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alaTest.com
Editors' rating: 90
Summary: alaTest has collected and analyzed 234 reviews of Sanyo VPC-HD1000 from international magazines and websites. Experts rate this product 68/100 and users 81/100. Comparing these reviews to 106878 other Camcorders reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 90/100 = Excellent.
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techradar.com
Editors' rating: 90
Summary: Most of the HD1000's operating features are clustered around a main barrel that includes the 10x optical (100x digital) zoom at the font and main control cluster at the rear. A flash light and accessory shoe are concealed by plastic covers at the ...
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laptopmag.com
Editors' rating: 80
Summary: Even with a skimpy software package that includes Nero 7 Essentials and Ulead MovieFactory 5.0 SE, the HD1000 is an excellent buy. We love the portability and video quality, and even the option to shoot stills while recording video. (The cam's 4-MP ...
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akihabaranews.com
Summary: The HD1000 is a real HD camcorder in the palm of your hand. The 720p 12MBps videos offers great quality and doesn't suffer much from camera jerks. The system is quick and you can start recording in the blink of an eye, a great possibility is the ...
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videomaker.com
Summary: Good HD camera for home users and hobbyists. Professionals will want more control.
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goodgearguide.com.au
Editors' rating: 75
Summary: Despite the presence of superior alternatives on the market, the HD1000 remains an impressive and affordable HD option. As a sweet bonus, it also happens to be one of the coolest looking gadgets you'll ever own.
CNET editors' buying advice
We have not reviewed this product but here is CNET's buying advice on Digital Camcorders. This content was chosen based on the features included with this model of digital camcorder.
Memory card format
Video cameras using a memory card format are able to achieve an ultracompact design. Because they record highly compressed video, they're best suited for gadget lovers who want to use their footage mainly on Web sites and in e-mail. Digital camcorders that record MPEG-2 or MPEG-4 to memory cards may be picky about the cards you use since those encoding schemes require the ability to write to the card more quickly than most standard cards can handle.
Best for: Trendsetter.
| Allows for very compact camcorders |
| Easy searching and random access to video segments |
| Selectable image-quality levels, including high-quality variable-bit-rate recording |
| Both video and still images are recorded on disc (instead of on a cassette and a memory card) |
| Relatively short recording times |
| Video is highly compressed |
Supporting manufacturers: Panasonic; Sony.
Read more in the Digital Camcorder Buying Guide
See more Memory cards products
Exposure control
Every digital camcorder has a fully automatic mode that lets you simply point and shoot, but it's best to be able to adjust your exposure setting a little. Special shooting modes for capturing subjects lit by a spotlight or other specific sources can be helpful. For full control over exposure, you'll need a camera that lets you manually set both the aperture and the shutter speed. Advanced camcorders offer zebra stripes, which highlight overexposed areas with a striped pattern so that you can fine-tune exposure. Low-light performance is the Achilles' heel of many digital camcorders. Look for a model with a minimum lux rating of seven or lower. Many camcorders offer special low-light shooting modes, but they don't all work the same way. Some simply slow down the shutter speed so that you get full-color but impressionistic-looking footage. Others use an infrared emitter to capture greenish monochrome video in total darkness.
HD Camcorders info
If format proliferation is the sign of growing pains in a market, camcorders are in adolescent hell. Prices are dropping, making HD camcorders an attractive buy relative to their SD competitors, but inexpensive doesn't necessarily mean easy. Our most recent tally indicates there are no fewer than four possible media types to use, each of which can support multiple encoding formats; the encoding formats, in turn, support various combinations of standard-definition (SD) and high-definition (HD) video formats. Toss in HD's three different available resolutions, and you have an ugly mess to sort through while you shop. And we haven't even begun to see the inevitable models based on HD-DVD or Blu-ray discs.
Read more in the HD camcorders Quick Guide
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LCD and electronic viewfinder info
More pixels usually mean better viewfinder and LCD image quality. Look for a sharp LCD that's easy to see in bright light; adjustable screen brightness helps, too. The larger the LCD, the easier it will be to see (and the more power-hungry it will be); for all but ultracompact camcorders, look for at least 2.5 inches. An EVF that you can tilt with a diopter lever for adjusting focus will give you more shooting flexibility. Almost all EVFs and LCDs on consumer camcorders display color, although some video enthusiasts prefer black-and-white EVFs, which can make it easier to judge exposure. Touch-screen LCDs have begun to appear on a few consumer video cameras, usually for menu navigation and spot focusing. Some users find them convenient, while others prefer not to have to use the LCD to access camcorder controls.
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CNET product brief
Description: The Sanyo Xacti VPC-HD1000 is a flash card-based, ultra-compact camcorder.Compared to other ultra-compact camcorders on the market, it is expensive at around $655.
Pros: Has MPEG-4 and H.264 digital video formats, which is considerably more favorable than some similarly priced camcorders.Offers manual focus adjustment, whereas many camcorders have only auto-focus.In addition, frequent travelers will appreciate how relatively little it weighs, only 9.5 ounces.
Cons: None noted, given available product data.
Suitability: An ultra-compact camcorder, suited for on-the-fly shooting.
Value: Overall, this camcorder's features are as expected for this price.However, you would usually pay about 35% less for a ultra-compact camcorder with comparable effective resolution.
Suggestions: For more help selecting the right digital camcorder, visit CNET Reviews' buying guide.
CNET's Product Briefs are generated by a software tool that combines product specifications with knowledge of our editorial experts. They do not reflect hands-on assessment or labs testing. For more information about how we create Product Briefs, contact us.
Where to buy
Sanyo Xacti VPC-HD1000:
$649.95
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