Sanyo Release 1080i Xacti DMX- HD1010 Camcorder Featuring Slow Motion Video Recording and Face Chaser Technology [Xacti DMX- HD1010 HD]

Sanyo have announced their latest camcorder in their highly popular
Xacti series in the form of the Xacti DMX- HD1010 HD camcorder which,
apart from offering 1080i video capture also comes with slow motion
video recording, whereby the Xacti DMX- HD1010 captures video at up to
an impressive 300fps, and Sanyo's Face Chaser technology allowing the
DMX- HD1010 to lock on to and track up to twelve faces, adjusting
brightness and focus accordingly.Sporting a 2.7-inch widescreen flip out
TFT LCD, Sanyo's latest Xacti, which offers 10x optical zoom and which
can record up to 87 minutes of 1080p HD video using MPEG-4 AVC/H.264
compression, can also capture stills imagery at 4 megapixel resolution,
comes with SD/SDHC memory card slot for increase storage capacity and
naturally offers built in HDMI connectivity (as well as component,
composite and S-video) allowing you to hook up the DMX- HD1010 directly
to HDTVs for viewing content directly from the camcorder in full
HD.Introducing the new DMX- HD1010, Hideki Toyoda, General Manager of
the Sanyo's DI Company Products Planning Department, states, 'With the
HD1010, Sanyo has brushed up many of the features from the previous
model, making it easier to use while advancing the image quality. With a
Sanyo Xacti, you have instant access to both high quality photos and
high definition movies with one simple, stylish unit.'Able to record to
memory in Full HD (1920 x 1080)Brushed-up image processing technology*1,
improved image quality, and additional functions including attention to
simple operability have been improved
Signal processing optimized for gamma correction and noise reduction,
improving lens color-sensitivity and image quality when filming in
darker conditions
Codec algorithm adjusted (12 to 14 Mbps) to allow more data per second,
improving images
Improved high-speed image processing engine able to process large
amounts of data allows approximately 37 minutes of Full HD (1920 x 1080)
video on a 4GB SDHC Memory card
New 1920 x 1080 30 fps mode added allowing further possibilities with
Full HD and computers

Sanyo Xacti DMX- HD1010 Additional Features:

Face chaser function for stills and videos
Simple mode makes high-quality video-making easy for users of any level
Photo view button for smooth transition of monitor between videos and stills
In-camera video editing (cutting & pasting) function
2.7-inch, 230,000 pixel Widescreen TFT-LCD monitor compatible with high
definition
Long-lasting 1900mAh lithium-ion battery provides enough power for more
than 2 continuous hours of filming
Compatible with a variety of accessories, such as flash, video light,
and microphones, among others
Digital Image Stabilizer senses camera revolution and photographic
subject movement
Compatible with ISO 3200 sensitivity
High-speed sequential shot takes up to 7 frames per second, making more
photo opportunities
Wide-dynamic range function allows pictures in a variety light or shade
Contrast correct function allows sharper images that can be edited after
they are taken
Stills can be taken even while recording a video without stopping or
interruption
Pixel-interpolation technology allows still photo re-sizing up to
8.0-Megapixels

Due to become available from June 20, though not until July in the US,
Sanyo's Xacti DMX- HD1010 will be offered in both dark silver and black
and will retail for around the $800 price point.

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