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Flash based Sanyo Xacti HD1 camcorder records in HDBy Jørgen Sundgot, 3 January 2006
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The Xacti HD1 nabs the title of world's smallest and lightest HD-capable tapeless camcorder, recording at 720p resolution straight to SD cards. Oh, and it also shoots 5 Megapixel stills.

Further upping the ante in the nascent space of tapeless camcorders, Sanyo has introduced its first Xacti camcorder to achieve native HD resolution. Dubbed the Xacti HD1, the company's most recent entry records at a maximum resolution of 720p, exceeding the capabilities of both predecessors and competitors including the JVC Everio GZ-MC500E and Everio GZ-MG50.

Fitted with a 10x optical zoom lens built from 12 elements designed in 9 groups, the Xacti HD1 has a maximum aperture of f3.5 in both wide and telephoto angles, also offering 10x digital zoom. Relying on the MPEG4 standard, the camera is capable of recording up to 21 minutes of highest-definition video in 720p resolution at 30 FPS to a 1 GB SD card, with lower resolutions also available including a VGA mode which records at a resolution of 640 x 480 pixels and up to 60 FPS.

Similar to predecessors such as the Xacti C5 and Xacti C6, the HD1 also doubles as a digital camera with the ability to shoot stills at resolutions up to 5.1 Megapixels. Another feature retained from its predecessors is the 2.2-inch fold-out LCD viewfinder which swivels 285 degrees, although this has now been upgraded to OLED technology with a resolution of 210K pixels.

Other highlights of the camera includes the ability to record video in widescreen mode, as well as a new pop-up flash with improved brightness; digital image stabilization; macro shooting down to 1 cm; a voice recorder mode; red-eye reduction; docking station; Composite video out for TV connectivity; an Infrared remote control; and USB connectivity with PictBridge support for direct-to-printer output.

Weighing in at a mere 8.3 ox and measuring 4.7 x 3.1 x 1.4 inches, the Sanyo Xacti HD1 will be available worldwide in March, selling for $800 USD.
 
 
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