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Sanyo debuts “smallest, thinnest” HD camera
Mar 2nd
It caused a bit of a stir when first revealed at CES last month and now Sanyo has confirmed its launch plans for what it describes as the smallest, thinnest and lightest full HD camera ever – its Xacti VPC-CS1 Dual Camera.
The tiny Dual Camera shoots both full 1080i HD footage and 8 megapixel still shots, despite having a body thickness of a mere one inch (2.7cm). Available in two colours, metallic silver and magenta, both models will be available throughout the UK from Friday, March 5, with a street price in the region of £249.
Available in 2 colours - the world's smallest, thinnest full-HD camera
Dominic Jones, Marketing Manager for Sanyo UK is confident that the new models will meet the needs of a growing sector of the camcorder market: “The Xacti VPC-CS1 combines Sanyo’s unique technological capabilities with a level of style, simplicity and elegance never before seen in the pocket camera marketplace. We believe this is a watershed product that will prove popular across a broad range of audiences, from teens to grandparents.”
Capture everything wherever you are
The company has given the CS1 a redesigned pistol grip chassis that not only makes it the smallest and most slender full HD camera available but, combined with its 285-degree tilting screen designed to capture any angle, makes it fun and simple to use. We’re reminded that the concept of pocket camcorders is that you should be able to carry your camera with you everywhere, ready to capture the moment wherever you are.
The camera has a 10x Advanced Zoom lens, which Sanyo describes as being “perfect” for snapping the action from a distance and automatic adjustments are made to ensure the best possible image quality whether shooting on a beach or a nightclub. The adjustable, fold out 2.7inch TFT LCD screen is designed to display the action clearly at all times from any angle and in a variety of light conditions. The camera features a mini HDMI port which enables direct connection to a HDTV for full HD playback.
Perfect for Facebook, YouTube and MySpace
Sharing footage taken with the Xacti CS1 is as easy as shooting it and the camera is compatible with Eye-Fi SD cards to allow wireless transfer to the web. Footage is shot in the YouTube-compatible MPEG4 format and can be uploaded easily to any of the major social networks or blogging platforms.
The Sanyo Xacti is available in the UK from 5th March 2010.
Words by Colin Barrett, SimplyDV, from information kindly supplied by Sanyo UK. Picture supplied by Sanyo UK and used by permission.
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Samsung’s new NX10: HD video as well as stills
Jan 5th
As Samsung lifts the wraps off yet another digital stills camera to offer HD video recording and playback, we’re prompted to ask whether or not such convergence consumer technology really does represent the beginning of the end of the camcorder as we know it.
Samsung NX10 Digital Stills and 720p HD Video Camera
In an announcement that’s perfectly timed to coincide with the 2010 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas where, no doubt, it will be on show, the Samsung NX10 camera incorporates high definition video capabilities as well as high quality digital stills. It’s only 720p video rather than the full 1920×1080 video being offered by other leading brands, but at its price point it will definitely find a market among users looking for a good, reasonably-priced all-in-one stills and HD video camera.
Notable features
It boasts one of the fastest auto focus (AF) on the market, 14.6 MP APS-C size CMOS sensor and a 3.0” AMOLED screen which is designed to offer increased visibility of images even in bright sunlight. More importantly (for SimplyDV readers) is the fact that the NX10′s users have an MPEG4-H.264 HD Movie recording option too. Its APS-C size CMOS sensor combines with a mirrorless interchangeable lens, for a sleek, lightweight camera that users can easily take with them everywhere they go.
Samsung continues to extend the usage of AMOLED screens across many products, using a large 3.0” AMOLED screen in Samsung NX10. AMOLED provides easier viewing even in bright sunshine and at acute viewing angles, meaning users no longer need to shield their screen with their hand.
“The new Samsung NX10 marks the start of the next generation of cameras,” comments Mr. S J Park, CEO of the Samsung Digital Imaging Company in a press release. “With specialist equipment open to everyone and no longer restricted solely to the professional, more and more people want to capture something creative and tell a story through their camera – but they also want something compact that they can carry round with them all day. The large sensor and the ultra fast auto focus give consumers the quality they demand as well as the compactness they want in one exceptional package.”
Rear view of Samsung NX10
The Samsung NX10 has been given a range of intelligent features designed to put professional quality images within reach of the amateur photographer, we’re assured. The Samsung NX10 includes in-depth manual controls and also a Smart Auto function which automatically detects the surrounding environment of the shot and selects the right shoot mode. Its Smart Range feature also enables the user to vividly express both bright areas and dark areas in the same frame, and the Supersonic Dust Reduction system keeps those dust particles clear of the image sensor that can often impair an image. It even senses when the user brings the camera close to their face to look through the viewfinder, and puts the AMOLED screen on standby to conserve power.
Specifications
- Available in Noble Black and Titan Silver colours
- 14.6M APS-C CMOS Image Sensor
- Samsung NX Mount
- 3.0” AM OLED (VGA) Display
- Electronic viewfinder
- 720p HD (MPEG4/H.264) Movie Mode
- Size 123mm x 87mm x 39.8mm (excluding the projecting parts of the camera)
- Weight 353g (without batteries and card)
- ISO 100 – 3200
- Built-in Pop-up Flash
- OIS Lens Shift
- Supersonic Type Dust Reduction
- Special Features
- Smart range
- HDMI (Anynet +)
- Fast & Decisive Contrast AF
- New DRIMe II Pro engine and advanced AF algorithm
Availability
We understand that the Samsung NX10 will be available late January 2010 (subject to confirmation).
Source: Samsung Press Release
