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Sanyo Xacti HD1000 4MP MPEG4 High Definition 1080i Camcorder with 10x Optical Zoom | 
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| Brand: Sanyo
Category: Photography
List Price: $799.99
Buy New: $469.95
You Save: $330.04 (41%)
New (3) Used (1) from $400.00
Rating:  70 reviews
Sales Rank: 1682
Color: Black
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: Yes
Optical Zoom: 10
Display Size: 2.7
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.6
Dimensions (in): 3.5 x 2.1 x 4.4
MPN: VPC-HD1000
Model: VPC-HD1000
UPC: 086483068836
EAN: 0086483066832
ASIN: B000V79G0M
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Digital media camera combines the functionality of a digital camera with a digital camcorder | | • | Simultaneously records high-definition digital video and 4 MP digital still images | | • | 10x HD zoom lens; 2.7-inch widescreen LCD | | • | Built-in image stabilization; high-quality digital stereo recording | | • | HDMI high-definition output; compatible with SD/SDHC memory cards |
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Product Description
The Sanyo Xacti HD1000 camcorder combines a FULL 1080i image quality with 4-Megapixel still images in a single compact design. Incorporating the latest high-definition CMOS sensor, the Sanyo Xacti HD1000 camcorder captures full 1920x1080 (1080i) high-definition video at 60 frames-per-second. Designed to record the rich and vibrant colors of real life, the HD1000 also captures subtle tones to provide a natural-looking result. Sanyo's noise reduction technology helps obtain the cleanest signal while the CMOS sensor provides the responsiveness you need to capture fast moving objects. Record in MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 to get exceptional video clarity and detail while maintaining the smallest file size possible. A 10x all-glass HD lens is capable allowing light through almost 4x more to assist in lower light situations. The lens provides a fantastic field-of-view with a 38-380 mm range (35 mm equivalent). A large 2.7" Widescreen LCD display flips out and rotates up to 285 degrees on an axis to take great video or stills from angles that are otherwise difficult to position, in large crowds or small rooms. It's easy to share your high-definition movies on your HD television with the HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) terminal built into the base station to connect your camcorder to your TV. The Xacti HD1000 records high-definition and photos directly to a standard SD or SDHC Memory Card for a total of up to 1 hour and 25 minutes of 1080i high-definition video on an optional 8GB card. With simple drag-and-drop operation, it's easy to save recorded video clips and still images onto a computer's hard disk for emailing, editing or archiving. Adjustable Resolution Modes Organization & In-Camera Editing Robust Sound Recording Easy Camera To PC Connection Superfast Startup Manual Controls
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| Customer Reviews: Read 65 more reviews...
 Great Camera, Mac Compatible, Very Portable October 26, 2007
74 out of 75 found this review helpful
I have a Sony HDR-SR1, which I've had for a year and loved, but it only comes out when I know I want to shoot video... and so I've missed some spur of the moment footage because I simply didn't have it with me. I bought the Xacti to carry around all the time.
First off, this camera was designed to work with the Mac, and even comes wiht iTunes and Quicktime on the DVD in the box. There is a version of Quicktime 7.20 which has come out since which has a bug in it that prevents displaying the video. I expect that as of 6pm today-- when Leopard ships-- there will be a new version of quicktime that resolves this issue, so it should be resolved at any rate by the time you read this review. There is a workaround that I'm using to watch my footage-- I simply copied the H.264 component from Quicktime 7.16 (on the DVD with the Xacti) over the H.264 component on my 7.2 quicktime in /Systems/Library/Quicktime... and its working perfectly now-- editing in imovie, etc.
The camera has some great features compares to my sony-- more resolution options and it actually is higher resolution (1920x1080 at 60fps vs 1440x1080 at 30fps for the sony).
But the really compelling things is that this camera can live in your pocket and always be there.
It docks conveniently and will even act as a USB cam while docked if you want. Changing settings on the fly is really convenient- a lot easier than the sony. It does seem to have mroe difficulty focusing than the sony and it doesnt' have the niteshot feature or super-slo-mo that the sony does.
But the final straw that makes me love this camera-- since it shoots MP4 natively, you just copy the files over to imovie events folder and start up imovie. There's none of the long, tedious and hard drive consuming conversion that you need to do with AVCHD files (like the Sony and Panasonic cameras make.)
This alone make this a great camera for quick turn around shooting- you can shoot during the day, edit at night and post to the net that night.... its a really convenient workflow.
Great Camera Just What I Needed. November 30, 2007
48 out of 48 found this review helpful
I have recently purchased a Sanyo Xacti HD1000 and love it.
My main requirements were:
1. Small so that I can take it anywhere.
2. Easy to transfer video to computer for editing and back up
3. Shoot great video
4. Take a decent photo in a pinch.
This camera performs all perfectly. I don't have one complaint!
I have just replaced a Panasonic 3ccd mini DV camera that took great video but was much more bulky than the Sanyo Xacti, it took forever to get the files on to the computer and was difficult to navigate from one clip to another. You would have to rewind or fast forward the tape to replay your clip from the camera.
Another great feature about this camera that I did not know until I received the camera was the ability to plug an external hard drive directly to the camera and use it for backing up and replaying files. This is great if you want to bypass putting the files on the computer. You can plug the camera into your TV via HDMI (or you're A/V receiver like I am doing) and play your videos through the camera to your TV. It comes with a remote control that allows you to use the camera just like a DVD player with menus to navigate your saved pictures and videos. How easy is that! When you add the external hard drive you are not limited to the files currently on the SD card in the camera and the playback quality is perfect.
I also purchased the 16gig HCSD card and the 32gig card will be out in January I hear. That's over 5 hours of pure HD content on a card.
