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The Sanyo Xacti series is known for it’s small size and ergonomic design. The Xacti HD1000’s is one of the smallest on the market that includes a 2.7" LCD screen. It’s new design incorporates a 105 degree angle that research has proven to be less tiring to hold and shoot than typical camcorders.

The Xacti HD1000 camcorder uses the latest high-definition CMOS sensor allowing it to capture full 1920×1080 (1080i) high-definition video at 60 frames-per-second. The CMOS sensor provides the responsiveness needed to capture fast-moving subjects and Sanyo's noise reduction technology helps obtain the cleanest signal from each pixel. The HD1000 records in the latest MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 format to deliver exceptional video clarity and detail while maintaining the smallest file size possible.

Features

• Full 1080i HD Recording
• 10x Optical (f/1.8) HD Zoom Lens
• 2.7″ Widescreen TFT LCD Display
• Image Stabilization
• 4MP still photos (8MP interpolated)
• Ergonomic grip
• Advanced MPEG4 AVC/H.264 Format
• HDMI high-definition output
• Records Directly to SDHC Memory Cards

The Xacti HD1000 features a 10x optical zoom and an f/1.8 - 2.5 lens. The focal range is 6.3 - 63mm (35mm equiv = 49.7 - 497mm in movie mode, 38 - 380mm in still mode). Still images up to 8MP (3264 x 2448) can be saved to the card, though that image is an interpolated blow-up from its native 4MP resolution (2288 x 1712).

The Xacti HD1000 comes with an image stabilizer that works for both stills and video. It uses a proprietary Sanyo algorithm compensating for distracting up-and-down or side-to-side camera movement during video shooting, keeping your subject steady and easy to follow. It can accurately distinguish between unintentional camera shake and deliberate camera movement.

High-definition and photos are recorded directly to a standard SD or SDHC Memory Card (up to 8GB). When connected to the computer via the USB cable, the HD1000 acts as a standard card reader transferring images and videos to your computer.

You can check out the “Better Off Without You” video by The Clarks. It was shot with pre-production versions of the Sanyo Xacti HD1000 camcorder and 20 Kingston Technology 4GB SDHC cards.