Practically four cameras in one, the
Xacti E1 allows you to shoot both photos and video at a park, birthday
party or virtually anywhere else on dry land. And, when the opportunity
presents itself, also shoot both photos and video while snorkeling or
while just playing around in a swimming pool. This powerful little
camcorder easily records both full 640x480 resolution video at 30
frames-per-second and high-resolution 6-megapixel digital still images,
all of which are handily stored to a standard SD or SDHC flash memory
card (sold separately).
Designed to IPX8 international standard
for waterproof, the Xacti E1 is capable of recording full motion video
five feet underwater for up to 30 minutes. Incorporating a water-tight
design that can resist the pressure created when submersed at five
feet, the Xacti E1 is capable of capturing dramatic photos and video
footage underwater to share with the less adventurous family members
and friends.
The Xacti E1 incorporates the highly advanced
AVC/H.264 video compression which makes posting movies on the Iinternet
or e-mailing them to friends and family easier by reducing the file
size. In fact, the file size can be up to 25% smaller than that of
typical MPEG-4 cameras. To accomplish the complexity of encoding
AVC/H.264 in real-time on the E1, a dedicated Qpixel brand H.264 video
compression IC was incorporated into the camera that was designed
specifically for portable consumer devices to achieve high video
quality while simultaneously reducing the system power consumption. The
result is high-quality video recording up to a total of 10 hours of
full motion video with an 8 GB SDHC memory card (TV-HQ mode). The Xacti
E1 can also record up to a total of 5 hours of video with a 4 GB SDHC
memory card, up to 2.5 hours with a standard 2GB SD card, and up to
1.25 hours with a standard SD card.
The Xacti E1 features a large
2.5-inch Liquid Crystal Display (LCD). The display flips out from the
camera and rotates up to 285 degrees on an axis that allows you to take
great video or still images from otherwise-difficult-to-view positions,
proving to be which proves especially useful when shooting underwater
or in small rooms.
Setting the E1 camcorder apart from other
video cameras begins inside the E1 the E1 digital media camera where
you can find an advanced 6.37-megapixel (total) CCD image sensor. The
large sensor allows the E1 to capture high-resolution 6 megapixel still
images in addition to recording high-quality digital videos with
full-range stereo sound.
The E1 can record up to a total of 10
hours of full motion video or over 4000 6-Megapixel still images on a
8GB SDHC memory card, up to 5 hours of video with a 4 GB SDHC memory
card, up to 2.5 hours with a 2GB standard SD card, and up to 1.25 hours
with a 1GB standard SD card.
The Xacti E1’s MPEG-4 files can be
directly imported into iTunes software and easily transferred to your
video-capable iPod® allowing you to share a quick video the next time
you are asked how the kids are doing!
Shooting video when the
perfect photo opportunity presents itself? Ever need to capture still
images when you’re already shooting video? The E1 enables simultaneous
shooting of both 6-megapixel still images and 640 x 480-pixel video
clips with a simple press of the shutter button during the shooting of
a movie clip. You will never need to miss another precious photo
opportunity. (Depending on the mode used to take still images,
simultaneous video clip shooting may be interrupted. While shooting
video clips, using the digital image stabilizer may change the angle of
view for still images.)
The SANYO Xacti E1 comes with a
sophisticated image stabilizer. Using a proprietary SANYO algorithm,
the E1 automatically compensates for distracting up-and-down or
side-to-side camera movement, keeping your subject steady and easy to
follow. It accurately distinguishes between unintentional camera shake
and deliberate camera movement. This handy feature operates in both
wide-angle and telephoto modes, giving every shot a solid,
professional-looking feel.
The E1 digital media camera features a
highly efficient 5x optical zoom with a bright maximum aperture of
f/3.5. Consisting of 9 groups and 12 total lenses, the E1’s lens
provides a fantastic field-of-view with a 38-190 mm range (35 mm
equivalent). Combined with the 12x digital zoom, the E1 provides up to
60x zooming capability.
One of the hallmarks of the Xacti
camcorder line is the super-fast start-up. Reduce your chance of
missing the moment. The Xacti E1 media camera is designed for super
fast start-up and shooting. With the tapeless design, the E1 eliminates
the need to queue up a tape deck allowing the E1 to begin shooting in
as little as 1.7 seconds! When the E1 is powered on, closing the LCD
display puts the E1 in standby mode. Simply open the display and the E1
automatically powers up and can begin immediately recording in as
little as 1.7 seconds.
The Xacti E1 includes a high-capacity
SANYO brand lithium-ion battery. The DBL-L20U is a High voltage 3.7V
battery designed to work with the SANYO Xacti E1 camera. High energy
density design minimizes the battery size and weight, making it perfect
for use in small portable cameras. The DBL-L20 is designed to resist
memory accumulation so it provides a full charge every time.
The
Xacti E1 enables easy playback of recorded video directly on a TV
screen. Connect the E1 to a VCR or DVD Recorder to back-up copies of
recorded content. Still images and video clips on the Xacti E1 are
played back continuously and in chronological order. The Xacti E1
offers convenient connection to a PC. 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.
On or
off, the E1 is a true work of art. Ergonomically designed to fit
comfortably in the palm of your hand, most video and still functions
can be easily accessed with the thumb of the hand used to hold the
camera. Available in Blue, White and Yellow, the E1’s design is likely
to get as much attention as your videos.
MSRP: $550.00