One caveat that comes with this camera in regards to computer play back. You will need a newer computer to take advantage of the full hd 1080i, 60 frames per second video or you can reduce the quality to alleviate the strain on your computer. "Reduce the quality" does not mean all of a sudden your video will look like garbage. Even taking the quality down to 720P at 30 frames a second will be a huge improvement over any standard definition camera. The cameras capabilities exceed the capabilities of most older computers. This is not a bad thing. If we only expected Sanyo to release cameras capable of playing on most peoples three year old computer we wouldn't have this great piece of technology and we would all be complaining that only the people in Japan get the good stuff.
Something to keep in mind. If you are like me, your parents might have had an 8mm film video camera that they shot home movies with. We would set up the movie projector and the screen, feed the film through the reel and watch soundless, grainy, jerky video and it was GREAT! Any camera you by today will be an incredible improvement but you have to have the camera with you to shoot. Debating the image quality from one camera to another really doesn't matter if you don't carry the camera with you to record your memories. When you look back at your "home movies" 20 years from now when the video cameras will be 1000 times better than whatever is out there now you will still love the memories you caught. Don't agonize over reviews stating the ever so slightest advantage from one camera to another. Make a list of what you really want to do with the camera and how you will use it and find the best camera that suits those needs.
If having an easy camera to use in your pocket at all times to catch the moment is important to you, this could be the perfect camera.
Sanyo HD1000 - Great Little Camera November 26, 2007
37 out of 38 found this review helpful
I first purchased the Sanyo 700 series HD camera and was not satisfied with the EIS or quality of the video as it relates to clarity and saturation. I played back the video on a relatively fast core duo machine with Nerovision and was very disappointed. The HD1000 is a little larger in size, but the quality of the 1080p video is just amazing. I also have the Aiptek GoHD camera and the 720p video on it was more superior than the Sanyo 700 series camera despite its 5mbs playback. My problem with it was the lack of a buffer and no image stabilization. Over the Thanksgiving holiday, I went to a college homecoming football game and shot the halftime activities with the HD1000 and brought the camera home and hooked it up to my Vizio 47 inch 1080p TV and the video was most impressive. The size, portability, battery life, EIS, build quality, image clarity and color saturation are all pluses for Sanyo. I have considered the Panasonic SD series, Sony, Canon HG-10 and all I can say the best value for me is the Sanyo. Further, I have used the library function and attached a 250GB usb drive and the camera does all that is advertised. I do not however like using the camera for playback so I have on the way a TVIX 4100SH with a 300GB drive to drop my Sanyo HD footage on and use as a playback device in native h.264 format . I almost missed a most important point: SD ram, no harddrives to crash or tape. Playback on the HD TV was as smooth as my local HD TV channels. Bottomline: 5 STARS!!Sanyo Xacti HD1000 4MP MPEG4 High Definition 1080i Camcorder with 10x Optical Zoom
Very capable camera - if you have the right tools January 10, 2008
23 out of 25 found this review helpful
I've had this camera since just after it launched. I have used it in a number of situations and have found that it performs quite well - doing what it says it will do and doing it quite well. I recommend the camera - if you have the tools to support it (more on that below). In summary:
Pros:
1. Compact - carry it with you all the time if you want
2. Easy to use
3. Good feature set
4. Good video quality
Cons:
1. Occasional focusing issues
2. Videos are limited to 4GB
The details
First of all, I find the camera itself very easy to use. The controls and menus are extensive and intuitive. I've been able to set this camera up for a variety of shooting situations easily and with consistently good results. Once you understand the settings you should use, you can get great quality video from this camera.
I have noticed occasional focus issues, but they've never been a significant problem. Other than that, the camera itself performs marvelously. Also, be aware that the video files are limited to 4GB. The camera warns you, but if you're shooting long sequences (40 minutes or more) be prepared to stop the camera at an appropriate point and start the recording again with a new file.
When plugged into my 1080p TV through HDMI, the highest resolution video looks spectacular. I'm not sure what the reviewers who talk about "webcam" quality were doing, but that has not been my experience. The video quality for me has been consistently amazing.
You'll also read other reviews here that talk about a wide range of difficulties people have had editing and rendering video - specifically for DVD. I experienced some of these problems as I figured out how to use the camera and get the media into DVD format. The biggest problem you'll face if you want to record and manage the highest resolution footage is having the computing power to edit the footage. 1920x1080 video demands VERY high processing power to edit. If you don't have a high-end core2 duo processor and lots of RAM (and the software that can take advantage of its power) it will be very time consuming (if not impossible) to edit and render high-def video.
But let me say this, unless you're producing blu-ray or HD-DVD video (or simply showing the video straight from the camera) you shouldn't be shooting in the highest resolution. Remember that standard DVD video is a 720x480 pixel frame. So, if you shoot at one of the medium resolution settings, you have more than enough pixels to get great DVD video - and you're not taxing your editing system unnecessarily. You still need a good computer, but it's a reasonable process.
So, once I understood some of these issues, I have been able to produce extremely high-quality DVDs with this camera. I'm very pleased. I'm even considering getting a second camera so I can do multiple camera shoots.
happy with the purchase December 2, 2007
12 out of 12 found this review helpful
I love this cute HD camcorder. My priorities are as follows in order:
1. small enough to carry around anywhere
2. Better video quality than miniDV
3. Easy video editing
I don't do video editing usually but this product allows editing the video from the camcorder without PC. Even the files in external hard disk can be edited without PC connection. Wow! This is enough for me. The picture quality is very good and far enough for consumer market. Yes in indoor it is not HD quality but it is on par and enough for me.
The focusing and image stabilizer should be improved especially in indoor. But I'm happy with the purchase.
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