08/06/2009

Sanyo Xacti VPC-FH1

Digital images with 8 Mega pixel resolution and instead video clips of about 5 megapixels, small size and net weight of not crossing the threshold of 300 grams, recording onto an SD or SDHC memory card with a maximum capacity of 32 GB. These are the most important features of the new video camera Sanyo Xacti VPC-FH1, presented in 2009 and placed immediately in the market by the manufacturer.

The fundamentals: resolution, zoom and display

The constituent element of the new digital camcorder Xacti VPC-Santy FH1 is represented as usual by the image sensor. This is a CMOS model, of new concept, which can reach values of the context of its resolution cameras that not true of the cameras. For the record the resolution of the sensor arrives at 8,1 Megapixels, with the actual values are slightly lower, at least for digital images (for video and there is around 5 mega pixels). The size of this image sensor is of 1/2,5 inches. With a focal length of between 5.95 and 59.5 mm, measured in actual size (in the film is about a range of 35.7 to 357 mm), the objective of Sanyo Xacti VPC-FH1 allows a zoom Optical 10x. The digital zoom however is between 16 and 62.5 of the single image magnification. 3-inch TFT LCD display with filter, resolution of 230,000 pixels and wide format.

Presentation: design, supply and registration support

The weight, although the net, of only 225 grams, is the distinctive character of this Sanyo camera manufacturer with regard to appearance. It is, as was the custom linked to the production of this brand, a model very compact and simple lines. If weights are also considered in calculating the memory card and rechargeable battery, the weight goes up to a value of 342 grams. The height of the unit is 57.3 mm, with a width of only 53.3 mm and a depth of 105 mm. A rechargeable lithium-ion battery with a capacity of 1900 mAh, ensure power to Sanyo Xacti VPC-FH1, with a range estimated at 135 minutes of continuous video recording or 355 shots or so. The last mention must be done about the recording medium of the digital camera that stores its content on the memory card in SD or MMC, with a maximum capacity of 32 GB supported.

Audio and main functions

The video compression standard compatible with Sanyo Xacti VPC-FH1 are mainly the following: MPEG4, H.264 and AVC. Instead, with regard to the sound system is adopted the Dolby 2-channel, with 16-bit frequency and AAC storage format. There is an integrated stereo zoom microphone and mono speaker. The zoom range from a minimum of 50 cm to infinity, but you can use the Super Macro mode for shooting very tight, even up to a distance of 1 cm. In manual mode you can set the sensitivity shooting and shooting on different values, starting from a low of 50 to a maximum of ISO 3200. As far as the video resume function, it uses a digital image stabilizer, while electronic stabilizer is adapted to photo mode. In High Sensivity the minimum lighting for the recovery is of 2 Lux The main menu is available in several languages.

Equipment, photo mode and connections

The mode of acquisition of digital photos takes, in the scope of Sanyo Xacti VPC-FH1, a value even more pronounced than during video recording. In fact, the maximum resolution of these images can be up to 8 effective mega pixels, or even, thanks to interpolation to 12 mega pixels (image size of 4000x3000 pixels). Of course you can also opt for lower resolution values. The standard for storing digital photos is the classic compressed JPG. All different and effective based on their frame of reference connections in Sanyo Xacti VPC-FH1: the HDMI port for connection to display the latest up to the classic output and the USB 2.0 and the Audio/Video (with support for S-Video, and Composite Audio. Included in the purchase budget of Sanyo Xacti VPC-FH1 there is also a rechargeable lithium battery called DB-L50, as well as USB cable and quick start guide.

Synthetic Description

The new camera called the Xacti VPC-FH1, and inserted into the main range of the manufacturer Sanyo is a very compact and lightweight device whose net weight does not go over 225 grams. Among the peculiarities of this unit include the scope of the CMOS sensor, which reaches 8.1-megapixel total resolution and about 5 megapixels for video, and the large 3-inch diagonal display to display the content but also for the shots (not available a viewfinder). The device then uses a dual image stabilizer, digital and electronic and manual sensitivity setting up to a maximum of 3200 ISO. Less advanced is however the zoom, with an optical zoom up to 10x digital zoom and no more than 62.5 x The Super Macro feature allows the user to shoot at very close range, up to 1 cm. Thanks to the interpolation can be acquired digital still photos at 12 mega pixels.