SANYO Debuts the World's First Waterproof Camcorder Built for Family Fun Above and Below Water.
Ideal for the Beach or Backyard Pool and Perfect for Vacationers, SANYO's Submersible Xacti E1 Is the Must-Have Camcorder for Active Lifestyles.
Full press-release:
CHATSWORTH, Calif., May 22 /PRNewswire/ -- SANYO has introduced the
world's first(*1) waterproof(*2) camcorder, the SANYO Xacti E1. Ideal for
active families, vacationers and water sports enthusiasts, the
ultra-compact E1 can record high-quality video and 6-megapixel stills under
water(*3) to a depth of five feet for up to one hour at a time.
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Designed for year-round use, the stylish SANYO Xacti E1 is the
pocket-sized, "grab and go" solution for capturing special moments
everywhere, every time -- whenever inspiration strikes. Completely
self-contained, the E1 requires no bulky, separate underwater housing.
Easy to operate with only one hand, it's an ideal camcorder to take to
the beach or lake for activities such as swimming, snorkeling, surfing and
water-skiing, or for use in and around the backyard pool or water park.
Compact and easy to grip, the E1 is also great for skiers and
snowboarders(*4). Away from water, the versatile E1 is a perfect choice for
shooting video and still images of the new baby or recording all the fun at
parties, children's school or sports events and family outings.
The SANYO Xacti E1 will be available in the U.S.A. in eye-catching
blue, yellow and white in mid-June 2007 at $499.99 MSRP(*5). Consumers can
visit http://www.sanyodigital.com for information regarding major online retailers
accepting pre-orders for the E1.
The E1 shoots TV-quality MPEG-4 video and utilizes the state-of-the-art
Advanced Video Codec AVC/H.264. Incorporating a special Qpixel brand H.264
chipset, the E1 delivers a significant 25 percent reduction in video file
size, along with improved video quality versus traditional MPEG-4
recordings. Completely "tapeless," the device records both video and still
images to a standard SD memory card or high-capacity SDHC card. Users can
record a phenomenal 10 hours of full-motion 640 x 480 pixel, 30
frames-per-second video on a single 8-gigabyte SDHC memory card (not
included)(*6). Once recorded, both video and still images can be easily
uploaded and viewed on a PC or Mac, personal media player such as the
iPod(R), or shared on the internet via a video or photo sharing Website.
"More than just the world's first waterproof camcorder, the SANYO Xacti
E1 is really four cameras in one," said John Lamb, Senior Marketing
Manager, Audio Video Division of SANYO Fisher Company. "It's both a video
and still camera above water and a video and still camera below water.
SANYO has created a stunning, exceptionally versatile camcorder that can be
used virtually everywhere -- including at the beach, in the pool and in
rain or snow -- while providing the high level of video and still image
performance that today's consumers demand. The E1 makes it fun and easy to
record life's special moments spontaneously both in and out of the water."
Improved 9 pixel-mixing technology allows video to be shot even in
darker places, such as indoors during a party. When using the "Automatic"
setting, subjects may be recorded in light as low as 7 lux, and when using
the "Lamp Mode" setting found in the "Scene Select" function menu, the
frame rate will be automatically adjusted, enabling subjects to be recorded
even in 2 lux low-light environments(*7).
The included CD-ROM Software Pack features Adobe Premiere Elements 3.0
for Windows XP/Vista, Adobe Photoshop Album starter edition, QuickTime 7.1,
iTunes 7.1 and Xacti Screen Capture for Windows. For Mac OS X customers,
SANYO recommends using iMovie and iPhoto.
Regarding the agreement to distribute Adobe's software with the Xacti
camera, Garrett J. Ilg, president of Adobe Systems Japan, commented,
"Adobe's video editing software, 'Adobe Premiere Elements', through being
bundled with SANYO's new Xacti product, will provide users with new added
value. The H.264 format which Adobe Premiere Elements is compatible with
and that Xacti has adopted will hereafter be a mainstream format. In
cooperation with SANYO, Adobe Systems will continue to provide solutions
enhancing users' personal movie experiences by using Adobe Premiere
Elements in combination with Xacti."
Included accessories are a USB Cable, AV Cable, Battery Charger, Li-ion
Battery Pack, Soft Case and Hand Strap. Optional accessories include a
specially designed "surf-style" camera leash (VCP-STB1 - $19.99(*5)) made
by a leading surf gear maker, Surf More XM, that safely and securely
tethers the E1 to the user's wrist. A protective waterproof camera case
(VCP-HCX2 - $19.99(*5)) is also available.
SANYO Xacti 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
SANYO Electric Co., Ltd. is a $20 billion manufacturer and distributor
of consumer and commercial electronics, including multimedia and
telecommunication products. Based in Chatsworth, California, SANYO Fisher
Company (a division of SANYO North America Corporation, a subsidiary of
SANYO Electric Co., Ltd.) markets digital cameras, PCS phones, audio
systems, portable and mobile electronics, HD televisions, dictation
devices, home appliances, LCD projectors and security video equipment.
For more information and additional specifications, please visit
http://www.sanyodigital.com. Visit http://www.sanyodigital.com and click on "Dealer
Images" for downloadable hi-res product images.
All products and trademarks are the property of their respective
owners. Because its products are subject to continual improvement, SANYO
reserves the
right to modify product design and specifications without notice and without
incurring any obligations.
*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.
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