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Sanyo Xacti VPC-E2 Digital Camcorder and 8 MP Digital Camera (Blue) | 
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| Brand: Sanyo
Category: Photography
List Price: $399.99
Buy New: $183.43
You Save: $216.56 (54%)
New (23) Used (2) from $183.43
Rating:  35 reviews
Color: Blue
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Monitor Size: 250
Optical Zoom: 5
Digital Zoom: 12
Display Size: 2.5
Maximum Focal Length: 31.7
Minimum Focal Length: 6.3
Maximum Resolution: 8
Shipping Weight (lbs): 3.9
Dimensions (in): 5.2 x 6.9 x 4.8
MPN: VPC-E2BL
Model: VPC-E2BL
UPC: 086483071775
EAN: 0086483071775
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Records full 640x480 resolution video at 60 fields-per-second to memory card | | • | Takes high-resolution 8-megapixel digital still images | | • | Easily share videos on the Web, as the camera incorporates AVC/H.264 video compression | | • | Record up to a total of 8 hours of full motion video on an 8 GB memory card | | • | Comes with a 2.5-inch LCD screen that can rotate up to 285-degrees |
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Product Description
Stop fussing with bulky underwater housing. The Sanyo Xacti VPC-E2 Waterproof Digital CameraCorder captures both high-resolution 8-megapixel digital still photos and high quality video underwater. It is pocket-sized, so it's perfect for the beach or on the ski slopes. This unique CameraCorder also offers face detection for both still photos and video and is designed to easily upload video to social networking websites such as YouTube and portable digital media players such as the iPod Video.
Full motion video up to 1.25 hours on an SD card and up to 10 hours on an 8 GB SDHC card (TV-HQ mode) Face detection - up to 12 faces for still photos and 6 faces for video Ergonomic design for single-handed operation Uses SD/SDHC memory card Simultaneous still image capture while shooting video Underwater mode for better color in underwater photos and video Digital Image stabilizer Full-range digital stereo recording In-camera editing MPEG4 video files can be directly imported into iTunes and transferred to video-capable iPod, and other portable digital media players Web-mode for simple sharing to Web sites such as YouTube and portable media players such as the iPod video Super fast start-up @ approx 1.7 seconds Taking navigation for first-time users Simple or sophisticated menu options Sequential photos up to 10 photos@ 5fps Connectivity to TV, VCR, DVD Recorder and/or PC Includes Adobe Premiere Elements 4.0 for movie editing and DVD authoring Lightweight (258 grams/9.03 ounces including battery and SD card) Lithium-ion battery and charger
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| Customer Reviews: Read 30 more reviews...
 OK, but not great January 5, 2009
G. M. Volk (Vail, Az)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
I have tried many digital cameras over the years and this one is one of the iffy ones. This camera does take good pictures, just not all of the time. My Sony DSC-S85 4.1M camera takes good pictures every time. The movie mode is good, but movies tend to stutter and look odd at times. Not a bad camera, but overall not that great either. Also, this camera is awkward to hold, would have been better if the buttons were along the top. The door where the battery and SD card goes also gets in the way when connecting to the PC. I am returning it and getting the Canon SD770IS.
 nice one! January 5, 2009
amazon shopper
after reading the reviews and contemplating whether to buy or not, at $199 with free shipping (previously at $300), this should be a good deal for a WATERPROOF camcorder. The package arrived quickly.
Have just used it for a week and been happy with the performance. Video shots were great (but dont expect for a professional quality coz this is not the equipment for such!)
Pictures were great too, but again if you expect for high quality pictures, then get a good nikon or cannon SLR camera with at least 18-200mm zoom lens.
Being a waterproof camcorder is a plus, and just what i needed - just in time for the snow and splashes this summer, I dont need to worry if it gets wet.
I dont want to be technical and profound with my comments. This is just one of the toy that will be outdated in a year or so anyway. What's important is you capture the memories in a handy & snappy way, and with wonderful pictures.
Well, I just hope Sanyo made a lens cover fot this, and a better case.
 Great camcorder for hiking December 30, 2008
Ian Guthrie
Most hikers have either point-and-shoot digital cameras (which have a setting for videos) or a digital camcorder. The point-and-shoot cameras, though, don't allow you to zoom in and out during your video. Well, this Sanyo Xacti VPC-E2 allows you to do that - obviously because it is mostly meant for videos. But even most camcorders aren't waterproof. This one is! And for such a great price. I never even found out before I bought this camcorder that it records audio, takes pictures in several different settings, takes sequential pictures in some of those settings, and takes videos in (I think) every setting, as well as being able to take pictures while taking a video! This is something extremely helpful for hikers - most don't want to get their camera wet, which limits their routes. But now they don't have to be worried! Great camera, great price! I would suggest this to anyone who doesn't want to spend a lot of money on a camera!
Handy backup camera/camcorder. December 29, 2008
Boris Kochubievsky (Ann Arbor, MI, USA)
I like it lot. The pros overweight cons hands down.
Pros:
1. Compact;
2. Waterproof;
3. Well-built;
4. Descent quality daylight photos and videos;
5. Cheap memory cards;
6. Easy and customizable UI;
7. Great close-ups;
8. Still shots while recording video - awesome!
Cons:
1. You can not see display in bright light or underwater. You do not have optical viewfinder either;
2. Flash is a joke;
3. Battery life is short. You will need 1-2 extra batteries when you travel. Fresh battery will give you 1 hour of recording w/o playback or flash;
4. Special USB cable - do not lose it;
5. Could use wider angle lens;
6. Bundled software is bugly and outdated;
To the people who have trouble reading SD card w/o cable - your card reader most likely does not support HDSD cards. Grab one that does. You won't need this cable at all, unless you plan to use the camera as a web cam.
A good camera for family outings December 23, 2008
stinhoutx (Mission, TX USA)
This was an upgrade for me from the first model of this camera. One of the reasons I picked this camera is its water capability. I was always worrying about the regular point and shoot getting dirty or splashed and avoided use in inclement weather. Having a camera designed for water use to 1.5 meters gave me a comfort level to get a lot more use out of the camera. It takes decent still pictures for well-lit outdoors shots. This (prior model, now this) is the camera we take on our yearly camping/tubing trip to the clear, spring-fed Frio River. No worries about splashing and the kids had fun capturing underwater video with the fish in the river. This is also the camera I pulled out for some quick outdoors shots during Hurricane Donna. The software bundle included Adobe Premiere 4 for editing and your video. I purchased an 8GB SDHC memory card which allows a good bit of capture time. I did find it necessary to purchase a second battery to have more record time.
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