end of September and all over the world by mid-October.

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Sanyo electronics has recently come up with their latest addition in camcorder series, known as Sanyo DMX-HD700 720p Camcorder. Designed on Xacti series common concept, Sanyo DMX-HD700 720p Camcorder spots a slim body and elegant curved surface. DMX-HD700 720p delivers 1280 horizontal resolution x 720 vertical resolution and not only 720p hi-vision movie photographing.

To start off, Sanyo DMX-HD700 720p Camcorder will give a monthly output of 20,000 units. Weighing approximately 189g, Sanyo DMX-HD700 720p can be easily carried in pocket or bag, anywhere and anytime. Camcorder is a stylish hi-vision digital movie camera. Scheduled to be sold 19th October onwards, Sanyo DMX-HD700 720p Camcorder will be available in brown and silver color.

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Keeping in mind road safety, accidents and the tight spots through which we drive our way to different locations, SANYO has just launched the CCA-BC200 Rear View Backup Camera System. The Aircam technology empowers digital processing for natural and clear rear view to be seen the car’s video monitor. With flexible mounting options, off centre image adjustment and capability to work with any Vehicle it helps to reduce danger of life while traveling.

The ultimate system has hit U.S. market at price of $299.99*. The 250 k pixels camera with 135 degree horizontal viewing angle needs 12 volts of dc power supply and consumes 300mA. Just weighing 0.35lbs is designed to give the best picture quality with undistorted image to make you have a better and driving experience.

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Sanyo 's new E1 Camcorder would be a great choice for vacationers and active familes. The pocket-sized waterproof camcorder is capable of capturing quality video and 6MP digital stills up to depths of five feet for a one hour period of time. It will be available in blue, yellow, and white.

You can take this versitile, easy to use Sanyo E1 camcorder virtually anywhere your heart desires. Providing high-quality video performance, the Xacti can shoot tv-quality MPEG-4 video in up to 25% smaller file sizes using its Advanced Video Codec Qpixel H.264 chipset. Pictures and video can be stored on a standard SD or SDHC card. Using an 8GB SDHC memory card it is possible to records up to 10 hours of video in a resolution of 640x480 at 30fps.

The Sanyo Xacti E1 will be available mid-June 2007 at an MSRP of $499.99.

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Sanyo Europe today announced the new Sanyo Xacti S70 which is actually a successor to the company's popular S7. The Sanyo Xacti S70 has a resolution of seven megapixels and comes equipped with a 3x optical zoom lens. Users will also be privy to a 2.5", responsive LCD monitor and features like automatic face recognition.The Sanyo Xacti S70 includes both Auto and Force Flash Modes.Sanyo has not released much details and this is the press summary.

"The digital compact camera Xacti S70 is the perfect mix of chic design and innovative technology. Thanks to its 7 million pixel resolution and 3x optical zoom, the Xacti S70 can capture any subject with incredible detail. Another useful feature is the automatic face recognition, which helps ensure outstanding portraits even in difficult lighting conditions. In addition, the S70 records high-quality VGA video clips that are a joy to behold on the 2.5", responsive LCD monitor. With the automatic Quick Focus function even fast-action sport shots turn out razor-sharp."

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Sanyo has launched its new Video/Still Camera for the US market. The SANYO Xacti CG6 digital video/still camera weighs less than six ounces with battery and has a piston grip.

The SANYO Xacti CG6 has been equipped with a 6.0 megapixel CCD and a 5X optical zoom lens and for enhanced imagery also includes "blur correction with gyro sensor" system. This as you may have guessed helps in combating image blur which arises due to camera shakes. Low-light performance is down to 2 lux and there is a separate digital image stabilizer for video recording.

The SANYO CG6 is SDHC-compatible and hence record up to 4 hours of high-quality video on a 4 GB SDHC memory card, up to 2 hours on a standard 2GB SD card, and up to 1 hour on a standard 1 GB SD card. The camera has a large 2.5-inch LCD panel which can rotate up to 290 degrees and one also comes across an AV terminal/headphone jack on the camera body front. The SANYO Xacti CG6 will be available in the U.S. at the end of March at an MSRP of $329.99(*2). The stylish blue Xacti CG6 will be available at Wal-Mart Stores nationwide.

"The Xacti CG6 is the perfect choice for capturing video and stills on the go," said John Lamb, Senior Marketing Manager for SANYO Fisher Company's Audio Video Division. "This easy-to-use camera incorporates advanced technologies that produce beautiful results virtually every time. It's fun to use and people will love how easy it is to transfer files to their portable video players or to their computer for uploading to a photo or video-sharing Website."

