Sanyo Xacti VPC-E2 Digital Camcorder and 8 MP Digital Camera

White

Sanyo : VPC-E2W

Main Features

Records full 640x480 resolution video at 60 fields-per-second to memory card
Takes high-resolution 8-megapixel digital still images
Easily share videos on the Web, as the camera incorporates AVC/H.264 video compression
Record up to a total of 8 hours of full motion video on an 8 GB memory card
Comes with a 2.5-inch LCD screen that can rotate up to 285-degrees

Product Description

Stop fussing with bulky underwater housing. The Sanyo Xacti VPC-E2 Waterproof Digital CameraCorder captures both high-resolution 8-megapixel digital still photos and high quality video underwater. It is pocket-sized, so it's perfect for the beach or on the ski slopes. This unique CameraCorder also offers face detection for both still photos and video and is designed to easily upload video to social networking websites such as YouTube and portable digital media players such as the iPod Video.
Full motion video up to 1.25 hours on an SD card and up to 10 hours on an 8 GB SDHC card (TV-HQ mode) Face detection - up to 12 faces for still photos and 6 faces for video Ergonomic design for single-handed operation Uses SD/SDHC memory card Simultaneous still image capture while shooting video Underwater mode for better color in underwater photos and video Digital Image stabilizer Full-range digital stereo recording In-camera editing MPEG4 video files can be directly imported into iTunes and transferred to video-capable iPod, and other portable digital media players Web-mode for simple sharing to Web sites such as YouTube and portable media players such as the iPod video Super fast start-up @ approx 1.7 seconds Taking navigation for first-time users Simple or sophisticated menu options Sequential photos up to 10 photos@ 5fps Connectivity to TV, VCR, DVD Recorder and/or PC Includes Adobe Premiere Elements 4.0 for movie editing and DVD authoring Lightweight (258 grams/9.03 ounces including battery and SD card) Lithium-ion battery and charger

Product Details

Title: Sanyo Xacti VPC-E2 Digital Camcorder and 8 MP Digital Camera (White)
Manufacturer: Sanyo, Model: VPC-E2W
Maximum Resolution: 8 Megapixel
Focal Length: 6.3 - 31.7 millimeters
Zoom: x5 (optical), x12 (digital)
LCD Display Size: 2.5 inches
Item Dimensions: 84 x 66 x 55.08 inches, 3.86 pounds
Package Dimensions: 7 x 5.2 x 4.8 inches, 1.8 pounds

Customer Reviews

Great Camcorder for all environments: The Sanyo Xacti VPC-E2 Digital Camcorder is ideal for all kinds of environmets. It handled the desert without a hitch. It captured great photos and video during our trip to India. I suggest getting the wrist strap as it keeps the camera from falling when riding a camel and navigating through the crowded markets. I have recommended this model to family and… More reviews

Toy: The Xacti E2 is a good video camera & it takes lovely photos (not printed them yet but on the telly or Mac they look good).
very EASY to use with a basic menu or the more complex, it is able to play back videos in NTSC & PAL.
It would seems that it captured us surfing (in the sea) without damaging the video camera… More reviews

Great camera: Love it. Easy to use. great pics.
Only con is that in order to take a picture, you have to push relatively hard on the button.… More reviews

E2 - a worthy update to E1: Before purchasing E2 I was torn between E1 and E2 but decided to go with a new model. There were no reviews on E2 other than a single one for Euro/Japanese/Canadian version of E2 called CA8 and that review blasted the camera's new sensor. Nevertheless, with Amazon's liberal return policy, I decided to take my chance and to get E2 instead of E1. After all, it is a second generation of this waterproof… More reviews