TV with DVR & Internet: $84.90/moManufacturer: Sanyo Part number: VPC-E1BL
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CNET editors' rating:
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How we rate-
Design: 6.0
Features: 7.0
Performance: 6.0
Image quality: 7.0
Overall score: 6.4 (3.0 stars) - Average user rating: 2.0 stars out of 5 reviews all user reviews
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Product Summary
Sanyo Xacti VPC-E1 (blue)
price range: $599.95
If underwater YouTubing were a market segment, the Sanyo Xacti VPC-E1 would be the camera to get. But the awkward design and slow performance make it hard to recommend for landlubbers.
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- Average user rating: 2.0 stars out of 5 reviews
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"Uncomfortable grip. VERY poor video quality indoors."
by yungmkim on November 30, 2007
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by bpogo on August 10, 2009
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"Don't buy if you're interested in VIDEO function."
by boomdeay on September 16, 2008
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Specifications
- Manufacturer: Sanyo
- Part Number: VPC-E1BL
General
- Product Type Camcorder
- Enclosure Color Blue
- Effective Sensor Resolution 6.0 megapixels
- Total Pixels 6.37 megapixels
- Optical Sensor Size 1/2.5"
- Optical Sensor Type CCD
- Min Illumination 2 lux
- Digital Video Format MPEG-4
- Image Stabilizer Electronic
- PCM digital sound 16bit (48KHz / 2 channels)
- Min Shutter Speed 4 sec
- Max Shutter Speed 1/2000 sec
- Camcorder Slow Shutter Modes 1/30 sec (Motion picture), 1/2 sec (Still picture), 1/30 sec (Flash)
- Shooting Modes Digital photo mode
- Shooting Programs Lamp, Night scene, Portrait mode
- Exposure Modes Program, Automatic
- Camera Flash Built-in flash
- Flash Modes Auto mode, Fill-in mode, Slow synchro, Flash OFF mode
- Webcam Capability Yes
Main Features
- Camcorder Sensor Resolution 6 megapixels
- Camcorder Effective Still Resolution 6 megapixels
- Color Support Color
- Light Sensitivity ISO 50, ISO 100, ISO 200, ISO 400, ISO 800, ISO 1600, ISO auto (50-400)
- Still Image Format JPEG
- TV Tuner None
- Video Capture MPEG-4 - 640 x 480, MPEG-4 - 320 x 240, MPEG-4 - 320 x 240
Memory / Storage
- Supported Flash Memory MultiMediaCard, SD Memory Card
- Integrated Memory 18 MB
- Image Storage JPEG 2816 x 2112, JPEG 2816 x 1584, JPEG 2048 x 1536, JPEG 1600 x 1200, JPEG 640 x 480
- Media Type SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory card
Lens System
- Type Zoom lens - 6.3 mm - 31.7 mm - F/3.5-4.7
- Focal Length 6.3 mm - 31.7 mm
- Lens Aperture F/3.5-4.7
- Optical Zoom 5 x
- Lens Construction 9 group(s) / 12 element(s)
- Lens system type Zoom lens
- Min focal length 6.3 mm
- Max focal length 31.7 mm
- Features Aspherical lens, Built-in neutral density filter
- Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera 38 - 190 mm
- Focus Adjustment Manual, Automatic
- Macro Focus Range 1cm
- Zoom Adjustment Motorized drive
Additional Features
- Digital Still Camera Function Yes
- Additional Features DPOF support, Water resistant, Built-in speaker, 16:9 widescreen mode, USB 2.0 compatibility, In-camera red-eye removal, Digital image stabilization, Takes photos while movie recording
- Software Apple iTunes, Apple QuickTime, Drivers & Utilities, Adobe Premiere Elements 3.0, Adobe Photoshop Album Starter Edition
- Included Accessories Soft case, Hand strap
Display
- Type LCD display - TFT active matrix - 2.5 in - Color
Microphone
- Type Microphone - Built-in
- Microphone Features Wind noise reduction
Connections
- Connector Type 1 x USB, 1 x Composite video/audio output
- Expansion Slot(s) 1 x SD Memory Card
Audio Input
- Audio input type Microphone
- Microphone type Built-in
- Microphone Operation Mode Stereo
System Requirements for PC Connection
- Operating System Support MS Windows XP, Apple Mac OS X, MS Windows Vista
Miscellaneous
- Underwater Depth up to 5 ft
- Cables Included 1, 1 x USB cable, A/V cable
Power
- Power Device Power adapter - External
- Battery type - Lithium ion
Battery
- Supported Battery Sanyo DB-L20
- Supported Battery 1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery - 720 mAh ( Included )
Viewfinder / Display
- Display Form Factor Rotating
- Display Format 110,000 pixels
Physical Characteristics
- Width 2.8 in
- Depth 1.6 in
- Height 4.4 in
- Weight 8.3 oz
Product series
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Manufacturer: Sanyo
Specs: Camcorder, CCD, 5 x, SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory card, 6.0 megapixels, 8.3 oz
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Manufacturer: Sanyo
Specs: Camcorder, CCD, 5 x, Flash card, 6.0 megapixels, 7.7 oz
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Price: $599.95
Manufacturer: Sanyo
Specs: Camcorder, CCD, 5 x, SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory card, 6.0 megapixels, 8.3 oz
Manufacturer info
- Sanyo
- Manufacturer profile
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- Website: http://www.sanyo.com/
- Address: 2001 Sanyo Ave., San Diego, CA. 92173
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