SANYO has announced its new 2009 Dual Camera Xacti camcorders, including full HD 60fps models (VPC-FH1, VPC-HD2000), waterproof HD units (VPC-WH1, VPC-CA9) and Compact HD camcorder (VPC-CG10), which provide both HD video and photo capability in a single, easy-to-use compact device, aiming to enhance and enrich your active lifestyles.
Key Features Of SANYO Xacti VPC-FH1 (Horizontal; $499.99 MSRP) and VPC-HD2000 (Vertical; $599.99):
- Full 1080p HD Video (60fps)
- 8-Megapixel Digital Photos and High-Speed Sequential Shooting (12fps)
- High Speed Recording/Super Slow Motion Playback (240/600fps for 1/4 or 1/10 playback)
- 3-inch wide LCD Monitor (FH1) ; 2.7-inch wide LCD monitor (HD2000)
- 10x Optical Zoom for photos
- 16x advanced zoom (more area included than standard zooming, 160x digital zoom) for video
- Digital Image Stabilizer (Movies & Stills)
- ‘Face Chaser’ technology (up to 12 faces) for photos/videos
Key Features Of SANYO Xacti VPC-CA9 (Vertical ; $349.99 MSRP):
- Waterproof up to 1.5 meters (5 feet) for 1 hour
- 9-megapixel photos and 720p HD video
- High Speed Sequential shooting (7fps)
- 5x Optical Zoom
- 2.5-inch LCD monitor
- ‘Face Chaser’ face detection technology
Key Features Of SANYO Xacti VPC-WH1 (Horizontal; $399.99 MSRP):
- Waterproof up to 3 meters (10 feet) for 1 hour
- Exceptional 30x optical zoom
- 2.5-inch LCD Display
- 2-megapixel photos and 720p HD video
- 2-megapixel sequential shooting (13fps)
- ‘Face Chaser’ face detecting technology for both photos and videos (12 faces)
- 3 hour and 20 minute recording time; long battery life
Key Features Of SANYO Xacti VPC-CG10 (Vertical; $199.99 MSRP):
- 10-Megapixel photos and 720p HD video
- 5x optical zoom
- 3-inch Widescreen LCD
- Digital Image Stabilizer (video and stills)
- ‘Face Chaser’/Detection Technology (up to 12 faces)
- High-Speed Sequential Shooting 7fps
- 3D DNR digital noise reduction for clearer images
The new 2009 SANYO Dual Camera Xacti camcorders are expected to hit US market starting March 2009.