Sanyo E1 Camcorder
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.
SANYO E1 Key Features:
- Waterproof: submersible to a depth of five feet for 60 minutes
- No separate, bulky underwater housing required
- Shoots high-quality video (advanced MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 at 640 x 480
pixels/30fps)
- Takes 6-megapixel stills (JPEG format)
- Records onto an SD memory card or high-capacity SDHC card (not
included)
- Bright, 2.5-inch LCD color display flips out and rotates for easy
viewing
- 5x optical zoom for great close-ups
- Anti-shake digital image stabilizer(*8)
- Easy, one-handed operation
- While recording video, 6-megapixel still images may also be taken
simultaneously
- Utilizing the 16:9 widescreen (4.4M: 2816 x 1584 pixel) photo setting,
users can enjoy their high resolution photos on their high-definition
televisions in full screen mode
- In "Portrait Mode" pictures can be taken in portrait style without
manually rotating the camera to its side
- Set focal distance to one of 16 steps with "Manual Focus"
- Super-macro function able to zoom in up to 1cm (when using wide-angle)
- "Digital Red-eye reduction" function automatically reduces red-eye from
images
- Easily upload video and images to a PC or Mac for playback or share
online with friends
- Smooth playback on television with 60 frames per second
- "Quick stand-by" makes it possible to start recording or playback
immediately after the monitor is flipped open
- Dimensions: 2.8 x 4.4 x 1.6 (W x H x D, in inches)
- Weight: 8.3 oz. with battery and SD or SDHC memory card
- Comes in a choice of Blue, Yellow or White
Specifications
Effective pixel count Approx. 6.0-Megapixels
CCD 1/2.5 inch, approx. 6.37-Megapixel CCD (total)
Recording Media SD Memory Card (Up to 8GB SDHC memory card*(9))
Internal Memory (Approx 18 mb)
Recording file formats Still pictures: JPEG (DCF(*10) DPOF(*11), Exif
Ver2.2(*12))
Movie clips: ISO standard MPEG-4 AVC H.264 (.MP4)
Audio: 48kHz sampling, 16 bit, 2ch, AAC
Still shots: 6M-H: 2816x2112 (low
compression)
6M-S: 2816x2112 (standard
compression)
16:9: 2816X1584
Resolution (pixels) 3M: 1536x2048
2M: 1600x1200
0.3M: 640x480
Movie clips(*13) TV-SHQ: 640x480 (30fps * 3Mbps),
TV-HQ: 640x480 (30fps *
1.5Mbps), Web-SHQ: 320x240
(30fps),
Web-HQ: 320x240 (15fps)
Lens f = 6.3-31.7mm (38-190mm on a 35mm camera), 5x
optical zoom lens
F: 3.5 (W) - 4.7 (T), galvanometer method
structure, Auto Focus: 9 groups, 12 elements,
(3 aspheric elements 5 aspheric surfaces) lens
built-in neutral density filter
Shutter Speed Still pictures: 1/2 ~ 1/2000 sec. (Flash: 1/30 ~
1/2000 sec., Lamp mode: max. 4 sec)
Movies: 1/30 ~ 1/10000 sec.
Sensitivity Auto (ISO 50-400), Manual
(ISO 50/100/200/400/800/1600)
Video correction
function On-board Anti-Shake Movie Digital Image Stabilizer
(electronic sensor)
Other correction
function Anti-Shake Digital Image Stabilizer/Flicker
Reduction/Wind Noise Reduction
Low-light sensitivity 7 lux (AUTO mode, 1/30 sec.)
2 lux (Lamp mode 1/15)
Flash Auto/Forced/Off (Slow synchro mode possible Night
View Mode)
Audio Microphone: Built-in stereo, Speaker: Built-in
monaural (L+R channel mixed output)
Monitor 110,000-pixel, 2.5 inch, Amorphous Silicon TFT LCD
display, 1.5-Megapixel (Coverage 100%, 7-level
brightness)
Interface AV output (Video: Composite video, NTSC/PAL,
Audio: Stereo sound)
AV output for multi-type headphones
(3.5mm, compatible with Stereo mini-plug)
USB 2.0 (in high-speed mode: PC camera video class
mode)
Power source Lithium-ion battery (DB-L20, included: 720mAH)
Power Output When using battery: 3.2W (using movie mode)
Approx. battery-use
time Still shooting: approx. 160 stills (CIPA(*14)
standard),
Video clips and continuous shooting mode: approx.
80 min / Playback: approx. 190 min(*15)
Dimensions 2.8" x 4.4" x 1.6" (W x H x D)
Weight 8.3 oz. with battery and SD or SDHC memory card
Photo Capacities and Recording Times(*16)
Movie Recording Time (Total Time)
SD Memory
Card Type TV-SHQ TV-HQ Web-SHQ Web-HQ Audio Only
4GB 2hrs45min 5hrs13min 10hrs35min 15hrs18min 64hrs
Number of Still Image Photographs
SD Memory
Card Type 10M 6M-H 6M-S 16 : 9 3M 2M .3M
4GB 1,190 1,340 2,030 2,690 3,760 5,900 31K
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*1: For on-board equipped optical zoom lens type video cameras (as of
May 22, 2007).
*2: JIS IPX8 (previously JIS Grade 8) of water resistance qualified.
*3: In water depth up to five feet, within a 60 minute time-frame.
*4: When using in cold or hot and humid environments use caution to
prevent dew and condensation.
*5: Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price. Pricing subject to change at
any time. Actual prices are determined by individual dealers and may
vary.
*6: Using 8GB SDHC memory card, in TV-HQ mode. Memory cards sold
separately.
*7: With lamp mode (1/15 sec).
*8: Images may not be corrected at slow shutter speeds or forceful camera
shake. Using the camera shake correction feature during movie
recording may change the camera field angle.
*9: As of May 2007, Maximum file size for a single clip is 4GB with a
maximum single clip recording time of 1 hour.
*10: DCF is the abbreviation for Design rule for Camera File system,
established by the Japan Engineering Information Technology
Association (JEITA).
*11: The DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is a format for recording on
storage media information such as the number of frames and copies
desired for printing of images taken on the digital camera.
*12: Exif Ver2.2 is an industry standard established for file formatting
of digital cameras.
*13: For this model 30fps is actually 29.97fps and 15fps is actually
14.985fps.
*14: CIPA (Camera & Image Products Association) standard. Continual
playback: Playback based on continuous playback. Battery life may
change according to actual conditions.
*15: Figure projects time and amount of photos taken which will fill the
recording medium. Amount varies by memory card maker, type of photo
subject and photographic conditions.
*16: Available photo capacities and recording times are shown when a
re-formatted card is inserted. Photo capacities and recording times
are approximations only and may vary according to the type and
manufacturer of the memory card, the subject, and shooting
conditions.