Other SANYO Xacti CG6 Features include:

- USB battery charging(*4) by simply connecting the unit to your
computer's USB port
- 6.0-megapixel high-resolution photos can be captured during movie
recording(*5)
- 3.8-megapixel (2592x1944) widescreen 16:9 photo mode available
- BGM slideshow for sequentially showing photos with background music
- Easy in-camera movie editing(*6)
- Real-Time Interpolation for 10-megapixel (3680x2760) high-resolution
recording
- Audio Guide announces camera modes and alerts by voice
- Portrait mode for taking vertical photos without rotating the camera
body
- Digital red-eye correction
Repair the "red eye" effect that sometimes occurs when using a flash
at night. With this feature, the camera automatically detects and
digitally corrects red eyes in the photo.
- 9-point range finder AF for highly focused precision shooting
- Up to 1 cm close-up photos with the Super Macro Focus (wide setting)
- Scene Select feature and digital filters for shooting under various
conditions
- Wind Noise Reduction to reduce wind noise sensed by the microphone
- Quick Standby to start recording/playback as soon as the LCD monitor is
opened
- Voice recorder for up to 13 hours of continuous audio recording
- Supports USB 2.0 for high-speed data transfer
- Compatible with Exif Print(*7) and PRINT Image Matching III(*8) for
displaying image data in the printer output
- Supports PictBridge for direct photo printing without a computer
- Comes with a computer kit with abundant movie application software
- Ulead DVD Movie Factory 5.0SE for creating original DVDs with MPEG-4
movies and photos
- Ulead Photo Explorer 8.5 SE Basic to easily manage photos and MPEG-4
movies
- Motion Director SE 1.1 for correcting camera shake and combining images
to create panorama sho

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Ah gotta love something which claims to be the lightest and the smallest camcorder in the world! So who has the title shifted to now you may ask? Well its none other than the new SANYO Xacti HD2 which is on display at CES 2007.

The SANYO Xacti HD2 is a 720p high-definition digital camcorder which also moonlights as a 7.1 megapixel digital still camera. The HD2 measures just around 3.1"W x 4.7"H x 1.4″D and weighs only 8.3 ounces. Sanyo has also integrated a new HDMI digital interface into the HD2’s multifunction docking station for digital output to HDTVs and high-definition video recorders.

The latest offering by SANYO is capable of recording up to 21 minutes of high-definition video (or up to one hour of standard-definition video) per gigabyte of available memory on any standard SD or high-capacity SDHC card (memory cards sold separately). One can also capture three hours of high-definition video, up to eight hours of standard-definition video or thousands of 7.1-megapixel digital still images on a single 8-gigabyte SDHC card.

One also comes across a digital image stabilization which uses original corrective algorithm developed by SANYO and a high-precision LSI (large-scale integration) circuitry which is a "high-definition engine” and is known to achieve high-definition 720p processing, real-time MPEG-4 compression and noise reduction.

The video recorder uses a 10x optical zoom lens which is built from 12 elements designed in 9 groups and with a built-in neutral density filter and has a maximum aperture of f/3.5 in both wide and telephoto angles. The lens can achieve an impressive 100x zoom and the digicam is also equipped with a 2.2-inch LCD display with 210,000 total pixels.

No word on pricing to availability but keep watching this space for more info.

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The Sanyo Xacti S50 is the latest Point and Shoot Digicam on the block and this one promises utmost functionality without burning a hole in your pocket. The new digicam has some great features for its price tag like; 2x optical zoom, 5 megapixel resolution, large aperture of f/2.8 in wide and f/4.0 in tele.

The Sanyo Xacti S50 weighs just 118 grams and is equipped with a 2.5-inch LCD monitor with 210,000 pixels. It also has the innovative LTPS technology under its hood which in conjunction with the Auto-Adjust Function makes in the display viewable in different lighting conditions including bright daylight.

Via the S50 one is able to create a slide show with music and view it on the camera itself. One also comes across 15 scene modes like Scene: Sport, Portrait, Landscape, Night, Fireworks and a Super macro mode of 5 cm. Other nifty options includes; 9 -point auto focus, Spot and Tracking auto focus.

The Xacti S50 has a movie mode and supports formats like JPEG, QuickTime Movie, Wave. It is equipped with a USB 2.0 interface and Video out (NTSC/PAL). The S50 has an internal memory of 23MB and can run on 2 AA Batteries. It will be available soon for around €99.

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